Among the children ________ by the rich couple ________ a clever boy called Tom.
A. adopted; were B. adapted; were
C. adopted; was D. adapted; was
高二英语单项填空中等难度题
Among the children ________ by the rich couple ________ a clever boy called Tom.
A. adopted; were B. adapted; were
C. adopted; was D. adapted; was
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Among rich countries, people in the United States work the longest hours. They work much longer than in Europe. This difference is quite surprising because productivity per hour worked is the same in the United States as it is in France, Spain and Germany, and it is growing at a similar speed.
In most countries and at most times in history, as people have become richer they have chosen to work less. In other words they have decided to “spend” a part of their extra income on a fuller personal life. Over the last fifty years Europeans have continued this pattern, and hours of work have fallen sharply. But not in the United States. We do not fully know why this is. One reason may be greatly lower taxes in America, which increase the rewards to work. Another may be more satisfying work, or less satisfying personal lives.
Longer hours do of course increase the GDP (国内生产总值). So the United States has produced more per worker than, say, France. The United States also has more of its people at work, while in France many more mothers and older workers have decided to stay at home. The overall result is that American GDP per head is 40% higher than in France, even though productivity per hour worked is the same.
It is not clear which of the two situations is better. As we have seen, work has to be compared with other values like family life, which often get lost in interest. It is too early to explain the different trends（趋势）in happiness over time in different countries. But it is a disappointing idea that in the United States happiness has made no progress since 1975, while it has risen in Europe. Could this have anything to do with trends in the work-life balance?
1.From the text we know that the author ________.
A. believes that longer working hours is better
B. prefers shorter working hours to longer ones
C. says nothing certain about which pattern is better
D. thinks neither of the patterns is good
2.Which of the following countries has more of its people at work?
A. Spain. B. France. C. Germany. D. America.
3.In the last paragraph, the underlined word “which” refers to ______.
A. family life B. situations C. other values D. trends
4.What message can we get from the text?
A. The GDP of Europe is higher than that of America.
B. Two possible reasons are given for working longer hours in the US.
C. People all over the world choose to work less when they are richer.
D. Americans are happier than Europeans.
5.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Americans and Europeans B. Staying at Home
C. Work and Productivity D. Work and Happiness
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第一节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，，满分10分）
1.In the 1990s the shawls ____ _____ ________ (成为时尚)among rich people.
2.Many roads are ____ _____ _____ (状况不佳)and accidents happen frequently.
3.In those countries where the shawls are sold, police are____ ______ _____ (严厉打击) the dealers.
4.The number of young people with money to spend was _____ _____ ______(在增加).
5.Whole herds of antelopes are shot and skinned _____ _____ ______(在现场).
6.I am writing ______ _______ ______(回应) your advertisement for a temporary position as a waiter.
7.Many elements of African culture were ______ ______ (添加)to the festival.
8.The Siberian tiger, ______ mainly _____(以……为食)small mammals, is found in northeastern China.
9.Wearing masks, famous people could have romantic adventures in secret and many crimes ______ ______ （逃脱惩处）.
10.The WWF ______ ______ (代表)the World Wide Fund for Nature.
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Among the parents who came to watch their children’s daily training in the gymnastics camp was a famous actress. Her daughter was good, ____ not good enough to ever compete at a championship level. And I noticed, today, how ____ she was.
When the girl ____, the woman called out, “That was ___ . You looked like a bag of potatoes falling downhill.” The girl burst into ____ .
The scene reminded me of my ____ of the day when one of my own gymnastic performances put me close to tears.
My mother became seriously ill when she was young, and she has ____ a wheelchair ever since. But she never let that ____ her. She has raised five children and has a career as well.
One day I joined a gymnastics program at a nearby park. Before long, I was totally ___ in it. By 1972, I was on the National Gymnastics Team for the Olympic Games. I couldn’t think of anything else but ____ a gold medal.
Before the competition, all in my mind was ____ not to disgrace(使……丢脸)my country and myself. But, though I tried my best, I didn’t win a gold medal. I was so ____. When the winners were receiving ____, I joined my parents in the stands, and we all cried. “I'm sorry. I did my best, ”said me.
She said nothing but ten words I never ____, “Doing your best is more important than being the best. ” Suddenly I understood my mother ____ than ever before. She had never let her handicap(残疾) ____ her from always doing her best.
Now I approached the crying girl and put a(n) ____ around her. “Honey, ” I said. “I know you have done your best, and doing your best is more important than being the best. I'm ___ you. ”
She ____ at me with tears in her eyes. Maybe somewhere, someday, she’11 ____ those words along.
1.A.as B.if C.because D.though
2.A.excited B.frightened C.anxious D.nervous
3.A.stopped B.finished C.began D.paused
4.A.awful B.wonderful C.great D.meaningless
5.A.1aughter B.anger C.tears D.excitement
6.A.experiences B.success C.regrets D.memories
7.A.needed B.made C.wanted D.expected
8.A.control B.challenge C.discourage D.disturb
9.A.confident B.absorbed C.involved D.trapped
10.A.finding B.winning C.earning D.making
11.A.determination B.satisfaction C.encouragement D.effort
12.A.annoyed B.disappointed C.embarrassed D.worded
13.A.applauses B.rewards C.gifts D.awards
14.A.remembered B.ignored C.understood D.forgot
15.A.faster B.better C.closer D.easier
16.A.prevent B.save C.protect D.forbid
17.A.arm B.hand C.ring D.scarf
18.A.curious about B.concerned about C.proud of D.sure of
19.A.glanced B.smiled C.1aughed D.shouted
20.A.continue B.treat C.pass D.use
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The couple decided to _____ another two children who lost their parents in the disaster.
| A．receive | B．adapt | C．adopt | D．bring |
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Unwilling to _____his children, the old couple moved to the nursing home.
A. be burdened with B.be burdened by
C. be a burden with D. be a burden on
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单词拼写
1.With two children ___ （参加）high school, the farmer couple have to work from morning till night .
2.The hotel has a restaurant for the guests’ ________________（方便）.
3.Though ______________（缺乏）money, his parents managed to send him to university.
4.You should keep us ________________（通知）whenever there is any change.
5.Shop wisely, for meaningful experiences provide more long-term happiness than physical _ （财物）.
6.The government _______________ （呼吁）to the International Red Cross to help the people suffering from the floods.
7.There is a lack of _________________ （足够的）provision for disabled students.
8.He was extremely _________________（恼怒）at the way he had been treated at home.
9.The samples________________（不同）in quality but were generally acceptable.
10.Chinese President Xi Jinping _____________（任命）seven new ambassadors to foreign countries and international organizations provision.
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Though they have three children of their own, the American couple are going to a homeless child.
A. admit B. accept C. adapt D. adopt
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Among the children ______ the professor telling stories.
A. sit B. sat C. has sat D. had sat
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About one year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to me. I never heard any noise form the children, but I often heard the parentsshouting at the kids, not in a nice tone, but in a (n)one.
We oftenin the hallway. I always greeted them,the only answer I ever got was a “hello” from the eight-year-old girl. I usuallyto see my doctor and one day when I returned they were justtheir apartment and the little girl wasthe outside door open for the others. Iin the car doingthings because I wasn’t eager to be snubbed (冷落) again. Finally I got out of my car and walked towards the door. The parents were telling her to ________to get into the car, but the little girl was still holding the door,me! I hurried although I was still in pain from my injury.
I forgot to tell her howI was for her kindness. I wrote a note saying how much her act of kindness hadan old man’s heart.
The next day there was a (n)on my door and it was the little girl and her father. She was quiteof her behavior and thanked me. Then I noticed her mother was there, too. Her parentsme, too.
Now when we meet in the hall way we always greet each other, in a friendly.
Last night there was a heavy snow. I looked out at my car and how I was going to keep my doctor’sbecause I could only walk for a short time. This morning when I opened the front door, all the snow was removed.
Isn’t itthat the small kind act of an 8-year-old girl can change so many things for the better? It is said that good tings come from small acts.
1.A. quietly B. strangely C. quickly D. angrily
2.A. frightening B. exciting C. sincere D. kind
3.A. quarreled B. met C. chatted D. argued
4.A. when B. so C. but D. or
5.A. went out B. set out C. took out D. gave out
6.A. decorating B. cleaning C. returning D. leaving
7.A. breaking B. operating C. holding D. unlocking
8.A. kept B. remained C. insisted D. left
9.A. favorite B. important C. unnecessary D. curious
10.A. hurry B. drive C. stay D. greet
11.A. hunting for B. asking for C. waiting for D. calling for
12.A. beneficial B. influential C. anxious D. grateful
13.A. strengthened B. broken C. touched D. saved
14.A. note B. knock C. invitation D. picture
15.A. proud B. aware C. afraid D. sure
16.A. understood B. recognized C. praised D. thanked
17.A. manner B. appearance C. statement D. announcement
18.A. found B. doubted C. remembered D. wondered
19.A. advice B. appointment C. suggestion D. attention
20.A. amazing B. confusing C. disappointing D. challenging
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