2014年月份百题精练(1)英语试题第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt was lst January, the first day of the year and a holiday for me. I went to the bank to get the bank work out of the way.The bank clerk nodded and I sat in front of him. He was busy filling up entries in his register.I put my form and booklet in front of him. After waiting for a few more minutes, in which I showed all signs of being impatient, I asked him if my work was done.He shouted, "Nothing is done, and it will take time ! "Just then I saw his morning cup of tea, which had been lying there for the last ten minutes, untouched. The tea had turned almost cold while he was doing his work. Suddenly I felt what this man must be feeling when customers like me come always in a hurry to get their work done.We do not even feel the need to thank them for being there.So, I told him, "Sir, you please have your tea. I am not in a hurry." This man suddenly looked up at me and for the first time we had eye contact.I saw a different person there, who was as hard - pressed for time as I always am.I saw both of us sailing in the same boat.I felt that he was also missing the small things in life like a hot cup of tea or lying in a warm bed for a few more minutes like me.He gave me a rare smile and said, "It is an everyday affair with me; you are not in a hurry but somebody else will be.He really touched my heart with his wise words. I felt that all this time I thought of him as a someone who was there for my convenience, but today I suddenly felt a strange communion with him.vowed to be friendly with people who help me with my work and be thankful that they are there for me.56.Which of the following is NOT true of the writer?A.He works in the bank as a clerk, too.B.He went to the bank to do some business.C.He was touched by the untouched cup of tea.D.He got annoyed after waiting a few minutes.57.What can we learn about the bank clerk?A.He hated to work on a holiday .B.He was under great work pressure.C.He didn't like his work in the bank.D.He communicated well with his customers.58.What can you learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5?A.He was sometimes in the similar situation.B.They once sailed in the same boat.C.They expected to sail in the same boat.D.He's too busy to sail in a boat, too.59.The writer's attitude towards the bank clerk might be that of .A.tolerance B.satisfaction C.sympathy B.gratitude60.What does the text try to tell us?A.To be patient with your customers. B.Helping others is helping yourself.C.To be thankful to those who help you.D.It is our duty to do things for others. BGAOMI, Shandong, Oct.11( Xinhua)—Chinese writer Mo Yan said last Thursday that he was "very surprised" at winning the Nobel Literature Prize.Speaking to reporters at a hotel in his hometown Gaorni city in east China's Shandong Ptovince, Mo said, " (I was) very surprised upon winning the prize because I felt I was not very senior in terms of qualification ( among Chinese writers). There are many good writers and my ranking was not so high.""I am very happy," he said."I was having dinner when I received the news.I was surprised.”"Thank you for coming all the way to Gaomi.This should be a season of red sorghum, but no such crop is planted any more. I believe none of you have seen the crop," he said."The Nobel Literature Prize is a very important literature prize, but not the top award.It represents the opinions of the jury(评审团 ).I am satisfied with my major works and I still keep writing by hand. My works are Chinese literature, which is part of world literature.They show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs.Meanwhile, my novels described human beings in the broad sense.I wrote in the perspective of a human being.These works stand beyond regions and ethnic groups," he said."The folk arts and folk culture accompanied my growth and I was influenced by the cultural elements I witnessed through my childhood. When I picked up the pen for literature creation, the folk cultural elements inevitably entered my novels and affected and even determined the artistic styles of my works," he added.Mo's win brought joy to other writers and readers throughout the country as he is the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Literature Prize in its century —long history. Born into a farmer's family in a village in Gaomi, Mo has been known since the late 1980s for his novels such as Big Breasts and Wide Hips and Red Sorghum, which was later adapted into a film by director Zhang Yimou.61.Mo Yan was surprised at winning the Nobel Prize because he felt .A.he was not as famous as other writers B.he was not the best writer in ChinaC.he was born in a farmer's family D.he didn't have good education62.According to Mo Yan, .A.red sorghum should be planted in his hometownB.the Nobel Prize represents the opinions of the publicC.he still keeps the habit of writing by handD.his novels described human beings of all regions63.By reading Mo Yan's works, we can .A.learn a lot about the Chinese folk cultureB.increase our sense of national pride C.form a vivid picture of his childhood D. learn more about the history of the Nobel Prize64.Which of the following words can best describe Mo Yan? A.romanticB.self—confident C.humorous D.modest65.Where might you find the article? A.In a novel.B.In a travel book.C.In a newspaper. D.In a student book.CMu Yumin had no idea that when he stopped by the computer club as a freshman looking for something fun, it would decide his career four years later. The 22 —year —old biology major at Huazhong University of Science and Technology found a job as an IT technician in Shanghai." My experience in the club gave me another 'diploma' ," said Mu. " More importantly, I found something I am good at and can make a living from."Now campuses around the country have started recruiting fresh faces for all kinds of clubs.Upperclassmen and experts suggest a hobby - based choice of clubs, which might have a lasting impact(影响)on one' s life and career Zhang Ling did not get many chances to write stories as an environmental protection major at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology.But this changed when she joined the university broadcast stat.ion.Her daily interviews with students and teachers expanded her horizon. Now she is determined to become a journalist on environmental issues with her degree in environmental protection."Journalism changed my life track," said the 22 —year—old girl."I only wanted to be a science teacher in a local senior high school.But now I am applying for a graduate school in journalism."Lan Yujie, professor at Anhui University of Technology, regards Mu and Zhang as good examples of choosing "what I like" instead of " what is practical" in finding jobs and seeking further study."Some freshmen don't know what to choose," said Lan."Just following a hobby and doing something you like can easily give you the experience that makes you happy and special."Lan further says that joining clubs should not necessarily have a purpose, As part of campus life, a club experience will impact one's life and career m one way or another. "The point of clubs is to have as much diverse(多样的) experiences as possible so that students can explore more of their life," said Lan.66.Why did Mu Yumin join the computer club?A.To get another diploma. B.To change his major.C.To find a good job. D.To have a g2014年2月份百题精练(1)英语 Word版含答案
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