Debra Veal is a very brave woman. She took pa...

Debra Veal is a very brave woman. She took part in a race to row across the Atlantic，a journey for about 3, 360 kilometers. She was in one of the 36 small rowing boats that set off on October 7th,　 2001 from Tenerife. Each small boat was the same with food for the journey. She arrived in Barbados on January 26th ,　 2002 after rowing across the Atlantic for three-and-a-half months.

Debra began the journey with her husband in a small boat called Troika Transatlantic. But after 14 days he became very afraid, so he was taken off the small rowing boat. This did not make Debra give up. For the next hundred days, she rowed her small boat against the waves and the wind.

When she at last arrived at the end of her journey,　 she was reluctant ( 不情愿的 ) to leave her boat though her husband and family were there to welcome her. The boat had carried her safely to the end of the journey. She said,　 "I just want to toast(给……敬酒)this lady, this very special lady. I am full of sadness that I will have to leave her. She has protected me through many storms. "

1.Debra Veal's husband gave up because_________.

A. he had to look after their child        B. it was a dangerous journey

C. there was no food for the journey        D. he was fed up with the journey

2."this lady" refers to_________.

A. her mother　　　　 B. her boat        C. herself　　　　 D. the journey

3.Which of the following is right?

A. The journey lasted 100 days.

B. Each boat was different.

C. Debra Veal wanted to leave her boat as soon as the race ended.

D. It was hard to get to the end of the journey.

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Last summer holiday, I took a trip to Yunnan. It is in the southern part of our country .It is really a very beautiful place-grand mountains, clean rivers and kind people. Trees and flowers are seen everywhere. Every year there are lots and lots of visitors.

Maybe you have heard about Shi Lin (stone forests). There are all kinds of strange stones. Some of the small stones look like graceful girls; and the big stones look like handsome men. Other stones look like cats, peafowls, double-edged swords, mice, elephants and so on. Of all the stones, the stone like a beautiful girl in a legend is the most famous .Its name is A Shima.

I also went to Li Jiang. The roads in that city are just like the Eight Diagrams. Any road in the city goes to the center of Li Jiang. A river runs through the whole city. If you go along the river, you’ll never get lost. There are many ethnic minority people in Yunnan. They are very cordial. And they all like singing and dancing. We danced with them around the campfire that night. I really had a good time.

I like the elephants and fruits there best. An elephant is even taller than me! I even mounted the elephant, though I was very afraid at first. But the elephant seemed very friendly. I took some photos with it. The fruits there are very fresh and delicious. They are very good for our health.

The trip to Yunnan impressed me greatly. I will never forget it.

1.Which of the following is not included in the advantages of Yunnan?

A. grand mountains.　　 B. clean rivers.

C. kind people　　 　　 D. good transports.

2.The word “cordial” in the third paragraph means ________.

A. strange　　　　 B. friendly

C. poor　　　　 　　 D. unhappy

3.Which of the following is not true?

A. There are all kinds of strange stones in Stone Forests in Yunnan.

B. Some of the stones look like animals while some others like people.

C. The elephant is tall and fierce to visitors when it’s hungry.

D. LYunnan had a nice impression on the writer.

4.The suitable title of the passage is _________.

A. A good impression　 　 B. A Trip to Yunnan

C. A visit to Shi Lin　　 D. The beautiful Paradise

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Oprah Winfrey is not just a very successful TV personality(名人) in the US, she is also a woman who has encouraged millions. For those people, her life and her success are a good example. She has struggled with many of the challenges（挑战）that we all face, and she has changed her life. Her message is powerful: I did it, and so can you.

Oprah Winfrey is a black woman whose becoming famous is an encouraging story. She was born on January 29, 1954 in a small village in America. Her patents were very poor. For her family, life seemed to hold no promise.

But there was nothing that could stop Oprah. She was an extremely bright girl at school. She asked her kindergarten teacher to let her go to school sooner and she also skipped (跳级)the second grade of primary school（小学）. Her life from the age of six till about fourteen was very hard. For many women such difficulty would be too heavy to bear（忍受）. But not for Oprah. When she was fourteen, Oprah went to live with her father. Her father showed her how hard work and discipline（自律） could lead to self-improvement. Oprah listened to her father, and a few years later she won a college scholarship that allowed her to go to university.

Two years later, after graduation, she started working for television. For more than ten years she worked for different TV stations across the country. In 1984, she moved to Chicago, where she became the host of a talk show called "AM Chicago". When Oprah started, "AM Chicago" had few listeners. By September of the next year, the show was so successful that it was given a new name: 'The Oprah Winfrey Show".

Oprah Winfrey's story encourages many people to believe that success and happiness in life are within reach for everyone.

1.What does Oprah Winfrey mean by saying “I did it”?

A．I managed to over come (战胜)the challenges.

B．I encouraged many people who want to succeed.

C．I created many chances to help people.

D．I was respected as a source of strength.(力量源泉)

2.When Oprah Winfrey was a child, her parents were so poor that _____.

A．life seemed hopeless.                    B．her family never promised anything.

C．her family could hardly keep any promise.    D．nobody trusted her family

3.From the third paragraph we can infer________.

A．Oprah was older than most of her schoolmates when she finished primary school.

B．Oprah was younger than most of schoolmates when she finished primary school.

C．Oprah couldn’t finish primary school because her family was very poor.

D．Oprah stopped her study when she was in the second grade of primary school.

4.Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?

A．Oprah’s father had a great effect（影响） on her.

B．AM Chicago was a local newspaper in Chicago.

C．Oprah worked for different TV stations in the US.

D．Oprah suffered a lot when she was young.

5.The best title of the passage may be _____.

A．Oprah Winfrey’s TV show                B．A popular TV show in America

C．Oprah Winfrey                         D．How to become a successful host

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What does the woman really mean?

A. There's no problem. B. She is very busy. C. She’ll go to another place.

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To American visitors, Iceland is a very interesting country, partly because it is different in so many ways from he or she is used to seeing at home. There are quite a few things that are not done, or that do not exist on the island—quite a few “No's”．

There is no pollution, for instance, no dogs are permitted in Reykjavik, the capital. There is no television on Thursdays or during the whole month of July, and only three hours of black­and­-white TV the rest of the time. There is no hard liquor（酒） on Wednesdays and no beer at any time. There is no handguns; only one prison of thirty­ five rooms in the whole land—an admirable figure, even for a small country of 313,376 people.

There is no army, air force or navy. There is no tipping（给小费） for anything. There are no large stores open on Saturdays or Sundays. Since Iceland is located just under the Arctic Circle, there is no darkness in summer and no daylight in winter. But thanks to Gulf Stream, the climate is rather mild, with temperatures between 34 degrees and 52 degrees in July.

The rules on television liquor and guns are the result of government decisions. But the absence of pollution is because of in great part the fact that Iceland gets its power from the thousands of hot springs(泉水) that come out of the ground. They provide all the energy needed by the country. In fact, Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power.

Iceland has been described as a democratic（民主的） independent country where more fish are caught and more books published per person than anywhere else in the world. The Icelanders have always felt a particular love for literature. They wrote their first books in the ninth and tenth centuries AD. These works were poems and tales about the kings, heroes, and heroines of Iceland and Norway. At first, the stories were remembered and passed from generation to generation. They were finally written down between 1140 and 1220. The Icelanders have never stopped writing ever since. “Rather shoeless than bookless，” they proudly say.

1.American visitors enjoy visiting Iceland probably because ________.

A．no dogs are permitted in the capital

B．the police do not carry handguns

C．the climate is rather mild

D．it is very different from Americans

2.The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.

A．there are no soldiers in Iceland

B．the Icelanders don't drink beer

C．there is no tip of any kind

D．there are no crimes（犯罪） in Iceland

3.There is no pollution in Iceland mainly because ________.

A．Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power

B．the Icelanders use hot water from the ground below as their energy

C．it is located just under the Arctic Circle

D．it is a democratic independent country

4.“Rather shoeless than bookless” means ________.

A．they prefer not to have shoe or books

B．they would rather have shoes on than write books

C．they prefer travelling to reading

D．they regard books more important than shoes

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Why is the woman in a hurry?

A.She is heading for school.

B.She wants to get a book.

C.She has to pick up the man.

高一英语短对话中等难度题查看答案及解析

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Who is making the call?

A. Debra. B. Thomas. C. Jim.

2.What problem does the woman have?

A. She doesn’t know where to take a bus. B. She can’t find Jim in his office.

C. She can’t find her way.

3.What does the man suggest doing?

A. Walking to Alder Street. B. Heading north on 24th Street.

C. Keeping riding two more stops.

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For the brave in the armed forces, being sent away from home for months at a time is just part of the duty. However, it’s never an easy one to perform especially for those with children. So, when I found out I was going to stay in South Korea for a year, I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn’t be home to see her graduate from high school.

To my surprise, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we make the news known among family members. “We’ve been lucky you haven’t had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway, we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot.” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special surprise when my request to return home a few weeks earlier to attend Abigail’s graduation ceremony was approved.

When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel. And on Abigail’s graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I heard my daughter’s name called. I just kept thinking “Don’t cry. Don’t trip in your heels. Don’t fall over.” At last! Abigail was up on stage. I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren’t supposed to be here. What? What? How?’ It was the biggest shock... I’m pretty sure my dad made people he didn’t even know cry. Emotional for everyone.” Abigail cried.

You know what followed: embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes...; aren’t they what a family have in store?

1.What worried the author most?

A. His duty in South Korea.　　 B. His Five children’s safety.

C. His eldest daughter’s study.　　 D. His absence from a big event.

2.What can we learn about Abigail from the story?

A. She reacted angrily to her father leaving home.

B. She took good care of the other four kids when her father was away from home.

C. She was the smartest kid in her family.

D. She gave a speech to express her gratitude to her father on graduation day.

3.How did Abigail feel when meeting her father?

A. Embarrassed.　　 B. Overjoyed.

C. Nervous.　　 D. Satisfied.

4.What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?

A. A soldier’s personal sacrifice.　　 B. A father’s contribution to a family.

C. The meaning of family tie.　　 D. The way to plan a big surprise.

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For the brave in the army, being sent away from home is just part of the duty. However, it’s never easy especially for those with children. So, when I found out I was going to stay in South Korea for a year, I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn’t be home to see her graduate from high school.

To my surprise, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we make the news known among family members. “We’ve been lucky you haven’t had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway, we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone.” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special surprise when my request to return home a few weeks earlier to attend Abigail’s graduation ceremony(典礼) was approved.

When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, and stayed in a hotel. On Abigail’s graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I heard her name called. I just kept thinking “Don’t cry. Don’t trip in your heels. Don’t fall over.” At last! Abigail was up on stage. I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren’t supposed to be here. What? What? How?’ It was the biggest shock... I’m pretty sure my dad made people he didn’t even know cry. Emotional for everyone.” Abigail cried.

You know what followed: embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes...; aren’t they what a family have in store?

1.What worried the author most?

A. His duty in South Korea.　　 B. His five children’s safety.

C. His eldest daughter’s study.　　 D. His absence from a big event.

2.What can we learn about Abigail from the story?

A. She got angry because her father had to leave home.

B. She took good care of the other four kids when her father was away.

C. She was the smartest kid in her family.

D. She gave a speech to express her thanks to her father on graduation day.

3.How did Abigail feel when meeting her father?

A. Embarrassed.　　 B. Overjoyed.

C. Nervous.　　 D. Satisfied.

4.What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?

A. A soldier’s personal sacrifice (牺牲).

B. A father’s contribution to a family.

C. The meaning of family tie.

D. The way to plan a big surprise.

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Why was the woman so late?

A. She didn’t catch the bus.

B. She took somebody to hospital.

C. Something went wrong with the bus.

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