An African farmer frequently heard of tales about other farmers who had made millions of dollars by discovering diamond mines. The farmer felt so excited at the tales that he could hardly wait to sell his 1 and go looking for diamonds himself.
So he started out and spent the 2 of his life wandering the African continent, searching 3 for the sparkling （閃閃發(fā)光） jewels that brought such high prices on the 4 of the world.
Finally, 5 out and extremely disappointed, he threw himself into a river and died.
6 , back at the farm, the man who had bought his farm 7 to be crossing a small stream on the farm one day 8 he saw something sparkling at the bottom of the stream. He picked it up. It was a brilliant stone – a good size stone – and, 9 it, he later put it on his fireplace mantel as interesting 10 .
Several weeks later, a visitor admired the stone. 11 closely at it and weighing it in his hand, he nearly fainted （暈倒）. He asked the farmer if he knew he’d found something very valuable. When the farmer said 12 and that he thought it was just a piece of crystal （水晶）, the visitor told him he had found one of the largest diamonds 13 discovered.
The farmer was 14 . He told the man that his stream was full of these 15 stones, and his farmland was covered with them. Not all were as large, perhaps, as the one on his fireplace mantel, but they were dotted generously 16 his farm.
Needless to say, the farm the first farmer had sold, 17 he could search of a diamond mine, 18 to he the most productive diamond mine on the entire African continent. The first farmer had 19 , free and clear, acres of diamonds, but had sold them for practically nothing in order to look for them 20 .
1．A．farm B．mine C．house D．cattle
2．A．whole B．part C．stage D．rest
3．A．aimlessly B．unsuccessfully C．skillfully D．undoubtedly
4．A．positions B．ranges C．markets D．areas
5．A．worn B．fitted C．tried D．given
6．A．Therefore B．Moreover C．Meanwhile D．Somehow
7．A．happened B．pretended C．planned D．intended
8．A．while B．as C．when D．until
9．A．respecting B．admiring C．enjoying D．examining
10．A．invention B．product C．patent D．curiosity
11．A．Pointing B．Looking C．Aiming D．Working
12．A．yes B．so C．no D．OK
13．A．once B．ever C．never D．forever
14．A．astonished B．satisfied C．encouraged D．moved
15．A．worthless B．beautiful C．delicate D．shining
16．A．beyond B．throughout C．near D．among
17．A．even if B．in case C．as though D．so that
18．A．put up B．given out C．turned out D．set up
19．A．owned B．found C．explored D．covered
20．A．somewhere B．anywhere C．everywhere D．elsewhere
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◆200 dead as Brazilian plane crashes in Sao Paulo
Up to 200 people were dead after a passenger plane with 176 people aboard slid off the runway on landing and hit a fuel storage tank at Sao Paulo's Congonhas airport on Tuesday.
Brazilian airline TAM said that 170 passengers and 6 crew were aboard the Airbus A320 flying from Porto Alegre in southern Brazil to Sao Paulo when it lost control on landing and slid off the wet runway.
Brazilian news agency Folha reported up to 200 people were dead, including some victims on the ground.
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Two people were killed Saturday in two separate plane crashes in the United States, media reports said.
In Dayton, Ohio, a plane crashed on a runway of the Dayton International Airport while performing during the Vectren Dayton Air Show. The pilot, Jim LeRoy, was taken to Miami Valley Hospital and was announced dead. The air show was canceled .
Also on the same day, two single-engine war planes at an experimental air show collided(相撞) in Wisconsin while landing, killing one of the pilots and injuring the other.
◆All 114 aboard Kenya plane killed
A Kenya Airways plane that crashed after takeoff in Cameroon with 114 people on board is largely submerged (淹沒) in a swamp(沼澤地) and there is no chance of survivors, Cameroon 's civil protection service said on Monday
The Boeing 737-800 had taken off from Douala and its wreckag (殘骸)was found just 12 miles from the town. The plane fell head first. But the cause of the crash remained unclear.
Among the passengers were Associated Press reporter Anthony Mitchella and an executive from the South African cell phone giant MTN. Five Chinese passengers were also killed in the crash .
The Brazilian plane crash caused extra deaths mainly because______
A .it skidded off the wet runway. B. the runway. was very short
C. it hit a fuel storage tank D. its pilot was inexperienced
The proper title for News 2 would be _________.
A. Two pilots killed in plane crashes in US B. The tragedies of the air show
C. Who is to blame for the plane crashes? D. Big losses can result from small things
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE as for the Kenya plane crash?
A. The plane crashed after the plane took off.
B. The cause of the crash was under examination
C. 114 passengers on board were killed including an African
D. The place where the plane crashed led to many more deaths
The Brazilian plane crash killed about _____people in all on the ground.
A. 170 B. 30 C. 24 D. 6
It can be inferred from the three news that_________
A. when the Airbus A320 landed, it was likely to be raining heavily
B. during the Vectren Dayton Air Show , the pilot, Jim LeRoy died on the scene
C. The place where the Boeing 737-800 crashed was just 12 miles from the town
D. Five Chinese passengers were victims of the Kenya plane crash
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010--2011學年浙江杭師大附中高二第一學期期末英語卷 題型：閱讀理解
We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK.
 Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess at Apollo TheatreChildren will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. [Kids show] Dates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00. Price information:￡20.00 to ￡40.00 |
The Lion King at Sunny Theatre It is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. [Musical]Dates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday. Price information: ￡22.5 to￡65.00 |
| Mother Courage and Her Children at National Theatre Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. [Play]  Dates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009Price information: ￡10.00 |
 Duke Bluebeard’s Castleat Coliseum TheatreFull of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? [Opera] Dates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009 Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30 Price information: ￡22.00 to ￡50.00 |
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| A．Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess |
| B．The Lion King |
| C．Mother Courage and Her Children |
| D．Duke Bluebeard’s Castle |
| A．The first three shows are inspiring. |
| B．The shows are intended for children. |
| C．All of them have won many awards. |
| D．The characters in the shows are brave. |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學年四川省高三二診模擬英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
We are looking for teachers for our private secondary school in Nigeria. This is a Christian school and we are looking for Christian teachers. Accommodations are provided and salaries can be discussed. Volunteers are welcome to apply but those with teaching qualifications and experience will be first chosen. Subjects: English, French or Art. Those who teach other subjects are also welcome.
Applicant 1 Modupe Bvuma
I have a master's degree in Managerial Psychology and know a little French. I'm looking for a job either as a teacher or as a personnel manager. I'm a Christian and live in Nigeria, Africa and I'd be glad to be given the opportunity.
Applicant 2 Rachel Moore
I'm an Australian and have experience in working with children in the local church, although I don't believe in Jesus. I have bachelor's degrees in both Art and Education. I have relinquished my job with my pupils and now have settled in Nigeria, Africa to look for a job teaching English or French.
Applicant 3 Mwanyimi Bushabu
I've been in Africa for 5 years as a banker. It is advantageous for me to teach French at your school since it's my mother tongue, I am a Church member and promise I shall keep the Christian standards at your school.
Applicant 4 Freddie Matthews
I am to graduate from the University of Nottingham, England. I have gained teaching experience by tutoring children in lots of families and will have a teaching qualification. I'm interested in your job.
Applicant 5 Adelaide White
I am an Egyptian living in San Francisco, the USA. I'm a Christian. I have been a teacher of English and French for 12 years. I am currently an advisor in schools. Besides my master's degree, my post bachelor's degree is in Pupils Personnel Service Credentials. I want to return to my continent.
1.According to the passage, for teachers to work in the mentioned secondary school in Nigeria, ________.
A. their salary will be determined by the school.
B. the housing issue is left for further discussion.
C. their religious belief ought to be confirmed.
D. they must have got related qualifications.
2.Supposing the school needs an African to teach French, who would be the best choice?
A. Modupe Bvuma. B. Mwanyimi Bushabu. C. Rachel Moore. D. Adelaide White.
3. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “relinquished” in the passage?
A. quit B. discussed C. reconsidered D. shared
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Mwanyimi Bushabu is a Christian and works as a banker in his motherland.
B. It is not probable for Rachel Moore to be employed as a teacher by the school.
C. Adelaide White has 12 years' teaching experience but now is out of work.
D. Freddie Matthews has gained experience in teaching in a university.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2011年新疆烏魯木齊一中高二上學期期末考試英語卷 題型：閱讀理解
In 1886 explorer Robert Peary traveled to Greenland for the U.S. Navy. Before his journey, no one knew Greenland’s size or shape. On Peary’s first trips, he explored Greenland, mapping parts of it.
When Peary returned to the United States, he went to a businessman to sell some furs. There he met Matthew Henson, an African American mechanic, builder and navigator. When Peary went to Nicaragua on a Navy mission(任務),Henson went with him. When that job was over, the two headed to the Arctic.
Henson and Peary set sail for Greenland. When they landed, Henson built a house for their base camp. Peary and his men set out to explore the land by dog sledge(雪橇). Henson was injured and had to stay at the base. While there, he made friends with the Inuit, the native people.
In 1895 Henson, Peary and Hugh Lee went out on another dog sledge journey. This time, they found Greenland’s northernmost point. They now knew that the North Pole lay under the frozen Arctic Ocean. Peary had hoped to cross the ice. but the group ran out of food and returned to base camp. In the years that followed, Peary and Henson tried several times to reach the North Pole, but each time they failed. On one trip, Peary’s feet froze, and he lost his toes（腳趾）.
Peary and Henson planned last trip when Peary was 53 years old. They started across the sea ice from Ellesmere Island, which is located（位于） north of Canada. The temperature dropped as low as—51 degrees Celsius. The explores’ cheeks froze , and they suffered snow blindness from the sun’s glare. They experienced high winds and storms, and they also faced a hidden danger. Under the frozen ocean were powerful currents（潮流）. The ice moved and broke apart leaving open water, called leads. Twice Peary fell into leads. But eventually he and Henson became the first persons to reach the North Pole.
1. What did Peary and Henson find in 1895?
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A．Greenland is near the Artic Ocean. |
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B．Ellesmere Island is located north of Canada. |
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C．The North Pole is located in the Artic Ocean. |
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D．Greenland’s northernmost point is the North Pole. |
2. Which of the following words can be used to describe Peary?
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A．Determined. |
B．Modest. |
C．Generous. |
D．Honest. |
3.What was the potential danger that Peary and Henson faced on their last trip?
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A．Snow blindness. |
B．High winds. |
C．Storms. |
D．Leads. |
4.The best title for the passage might be “____”.
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A．The mapping of the Arctic Ocean. |
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B．Peary and Henson: Arctic explorers |
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C．Early explorers’ trips to the South Pole |
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D．Henson and Peary: discoverers of Greenland |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010-2011學年福建省高三第二次月考英語卷 題型：閱讀理解
Wednesday, October 29,2008.
The United States federal government had two young men in the state of Tennessee arrested on October 22 on unknown charges.
In court documents published on Monday, it came to light that the men had discussed attacking an African – American school and killing 14 of them.
Another crime was about planning to murder Presidential candidate Barack Obama. According to their affidavits (口供), the suspects’ “final act of violence” would be like this: when they attacked Obama they would wear white suits and top hats and drive “their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows.”
The two suspects are Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Arkansas and Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee. According to the court papers, they met last month over the Internet through a friend. Schlesselman and Cowart are believed to share “very strong views” about White Power.
Schlesselman listed “being racist” as his occupation on his MySpace page. He further wrote: “I'm white. I'm proud. I get angry. I like guns.”
Cowart also had a MySpace page on which photos of guns were presented under a heading of “My Guns”. On his page he wrote, “Better to die quick fighting on your feet than to live forever begging on your knees.”
Some have questioned the pair's ability to carry out the charged plan, but authorities have been very concerned about Obama as the first black presidential candidate from a major party.
“We honestly don't know if they had the ability or the skill to carry out the kind of plan that they talked about.” said Malcolm Wiley, of the United Satates Secret Service in an interview with The New York Times. “But we take any threat seriously no matter how big or how small it is.”
Cowart and Schlesselman are scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursady.
1.The passage is mainly about____________.
A．Americans’ attitudes towards Barack Obarma B．two young men planning to commit violence
C．the violence in the United States D．the disadvantages of the Internet
2.From the passage, we can know that the two young men_________.
A．shot 14 students in an African – American school B．came from the state of Tennessee
C．were proud of Barack Obama D．have not been sentenced yet
3.Which of the following shows the right order of the events?
a．The two suspects were arrested.
b．The two suspects will be tried in the court.
c．Cowart set up his MySpace page on the Internet.
d．Malcolm Wiley was interviewed by The New York Times.
A．a; b; c; d B．d; c; b; a C．c; a; d; b D．c; a; b; d
4.What can we infer from the news?
A．Most of the white people in the United States don’t like Barack Obama.
B．The two young men planned to shoot President Barack Obama.
C．The two young men were innocent in fact.
D．The two young men strongly believed that the president should be a white man
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