I have always loved kids. However, the children here at Shanti Bhavan are unlike any that I have ever met. They have a strong drive and determination and are thankful for the wonderful opportunity they have been given. While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3rd graders writing, language, and literature, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders public speaking, 9th and 10th graders basketball, and piano lessons. I found teaching the children was the most rewarding experience of my life. They are really fast learners and really have an interest in knowledge. It was easy to get on with such polite, well-mannered, and hard-working students. They dream big and I only hope that I can continue to be a part of helping them achieve their goals.
As far as my day-to-day living went, I was perfectly comfortable here and came to consider it as a second home. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff could not have been nicer.
In addition, I really appreciated the support of all the teachers. They were so welcoming and kind that it truly cleared away my fears and culture shock. They often gave me advice and befriended me and I owe much to them for their warmth.
I honestly feel that Shanti Bhavan is the most beautiful place on earth. It has love and learning, and I am very sad to be leaving. I am looking forward to my return to this newly found family as soon as possible. Thank you so much Miss Beena and Mrs. Law for all of your love and support. The experience that I worked with them will always come into my mind. This has been the greatest experience of my life.
小題1:What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A．Kids liked basketball lessons best.
B．Kids at Shanti Bhavan helped the author a lot.
C．The author is a fast learner and dreams big.
D．The author taught different lessons at the same time.
小題2:What does the author think of the students at Shanti Bhavan?
A．GenerousB．CleverC．BraveD．Funny
小題3:Which of the following words can best describe the author’s day-to-day living at Shanti Bhavan?
A．Lonely B．SimpleC．DisappointedD．Comfortable
小題4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．The author will come back soon.
B．The author has decided to settle at Shanti Bhavan.
C．The author once felt uneasy at Shanti Bhavan.
D．The author was forced to come to Shanti Bhavan at first.

小題1:D
小題2:B
小題3:D
小題4:C

試題分析：文章介紹作者在Shanti Bhavan的工作生活的經(jīng)歷，聰明的學(xué)生，舒服的環(huán)境，友好的同事都讓她難忘。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3rd graders writing, language, and literature, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders public speaking, 9th and 10th graders basketball, and piano lessons. 可知作者在同時(shí)教不同的課。選D
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：They are really fast learners and really have an interest in knowledge.可知作者認(rèn)為這些學(xué)生是很聰明的fast learners。選B
小題3:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第二段的句子：As far as my day-to-day living went, I was perfectly comfortable here and came to consider it as a second home. 可知作者認(rèn)為住在這里是很舒服的這使她的第二個(gè)家，選D
小題4:推理題：從第三段的句子：They were so welcoming and kind that it truly cleared away my fears and culture shock. 他們的歡迎和友好清除了我的恐懼和文化沖突，可知作者曾經(jīng)覺得在這里生活不容易。選C
點(diǎn)評(píng)：文章介紹作者在Shanti Bhavan的工作生活的經(jīng)歷，聰明的學(xué)生，舒服的環(huán)境，友好的同事都讓她難忘。這篇閱讀理解集中考查了細(xì)節(jié)題，要求考生仔細(xì)閱讀全文，做好相應(yīng)的標(biāo)志，以提高閱讀的效率和速度，做題時(shí)要審清題干，發(fā)覺和把握試題中有效的提示性信息，確認(rèn)命題的角度、閱讀范圍和答題方式。
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There was no sign of Mrs. Squirrel, so they blocked the hole, took my cheque for $250 and left. Shortly after they left, Mrs. Squirrel returned from her shopping trip. She was mad at being driven out and began feverishly clawing at the porch roof. In order to stop the destruction of my home, I drove her away with the broom again.
Each day thereafter, Mrs. Squirrel continued her attack on my possession. I then called the company to report that “SHE’S BAAAAAACK…” The receptionist said that if Mrs. Squirrel had managed to find another way into my porch roof, it would be a new charge. I replied I couldn’t continue contributing my husband’s hard-earned income to their silly wildlife experts and hang up.
I went to the porch and banged on the roof. Mrs. Squirrel came out and glared at me. We negotiated some terms, came to an agreeable arrangement and went back into our respective homes.
All is quiet these days, although large quantities of materials have been removed from my garage wall and my daughter claims that some of her doll-house furniture has disappeared. I still hope that Mrs. Squirrel would leave, but I will wait until it is warmer and hopefully until after the birth of the little ones.
小題1:What did the author think of the squirrel at first?
A．Troublesome.B．Dangerous.C．Interesting.D．Clever.
小題2:Why didn’t the author ask the wildlife control people to come again?
A．She worried about the safety of the squirrel.
B．She thought the company charged too much.
C．She decided to drive away the squirrel herself.
D．She doubted the ability of the wildlife control people.
小題3:What can we learn from the passage?
A．Getting rid of the squirrel needs patience.
B．The squirrel has destroyed the author’s house.
C．The author has developed affection for the squirrel.
D．The author singed an agreement with Mrs. Squirrel.
小題4:The author has written the passage in a (an) ________ way.
A．persuasiveB．seriousC．informativeD．a(chǎn)musing

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