Matthew Ames returned to Brisbane from Melbourne at the weekend after experiencing one of many rounds of surgery,becoming Australia’s first bionic(仿生学的)man. Matthew Ames was at home on Monday morning,adjusting to national media attention and life with titanium rods(钦杆)in what remains of his arms and legs.If all goes to plan,later in the year he will have more surgery to fix bionic prosthetics(假肢).
It all started 15 months ago,when the Origin Energy engineer一who lives with his wife Diane and four children in Camp Hill in Brisbane’s east一began feeling like he was coming down with the“man flu”,A week later he was in hospital,senseless and on life support,which was caused by a deadly form of bacteria.
“He had a. 99%chance of dying,”Matthew’s son Luke,9,said in a program,Sunday Night which drew more than 2.12 million viewers nationally.
Matthew’s younger sons Ben,8,and Will,7,added:“And only 1%of living.”
Proudly Will concluded:“And the 1% won against the 99.”
Matthew’s families were told Matthew’s only chance of survival was to have his four limbs removed.For Diane,the choice was easy.She could not allow their children to grow up without a father.Eventually,Matthew came to,only to find he had no arms and legs.
On Monday,he is attending a Pride of Australia Medal ceremony for which he has been nominated(被提名)In the courage category.“The 40-year-old is slowly getting used to a few more people knowing about his story,”his sister Kate told Fairfax Media.“We told his story so that he was known to the kids,and thus people wouldn’t stop and stare,”Kate continued.“We’re not sure what to expect now that his story has aired across Australia.The effect it would have in a positive way on people is beyond our expectation.”
1.From the first two paragraphs we can learn that Matthew Ames
A.has finished all of his operations
B.is the first bionic man in the world
C.is becoming the focus of the public
D. had his arms and legs cut completely
2.From what Matthew Ames’sons say,we can conclude that
A.it was a wonder for their father to escape from death
B.most doctors refused to operate on their father
C.the sons’love is the cure of their father,s disease
D.the sons’pray moved God and saved their father
3.What was the attitude of Matthew’s wife when he was advised to cut his legs and arms?
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Cautious. D. Casual.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Lucky Father B. A Bionic Man
C.A National Hero D'. A Reliable Husband
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Matthew Ames returned to Brisbane from Melbourne at the weekend after experiencing one of many rounds of surgery,becoming Australia’s first bionic(仿生学的)man. Matthew Ames was at home on Monday morning,adjusting to national media attention and life with titanium rods(钦杆)in what remains of his arms and legs.If all goes to plan,later in the year he will have more surgery to fix bionic prosthetics(假肢).
It all started 15 months ago,when the Origin Energy engineer一who lives with his wife Diane and four children in Camp Hill in Brisbane’s east一began feeling like he was coming down with the“man flu”,A week later he was in hospital,senseless and on life support,which was caused by a deadly form of bacteria.
“He had a. 99%chance of dying,”Matthew’s son Luke,9,said in a program,Sunday Night which drew more than 2.12 million viewers nationally.
Matthew’s younger sons Ben,8,and Will,7,added:“And only 1%of living.”
Proudly Will concluded:“And the 1% won against the 99.”
Matthew’s families were told Matthew’s only chance of survival was to have his four limbs removed.For Diane,the choice was easy.She could not allow their children to grow up without a father.Eventually,Matthew came to,only to find he had no arms and legs.
On Monday,he is attending a Pride of Australia Medal ceremony for which he has been nominated(被提名)In the courage category.“The 40-year-old is slowly getting used to a few more people knowing about his story,”his sister Kate told Fairfax Media.“We told his story so that he was known to the kids,and thus people wouldn’t stop and stare,”Kate continued.“We’re not sure what to expect now that his story has aired across Australia.The effect it would have in a positive way on people is beyond our expectation.”
1.From the first two paragraphs we can learn that Matthew Ames
A.has finished all of his operations
B.is the first bionic man in the world
C.is becoming the focus of the public
D. had his arms and legs cut completely
2.From what Matthew Ames’sons say,we can conclude that
A.it was a wonder for their father to escape from death
B.most doctors refused to operate on their father
C.the sons’love is the cure of their father,s disease
D.the sons’pray moved God and saved their father
3.What was the attitude of Matthew’s wife when he was advised to cut his legs and arms?
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Cautious. D. Casual.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Lucky Father B. A Bionic Man
C.A National Hero D'. A Reliable Husband
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
A man has returned three library books to a Melbourne library—21 years overdue(误期).The books were returned to Sam Merrifield Library with a (n)__ 21___note and a $50 bill.
___ 22___Margaret Young was pleased that the books had been returned. They were in excellent___23__ , except for the one that the borrower admitted had been damaged by a___24___.
“They’re all spy books. We were just surprised and___25 ___that he has returned the books, ___26 ___after so many years,” Mrs. Young said.
The books were__ 27__on June 18, 1985 and would have to be paid almost $5,800 in overdue
__28__. But, because of the sweet letter and $50 note, Mrs. Young said all was__29__.
She said, “We thank him for returning the books and hope his conscience(良心)is __ 30 _. I’d like to think he can come back into the library one day to borrow more material__31__he returns it.”
To whom it may concern,
About 20 years ago I__32 __to return the three books to your library. In fact I__33__them.During that time, one of the books was damaged by my dog. I have enclosed all three books and a sum of money that will go some way toward __34__the damaged book.
My __35__were unforgivable; a thief is a thief. Please __ 36__my apology for stealing the books and for not having the courage to return them__37__.
I want you to know that for the last few years this theft has__38__my conscience and I am sorry I was so selfish to steal them in the first__39__. I hope this goes some small way to__40 __my actions.
1.A. explanation B. apology C. thank D. payment
2.A. Secretary B. Borrower C. Lender D. Librarian
3.A. condition B. situation C. state D. position
4.A. cat B. thief C. dog D. spy
5.A. regretful B. lucky C. thankful D. sorry
6.A. specially B. shortly C. especially D. simply
7.A. over B. good C. due D. away
8.A. fines B. money C. rewards D. payment
9.A. paid B. punished C. returned D. forgiven
10.A. eased B. calmed C. killed D. lost
11.A. even if B. as long as C. as though D. because
12.A. planned B. failed C. meant D. promised
13.A. borrowed B lent C. stole D. kept
14.A. replacing B. cleaning C. replying D. recreating
15.A. habits B. manners C. ways D. actions
16.A. receive B. refuse C. blame D. accept
17.A. sooner B. later C. more D. worse
18.A. affected B. felt C. bothered D. disappointed
19.A. place B. time C. chance D. thing
20.A. look up for B. make up for C. come up for D. take up for
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阅读理解。
Two days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. “Please let him in,” she told me, “He has been locked out of his apartment.” She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediately asked him to sleep at our place. He was a law student in his fifties who had been doing his homework at the Laundromat (自助洗衣店) when he found he had left his keys in his house.
I have never had a strange man sleep in my house before. My roommate and I are both less than 5 feet and we have been asked not to speak to strangers since we were kids. Not to mention that we’re in a new city that we have lived in for less than a month. He accepted our kindness with hesitation and as soon as dawn broke he left.
The next day he came to our house, saying he owed us big time for not being frozen out in the cold. He left us a beautiful card saying—“Thank you so much. Your actions are so sincere.”
Later he cooked us a wonderful simple “thank you” dinner over which he told us about his life (a coach, a guide, a law student). He told us how he was completely touched by our concern for a total stranger. I learnt a lot that evening. As he talked about how once he brought a homeless man in to eat Christmas dinner with his family, I was deeply touched.
My roommate taught me a huge lesson: Let go of your fear; always leave the door of compassion (同情) open and you can never go wrong.
1.From the first paragraph we can infer that _______.
A. the writer came back from a club earlier
B. the writer’s roommate was kind-hearted
C. the writer’s roommate often came back late
D. the man wanted to find a job at the Laundromat
2.When the writer knew the man would stay in their house for the night, at first _______.
A. she felt nervous B. she was angry
C. she felt excited D. she was disappointed
3.The next day the man went back to the writer’s house to ______.
A. tell them he was OK B. give them nice cards
C. show his thanks to them D. show he was really lucky
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The writer’s roommate worked in a club.
B. The man had helped others before.
C. The man was a complete failure in his life.
D. The two women have lived in this city since they were young.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
My friend has returned from the UK. She at Oxford for four years, during which we communicated with each other on the Internet.
A. studied B. has studied
C. had studied D. has been
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Lin Tao has returned from the UK recently. He ______ at Cambridge for four years, during which we ______ with each other on the Internet.
A. has studied; has communicated B. had studied; communicated
C. studied; had communicated D. studied; communicated
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
______ this afternoon, you would have to come again next week.
A.The boss didn't return B.The boss were not to return
C.Were the boss not to return D.Didn't the boss return
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When I was four years old,I broke my elbow. After many weeks in a cast (石膏) I returned to the hospital to finally have it removed. My mother found it strange that I was so enthusiastic about returning to the place where I had experienced so much pain. Yet she soon discovered my fascination with the healing process and how doctors helped to enhance it.
I was in fear as the doctor removed my cast and asked me to move my arm,and immediately became scared as the pain came shooting back through my elbow. After another series of X-rays and examinations my arm was put into a new cast I had begun to doubt the reliability of the doctor,and my mother thought I would be unwilling to return a second time.
When the day came to have my cast removed again,I was nervous. Yet I was optimistic enough to trust the doctor as he once again removed my cast and asked me to move my arm. And this time it was better! Nothing hurt!
On the way back home I released (松开) my mother's hand and ran ahead,and out of her sight. She was immediately worried that I would come upon someone dangerous. At the age of four I was already known for liking to talk with strangers that I felt were potential friends. When she caught sight of me again, I was looking up into the face of an old broken-legged man,saying,“Don't worry,sir! The doctor will fix your leg. Look how he fixed my arm!”
Since then I have continued to be fascinated with the human body and medicine. I also still love to help people,and never miss an opportunity to encourage someone. But most of all,I still believe that optimism and trust are the building blocks of happiness and success. Many things can change,but I am proud to say that these parts of me have always stayed the same.
56.The author was nervous when he returned to the hospital the second time because________.
A. the hospital seemed like a more frightening place B. the doctor there was unskilled
C. he was afraid of the pain D. he was sure his elbow wouldn't recover
57.What did the mother fear when the author ran out of her sight on the way back home?
A. That he would break his elbow again.
B. That he would run down others and break their legs
C. That he would lose his way.
D. That he would come upon a dangerous stranger and get hurt.
58.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A. He is optimistic and enthusiastic. B. He was hard-working as a young boy.
C. He doesn't like making friends with strangers.
D. He could become anything but a doctor.
59.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. An Unforgettable Hospital Experience B. Lessons of a Broken Bone
C. What Makes for Happiness and Success? D. Broken Bones Take Long to Heal
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------Don’t forget to return the book in two weeks.
------ _____ Don’t worry about it.
A. Yes, I won’t B. No, I won’t C. Yes, I will D. No, I will
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----How long can I keep the book?
----A week.You _____to return it by Monday.
A.expect | B.will expect | C.are expected | D.will be expected |
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
—How long can I keep the book?
—A week. You _____to return it by Monday.
A. expect B. will expect C. are expected D. will be expected
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