年上海高考英语新题型专题练习五(附答案)
2010年上海高考英语阅读理解新题型5
SectionＤDirections:Read the following passage and complete the sentences or answer the questions according to the information given in the passage you have just read.The traditional tent cities at festivals such as Glastonbury may never be the same again. In a victory of green business that is certain to appeal to environmentally-aware music-lovers, a design student is to receive financial support to produce eco-friendly tens made of cardboard that can be recycled after the bands and the crowds have gone home.Major festivals such as Glastonbury throw away some 10,000 abandoned tents at the end of events each year. For his final year project at the University of the West of England, James Dunlop came up with a material that can be recycled. And to cope with the British summer, the cardboard has been made waterproof.Taking inspiration from a Japanese architect, who has used cardboard to make big buildings including churches, Mr Dunlop used cardboard material for his tents, which he called Myhabs.The design won an award at the annual New Designers Exhibition after Mr Dunlop Graduated from his product design degree and he decided to try to turn it into a business.To raise money for the idea, he toured the City’s private companies which f und new businesses and found a supporter in the finance group Mint. He introduced his idea to four of Mint’s directors and won their support. Mint has committed around ￡500,000 to MyHab and taken a share of 30 per cent in Mr Dunlop’s business. The first My habs should be tested at festivals this summer, before being marketed fully next year.Mr Dunlop said that the design, which accommodates two people, could have other uses, such as for disaster relief and housing for the London Olympics.For music events, the cardboard houses will be ordered online and put up at the sites by the Myhab team before the festival-goers arrive and removed by the company afterwards, They can be Personalized and the company will offer reductions on the expense if people agree to sell exterior （外部的）advertising space.The biggest festivals attract tens of thousands of participants, with Glastonhury having some150,000 each year. Altogether there are around 100 annual music festivals where people camp in the UK. The events are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious.1．“Eco-friendly tents” in paragraph 1 refer to tents ___________________ . 2．Mr Dunlop established his business by cooperating with _____________ . 3．How many people can stay in a tent designed by Mr. Dunlop? .4．Why did James Dunlop design eco-friendly tents? .Answers:1．favorable to the environmentOr: made of cardboard that can be recycled2．a finance group3．Two people4．To appeal to / arouse music-love rs’ environmental consciousnessSectionＤDirections:Read the following passage and complete the sentences or answer the questions according to the information given in the passage you have just read.Americans use the term "college students" to mean students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say "going off to university" or "when I was in university." That sounds British. Instead, they say "going off to college" and "when I was in college."College, university: what's the difference? We answer that this week in part three of our Foreign Student Series on American higher education.Colleges and universities have many things in common. Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, for example. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living.But many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Another difference is that universities are generally bigger. They offer more programs and do more research.Another place of higher education, especially in technical areas, is an institute, like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Y et even an institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities. M.I.T. says that seventy-five percent of freshmen come there with a strong interest and involvement in the arts.Modern universities developed from those of Europe in the Middle Ages. The word "university" came from the Latin universitas, describing a group of people organized for a common purpose."College" came from collegium, a Latin word with a similar meaning. In England, colleges were formed to provide students with places to live. Usually each group was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study.The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each one a college. This is still true.A college can also be a part of a university. For example, Harvard College is the undergraduate part of Harvard University.Programs in higher learning can also be called schools, like a school of engineering or a medical school within a college or university. Y ou know, learning all these terms is an education in itself.Answer the questions with no more than 15 words.1.Two things that a colleage and a university have in common are that ___________________They both offer undergradate degrees and help young people to earn a living2.What are the four places of higher education?The college, university, school and institute.3.What did the word “university” originally mean?A group of people organized for a common purpose.4.What is the main idea of this passage?An introduction to the places of American higher education.(or) what is the difference between a college and a university.SectionＤDirections:Read the following passage and complete the sentences or answer the questions according to the information given in the passage you have just read.Many people write to newspapers and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer full name, address and telephone number, although the information is notnecessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard, he needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is symbol of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process writer’s complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.There are people who wish to remain anonymous（匿名的）for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he does not w ant his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name, it is a matter if responsibility to it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honour our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honour what we say.(Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 15 WORDS)1. What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”?2. The second paragraph shows that a paper without a signature __________.3. Some people donating generously don’t want their names known because they are__________4. Why is it hard to say that we should name or no name?Key:1. It means names are requ ired to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say.2. may not deserve a reply3. unwilling to let his good deeds to make news4. The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved.。
2020新高考英语新题型练习05 完形填空阅读理解七选五套餐练(5)附答案
完形填空阅读理解七选五套餐练（5）完形填空（山东省潍坊市临朐2019-2020学年高三阶段性监测）I would like to send a huge shout out to Valerie, a manager at Home Depot. I, together with my son--- a boy with special needs, came in to 36 up a refrigerator box that she 37 for me. I was 38 to use it to build a police car for Halloween around my son’s wheelchair. When I explained the 39 to Valerie, she did not 40 to offer help. After getting the box, Valerie started to 41 down to cut the box for me. My son was happy to 42 her and they got along well with each other in doing the work.After we got the box loaded, Valerie helped us brainstorm and find the other 43 we would need. Then, as we neared the checkout, she had the entire order 44 . I tried to refuse but she just said that it would bless her 45 . My disabled son may not have understood anything 46 that Valerie was kind and patient with him, but I really appreciated this huge act of 47 . The biggest blessing for me was the way she 48 my son and the way he responded to her.Thanks to Valerie, Home Depot was also 49 their Saturday craft work-shops（手工艺作坊）into my son’s school. This way, our special kids could have 50 to a wonderful environment, where they could make their own crafts! Almost all kids in the class were 51 at the activities, which made them feel the value of themselves. It turned out to be 52 with all of them at last.I think one of the most 53 things that special-needs parents need to understand is that it’s OK to let other people in. Sometimes it’s hard to accept others’ 54 ; but when you refuse it, you 55 stand in the way of letting other people bless you and in turn that blesses them.36.A. build B. pick C. show D. cut37.A. kept B. bought C. made D. chose38.A. commanded B. planning C. studying D. instructed39.A. theory B. problems C. rules D. project40.A. hesitate B. pretend C. Agree D. Dare41.A. bend B. take C. turn D. put42.A. trust B. pity C. please D. join43.A. material B. methods C. ideas D. assistance44.A. changed B. shared C. paid D. arranged45.A. quickly B. privately C. quietly D. greatly46.A. along with B. next to C. instead of D. other than47.A. understanding B. kindness C. harmony D. politeness48.A. considered B. treated C. taught D. charged49.A. transforming B. adapting C. binging D. adding50.A. admission B. access C. attachment D. reaction51.A. embarrassed B. confused C. surprised D. excited52.A. demanding B. imaginary C. popular D. familiar53.A. difficult B. important C. pleasant D. meaningful54.A. respect B. guidance C. help D. invitation55.A. even B. clearly C. exactly D. actually阅读理解（湖北省十堰市2020年高三上学期元月调研考试）AStudent Scholarships5 Strong ScholarshipApplication Deadline： August 20thScholarship Description： The 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation is a team of experienced educators that have over 30 years of experience in helping minority nationality students get into college. We have teamed up to form a foundation that's going to be devoted to building groups of 5 college ready scholars and placing them on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Contact： Andrew H. Ragland； 770-873-6621$ 1,000 College JumpStart ScholarshipApplication Deadline： October 8thScholarship Description： The $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship is a virtue-based competition that is open to 7th—12th graders and college students and non — traditional students. Applicants must be juniorsor seniors or adult students.Contact： Adrian Monk； 650-319-8441ACF Andrew Piech Memorial ScholarshipApplication Deadline： July 9thScholarship Description： One or more scholarships are awarded each year to New Mexico graduating high school seniors and continuing college students. Students must go after a degree or certificate from a non-profit public or technical professional institution including community college.Contact： Daniel White； 505-883-6240“Species On The Edge 2. 0” Social ScholarshipApplication Deadline： September 19thScholarship Description：Conserve Wildlife Foundation invites high school student from across the state to submit an original social media campaign showing why wildlife is important to protect. The fun and educational contest provides students with the opportunity to show their talent, creativity and love for nature. The students may get scholarships if they perform well.Contact： Stephanie Dalessio； 609-984-602121. What's the $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship mainly based on?A. Certificate.B. Virtue.C. Protecting wildlife.D. Helping black students.22.Who can minority nationality students call for help if they want to get a scholarship?A. Stephanie Dalessio.B. Adrian Monk.C. Daniel White.D. Andrew H. Ragland.23. Which of the following is intended for New Mexican students?A. 5 Strong Scholarship.B. $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship.C. ACF Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship.D. “Species On The Edge 2. 0" Social Scholarship.BA bunch of strangers showed up at the gym in the early morning of the last Sunday of April. A few athletes were already stretching their arms, but most of us could barely focus. As I was burning off last night's wrong decision—a big meal, I spotted a poster about a gym's 21-day workout challenge, and I immediately signed up. I always wanted to train for a marathon, so I considered this as my warm-up. Besides, I needed to stop being lazy and this was my chance to make a change.It was easy to promise on paper, but three weeks of recommended exercise routines and diet restrictions wouldn't be easy. I stuck to working out 30 minutes a day, and I didn't disturb my normal routine. Instead, I had to be faced with the tough work of being more creative in my spare time, thus breaking some bad habits.Overcoming weaknesses with willpower was my goal for the next part of the journey. But the difficult part about making a challenge is realizing that “wanting" and “doing" are two very different things. Just like a career, you have to physically work for it rather than just wait for it to happen. But that's hard. Throughout the 21 days, I often told myself that the challenge was meaningless and tried to sabotage myself from exercising. However, finally I overcame that negative thought and kept working out.At the end of the challenge, I learned something even more important: Feeling the results is better than seeing them. I had fewer headaches and more energy, and was simply happier. I even felt a little smarter as I researched which foods were better for my body, and learned how to make healthier meals. I felt a sense of accomplishment, too, because even though I wanted to give up dozens of times, I didn't. I felt my waist got smaller and my arms got stronger, and I no longer felt guilty after having a piece of cake or a drink.24. What was the author's wrong decision?A. Going to the gym early.B. Training for a marathon.C. Eating a lot the previous night.D. Stopping being lazy for a change.25. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. Some of the author's bad habits.B. Some ways of the author's killing his spare time.C. The importance of sticking to the normal daily routine.D. The difficulty of the author's keeping on with the workout plan.26. What does the underlined word “sabotage" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Prevent.B. Hear.C. Improve.D. Distinguish.27. What did the author learn from the workout challenge?A. Eating healthy food is more important than exercising.B. Overcoming a challenge could bring good feelings to him.C. It's more important to see what he likes than just feel it.D. There was no need to feel guilty about things he disliked to do.CA new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States.The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math.The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide （二氧化硫）.Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing pollutedair can reduce a person's education level by about one year.Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education.“The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution orhumans will face a bad situation.28. What is the result of the study?A. Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence.B. Females are more affected by air pollution than males.C. Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese.D. People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution.29. What did Chen say about the study?A. It is doubtful.B. It is extremely unfair.C. It is common and not representative.D. It is relatively objective and persuasive.30. What did the researchers emphasize in the last paragraph?A. The data from the 33 provinces is convincing.B. The whole world should pay attention to air pollution.C. The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution.D. Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age.31. Where is the text most likely taken from?A. A life diary.B. A guidebook.C. A science magazine.D. A biography.DStories are shared in many ways. They are described in books and magazines. They are read around the campfire at night. They are randomly distributed from stand-alone booths. But what else?To revive （复兴）literature in the era of fast news and smartphone addiction, Short Edition, a French publisher of short-form literature, has set up more than 30 story dispensers （分发机）in the USA in the past years to deliver fiction at the push of a button at restaurants, universities and government offices.Francis Ford Coppola, the film director and winemaker, liked the idea so much that he invested in the company and placed a dispenser at his Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco. Last month public libraries in some other cities announced they would be setting them up, too. There is one on the campus at Penn State. A few can be found in downtown West Palm Beach, Fla. And Short Edition plans to announce more, including at the Los Angeles International Airport.“Everything old is n ew again," said Andrew Nurkin, the director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, which is one of the libraries that set up the dispensers. “We want people to be easily exposed to literature. We want to advance literacy among children and inspire theircreativity.Here's how a dispenser works： It has three buttons on top indicating choices for stories that can be read in one minute, three minutes or five minutes. When a button is pushed, a short story is printed. The stories are free. They are chosen from a computer category of more than 100,000 original submissions by writers whoseworks have been evaluated by Short Edition's judges, and transmitted over a mobile network. Offerings can be tailored to specific interests, like children's fiction or romance. Short Edition gets stories for its category by holding writing contests.Short Edition set up its first booth in 2016 and has 150 machines worldwide. “The idea is to make people happy," said Kristan Leroy, director of Short Edition, “There is too much unhappiness today. ”32. What do we know about the stories sent by dispensers?A. They are expensive.B. They are short in form.C. They can be read on smartphones.D. They are mainly taken from magazine literature.33. Where can you find the popularity of story dispensers in America?A. In paragraph 3.B. In paragraph 4.C. In paragraph 5.D. In paragraph 6.34. Which is the main purpose of setting up the dispensers according to Andrew Nurkin?A. To get rid of people's smartphone addiction.B. To reduce the financial stress of libraries.C. To make people have access to literature.D. To advertise the network literature.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Online Reading: a Virtual TourB. Short Edition, a French PublisherC. Everything Old Will Be Popular AgainD. Taste of Literature, at the Push of a Button七选五（福建省厦门外国语学校2020届高三12月月考）It is sometimes thought that the longing for material goods, the need to buy things, is a relatively modern invention. 36 Trade or shopping is certainly an ancient desire, and existed before our ancestors invented writing, laws, cities or farming, even before they used metal to make tools.Humans are born to trade. 37 Evidence from hunter-gatherers suggests that the exchange of food and other necessary things comes naturally, as well as the ability to keep a record of the credits involved. And once trade begins, the benefits are hard to resist.Ancient local coastal people in northern Australia traded fish hooks, along a chain of trading partners, with people living 400 miles inland, who cut and polished local stone to make axes（斧子）. 38 Finally, both groups of "producers", by concentrating on things they could produce and exchanging them for other things they needed, benefited as a result.Trade in the necessities of life, such as food and simple tools, is not really surprising, considering the link between these basic items and survival. What is surprising, though, is that our taste for unnecessary expensive objects also goes back a long way.In South Africa, 100,000-year-old decorative dyes（染料）have been found in an area where none were produced. 39 Small round pieces of glass 76,000 years old were also found at the same place. The earliest jewellery known to us was not just random findings—they were grouped together in size and had holes like those used for threading onto a necklace.Archaeologists argue that trade prepared the way for the complex societies in which we live today. 40 However, their modern equivalents—fast cars and expensive clothes—hold the same attraction for us as "trade goods" did for people 100,000 years ago.A．And we don't need shops or money to do it.B．These are powerful proofs for cash purchase.C．In fact, its roots go back to the beginning of humanity.D．However, the first trade began from the exchange of objects.E．Modern-day shoppers may not be impressed by ancient glass pieces.F．It is thought that these goods were bought at least 30 kilometres away. G．Every individual along the chain made a profit, even if he produced neither himself.参考答案完形填空36-40 BABDA 41-45ADACD 46-50DBBCB 51-55DCBCD阅读理解21 -23 BDC 24 -27 CDAB 28 -31 ADBC 32-35 BACD七选五36-40 CAGFE。
2017届上海英语高考新题型 五
2017届上海英语高考新题型----六选四专题练习（五）A three-year action plan (2014-2016) clearly identified major goals and priorities in green building development. ___________________________________________. Since 2014, all new buildings in Shanghai have to meet relevant green standards.As the supply of new construction land in the city is now subject to strict controls, urban renovation will likely provide a major driving force to green development.Meanwhile, ____________________________________________________, future buildings will become more “people-centric,” and people will pay more attention to green standards, say experts.In a presentation titled “LEED for Cities —New Platform toward Green and Smart City,” Nellie Cheng explained how LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) can help develop more sustainable, healthy buildings and communities by benchmarking how they are planned, developed and measured against global standards.In his presentation, Hasan A. Syed, principal and design director of Gensler, observed that people are frequently disconnected from their natural surroundings. _______________________________________.Syed identified four trends driving future urban design: Communities as ecosystems, urban connection to nature, modernization and preservation, and technological innovation.He pointed out that _________________________________________________.In Shanghai, the traditional lilong (lane houses) have been particularly affected. Hence the need for a new development model to retain traditional spaces and foster（促进）new aspirations. He explained how some of these aspirations are expressed in projects he’s been involved with, such as the Pujiang International Center and the Shanghai Tower.In designing the Shanghai Tower, for instance, it was found that a 120 degree spiral provided the optimal rotation and minimized wind loads by 24 percent, resulting in a lighter structure that saved US$58 million in structural material costs.A:it is critical to seek new sustainable models that preserve our cultural heritageas well as economic prosperity.B：the typical urbanization pattern in China has been to wipe an area clean and start over with new buildings whose scale and character ignore the local contextC:chinese buildings featured their height, construction, design in the worldD:clear standards have also been drawn up regarding the assessment of energy-saving efficiency in buildings.E: given rising standards of living and the demand for higher quality of lifeF: the plan is intended to standardize the building constructions in China including the high restriction on height , color, usage and so onD E A BSEVERE smog continued to shroud many parts of China, disrupting life in dozens of cities.The education bureau in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province, ordered all primary schools to cancel classes for the next two days.Northeast China’s Liaoning Province saw its most severe smog in seven years, with poor _____1____ closing 18 expressways.Tianjin airport _____2____ services between 8:30pm on Sunday and 10am yesterday, leaving 131 flights canceled and 75 delayed. Meanwhile, all expressways in the northern city were closed. Tianjin authorities increased public transport______3_____ by 15 percent to accommodate passengers, as cars have been ordered to run on alternate days for five days until midnight tomorrow.Beijing also increased its public transport and ________4______ the same odd-even number plate rule.In the eastern province of Shandong, more than 100 toll gates on four expressways were closed and some flights at the provincial capital’s airport were ______5______ by more than two hours.The smog that began to envelop Beijing, Tianjin and the provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shandong over the weekend is forecast to clear on Thursday. Over 20 cities have issued red alerts for smog.Yesterday, PM2.5 _____6_______ in many cities in northern China exceeded 500 micrograms per cubic meter. The reading at one station in Shijiazhuang, Hebei’scapital, exceeded 1,000 mgs.Meanwhile, a(n)_______7_______ by Beijing and Shanghai to classify smog as a natural disaster has sparked a backlash from meteorologists and other scientists.China’s Meteorological Law and Meteorological Disaster Prevention Law includes typhoons, torrential rain and hailstorms on the natural disaster list, but not smog.Wang Zifa of the institute of atmospheric physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said smog ____8_____ caused by human activity, it cannot be considered a natural disaster. If it were, authorities would not have to take ________9______ responsibility for it.Lu Zhongmei, deputy director of the social and legal affairs committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, ______10______ why smog should be listed as a meteorological disaster, when acid rain is not.。
上海市2023届高考模拟英语试卷(5)
上海市2023届高考模拟英语试卷(5)一、听力选择题1. What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Drink some coffee.B．Get up early tomorrow.C．Finish reading tonight.2. Who is in charge of the Europe department?A．Mr Brown.B．The man.C．The woman.3.A．He used to be a quite rich person.B．He has already been to New Zealand.C．He doesn’t believe that $400 is enough.D．He thinks that the trip is quite expensive.4. Where are the speakers?A．In a shop.B．At the bus stop.C．In a restaurant.5. What did the woman use to forget to do?A．Write down the calories.B．Count the calories.C．Read the calories.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who would like some banana cake?A．Jade.B．Maria.C．Michael.2. What does Anna ask for today?A．An orange.B．Cheese.C．An apple3. What do we know about Eric?A．He dislikes fruit.B．He had little for lunch.C．He will carry the plates.4. Where are the speakers?A．At home.B．In a restaurant.C．At a cinema.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2019年上海市高考模拟试卷5英语试题(解析版)
上海市英语高考模拟试卷(五)I . Listening ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation， a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. Working.B. Jogging.C. Having a drink.D. Dancing.【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
2.A. The exam.B. The paper.C. His teacher.D. The interview.【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
3.A. Five weeks.B. Three days.C. Two days.D. Not mentioned.【答案】A【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
4.A. He had a fever.B. He was in the hospital.C. He overslept.D. He had an unexpected visitor. 【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
上海高考英语阅读新题型练习题
上海高考英语阅读新题型练习题1．扫瞄全文，把握中心思想2．依据问题，找出对应答案段落3．具备概括力量4．区分近似答案选项练习四Your body creates energy from nutrients, oxygen and invigorating stimuli, such as fragrance. Natural mood, beauty and body boosters such as these suit our increasingly busy lives because they provide an instant lift and are so simple to do each day. Massage your ears. According to traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating acupressure pints（指压穴位）on your ears increases blood circulation, and thus energy. Vigorously rub your ears all over for about a minute. They should start to feel hot and, almost immediately, you should feel more alert. Start at the lobe and massage to the top of the ear.Taking a power shower. Sprinkle eucalyptus（桉树）oil on the floor of your shower before stepping in. Stand under steaming hotwater and rub your body with. The eucalyptus scent stimulates your brain, while the hot water and the rubdown increase blood flow, sending oxygen to your cells where it’s transformed into energy. Make a splash. Dip a face washer in cold water and wet both the front and back of your neck. Then gargle with cold water for a couple of seconds. Your neck and throat are rich with sensitive nerves, and by stimulating them with the cold water, you shock them into the “fight-or-flight” reaction, which temporarily shifts blood towards your brain.81. After a power shower, we may feel_____________________________________.82. We stimulate acupressure pints on our ears in order to ____________________.83. What does the underlined word “gargle”in the last paragraph refer to?_______________________________________________________________ ____.84. What’s the main idea of this passage?_______________________________________________________________ ____.Keys81. more energetic.82. increase blood circulation and get energy83. wash your throat and neck.84. How to get instant energy.。
2019年上海市高考英语模拟试卷五含答案
上海市英语高考模拟试卷(五）I . Listening ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions： In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation，a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Working. B. Jogging. C. Having a drink. D. Dancing.2. A. The exam. B. The paper. C. His teacher. D. The interview.3. A. Five weeks. B. Three days. C. Two days. D. Not mentioned.4. A. He had a fever. B. He was in the hospital.C. He overslept.D. He had an unexpected visitor.5. A. He is too busy himself.B. He doesn't： want to help her.C. He'd be glad to help her after he has finished his own homework.D. He has already finished his own homework.6. A. Go to a game. B. Have his supper.C. Miss his class.D. Meet Miss Oilman any minute.7. A. The blue one is too large. B. The blue one doesn’t suit her.C. Blue always makes her sad.D. The blue one looks terrible.8. A. He came back home late.B. He had trained too much that day.C. He had no sports facilities.D. He had no homework to do at night.9. A. He should go on his diet. B. He should not eat sugar any longer.C. He should give up tea and coffee.D. He should listen to her advice.10. A. Wait for her cousin. B. Go to the airport.C. Stay at home.D. Do her homework.Section B (15%)Directions： In Section B，you -will hear two passages and one Longer conversation. After each passage and conversation , you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which, one is the best, answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It had a fire accident. B. It slopped half way.C. It was turned off by the writer.D. It moved fast up to the top floor.12. A. More and more scared. B. Calmer and calmer.C. More and more bored.D. Clearer and clearer.13. A. The lift was to start again. B. The repair worker rang the lift alarm.C. The building was on fire.D. The writer pressed the lift alarm bell. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Create different feelings for us. B. Help us to develop good habits.C. Develop our interest in money.D. Influence natural environments.15. A. Light music. B. Rock music. C. Sweet music. D. Soft music.16. A. Music in Restaurants B. Good and Bad MusicC. Types of MusicD. Music and BehaviorQuestions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Having an interview. B. Travelling.C. Taking a test.D. Asking for passport information.18. A. Britain. B. Germany. C. France. D. Italy.19. A. Call the authorities concerned.B. Download an application form from the website.C. Fill in the form.D. Prepare all the documents.20. A. Two photos. B. Birth certificates.C. The fee of 11 pounds.D. ID card.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions ： After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word ； for the other blanks，use one -word that best fits each blank.I used to joke that I spoke French like a three-year-old—until I met a French three-year-old and couldn't hold up my end of the conversation. This was after a year of intense study, including at least two hours a day with self-instruction software and weekend classes, followed by two weeks of an immersion program (沉浸式教学）at one of the top language schools in France.My failure was in fact quite unremarkable. Despite advertising claims, (21) ____ (learn) a foreign language is a challenging task for any adult. In the end, though, (22) ____ turns out that spending a year .‘not learning” French may have been the (23) ____ (good) thing I could have done for my 57-year-old brain.In the last few years, I was unable to hold a list of four grocery items in my mind. So to reassure (24) ____ that nothing was wrong, I took a cognitive (认知的）assessment just before tacklingFrench. The results were anything (25) ____ reassuring： I scored below average for my age group in nearly all of the categories, especially on the composite memory (综合记忆）test and the visual memory test.After a year of struggling with the language, I retook the cognitive assessment, and the results shocked me. My scores had skyrocketed, (26) ____ (place) me above average in 7 of 10 categories, and average in the other three. Studying a language had been like drinking from a mental fountain of youth.What might explain such an improvement? Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Northwestern University noted that the cognitive tasks (27) ____ (involve) in language study—like working memory, inductive reasoning (归纳推理），sound discrimination (识别) and task switching—map closely to (与……紧密相关）the areas of the brain that are most associated with declines due to aging.If my experience is any indication, you might be better off studying a language. Not only is that a far more useful and enjoyable activity (28) ____ an abstract brain game, but as a reward for your efforts, you can treat yourself (29) ____ a trip abroad That's (30) ____ I plan to spend the next year “not learning” Italian. Ciao!Section B (10%)Directions： Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one .word more than you need.Last week, Special Olympic organizers made sure that all details were included to ensure that the athletes were properly welcomed and taken care of. Never before in the 39-year history of the Special Olympics has there been such a(n) (31) ____ and wonderful opening ceremony. And everywhere in this city, billboards with the smiling faces of the (32) ____ disabled promoted the Games.Throughout Shanghai, messages of “（33) ____”，“humanism,”and “love” were seen everywhere. These statements of hope and achievements were supporting more than 7，500 athletes that participated in this year's events—with the most representation from China, over 1,200 (34) ____! Although these hopeful words were positive and encouraging, many mentally challenged (35) ____ were not getting the rare they required.In many countries, disabled people are neglected and not properly cared for. However, events such as the Special Olympics are raising the (36) ____ of mistreatment and lack of care. In the United States, for example, special training centers and homes exist that help the mentally challenged find jobs in (37 ) ____ communities. Last year, I volunteered a few hours each week at a facility that cared for mentally disabled people. It was a very (38) ____ experience knowing that my time was making a difference in someone’s life. Although I only spent a short time there, the peoplewere so (39) ____ for the attention and most of all, to be included.The Special Olympics are a(n) (40) ____ to society that we must take care of those who are less fortunate than ourselves.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15%)Directions： For each blank in the following passage there are four -words or phrases marked A , B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Wikipedia, the US-based online encyclopedia (百科全书)，is 10 this year. It is the largest encyclopedia ever. The site, (41) ____ in 2001 by Americans Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, is now the fifth most-visited on the Internet. It has about 17 million articles in over 270 languages and about 400 million people go to the site each day, (42) ____ information on just about anything: maths, languages, art, culture and company histories. There are articles on sports stars, too, and even (43) ____ soap operas from the 1970s.Wikipedia (44) ____ an open editing model. Except for a small number of pages, anyone ran edit articles, anonymously or with a user account, and (45 ) ____ users can create their own articles. Editing is unpaid, although Wikipedia does employ a small .staff. Wikipedia is freely available to all netizens. Wikipedia (46) ____ a new way to share information and its founders hoped that the model would be able to make use of the (47) ____ wisdom of human beings.However，(48) ____ have raised doubts about the accuracy and (49) ____ of Wikipedia's content, since its editors are mostly (50) ____ rather than professionals.There is no doubt that Wikipedia pages contain many errors，although the organization does attempt to solve problems with its content (51) ____ system.However, several studies have concluded that Wikipedia is as accurate as most printed encyclopedias. (52) ____，a 2005 report in the journal Nature found it to be only (53) ____ less reliable than the Encyclopedia Britannica. Jimmy Wales has big plans for the future. He wants Wikipedia in every language of the world and hopes the number of visitors will reach 1 billion by 2015. There is no doubt that Wikipedia faces challenges. It carries no ads. Its funds come from (54) ____. Perhaps more importantly, the number of its volunteer editors is falling.However, Wales says he will still (55) ____ his aspiration -- “to do something useful for the world,” as he told The Washington Post.41. A. published B. created C. proposed D. installed42. A. making up B. summing up C. looking up D. building up43. A. permanent B. temporary C. contemporary D. long-forgotten44. A. enrolls B. employs C. appoints D. entitles45. A. justified B. participated C. registered D. rewarded46. A. expanded B. enlarged C. struck D. pioneered47. A. collective B. idealistic C. individual D. imaginative48. A. professionals B. critics C. psychologists D. supporters49. A. access B. convenience C. explanation D. authority50. A. executives B. amateurs C. authorities D. experts51. A. review B. facility C. licence D, proposal52. A. Incredibly B. Reasonably C. Cheerfully D. Indeed53. A. undoubtedly B. increasingly C. slightly D. necessarily54. A. negotiations B. commerce C. routines D. donations55. A. make room for B. stick to C. put forward D. go in forSection B (22%)Directions： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several, questions or un finished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that j its best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)My six-year-old granddaughter, Caitlynd and I stopped at Tim Horton’s shop for a blueberry cake. As we were going out of the door，a young teenage boy was coming in.This young man had no hair on the sides of his head and a set of blue spiked (竖起的）hair on top of it. One of his nostrils (鼻孔) was pierced，and a ring ran through the hole and a chain went across his face and was attached to a ring he was wearing in his ear. He held a skateboard under one arm and a basketball under the other.Caitlynd, who was walking ahead of me， stopped at once when she saw the teenager. I thought he’d scared her and she'd frozen on the spot.I was wrong.My granddaughter backed up against the door and opened it as wide as it would go. Now I was face to face with the young man. I stepped aside and let him pass. His gracious response was a polite “Thank you very much,”.On our way to the car，I praised Caitlynd for her manners in holding open the door for the young man. She didn't seem to be troubled by his appearance but I wanted to make sure. If a grandmother s talk about freedom of self-expression and allowing people their differences was suitable. I wanted to be ready.As it turned out, the person who needed the talk was me.The only thing Caitlynd noticed about the teenager, was the fact that his arms were full. "He would have a hard time in opening the door. ”I saw the partially shaved head, the set of spiked hair，the piercings and the chain. She saw a person carrying something under each arm and heading toward a door.In the future, I hope to get down on her level and raise my sights.56. What did the author think of the young man at first sight?A. Polite.B. Common.C. Frightening.D. Fashionable.57. Caitlynd helped the young man because _____.A. she was not scared at allB. she was in favor of his dressing codeC. she wanted to avoid himD. it would be difficult for him to open the door58. The underlined sentence suggests that ____.A. people should have more freedom to express themselvesB. the author didn’t know how to give a talk on freedomC. a talk on freedom was useless for the granddaughterD. the author was ashamed of herself59. The author intends to tell us that ____.A. we shouldn’t judg e a person by his lookB. we should allow people more freedom to dress differentlyC. we should be more helpful and tolerant to strange dressing of the youngD. we shouldn't be too particular about people in life(B)Your DNS cache (域名存储器）stores the locations (IP addresses) of web servers that contain web pages which you have recently viewed. If the location of the web server changes before the entry in your DNS cache updates, you can no longer access the site.If you encounter a large number of HTML 404 error codes，you may need to clear your DNS cache. After you clear your DNS cache，your computer will query (询问) nameservers (域名服务器）for the new DNS information. The following methods allow you to remove old and inaccurate DNS information that may result in 404 errors.Windows 7To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows 7，perform the following steps：Click Start.Enter cmd in the Start menu search text box.Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.Run the following command ：Ipconfig/flushdnsIf the command succeeds, the system returns the following message：Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.Windows® 8To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows⑧ 8，perform the following steps：On your keyboard，press Win+X to open the WinX Menu.Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.Run the following command ：Ipconfig/flushdnsIf the command succeeds, the system returns the following message：Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.Windows XP，2000, or Vista⑧To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows XP，2000，or Vista®, perform the following steps：Click Start.On the Start menu, click Run.If you do not see the Run command in Vista, enter run in the Search bar.Run the following command ：Ipconfig/ flushdnsIf the command succeeds, the system returns the following message： Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.MacOS(§) 10. 10. 4 and aboveTo clear your DNS cache if you use MacOS⑧X version 10. 10. 4 or above, perform the following steps：Click Applications.Click Utilities.Click Terminal.Run the following command ：sudo killall-HUP mDNSRespondeIf the command succeeds. the system does not return any output (输出信息）.Warning：To run this command, you must know the computer s administrator account password.60. If the command succeeds, all the following systems return a massage except ____.A. Windows® 8B. Windows 7C. Windows XP. 2000. or Vista⑧D. MacOS® 10. 10. 4 and above61. What's the main purpose of writing the passage?A. To introduce something about several systems on computer.B. To explain how to solve some problems in several systems on computer.C. To explain how to access some sites in several computer systems.D. To explain how to install DNS cache in several computer systems.62. Which of the following is TRUE about DNS cache, according to the text?A. DNS cache stores the IP addresses of web servers.B. DXS cache needs TO be cleared, if you meet a large number of error codes.C. DNS information may result in 404 errors.D. Unless the entry in your DNS cache updates, the location of the web server won’t change.(C)You are enrolled in a full-time school called “life”. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or hate them, but you have designed them as part of your curriculum.Why are you here? What is your purpose? Humans have sought to discover the meaning of life for a very long time.Each person has his or her own purpose and distinct path, unique and separate from anyone else's. As you travel your life path, you will be presented with numerous lessons that you will need to learn in order to fulfill that purpose. The lessons you are presented with arc specific to you；learning these lessons is a key to discovering and fulfilling the meaning and connection of your own life.As you travel through your lifetime, you may encounter challenging lessons that others don’t have to face，while others spend years struggling with challenges that you don’t n eed to deal with. You may never know why you are blessed with a wonderful marriage while your friends suffer through bitter arguments and painful divorces, just as you cannot be sure why you struggle financially while your peers enjoy abundance. The only thing you can count on for certain is that you specifically need to learn； whether we choose to learn them or not is entirely up to you.The challenge here, therefore，is to align (保持一致）yourself with your own unique path by learning individual lessons. But, remember，don’t compare your path to the people around you and focus on the difference between their lessons and yours. You need to remember that you will only be faced with lessons that you are capable of learning and are specific to your own growth.Our sense of fairness is the expectation of equity— the assumption that all things are equal and that justice will always prevail. Life is not，in fact, fair, and you may indeed have a more difficult lift path than others around you, deserved or not. Everyone's circumstances are unique, and everyone needs to handle his or her own circumstances differently. If you want to move toward calm, you will be required to move out the comparing phrase of “it's not fair”. Focusing on the unfairness of circumstances keeps you comparing yourself with others rather than appreciating your own special uniqueness. You miss out on learning your individual lessons by distracting yourself with feeling of bitterness and anger.63. According to the passage, how can the meaning of your life be realized?A. Having the same opinions as others.B. Taking the distinct path from others.C. Learning the lessons presented to you.D. Doing the different things from others.64. From the passage we can conclude ____.A. everyone has his own track to followB. the same thing usually happens to the peersC. a painful divorce must lie in financial problemsD. a wealthy man must have a wonderful marriage65. Which of the following is TRUE?A. All things are equal and justice will always prevail.B. You should learn to appreciate your specific uniqueness.C. One has to fix his mind on the unfairness of circumstances.D. The teachers have designed the lessons as part of your curriculum in the life school.66. Life is called a full-time school, because ____.A. it is full of all lessons to learnB. you have plenty of time to learn lessonsC. you meet with specific lessons every dayD. there are so many subjects for you to chooseSection C (8%)Directions ：Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Researchers at a university in Hungary say there is truth to what many dog owners always believed. Dogs do understand what humans say.The researchers made images of the brains of 13 dogs using a machine that records brain activity. The dogs were trained to lie down in the machine for seven minutes. During that time，they listened through headphones to their trainers5 voices. Dog owners may think the news is not surprising. But scientists are impressed.Brian Hare is a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University. (67) ____ The brain imaging showed clogs processed words using the left side of their brains，just as humans do. They use the right side of their brains to understand tone and pitch. (68) ____ Meaningful words said in a neutral way did not have the same effect as the same words said in an encouraging way.Attila Andies was the lead researcher on the project. “Dog brains care about both what w e say and how we say it,” he said. (69) ____ It’s because dogs have lived with people for a long time. Andies said he thinks other animals probably can understand human language like dogs do. But those animals are not very interested in what humans have to say.People reacted to the story on Facebook and Twitter. They said they always knew their pets could understand them. (70) ____ One reader from Virginia said she thought her dog could probably read her mind, too. Someone in California joked that he always knew his dog ignored him. And Greg Matos in Boston called the study “Fascinating!”IV. Summary Writing (10%)Directions：Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Virginia Bookstore Finds the Secret to SuccessA large bookstore in a small U. S. town has succeeded for many years by giving people a chance to buy a lot of books for a low price.The large and simple bookstore is in the small eastern town of Mount Crawford，Virginia.The Green Valley Book Fair is made up of two large storage buildings totaling 2, 300 square meters.Some customers like Zoe Dellinger have been buying books at the store for many years.“I have been coming here since I was in my early 20s. The thrill of finding a new book is very serendipitous (机缘巧合的) here because you can’t come and say Fm buying the new Nicholas Sparks book today.’That’s not what this place is about—this place is about finding wonderful treasures. ”And those treasures are not costly.“I found a wonderful book that I wanted. It was very ex pensive at the time—26 dollars was expensive for me to purchase a new book. I found the book here for five dollars. I was so excited, so that has kept me coming back just to see what treasures 1 11 find. ”The Green Valley Book Fair has 500，000 new and old books about politics, religion, science，travel, cooking and many other subjects.Michele Branner is the manager of the store.“My parents actually started this bookstore about 46 years ago. My dad collected old books and then decided that he wanted to sel l some of them. And it went so well that it’s just kind of evolved to what it is today. ”The bookstore is only open six times a year for three weeks. About 25, 000 people visit during each period. The store sells about $ 2 million worth of books every year.“We buy our books at a fraction of retail (零售价的几分之一) and we can sell them for the prices that we do and keep our overhead low. That’s why we don’t have any fancy buildings or anything like that.”People have visited the store from many American states and from Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Russia.Tom Whitlon is from the eastern city of Bristol, Connecticut.“We have our whole family with us this time. So we said,‘O h you gotta see this book fair, ’ and so we brought ’em all here today. It meets every family’s need that likes to read. ”V. Translation (15%)Directions： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.72. 当那些外宾正要离开时，天就开始下雨了。
2023年上海高考(新课标)英语试题及答
2023年上海高考(新课标)英语试题及答2023 Shanghai College Entrance Examination (New Standard) English Test Questions and AnswersPart 1: Reading ComprehensionSection ARead the following passage and answer the questions below.The future of work is changing rapidly as technology continues to advance. Automation and artificial intelligence are transforming industries and job roles. While this shift presents opportunities for increased efficiency and productivity, it also brings challenges for workers who may find themselves displaced or needing to retrain for new roles.As automation becomes more prevalent, certain skills will become increasingly valuable in the job market. Critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills will be crucial for workers to stay competitive. In addition, soft skills such as communication and collaboration will be essential in a world where human interaction remains key.In order to prepare for the future of work, individuals must embrace lifelong learning and be willing to adapt to newtechnologies and ways of working. Companies also have a responsibility to provide training and support for their employees to ensure they are equipped for the changing landscape of work.1. What are some of the challenges that workers may face as technology continues to advance?2. Why are critical thinking and problem-solving skills important for workers in the future job market?3. What can individuals do to prepare for the future of work?Section BRead the passage below and choose the best option to complete each sentence.It is important to ________ with the latest industry trends in order to stay competitive in the job market.A) keep upB) give upC) give inD) catch upPart 2: Listening ComprehensionListen to the audio recording and answer the following questions.1. What is the main topic of the conversation?2. What are two things the speaker mentions that are important for success in the workplace?Part 3: WritingWrite an essay of at least 300 words on the following topic:"Discuss the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on the future of work. What are the potential benefits and challenges of these technologies for workers and industries? How can individuals and companies adapt to the changing landscape of work?"Part 4: SpeakingPrepare a short presentation on the following topic:"Describe a situation in which you had to adapt to a new technology or way of working. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?"Answers:Section A1. Workers may face challenges such as displacement and the need to retrain for new roles as technology advances.2. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are important in the future job market because they allow workers to adapt to new challenges and find innovative solutions.3. Individuals can prepare for the future of work by embracing lifelong learning and being willing to adapt to new technologies and ways of working.Section B: A) keep upPart 21. The main topic of the conversation is the future of work in relation to technology and automation.2. The speaker mentions that adaptability and continuous learning are important for success in the workplace.Part 3: WritingThe impact of automation and artificial intelligence on the future of work is significant. These technologies have the potential to increase efficiency and productivity in industries, but they also pose challenges for workers who may need to retrain for new roles. Individuals and companies can adapt to thechanging landscape of work by embracing lifelong learning, developing critical thinking skills, and providing training and support for employees.Part 4: SpeakingIn my previous job, I had to adapt to a new software system that was implemented to streamline our workflow. Initially, I faced challenges in learning how to use the software effectively and integrating it into my daily tasks. However, I overcame these challenges by seeking help from colleagues, taking online tutorials, and practicing using the software regularly. Eventually, I became proficient in using the new technology and it significantly improved my efficiency at work.Overall, the future of work is evolving rapidly with the advancement of technology. Workers and industries must adapt to these changes in order to stay competitive and thrive in the modern job market. By developing key skills, embracing lifelong learning, and being open to new ways of working, individuals and companies can navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by automation and artificial intelligence.。
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2014年上海高考英语新题型专题练习五
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2014年高考英语语法填空练习Part-5
Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.
(A)
On a sunny day last August, Tim heard some shouting. Looking out to the sea carefully, he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat 25 (pull) out to sea.
Two 2-year-old boys, Christian and Jack, rowed out a boat to search for a footbal l. Once they’d rowed beyond the calm waters, a beach umbrella 26 (tie) to the boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into open water. The pair panicked and tried to row back to shore. But they were no match for 27 and the boat was out of control.
Tim knew it would soon be swallowed by the waves.
Everything went quiet in my head, Tim recalls. I was trying 28 (figure) out how to swim to the boys in a straight line.
Tim took off his clothes and jumped into the water. Every 500 yards or so, he raised his head to judge his progress. At one point, I considered turning back, he says. I wondered if I was putting my life at risk. After 30 minutes 29 struggling, he was close to yell to the boys, Take down the umbrella!
Christian made much effort to take down the umbrella. Then Tim was able to catch up and climb aboard the boat. He took over rowing, 30 the waves were almost too strong for him.
Let’s aim for the pier(码头), Jack said. Tim turned the boat toward it. Soon afterward, waves crashed over the boat, and it began to sink. Can you guys swim? he cried. A little bit, the boys said.
Once they were in the water, Tim decided it would be safer and faster for him to pull the boys toward the pier. Christian and Jack 31 (wear) life jackets and floated on their backs. Tim swam toward land as water washed over the boys’ faces.
Are we almost there? they asked again and again. Yes, Tim told them each time.
After 30 minutes, they reached the pier.
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Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by
the detours (绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident 32 I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For years we made the long drive 33 our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, 34 (stop) only when 1 had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our 35 (plan) trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is 36 I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They’d get back in the car breathless and 37 (energize), smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car window, at baby pigs following their mother, or fish 38 (leap) out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life.
And new horizons.
We eventually arrived at my parents’ doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out 39 told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour 40 uncover the best part of a journeyand the best part of yourself.。