Hand Sewing (缝纫) is a culture that dances on ...

Hand Sewing (缝纫) is a culture that dances on fingertips. It has passed down from generation to generation and _______ various challenges (困难,挑战). It is the fruits of human wisdom.

In China, sewing is also _______ as a basic skill for women in traditional society. They sewed for their parents, husbands and children, due to which I always thought that sewing was particularly warm and _______.

My grandma is a gentle old lady. Like’ many women of her time, she has a(n) _______ for sewing. She made all my childhood clothes with her _______ hands.

As a baby girl, rather than playing outside with my mates, I _______ to stay with my grandma to help her sew.

Later, instead of making clothes, my grandmother would sew gloves or insoles for me. She cannot stay with me all the time, but she cared about me and _______ making these things for me. The painstaking love _______ me a lot.

It was grandma who inspired my love for sewing and taught me how to _______ love and care. Almost a year ago, I was ________ to find a birthday present for my friend, then I thought ________ don’t I sew her a gift?

I ________ up my mind to make her a pencil case. Making use of my old denim skirt, I cut out the pattern (图案), drew a ________ and then ________ myself in sewing. It ________ me about two hours to finish it There is no ________ that it was the most durable (耐用的) and ________ pencil case I could make. I sent it to my friend and wished her a happy birthday.

I could never have ________ how powerful the gift is. Just yesterday, she called me and said ________ every time she sees the pencil case, she thinks of me and gets a warm feeling. Sewing is a fantastic ________ form, which can really convey our love and care.

1.A.created B.faced C.survived D.controlled

2.A.voted B.viewed C.determined D.selected

3.A.logic B.magic C.strange D.moving

4.A.gift B.interest C.request D.advantage

5.A.skillful B.rough C.powerful D.reliable

6.A.decided B.preferred C.deserved D.directed

7.A.insisted on B.turned to C.gave in D.set out

8.A.shocked B.upset C.rewarded D.warmed

9.A.escape B.release C.express D.remove

10.A.searching B.struggling C.concerning D.suffering

11.A.why B.how C.when D.where

12.A.showed B.chatted C.cut D.made

13.A.case B.dress C.pencil D.design

14.A.devoted B.educated C.buried D.trapped

15.A.cost B.took C.spent D.paid

16.A.wonder B.surprise C.possibility D.doubt

17.A.useful B.loving C.selfless D.regular

18.A.burst B.showed C.imagined D.proved

19.A.which B.what C.when D.that

20.A.art B.cultural C.worth D.style

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For visitors who are on a short weekend visit to the island Bali, here is a tip of how to get the most out of their 48 hours visit.

Friday

3 p.m.— there is nothing like a good meal. La Lucciola at Seminyak is the place to be, with its good food, great service and a beautiful view of the sea.

5 p.m.— About an hour away from La Lucciola is Uluwatu. This southern tip of the island is famous for its famous temple that stands on the edge, high above the sea. The fire dance, is performed here daily at sunset.

8 p.m.—To finish off the evening, head to Jimbaran Bay where restaurants offer candles, local dances and a moving band of boys singing songs on request. Kick off your shoes, feel the sand, and tuck into the catch of the day.

Saturday

9:30 a.m. — Start the day with another dose of Balinese culture by heading for a dance performance.

12 p.m. — Kintamani, a favourite with tourists for the panoramic (全景的) view of active volcano Mt. Batur and adjoining crater lake. It’s a good idea to reach Kintamani early as it tends to get cloudy after 3 p.m. Have lunch at a local restaurant with a view of Mt. Batur and the lake. Tourists can catch the sunrise at the Mt. Batur peak.

2:30 p.m.— Head back to Ubud, the seat of Bali’s fine arts, dance and music, and spend the rest of your afternoon strolling through its streets.

Sunday

6 a.m.— It’s time for a dip (下降) in the sea—and don’t forget the camera.

10:30 a.m.— another half-day trip to two of the most famous temples in Bali. Drive down to the Taman Ayun temple at Mengwi.

12 p.m.— Next up is the Tanah Lot temple, perhaps the most famous of them all. Built on a rock that gets cut off from the mainland during high tide, the temple is best seen in the afternoon when it is silhouetted(显出轮廓) against the sun or at sunset.

1.From the passage, we know that the fire dance is performed ___________.

A.in Ubud B.every day

C.on the sea D.only on weekends

2.Why is it better to go to Kintamani early?

A.Because the restaurants there close early in the afternoon.

B.Because the view of sunrise is better than that of sunset.

C.Because the volcano there is not active in the afternoon.

D.Because the weather there is not so good after midafternoon.

3.Which is the best place for tourists to have a good time at night?

A.La Lucciola B.Mengwi.

C.Jimbaran Bay. D.Puri Saraswati.

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As we all know sewing-machine(缝纫机) repair is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world today. Newspapers, women’s magazines, high schools and colleges are all encouraging millions of American women to do their own sewing, not only to make their own shirts and sweaters, but also to make nice clothes for their husbands, sons, or boyfriends. The lattes figures(数字) show that over 89 million American women, because of the high costs of ready-to-wear clothing are now making almost all of their families’ clothes. Most of these women get great satisfaction from making the family clothes on their own sewing machines. So it is natural that the demand(要求) for excellent service of sewing machines is growing.

Think of it! 89 million or more sewing machines, not including another 10 million sewing machines in schools of all kinds, need service at least once a year, and quite possibly four or more times each year. I know some women who return their sewing machines to repairmen time after time to get them fixed properly. I’ve seen sewing machines come out of repair shops in worse condition than they were when they went in.

So I’ve decided to write an introduction book to sewing-machine repair and teach people how to repair their own sewing machines at home. It’s not that difficult. In the book, I will teach you everything you need to know about how to repair your sewing machine.

1.The author wrote the passage to________.

2.American women make clothes by themselves because________.

3.We learn from the passage that sewing machines________.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that________.

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As we all know sewing-machine(缝纫机) repair is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world today.Newspapers,women’s magazines,high schools and colleges are all encouraging millions of American women to do their own sewing,not only to make their own shirts and sweaters,but also to make nice clothes for their husbands,sons,or boyfriends.The lates figures(数字) show that over 89 million American women,because of the high costs of ready-to-wear clothing are now making almost all of their families’ clothes.Most of these women get great satisfaction from making the family clothes on their own sewing machines.So it is natural that the demand(要求) for excellent service of sewing machines is growing.

Think of it! 89 million or more sewing machines,not including another 10 million sewing machines in schools of all kinds,need service at least once a year,and quite possibly four or more times each year.I know some women who return their sewing machines to repairmen time after time to get them fixed properly.I’ve seen sewing machines come out of repair shops in worse condition than they were when they went in.

So I’ve decided to write an introduction book to sewing-machine repair and teach people how to repair their own sewing machines at home.It’s not that difficult.In the book,I will teach you everything you need to know about how to repair your sewing machine.

1.The author wrote the passage to________.

A.teach women to repair their sewing machines.

B.explain his or her purpose in writing the book

C.introduce the reasons for doing one’s own sewing

D.tell us that sewing-machine repair is a fast-growing business

2.American women make clothes by themselves because________.

A.they cannot buy the clothes they see in magazines

B.their husbands or boyfriends want them to do so

C.ready-to-wear clothes cost a great deal of money

D.they can’t get great satisfaction from buying clothes

3.We learn from the passage that sewing machines________.

A.aren’t very difficult to be repaired

B.cannot work well after one year

C.don’t easily get broken

D.need service 4 times a month

4.It can be inferred from the passage that________.

A.the book will also show you how to make nice clothes

B.there are not enough sewing-machine-repair shops in America

C.over 99 million sewing machines need service at least once a year

D.the demand for excellent service of sewing machines grows the fastest in America

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Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.

Melt! Festival, Germany

This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.

Exit Festival, Serbia

Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.

Open’er Festival, Poland

Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.

1.What is special about Melt! Festival?

A.It provides German lessons. B.It is held by a local museum.

C.Most of the festival goers are German. D.The bands are from 120 countries.

2.Why did Exit Festival begin?

A.To offer help to the poor. B.For personal reasons.

C.To help stop a fight. D.For political reasons.

3.What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?

A.It falls in summer. B.It is a live music festival.

C.It teaches people Scottish dances. D.It invites the most famous bands.

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The stage lights dimmed(变昏暗), and I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains into the audience. Blinded by the lights, I quickly _______.It seems that a great number of eyes were looking at me. I took a deep _______ as the music of my dance began to play. I entered the stage and began my _______, the graduation test of the classical Indian dance.

After a decade of learning,I was finally ready to take on the most difficult act.The test is the most important _______in a dancer's life as it pays respect to all the factors in one's life that _______the dance form:one's culture and family.

The performance is undertaken only by the most_______and determined students.It is a difficult process that requires much _______For more than six months,I spent two to three hours every day _______ these dances.Many times,1_______myself to my physical and mental breaking point,but still I would not stop.I could not give up.There was always so much more to do and so much more to________.

I discovered a lot about myself in those tiring hours,and I forced myself to meet my ________.Even when I was at the end of my limit,there was always something ________ me on,forcing me not to give up.

Fortunately,I made it.What I had done ________ the success.It was in those hours that I learned what a dancer ________ is.Those time was evidence that I could achieve something I________out to do.

1.A.pulled back B.set off C.reached out D.broke away

2.A.sleep B.thought C.breath D.sorrow

3.A.career B.comprehension C.response D.performance

4.A.routine B.incident C.accident D.event

5.A.develop B.purchase C.introduce D.promote

6.A.focused B.beautiful C.intelligent D.considerate

7.A.talent B.strength C.devotion D.cooperation

8.A.recording B.practicing C.discussing D.designing

9.A.applied B.addicted C.treated D.pushed

10.A.forget B.design C.learn D.research

11.A.budget B.expectation C.expense D.impression

12.A.driving B.competing C.benefiting D.representing

13.A.increased B.deserved C.expanded D.exposed

14.A.completely B.chiefly C.truly D.distantly

15.A.put B.carry C.turn D.set

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Most cultures have a festival of light. Each culture celebrates this festival in a different way. There is one thing that is the same, however, and this is the wish for peace and happiness in the world.

The Jewish Festival of Light is called Hanukkah. Hanukkah usually takes place in December. The story of why Hanukkah is celebrated is very old. It is told that a very long time ago, Jewish people called the Macabees were at war with a country called Syria. On the day that the Macabees won the war, they cleaned up their holy place, which is called a temple, because the Syrian people had been living there. They wanted to light their holy lamps to say thank you for the end of the war, but found only a very small amount of oil left over to do that. The Macabees lit the lamps anyway, thinking that they would soon go out. The lamps kept burning for eight days! The Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah every year by lighting a candlestick that has eight candleholders. Every night a new candle is lit so that on the eighth night, all eight candles stand together. Presents are given at this time and money is given to the poor.

Lanterns are another form of light. In China, lanterns are famous works of art. The Lantern Festival goes back more than 2,000 years to the Qin Dynasty. It takes place on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, bringing the New Year season to a close. During the festival, parks become a sea of lanterns. Sometimes streets are blocked off and lanterns are put down on each side to make a hallway of lanterns. People also hang lanterns in their gardens, outside their houses or on boats. The lanterns are made in many shapes, sizes and colours. They are usually made from silk, paper and plastic. Some are even made from ice. It is believed that these lanterns will guide visitors and the spirits of ancestors to the celebrations. The Lantern Festival is a time for families, young and old to spend together. Every New Year the wish is the same—peace and happiness to all.

1.What’s the same with the festivals of light in different cultures? (不超过11个单词)

2.Why do the Jewish light a new candle every night during the festival? (不超过12个单词)

3.What festival brings an end to the new year season? (不超过5个单词)

4.What is the purpose of this article? (不超过8个单词)

高一英语阅读表达中等难度题查看答案及解析

It was suggested that everyone ___ in the homework on time.

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Specialists say that it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term these specialists use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the specialists. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to (适应) their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more.

There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems—the telephone, post office, or transportation—may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult.

Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their home countries and were successful in their community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same established positions. They find themselves without a role, almost without an identity. They have to build a new self-image.

Culture shock gives rise to a feeling of disorientation. This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick(想家), people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of security. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience—these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.

1.According to the passage, factors that give rise to culture shock include all of the following except _____.

A. language communication

B. weather conditions and customs

C. public service systems

D. homesickness

2.According to the passage, the more successful you are at home, __________.

A, the fewer difficulties you may have abroad

B. the more difficulties you may have abroad

C. the more money you will earn abroad

D. the less homesick you will feel abroad

3.The underlined word in the last paragraph mostly probably means ________.

A. being homesick　 　　 B. being lost

C. protecting oneself D. gaining experience

4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Escape unfamiliar environment

B. The feeling of homesickness.

C. Homesickness can solve the problem of culture shock.

D. The best way to overcome culture shock: get familiar with the new culture.

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It is said that that boy, who has a great ______ for singing and dancing, is from Nanchang No.3 Middle School.

A．gift              B．present           C．award            D．reward

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