Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and _______the water over the hand.

   A. spread              B. dropped           C. poured             D. covered

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科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來源：廣州市普通高中畢業(yè)班綜合測(cè)試 題型：050

閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中選出能填入相應(yīng)空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。

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　　Rabat, April 12 (Xinhua) —— About a billion people in the world today are still facing the danger of malaria(瘧疾) and nearly two million people die of the illness yearly, said Prof. Marc Gentilini of France in Agadir, according to local newspaper reports.

　　The statement was made at the medicine conference of French-speaking countries held in Agadir, Morocco, this week.

　　Las Vagas, Nev. , Nov. 21 ——Fire swept from the kitchen through the Casino of the MGM Grand Hotel here just after dawn this morning, trapping about 3500 guests and employees. Local officials said that more than 80 people were killed, most dying of smoke taking in above the 20th floor of the 26-story hotel. At least two jumped to their deaths. Several hundred were injured.

　　There was little warning as the fire violently spread through the first and second floors with great strength. Thick black smoke through the hotel and rose 5,000 feet above the roof.

　　No alarm was sounded, according to fire officials, who said that equipment in the basement had been destroyed before the hand alarm was set off. Many guests said that they were awakened by knocks on the door or the sound of breaking glass as people sought safety from the smoke. There are no smoke alarms in the building, which was built in 1973 in agreement with the 1970 Clark County Building Law.

　　Sussex, May 26 (The Daily Mail) —— Mrs Myra Webb, who was told by doctors that she would never hear again, lived for six years in a world of silence.

But yesterday she heard a blackbird sing in the garden of her home at Brighton, Sussex. “My hearing is coming back ——and it's wonderful,”she said.

　　Mrs Webb, 26, is said to be the first woman in Britain to have her hearing brought back by acupuncture, the needle treatment widely practiced in China.

　　After six months' treatment she can listen to music again, carry on a conversation with the aid of a hearing aid, and she has got a job as a typist with the South Eastern Electricity Board.

　　“It's wonderful to hear people talk,” she said at her home in Stanstead Crescent, Woodingdean, Brighton.

　　Mrs Webb began to lose her hearing at the age of 12 after a serious illness. “By the age of 20 I had no hearing whatever. ”

　　“A friend told me about acupuncture and I went weekly for treatment. One night when I was in the kitchen I heard a weak sound and realized it was my musical kettle boiling. I went weak at the knees. My hearing has slowly improved since. ”

　　Her husband David, a 26-year-old manager, said, “She is so happy and excited by the results and is continuing the treatment. ”

1．What do you NOT learn from the news reports?

[　　]

A．Prof. Marc Gentilini attended the medicine conference in Agadir and made a speech.

B．There are no smoke alarms in the MGM Grand Hotel because that was not demanded by the law when it was built.

C．It was acupuncture that cured Mrs Webb of deafness.

D．Mrs Webb is now able to talk with others without difficulty.

2．Why so many people died in the fire on MGM Grand Hotel?

[　　]

A．Because 3500 guests and employees were trapped.

B．Because they couldn't take in enough oxygen.

C．Because people jumped down from the 20th floor.

D．Because big fire suddenly swept from the kitchen throughout the hotel.

3．Many guests were awakened at dawn because ________ .

[　　]

A．they took in thick smoke

B．they felt the heat of big fire

C．they heard the noise

D．the employees rang the hand alarm

4．What does “I went weak at the knees” mean in the last item of news?

It means “ ________ ”.

[　　]

A．I felt terribly shocked

B．I felt weak and had to drop to my knees

C．I was so touched that I could not move a little

D．I was extremely delighted

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科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來源：2004全國(guó)各省市高考模擬試題匯編(天利38套)·英語(yǔ) 題型：050

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閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳答案。

(1)

　　Rabat, April 12 (Xinhua) About a billion people in the world today are still facing the danger of malaria (瘧疾) and nearly two million people die of the illness yearly, said Prof. Mare Gentilini of France in Agadir, according to local newspaper reports.

　　The statement was made at the medicine conference of French - speaking countries held in Agadir, Morocco, this week.

(2)

　　Las Vegas, Nev., NOV. 21Fire swept from the kitchen through the Casino of the MGM Grand Hotel here just after dawn this morning, trapping about 3,500 guests and employees. Local officials said that more than 80 people were killed, most dying of smoke taking in above the 20th floor of the 26 - story hotel. At least two jumped to their deaths. Several hundred were injured.

　　There was little warning as the fire violently spread through the first and second floors with great strength. Thick black smoke through the hotel and rose 5,000 feet above the roof.

　　No alarm was sounded, according to fire officials, who said that equipment in the basement had been destroyed before the hand alarm was set off. Many guest said that they were awakened by knocks on the door or the sound of breaking glass as people sought safety from the smoke. There are no smoke alarms in the building, which was built in 1973 in agreement with the 1970 Clark County Building Law.

(3)

　　Sussex, May 26 (The Daily Mail)Mrs Myra Webb, who was told by doctors that she would never hear again, lived for six years in a world of silence.

　　But yesterday she heard a blackbird sing in the garden of her home at Brighton, Sussex. “My hearing is coming backand it's wonderful.” she said.

　　Mrs Webb, 26, is said to be the first woman in Britain to have her hearing brought back by acupuncture, the needle treatment widely practised in China.

　　After six months' treatment she can listen to music again, carry on a conversation with the aid of a hearing said, and she has got a job as a typist with the South Eastern Electricity Board.

　　“It's wonderful to hear people talk,” she said at her home in Stanstead Cresent, Woodingdean, Brighton.

　　Mrs Webb began to lose her hearing at the age of 12 after a serious illness. “By the age of 20 I had no hearing whatever.”

　　“A friend told me about acupuncture and I went weekly for treatment. One night when I was in the kitchen I heard a weak sound and realized it was my musical kettle boiling. I went weak at the knees. My hearing has slowly improved since.”

　　Her husband David, a 26-year-old manager, said, “She is so happy and excited by the results and is continuing the treatment.”

1．What do you NOT learn from the news reports?

[　　]

A．Prof. Mare Gentilini attended the medicine conference in Agadir and made a speech.

B．There are no smoke alarms in the MGM Grand Hotel because that was not demanded by the law when it was built.

C．It was acupuncture that cured Mrs Webb of deafness.

D．Mrs Webb is now able to talk with others without difficulty.

2．Why so many people died in the fire on MGM Grand Hotel?

[　　]

A．Because 3,500 guests and employees were trapped.

B．Because they couldn't take in enough oxygen.

C．Because people jumped down from the 20th floor.

D．Because big fire suddenly swept from the kitchen throughout the hotel.

3．Many guests were awakened at dawn because ________.

[　　]

A．they took in thick smoke

B．they felt the heat of big fire

C．they heard the noise

D．the employees rang the hand alarm

4．What does “I went weak at the knees” mean in the last item of news? It means “________”.

[　　]

A．I felt terribly shocked

B．I felt weak and had to drop to my knees

C．I was so touched that I could not move a little

D．I was extremely delighted

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Online education is becoming a popular learning choice to traditional colleges. Most colleges offer online programs in various fields and levels, which allows students to go on with their education over the Internet. Students must keep in mind that the college they wish to apply to must be approved by a related recognized organization.
So who can really benefit from an online program? Well, anybody, and everybody! Online programs can turn out to be a pocket-friendly choice to a traditional college for many people. Here’s a list of people who usually consider joining in an online degree program;
l Stay-at-home parents. Online education is perfect choice for stay-at-home parents and those who have very young kids. Online classes give them the flexibility to complete or further their education while looking after home and family and without worrying about childcare.
l Working professionals who want to further their education but travel a lot or have extremely busy schedules, as well as those who want to make a career change but do not have the time to enroll in a full-time degree program.
l People who cannot commute(乘車上下班)to a college campus.
l Shy students who might feel embarrassed among a group of people and prefer to study by themselves and at their own pace.
l People who want to save money. Online programs can turn out to be more cost-effective than attending a physical classroom.
l People who do not get distracted (分心的)easily — something many people overlook when considering online education. If you are someone who can easily ignore the ringing of a phone, stay away from TV, and resist all other things that may draw your attention, online programs are for you.
So do you think online education is for you? If you feel you belong to any of the above listed categories, then online education could work out very well for you.
【小題1】What should students consider when they apply to an online program?

A．They are interested in its course.
B．The college should be approved by authority.
C．Their homes are not far from the college.
D．Teachers in the college must be top-ranking.
【小題2】Why is online education a perfect choice for a young stay-at-home mother?
A．She can learn while taking care of her family.
B．She should learn more to teach her baby.
C．There is no such school for both mothers and babies.
D．She will feel less embarrassed by learning online.
【小題3】According to the author, who is fit for online education?
A．Emily, an easy-going girl who dislikes doing things on her own.
B．Mrs. Clark, far from campus, who is hoping to learn at any price.
C．Jack, a busy engineer who wants to further education.
D．George, a single father who has difficulty in concentration.
【小題4】 Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．Less Money, More Resources
B．Try to Be Attentive Students
C．Online Educaiton— Everyone’s Perfect Choice
D．Who Can Benefit from an Online Program

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Online education is becoming a popular learning choice to traditional colleges. Most colleges offer online programs in various fields and levels, which allows students to go on with their education over the Internet. Students must keep in mind that the college they wish to apply to must be approved by a related recognized organization.

So who can really benefit from an online program? Well, anybody, and everybody! Online programs can turn out to be a pocket-friendly choice to a traditional college for many people. Here’s a list of people who usually consider joining in an online degree program;

l Stay-at-home parents. Online education is perfect choice for stay-at-home parents and those who have very young kids. Online classes give them the flexibility to complete or further their education while looking after home and family and without worrying about childcare.

l Working professionals who want to further their education but travel a lot or have extremely busy schedules, as well as those who want to make a career change but do not have the time to enroll in a full-time degree program.

l People who cannot commute(乘車上下班)to a college campus.

l Shy students who might feel embarrassed among a group of people and prefer to study by themselves and at their own pace.

l People who want to save money. Online programs can turn out to be more cost-effective than attending a physical classroom.

l People who do not get distracted (分心的)easily — something many people overlook when considering online education. If you are someone who can easily ignore the ringing of a phone, stay away from TV, and resist all other things that may draw your attention, online programs are for you.

So do you think online education is for you? If you feel you belong to any of the above listed categories, then online education could work out very well for you.

1.What should students consider when they apply to an online program?

A．They are interested in its course.

B．The college should be approved by authority.

C．Their homes are not far from the college.

D．Teachers in the college must be top-ranking.

2.Why is online education a perfect choice for a young stay-at-home mother?

A．She can learn while taking care of her family.

B．She should learn more to teach her baby.

C．There is no such school for both mothers and babies.

D．She will feel less embarrassed by learning online.

3.According to the author, who is fit for online education?

A．Emily, an easy-going girl who dislikes doing things on her own.

B．Mrs. Clark, far from campus, who is hoping to learn at any price.

C．Jack, a busy engineer who wants to further education.

D．George, a single father who has difficulty in concentration.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Less Money, More Resources

B．Try to Be Attentive Students

C．Online Educaiton— Everyone’s Perfect Choice

D．Who Can Benefit from an Online Program

 

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Online education is becoming a popular learning choice to traditional colleges. Most colleges offer online programs in various fields and levels, which allows students to go on with their education over the Internet. Students must keep in mind that the college they wish to apply to must be approved by a related recognized organization.
So who can really benefit from an online program? Well, anybody, and everybody! Online programs can turn out to be a pocket-friendly choice to a traditional college for many people. Here’s a list of people who usually consider joining in an online degree program;
l Stay-at-home parents. Online education is perfect choice for stay-at-home parents and those who have very young kids. Online classes give them the flexibility to complete or further their education while looking after home and family and without worrying about childcare.
l Working professionals who want to further their education but travel a lot or have extremely busy schedules, as well as those who want to make a career change but do not have the time to enroll in a full-time degree program.
l People who cannot commute(乘車上下班)to a college campus.
l Shy students who might feel embarrassed among a group of people and prefer to study by themselves and at their own pace.
l People who want to save money. Online programs can turn out to be more cost-effective than attending a physical classroom.
l People who do not get distracted (分心的)easily — something many people overlook when considering online education. If you are someone who can easily ignore the ringing of a phone, stay away from TV, and resist all other things that may draw your attention, online programs are for you.
So do you think online education is for you? If you feel you belong to any of the above listed categories, then online education could work out very well for you

  1. 1.

    What should students consider when they apply to an online program?

    1. A.
      They are interested in its course
    2. B.
      The college should be approved by authority
    3. C.
      Their homes are not far from the college
    4. D.
      Teachers in the college must be top-ranking
  2. 2.

    Why is online education a perfect choice for a young stay-at-home mother?

    1. A.
      She can learn while taking care of her family
    2. B.
      She should learn more to teach her baby
    3. C.
      There is no such school for both mothers and babies
    4. D.
      She will feel less embarrassed by learning online
  3. 3.

    According to the author, who is fit for online education?

    1. A.
      Emily, an easy-going girl who dislikes doing things on her own
    2. B.
      Mrs. Clark, far from campus, who is hoping to learn at any price
    3. C.
      Jack, a busy engineer who wants to further education
    4. D.
      George, a single father who has difficulty in concentration
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is the best title for the text?

    1. A.
      Less Money, More Resources
    2. B.
      Try to Be Attentive Students
    3. C.
      Online Educaiton— Everyone’s Perfect Choice
    4. D.
      Who Can Benefit from an Online Program

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