1、1长难句分析 31. In every aspect of my life, my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could finish my work excellently among my people. Whenever I feel like giving up, or have a question or a concern, I know I can always turn to him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have t
2、o put others needs ahead of your own, but dont make yourself made use of by others.25Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “excel”?A. be cleverer than others. B. show off.C. do better than others. D. keep healthy26According to the underlined sentence, the father was telling the
3、 author to _.A. think about others and help them, but not to be used in a bad wayB. try to take advantage of those who were friendly to herC. think about others and help them, so that she could make them serve herD. try to be good to those who were worth making friends with2. There is no doubt that
4、the United States has entered a brand new age, because Donald Trump, the countrys 45th president, is very different from any president before him. Unlike Hillary Clinton, his opponent, and most former US presidents, who entered the election after years of being politicians, Trump, 70, was a New York
5、 real estate businessman. And he was not a presidential candidate who worked hard to keep a perfect public image of a man who was always caring, fair and wise. Instead, Trump is famous for being bad-tempered and hateful toward those who disagree with him. He also hates immigrants, both from Latin Am
6、erica and the Middle East, for many problems in the US. This has caused a dangerous division in the countrya country made up of many various races.28. Whats the difference between Trump and any president before him?A. He was a businessman before the presidential election.B. He didnt try to keep a pe
7、rfect public image.C. He gained popularity by his bad reputation.D. He is not always politically correct and speaks his mind.3. But to his supporters, the fact that Trump is not a typical politician is actually one of his advantages. His habit of never hiding his opinions is also considered by many
8、to be a sign that he is not a hypocrite like many politicians are.29. The underlined words “a hypocrite” is closely related in meaning to _.A. a dishonest person B. a caring person C. a shy person D. a selfish person 4. The World Health Organization says the widespread use of sugar in food products
9、and drinks is a major concern in many areas. So WHO officials are calling on governments to require taxes on sugary drinks in an effort to limit their usage and popularity. The officials believe the taxes also would reduce the risk of health problems resulting from obesity.7. Why are taxes on sugary
10、 drinks required?A. To limit their use and popularity. B. To readjust the economic structureC. To warn people to change their life style. D. To ensure the markets diverse development.5. Destroying ivory that has been traded illegally may seem like a smart move, but the practice has been criticized b
11、y a number of groups，including some wildlife supporters. They say that ivory contains evidence 2that could be used against traders. Others argue that crushing ivory reduces the supply and increases the chances that poachers will hunt more elephants. But the groups behind the ivory crushing say the p
12、ublic awareness of this issue far outweighs the risks25.What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?APeople have different opinions about the practiceB Destroying ivory is a smart moveC The practice is a big threat to poachersDIt is important to raise public awareness about this issue6. “I had no i
13、dea that the U.S. was one of the largest ivory markets in the world,” said Food Network star，Katie Lee，who works with conservation group，96 Elephants. “Every time I tell someone the statistics，theyre also very shocked. The more people that hear about this，the more change that can take place26.What s
14、urprised Katie Lee was that_.Athe ivory market in the U.S. is very bigB it is not easy to change the present situationC people have little awareness of the terrible situationDthe ivory markets in the world are very big7. What do you do when you cant figure out how to finish a difficult task at work
15、or when youre lost in an unfamiliar place? In life, when you get into trouble，there are many solutions. For example，you could invest more time and effort by trying different methods over and over again or looking up the answers onlineBut there is one thing most people know to avoid for sure：asking f
16、or adviceIt is inconsiderate we dont want to bother others. After all，they have their own problems to solve. Also, they may not have the answer we need, anyway. These reasons may or may not be true. But we are pretty sure that people will think less of us. So, good reasons or no, we dont ask28.Accor
17、ding to the text，people usually when they get into troubleAcall their friends for help Bturn to their computer firstC ask for advice from others Dsolve the problem by themselves29.People dont 1ike to ask for advice because .they dont want to bother othersthey dont think others advice can helpthey be
18、lieve others will think less of themthey are afraid of showing they are unable to do somethingA B C D8. The homesharing programme，funded by Lloyds Bank Foundations charity department，matches young people who cant afford modern-day housing with lonely older people who have spare rooms. The young pers
19、on simply has to promise to give 10 hours of companionship(陪伴) a week and help around the house to benefit from a rent-free homeBut both parties must pay a fee of up to 200 a month to cover the cost of running the schemeThe younger person also shares household bills.32The aim of the homesharing prog
20、ramme is to .Ahelp young people to rent low-cost houses from older peopleB help old people to find nice young people to live with3C help old people share their spare rooms with younger peopleDcall on young people to help older lonely people33What should a young person do if he wants a rent-free home
21、?ASpend 10 hours at home every dayB Help to do some houseworkC Pay 200 a month to help others DPay all the household bills9. My children put me here for my own good. They said they would be able to visit me frequently. But they have their own lives to lead. That sounds normal. I dont want to be a bu
22、rden. They know that. But I would like to see them more. One of them is here in town. He visits as much as he can. How will the authors son most probably feel after he reads this essay?ASympathetic. BRegretful. CAngry. DRelieved.10. Why do you think the staff insists on talking baby talk when speaki
23、ng to me? I understand English. I have a degree in music and am a certified teacher. Now I hear a lot of words that end in “y”. There is little need for anyone to position their face directly in front of mine and raise their voice with those “y” words. Sometimes it takes longer for a meaning to sink
24、 in; sometimes my mind wanders when I am bored. But theres no need to shout. As I sit thinking or writing, one of the aides invariably 不变地 opens the door unannounced and walks in as if Im not there. Sometimes she even opens my drawers and begins searching around. Am I invisible? Have I lost my right
25、 to respect and dignity? I am still a human being. I would like to be treated as one. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?AThe staff at the nursing home mistreated the elderly people.BNursing home workers sometimes stole items from her drawers.CHer children did not oft
26、en visit because they felt guilty for having put her in the nursing home.DThe staff used baby talk with her because they assumed her mind had aged as her body had.About three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”. But later on, bikes were replaced by their fuel-powered competitors.Bu
27、t recent months have seen a recovery of the humble bike across China, with an increasing number of people choosing cycling instead of driving to schools, to workplaces or to do sightseeing. The introduction of bike-sharing schemes, pioneered by start-ups like Ofo and Mobike, has brought the trend to
28、 a new level.People can unlock the shared bikes by simply using their smartphone. The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user. Theyre popular among many Chinese people as they provide an effective solution to the “last mile” problem, which refers to the final
29、 leg of a persons journey.“ In places where the subway doesnt extend, where its difficult to change from one kind of transport to another, its so easy to get where you want to go with Mobike,” Hu Hong, 29, told AFP. She pedals(骑车)to her Shanghai real-estate job.However, the schemes have also led to
30、problems such as illegal parking, vandalism(故意毁坏) and theft. Last month，two nurses in Beijing were placed under administrative punishment for five days for putting 4locks on two shared bikes. And in December, a man who stole a shared bike was sentenced to a 3-month detention(拘留)，and fined 1 ,000 yua
31、n by the Shanghai Minhang Peoples Court.“ Bike-sharing is a greener method of transportation and provides a user-friendly experience， ”said Liu Xiaoming，vice-minister of transport. “ But its a combination of online and offline business. Operators are usually strong in online services, but lack offli
32、ne business experience, which causes problems. ”Now, Chinese service operators are trying to handle the problems. For example, a bike- sharing company called Mobike sets a 100-point credit score for each user, with points taken in the case of bad behavior. Once a score drops below 80，bike rental is
33、increased to 100 yuan per 30 minutes, up from 0.5 - 1 yuan.25. Which of the following belongs to the “last mile” problem?A. Missing the business plane for the traffic jam.B. To get to somewhere the subway can reach. C. Having troubles in changing from bus to taxi.D. To remove the last rock in the wa
34、y.26. What reason causes many problems in bike-sharing?A.Some people make damage to the bikes on purpose.B. Operators lack offline business experience.C. The bike-sharing business is too complicated to run.D. There are no relative laws on this business.27. Why do the bike-sharing systems catch on?A.
35、They are very effective. B.They can be picked up anywhere.C.They are equipped with GPS. D.They help solve the last mile problem.28. Whats the best title for this passage?A. Bikes Pedaling Back Into Styles B.A New Way of TransportationsC. Riding aMobicycle for FreeD. Bicycle Kingdom Became Famous Again
