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The Fittingin of Suzy Khan
The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her.She was really small for her age of 12.The boys in my class often__1__ about her and laughed their heads off.She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.
All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa.She had just been adopted by a family in town who __2__ that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids.I looked down at this__3__ girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.
But how could I help her __4__ in with us? There had to be a__5__.
One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had __6__her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n)__7__copy.
I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming__8__show.So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had __9__.“Why, it's wonderful,” said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted __10__ the talent show.“I need more of these, but I just don't have enough __11__.Could you help me, Suzy?”
On the day of the talent show, Suzy's __12__were everywhereall over the hall and all over the school, each one different.
“And finally,” said Mr.Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a(n)__13__ award.I'm sure you've all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded.“One of our own students __14__ them.”
I could hear everyone whispering.“Who in our school could draw__15__ well?”
Mr.Brown waited a while before saying, “ __16__this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a __17__,too.Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student—Suzy Khan!”
Mr.Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist's set.“Thank you,” she cried.
I __18__, at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she'd probably never __19__anything in her whole life.
Everyone started to__20__ their hands.Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening.I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.
解题导语:来自非洲的孤儿苏西很难融入班集体,她的老师们发现了她的绘画才能并让她获得同学们的认可,使她获得了自信,更快融入美国的生活。
1. A.joked
B.cared
C.trains
D.worried
根据后面的“laughed their heads off”可知,因为她的个子很矮,班里的男生经常捉弄她来娱乐自己。A
2.A.reported
B.decided
C.complained
D.questioned
句意:这家人决定(认为)了解美国生活方式最好的方法就是和美国孩子在一起。故选B。B
3.A.rich
B.proud
C.tiny
D.popular
根据文章第一段“She was really small for her age of 12”可知她的个子比较矮小。故选C。C
4.A.come
B.fall
C.fit
D.tie
fit in“融入,融合”,与文章标题的“Fittingin”相照应。C
5.A.manner
B.pattern
C.choice
D.way
虽然“我”暂时还没有想到,但是一定是有方法能够让她融入班集体的。way“方式,方法”。D
6.A.read
B.taken
C.opened
D.put
read “阅读”;taken “带走”;opened “打开”;put “放置”。句意:她打开了地理书中有一张火车图片的一页。故选C,其他选项不符合语境。C
7.A.free
B.perfect
C.final
D.extra
根据下文苏西绘画非常好可知,此处指她画出几乎一样完美的火车图片来。故选B。B
8.A.are
B.talk
C.quiz
D.talent
根据下文的“the talent show ”可知选D。D
9.A.colored
B.written
C.carved
D.drawn
根据第七段的“Who in our school could draw...”可知选D。D
10.A.at
B.after
C.for
D.around
for“为”。美术老师请苏西为才能秀画更多海报。C
11.A.room
B.time
C.paper
D.interest
根据上下文可知,此处指美术老师没有足够的时间。B
12.A.gifts
B.books
C.photos
D.posters
根据第五段的“a poster”和第六段的“wonderful posters”可知选D。D
13.A.special
B.academic
C.national
D.royal
special“特别的”;academic “学术的”;national“国家的”;royal“皇室的”。故选A,其他选项不符合语境。在才能秀的最后,校长说:我们有一个很特别的奖,大家一定注意到这些很棒的海报了。A
14.A.painted
B.found
C.printed
D.collected
paint 与上文的draw同义,故选A。A
15.A.very
B.that
C.quite
D.too
此处用that,相当于so。孩子们都想知道是谁画得那么好。B
16.A.If
B.Though
C.Unless
D.Since
根据句意可知上下文是因果关系,故选D。因为这位同学在海报上是如此努力,她应该得到这个奖。D
17.A.prize
B.rank
C.rest
D.place
根据第六段的award可知选A。prize“奖”。A
18.A.replied
B.realized
C.remembered
D.regretted
句意:那时我看着她兴奋的笑脸,“我”意识到也许在她的生命中她从来都没有拥有这样的奖吧!B
19.A.offered
B.valued
C.owned
D.controlled
参见第18题解析。own“拥有”,其他选项不符合语境。C
20.A.clap
B.wave
C.raise
D.shake
clap the hands“鼓掌,拍掌”,与下文的“the applause”同义。A
七选五
We all have our favourite teachers - those who treat us equally.But what about those teachers we don't know as well ( for even don't like much ) ?
You can do lots of things to get a relation with your teacher.First, do the following: __21__Complete all homework on time.Be attentive, be respectful, and ask questions.__22__Obviously, your teachers are really interested in their subjects or they wouldn't have decided to teach them! Showing the teacher that you care, even if you're not good at math or fluentin French - send the message that you are a dedicated student.
You can also schedule a private meeting during a teacher's free period.__23__You can ask questions, inquire about a career in the subject, or talk about your progress in class.You may be surprised to learn that your teacher is a bit more relaxed one than when lecturing in front of the whole class.
However, here are some things to avoid when trying to establish a relationship with your teacher:
1.__24__Teachers sense when your only motivation is to get special treatment, a college reference, or a job suggestion.2.Trying to be teachers' pet.You just attract the teachers' attention on purpose and your classmates may start to hate you.3.__25__It's OK to offer a small sign of thanks to teachers if they've been helpful to you.But a teacher is usually not allowed to accept the wrong message, and a teacher is usually not allowed to accept anything expensive.
A.Giving expensive gifts.
B.Show up for class on time.
C.Not being sincere.
D.Find the practical value in classes.
E.Use this time to get extra help.
F.Show an interest in the subject.
G.Get along better with your teachers.
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