Such an educational program can teach us how to make positive choices when ________with personal conflicts.

A.facedB.facingC.to faceD.having faced

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科目:高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源:2010年廣東省執(zhí)信中學(xué)高三上學(xué)期期中考試英語(yǔ)卷 題型:閱讀理解

“Sending thank-you notes is becoming a lost art,” mourns May Mitchell, a syndicated columnist known as “Ms Demeanor” and author of six etiquette(禮節(jié)) books. In her view, each generation, compared with the one before, is losing a sense of consideration for other people. “Without respect,” she says, “you have conflict.”
Ms. Demeanor would be proud of me: I have figured out a way to ensure that my children always send thank-you notes. And such a gesture is important, says Ms. Demeanor, because “a grateful attitude is a tremendous life skill, an efficient and inexpensive way to set ourselves apart in the work force and in our adult lives. Teach your children that the habit of manners comes from inside---it’s an attitude based on respecting other people.”
A few years ago, as my children descended like piranhas (一種南美淡水魚,喜吞食或攻擊) on their presents under the Christmas tree, the only attitude I could see was greed. Where was the appreciation of time and effort?
A thank-you note should contain three things: an acknowledgement of the gift (Love the tie with the picture of a hose on it); a recognition of the time and effort spent to select it (You must have shopped all over the state find such a unique item!); a prediction of how you will use your gift or the way it has enhanced your life (I’ll be sure to wear it to the next Mr. Ed convention!).
So, five years ago, in one of my rare flashes of parental insight, I decided that the most appropriate time to teach this basic courtesy is while the tinsel (裝飾用光亮金屬) is hot. To the horror of my children, I announced that henceforth every gift received will be an occasion for a thank-you note written immediately, on the spot.
I have reluctantly given my kids the green light to send e-mail thank-you notes; though hand-lettered ones (at least to me) still seem friendlier. But pretty much any thank-you makes the gift giver feel special—just as, we hope, the recipient feels. It’s a gesture that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays.
41. 【小題1】in Ms. Demeanor’s point of view, children born in the ______ is probably the least respectful generation.

A.1960sB.1970sC.1980sD.1990s
42. 【小題2】 The phrase “set oneself apart” (Para. 2) means _______.
A.to reserve to a particular useB.to put to one side
C.to make noticeable or outstandingD.to determine to purse
43. 【小題3】According to the passage, a thank-you note may contain the following information EXCEPT “_______”.
A.I love the pearl necklace you bought me for my birthday
B.it must have taken you a long time to find just the right thing for me
C.is it very expensiveD.I promise I will wear it on my wedding day
44. 【小題4】How did the author feel when she saw her children searching under the Christmas tree for their presents?
A.Greedy.B.Cheerful.C.Laughable.D.Disheartened.
45. 【小題5】Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the author?
A.She feels hand-written letters are friendlier than word-processed ones.
B.She does not allow her children to sent email thank-you note.
C.She thinks the best time to teach her children the basic etiquette of
appreciation is to strike while the iron is still not.
D.She thinks a thank-you note can make the gift giver feel special just as the
recipient does.

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Crashing a state dinner at the White House without any invitation apparently takes a security breakdown as well as some kind of courage.
The Washington Post first reported that a couple, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, not on the official guest list, managed to slip into the state dinner at the White House on Nov. 24, 2009. The dinner was held to honor Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. According to the Post, the uninvited guests had stayed in the same place with the Obamas and other important figures.
The U. S. Secret Service learned about the security breach (破壞) on Wednesday only after the couple boasted online about having attended the state dinner. One of the many photos from the dinner posted on her blog shows the couple with the smiling Vice President Joe Biden.
The White House has asked the Secret Service for a full review of what happened. “ The Secret Service is looking into its security procedures after determining that. ” Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan said. “ An initial (初步的) finding has identified that one of our checkpoints did not follow proper procedures to ensure that the two individuals were on the invited guests list,” Donovan said. But he also said President Obama was never in any danger as well as the others at the dinner, because all the party attenders went through the security screening for weapons as there were more than three hundred people invited. “ But we do not rely on just magnetometers (檢測(cè)儀) or the level of screenings, ” he added. “ That’s why we have the guards with our protectees at all times ”.
The following are more reactions to this incident:
* One senator thought authorities ought to pursue criminal charges against the couple and such behavior should be strongly discouraged.
* “ There is no need of legal help for the couple, as they just went to a party. They didn’t do anything wrong,” a lawyer expressed his opinion on this eye-catching security breach.
* Evan Botny, a current affair commentator, on Sunday said his concern was about the long-term effect on U.S. security, so it should be regarded more than a laughing matter.
* Meanwhile, a TV executive added that the couple’s attempt might be focused on money, as they
were offering interviews to networks on their experience.
45. The U. S. Secret Service got to know the incident because of _______.
A. the news from the Washington Post            
B. the announcement of some important figures
C. the couple’s boasting on the internet         
D. the report of the Secret Service spokesman
46. In paragraph 4, the spokesman thinks _______.
A. the security procedures are very efficient                     
B. such incidents could be very easily avoided   
C. the secret service needn’t be improved at all
D. the incident came as a surprise with no harm
47. According to the passage, the couple did so in order to _______.
A. enjoy a state dinner                  B. take some photos
C. become famous                     D. visit the White House
48. From the reactions, who believes the Secret Service rather than the couple is to blame?
A. A senator                                  B. A news commentator
C. A lawyer                                  D. A TV executive

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Located in Florence, Oregon is “Sea Lion Caves”, the only known western, coastal, mainland habitat of Stellar Sea Lions. It is also the world’s largest sea cave in existence today and a perfect place to get up close and personal with nature. The sea caves are said to be the home of an estimated 200 sea lions and that at any given time visitors can expect to see at least 150 sea lions going about their daily business.
The most immense(巨大的) of all sea lions, the Stellar males are known to grow up to 12 feet in length and weight an incredulous 1,500 pounds. The females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit smaller and average 9 feet in length with an average weight of 700 pounds.
They tend to breed and give birth during the spring and summer months. The breeding and birthing process takes place on the steep cliff ledges that surround the sea cave. Therefore the best time to view this ritual is during those select months from the outside viewing platform.
In addition to the sea lions, visitors can expect to catch a glimpse of the rare Pigeon Guillemont. These unusual sea birds tend to nest in seaweed along the cliff ledges in early April. And ever the graceful Gray Whales are expected to be seen. Each year, travelling in pods, these sea creatures migrate around “ Cape Blance” on their way to and from their native Alaska waters.
As of 2010 “ Sea Lion Caves” is open daily year round except for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The ticket box office is open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Visitor have a choice of two different ticket options; platform view or cave view. And admission into the cave itself is $13.00 for adults and $ 8.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 2 are admitted for free and there is a discount ticket price available for senior citizens . It currently costs $3.50 per person to access the topside wildlife viewing platform. While on the platform visitor can pay an additional fee to use the on-site telescope or opt (選擇) to bring their own such equipment.
【小題1】The last paragraph is mainly talking about the ______ of the 2010 “Sea Lion Caves”.

A.a(chǎn)dmission and hours of operationB.wildlife and best viewing times
C.summer hot spots and activitiesD.a(chǎn)dditional information and fees
【小題2】 Which of the following statement about the “Sea Lion Caves” is true?
A.It is located in the center of Florence.B.It’s a good place for visitors to approach the nature.
C.Visitors may see 150 sea lions there at any time.D.It’s the world’ only habitat of Stellar Sea Lions
【小題3】The passage suggests that Stellar Sea Lions usually breed and give birth________.
A.in the entrance to the sea caveB.on the smooth cliff cave walls
C.in the warmer season monthsD.out of the vision of the tourists
【小題4】What does the underlined word “ migrate” in the fourth paragraph mean?
A.Chase one after anotherB.Flash from time to time
C.Grow little by littleD.Move from place to place
【小題5】 When you visit the Sea Lion Caves of Forence, Oregon, you are likely to see ________.
a. the Stellar males  b. the Stellar females   c. a rare sea bird   d. a Great Sharks
e. beautiful Gray Whales
A.a(chǎn), b, c, dB.a(chǎn), b, c, eC.a(chǎn), b, d, eD.a(chǎn), c ,d,

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Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky (混沌的), with dangerous currents. In short, it is the perfect place to hide a monster from even the sharpest eyes of science.
The Loch Ness Monster, also called Nessie, is supposedly living in this area. The earliest recorded sighting of the Loch Ness Monster was in the biography of Life of St. Columba by Adamnan in the year AD 565. The monster apparently attacked a man who was swimming in the River Ness.
The monster didn’t make headlines again until August 27, 1930, when 3 fishermen reported seeing a creature with 20 feet long approaching their boat, throwing water in the air. In 1933, after a new road was built along the edge of the Loch, the number of reports rose suddenly. Early in 1934, Author Grant, a young student, was out on his motorcycle one evening when he almost ran into the monster as it crossed the road. Grant’s description of the thing – small head, long thin neck and tail with a big body, seemed to match the appearance of the plesiosaur (蛇頸龍), an aquatic (水生的) type of dinosaur that has been extinct (已滅絕的) for 65 million years.
The Loch Ness Investigation Bureau was formed in 1962 to act as a research organization for information about the creature. Even now, efforts have continued to find the monster. A great deal of information was discovered about the Loch, but there isn’t any yet to produce any specific evidence of a monster.
Skeptics (懷疑論者) argue that the water in the Loch is too cold for a plesiosaur to live in. They also argue that an air-breathing animal, like a whale or seal, would spend much more time on the surface than the creature seems to, and would be spotted more often.
Some scientists have wondered if the sightings might be caused by an underwater wave which is known to sometimes occur in deep, long, and cold lakes, like Loch Ness. Such a wave might push debris (廢棄物) to the surface that might look like a strange animal.
However, none of these is identified.
【小題1】According to the skeptics, which of the following is TRUE?

A.It is impossible for a monster to live in cold water.
B.The Loch Ness Monster often stays under the water.
C.The Loch Ness Monster is an air-breathing animal.
D.There is no so-called monster in Loch Ness.
【小題2】Which of the following is the correct order for the things that happened in the passage?
a. A young student met with a monster crossing the road.
b. A swimmer was attacked by a monster in Loch Ness.
c. A new road was built along the edge of the Loch.
d. The Loch Ness Investigation Bureau was set up.
e. Three fishermen saw a creature swimming towards their boat.
A.b, e, c, a, dB.a(chǎn), b, e, d, c
C.b, d, a, c, eD.d, c, e, b, a
【小題3】What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.The natural scenery of Loch Ness.
B.The Nessie.
C.Skeptics’ opinions on Loch Ness Monster.
D.The Loch Ness Investigation Bureau’s research results.

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English teenagers are to receive compulsory (必修的) cooking lessons in schools. The idea is to encourage healthy eating to fight the country’s increasing obesity (肥胖 )rate. It’s feared that basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost as parents turn to pre-prepared convenience foods.

Cooking was once regarded as an important part of education in England---even if it was mainly aimed at girls. In recent decades cooking has progressively become a minor activity in schools. In many cases the schools themselves have given up cooking meals in kitchens in the schools. But the rising level of obesity has led to a rethink about the food that children are given and the skills they should be taught.

“What I want is to teach young people how to do basic, simple recipes like a tomato sauce, a bolognaise, a simple curry, a stir-fry---which they can use now at home and then in their later life”, said Ed Balls, the minister responsible for schools.

The new lessons are due to start in September, but some schools without kitchens will be given longer to adapt. There is also likely to be a shortage of teachers with the right skills, since the trend has been to teach food technology rather than practical cooking. Also the compulsory lessons for hands on cooking will only be one hour a week for one term. But the well-known cookery writer, Pru Leith, believes it will be worth it.

“If we’d done this thirty years ago we might not have the crisis we’ve got now about obesity and lack of knowledge about food and so on. Every child should know how to cook, not just so that they’ll be healthy, but because it’s a life skill which is a real pleasure”.

The renewed interest in cooking is primarily a response to the level of obesity in Britain which is among the highest in Europe, and according to government figures half of all Britons will be obese in 25 years if current trends are not stopped.

1.The passage mainly talks about        .

A.the reason for obesity                    B.the lost cooking skills

C.the healthy eating                       D.the compulsory cooking classes

2.Which of the following is NOT the purpose for English teenagers to receive cooking lessons?

A.To encourage teenagers to eat healthy food.

B.To reduce the country’s increasing obesity rate.

C.To stop parents from turning to pre-prepared convenience foods.

D.To prevent basic cooking and food preparation skills from being lost.

3.In what way will cooking lessons benefit the students?

A.They will be healthy and enjoy the pleasure of such a life skill as well.

B.They will be able to do some basic, simple recipes like a tomato sauce.

C.They will be able to make food experiments with the knowledge and skills.

D.They will be able to control the level of obesity in the whole country.

4.The well-known cookery writer, Pru Leith, thinks it        to offer compulsory cooking lessons in schools.

A.difficult           B.necessary         C.funny            D.timely

5.It can be inferred from the passage that       .

A.cooking has always been an important part of school education in England

B.the obesity rate in Britain has been rapidly growing in recent decades

C.English teenagers will have their cooking lessons twice a week for one year

D.the students will pay a lot of money to the school for the

 

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