高二上寒假作业阅读.docx

1、高二上寒假作业阅读AWhen I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mothers Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to Understand her ,or ev

2、en acted as if they did not hear her .My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she . I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her

3、stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs.Tan.” And my mother was standing beside me ,whispering loudly, “Why he dont send me cheek already two week lone.”And then , in perfect English I said : “Im getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the ch

4、eck two weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived.”Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I cant tolerate any more excuse. If I dont receive the check immediately , I am going to have to speak to your manager when

5、I am in New York next week.”The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs.Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teenager, my mothers broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mothers Engli

6、sh is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.（ ）36.Why was the authors mother poorly served?

7、 A.She was unable to speak good English. B.She was often misunderstood. C.She was not clearly heard. D.She was not very polite.（ ）37.From Paragorph 2, we know that the author was . A.good a pretending B.rude to the stockbroker C.ready to help her mother D.unwilling to phone for her mother（ ）38.After

8、 the author made the phone call, .A.they forgave the stockbroker B.they failed to get the check C.they went to New York immediately D.they spoke to their boss at once（ ）39.What does the author think of her mothers English now? A.It confuses her. B.It embarrasses her. C.It helps her understand the wo

9、rld. D.It helps her tolerate rude people.（ ）40.We can inter from the passage that Chinese English . A.is clear and natural to non-native speakers B.is vivid and direct to non-native speakers C.has a very bad reputation in America D.may bring inconvenience in AmericaBThere were smiling children all t

10、he way. Charily they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains we

11、re their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved. I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I

12、looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics. It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As

13、we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight, Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave hack. From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in M

14、alaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time. The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it

15、 was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warme

16、d up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car. I looked forward to the return journey.（ ）36. The author expected the train trip to be A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull（ ）37.What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip? A. The friendly country people.B. The mounta

17、ins along the way.C. The crowds of people in the streets.D. The simple lunch served on the train.（ ）38.Which of the following words can best take the place of the word“relish”in the second paragraph? A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on（ ）39.Where was the writer going? A. Johore Baru. B. Th

18、e Causeway. C. Butterworth. D. Singapore.（ ）40.What can we learn from the story? A. Comfort in traveling by train. B. Pleasure of living in the country. C. Reading gives people delight. D. Smiles brighten people up.CL1PITOR（药品）ABOUT LIPITOR Lipitor is a prescription medicineAlong with diet and exerc

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27、hat is the main purpose of the passage?A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery. B. To present a report on a scientific research.C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.D. To give information about a kind of medicine. DAmerican cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every

28、country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime racial conflict and poverty. American cities are changing just as American

29、 society is changing. After World War II city residents became wealthier more prosperous. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live. These are areas witho

30、ut many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs. Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They unlike their parents want to live in the cities. Many young professionals doctors lawyers and

31、executives are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers.This population

32、shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have