1、高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/记叙文类考资 源网作者：巩穹（I） The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean, so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other forever. He sent his camera cre
2、w out one evening to film the sunset for him. The next morning he said to the men, “Have you provided me with that sunset?”“No, sir,” the men answered. The director was angry. “Why not?” he asked. 考资源网“Well, sir,” one of the men answered, “were on the east coast here, and the sun sets in the west. W
3、e can get you a sunrise over the sea, if necessary, but not a sunset.”“But I want a sunset!” the director shouted. “Go to the airport, take the next flight to the west coast, and get one.”But then a young secretary had an idea. “Why dont you photograph a sunrise,” she suggested, “and then play it ba
4、ckwards? Then itll look like a sunset.” “Thats a very good idea!” the director said. Then he turned to the camera crew and said, “Tomorrow morning I want you to get me a beautiful sunrise over the sea.”The camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the
5、middle of a beautiful bay. Then at nine oclock they took it to the director. “Here it is, sir,” they said, and gave it to him. He was very pleased. They all went into the studio. “All right,” the director explained, “now our hero and heroine are going to say goodbye. Run the film backwards so that w
6、e can see the sunset behind them.”The “sunset” began, but after a quarter of a minute, the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop.The birds in the film were flying backwards, and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach.1. One evening, the direc
7、tor sent his camera crew out _.A. to film a scene on the sea B. to find an actor and an actressC. to watch a beautiful sunset D. to meet the audience2. Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast?A. Because he changed his mind about getting a sunset.B. Because he was angry with his
8、crew.C. Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset.D. Because it was his secretarys suggestion.3. The director wanted to film a sunset over the ocean because _.A. it went well with the separation of the hero and heroineB. when they arrived at the beach it was already in the eveningC. it was more mov
9、ing than a sunriseD. the ocean looked more beautiful at sunset4. After the “sunset” began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands _.A. because he was moved to tears高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/B. as he saw everything in the film moving backwardsC. as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he
10、had imaginedD. because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine5. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The crew had to follow the secretarys advice.B. If you want to see a sunrise, the east coat is the place to go.C. The camera crew wasnt able to film the scene the first day
11、.D. The director ordered his crew to stop filming the “sunset”.（II）考资源 网Ive loved my mothers desk since I was just tall enough to sit above the top of it. Mother sat writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be a
12、most wonderful thing in the world.Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth.”I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed in action. But as a young girl. I wanted to ha
13、ve heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface (表面)”.As years passed and I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words a
14、nd asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace it seemed that nothing happened. I couldnt be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to
15、 make her into someone she was not.But the present of her desk told me, as shed never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside a photo of my father and a one-paper letter, folded and refolded many times. It was my l
16、etter.高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/“In any way you choose, Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.”1The writer began to love her mothers desk_.Aafter Mother died Bbefore she became a writerCwhen she was a child Dwhen Mother gave it to her2The passage shows that_.AMother was cold
17、on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughterB Mother was too serious about her daughter in wordsC Mother wrote to her daughter in careful wordsDMother wrote to her daughter in careless words3The underlined word “gulf” in the passage means_.Adeep understanding between the old and the youngB d
18、ifferent ideas between mother and daughterC free talks between mother and daughterDpart of the sea going far in land4What did Mother do with her daughters letter asking for forgiveness?AShe had never received the letter.BFor years, she often talked about the letter. CShe didnt forgive her daughter a
19、t all in all her life. 考资 源网DShe read the letter again and again till she died.5Whats best title of the passage?AMy letter to Mother BMother and childrenC My Mothers Desk DTalks between Mother and me（III）Mr. Black and Mr. White were two very famous artists in the city. Their drawings were also very
20、popular in the city. But they tried to see who could draw the best picture.One day they asked an old man to be the judge. Mr. Black drew an apple tree. He put his picture in the field. Soon the birds came and tried to eat the apples. The old man saw it and said, “You have certainly won. Mr. White ca
21、nnot draw so good a picture as yours. But we will go to see his picture.”They went to Mr. Whites house. There were nothing but red beautiful curtains 高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/on the wall. The old man asked, “Where is your picture, Mr. White?” He said, “Lift the curtains, and you will find my picture
22、.” The old man tried to lift the curtains but found that they were drawn there. They were Mr. Whites picture. The old man said, “Birds thought the apples were real. Men thought the curtains were real. So Mr. White won. His picture is the best one.”1. Mr. Black drew .A. an apple tree B. the best pict
23、ure C. curtains D. birds2. The old man thought Mr. Blacks picture was good because .A. it was in the field B. it was an apple tree C. the birds liked it D. the birds thought it was real3. Mr. Whites picture was .A. an apple tree B. curtains C. nothing D. an old man4. Which of the following statement
24、s is TRUE?A. The birds came and ate the apples up. B. The old man said Mr. Whites picture was the best one at last.C. The two pictures were not so good.D. The curtains on the wall were real.（IV）People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mothers Day, on the second Sunday i
25、n May, and Fathers Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible(有责任感的) citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. Mor
26、e mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mothers Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to h
27、onor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Fathers Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.Another tradition is to give cards
28、 and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, an
29、d other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.1.Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents? _.A. Parents bring up children.B. Parents give love and care to children.C. Parents educate children to be good persons.D. Parents pass away before ch
30、ildren grow up.2.What do you think “florists” do? _.高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/A. They sell flowers.B. They make and sell bread.C. They offer enough room for having family parties.D. They sell special gifts for Mothers Day and Fathers Day.3.Which do you think is right about “carnation”? _.A. It has on
31、ly two kinds of colors.B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mothers Day or Fathers Day.C. Its a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.（V）考 资源网The most important holiday in spring, especially for Christians, is Easter.
32、 This Christian holiday is not on the same date every year， but its always on a Sunday. It can be any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Many people celebrate Easter by buying new clothes. Children celebrate by hunting for colored eggs that their parents have hidden around the house. People also
33、give Easter baskets filled with candy and other goodies to one another to celebrate the day.But the holiday is more than new clothes and good things to eat. On Easter, many people go to church to celebrate Jesus resurrection（复活）from the dead. Most people color Ester eggs. Some people hide them. Othe
34、rs just eat them. But no matter what one does with Easter eggs，they are an important Easter tradition throughout the Western world. People from many different cultures celebrate Easter. In both America and Belgium, children look for Easter eggs hidden on lawns and in bushes. In America, children bel
35、ieve the eggs are hidden by the Easter bunny (兔子).But in Belgium, the hidden eggs are supposed to have fallen from church bells. In Bulgaria (保加利亚), red Easter eggs are lucky in churches. Bulgarian families also hit these Easter eggs together to see whose is the strongest. The winner looks forward t
36、o good fortune that year. Still dozens of other Easter traditions exist. In parts of Austria，for example，children sing from door to door and are rewarded with colorful eggs.1Easter comes _.A. on the same date every year B. on Sunday on March 22C. on Sunday on April 25 D. on a Sunday between March 22
37、 and April 252To celebrate Easter, people _.A. go shopping, hide colored eggs and children hunt for themB. give Easter baskets filled candy and goodies to one anotherC. buy new clothes, hide colored eggs and children look for them around the houseD. both B and C高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/3For Christia
38、ns the more important thing to do on Easter is_.A. going to church to celebrate Jesus resurrectionB. buying new clothesC. eating delicious food and paint color eggsD. exchange beautiful gifts each other4People from different cultures have different ideas about Easter egg _.A. In both American and Be
39、lgium, children hunt for Easter eggs hidden in rooms and in bushesB. In Belgium, the hidden eggs are thought to have fallen from doorbellsC. In American, children believe the eggs are hidden by the Easter bunnyD. In America, the hidden eggs are supposed to have fallen from doorbells5In some places of Austria, children sing from door to door for_.A. blesses B. Easter eggs C. candy and goodies D. Easter bunny高中英语辅导网 http:/京翰教育 http:/一1-5 ACABD二1-5 CABDC三1-4 ADBB网四1-3 DAC五15 DDACB考 资源
