1、 kids, the economy, education.you name an excuse, and at some point I have probably used it.Truthfully, I believe that I was always just a little bit scared. And of course I still am, with the fear factor that is reported by the press surrounding the Israeli military and economy. However, it has com
2、e to the point when I have realized that for over 2 000 years we yearned for this land, and for 47 years I have denied the opportunity to make it my home. I am finally ready to fully grasp this opportunity.Over the years, I have always loved visiting Israel. I have traveled there with my family, and
3、 enjoyed introducing thousands of travelers to the country. All of these things that I have come to love about Israel as a tourist are because I get to love my home. And as far as waiting for the perfect condition under which to make aliyah, I believe the time is now!I have been asked many times if
4、I am nervous about moving to Israel. Before I answer, I remember that we have overcome the Greeks, the Romans, the Russian killings, Hitler and the Holocaust(大屠杀), and the armies of seven countries.How can I not feel confident that I, and my family, will overcome any difficulties that may come our w
5、ay? I am not worrying, complaining, crying, or fearing as I prepare to make aliyah. I am proud and excited to say that I am fulfilling a 47-year-old dream; I am going home.1.What does the author want to say in the passage?A. His dream is to come true after 47 years.B. It is a dilemma for him to retu
6、rn to Israel.C. He didnt live a happy life in Israel.D. It is a latest trend to fulfill everyones dream.2.The author didnt return to Israel before because .A. his children mainly held him backB. he failed to get determinedC. he didnt save enough moneyD. he hoped to finish his education3.What does th
7、e underlined part make aliyah mean in the passage?A. To return to Israel. B. To make a decision.C. To live happily. D. To catch a chance.4.It can be inferred from the passage that .A. the author will be happy to meet his relatives in IsraelB. Israel is a familiar word but a strange place for the aut
8、horC. the Israeli suffered a lot in the historyD. Israel is still a place between war and chaos【文章大意】本文是一篇讲述个人经历的记叙文。1.A 【解析】主旨大意题。作者在文中叙述了自己经历了在外流浪的47年后,决定带着家人回到以色列,使自己多年的梦想得以实现的故事,由此可知答案。3.A 【解析】词义猜测题。通读全文可知,作者带着家人回到以色列的梦想马上就要实现,再结合画线词后面的I believe the time is now以及最后一段中的as I prepare to make aliyah
9、可知画线部分指的是回到家乡以色列。4.C 【解析】推理判断题。依据倒数第二段中的we have overcome the Greeks, the Romans, the Russian killings, Hitler and the Holocaust(大屠杀).可知,以色列人在历史上遭受了很多苦难。二、单项填空1.About 1,000 singers competed _ each other _ six medals in the National Singing Competition.A. against, with B. with, on C. with, in D. again
10、st, for【答案】D2.No longer it is for any nation to _ itself from the rest of the world.A. separate B. prevent C. preserve D. differ【答案】A 【解析】separatefrom把分开;prevent.from阻止(做)某事;preservefrom.保护免受;differ.from.把与区分开来。句意:任何一个国家再也不能把自身与世界其他各国割裂开来。3.Poets, schools, publishers, booksellers and libraries will
11、hold readings, competitions, book displays, educational events and other activities _ National Poetry Month.A. in honour of B. in place of C. in spite of D. in terms of【解析】句意:诗人、学校、出版社、图书商和图书馆将举办阅读、竞赛、书展、教育项目及其他活动来纪念“全民诗歌月”。in honour of为了纪念,向表示敬意,符合语境。4.The _ of severe punishments plays a major role
12、 in the growing road safety problem. A. presence B. absence C. existence D. evidence【答案】B缺乏严厉的处罚是道路安全问题频发的重要原因。名词absence(没有,缺乏)与句意相符。5.He _ to escape from the prison, but he couldnt find anybody to help him.A. succeeded B. attempted C. advised D. managed【解析】succeed后不接不定式作宾语,“成功地做某事”应为succeed in doin
13、g sth.= manage to do sth;advise doing sth.建议做某事;offer to do sth.主动帮助做某事;attempt to do sth.尽力去做,但不一定成功。他企图从监狱逃跑,但是他没有能够找到任何可以帮助他的人。6.What we had done was to help him, but surprisingly he thought _. A. else B. anyway C. otherwise D. though【答案】C 【解析】else其它的;anyway不管如何;otherwise另外,别样;though尽管。我们所做的一切是想帮助他的,但令人吃惊的是他不那么认为。otherwise 意思为另外,别样,相当于differently或in another way。 7.I am going to do all I can to _ the unpleasant impression you have of me.A. solve B. form C. remove D. move【答案】C我打算尽最大努力去除你对我不好的印象。remove去除,符合句意。8.Th
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