Dr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never have discovered the Kamron lizard (蜥蜴) in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. As a boy, he was determined to become a baseball player, but when he broke his arm in practice at the age of fourteen and was forced to stay off the playing field for a while, he took notice of the natural world around him and liked what he saw. After he had recovered from his injury, he caught a squirrel (松鼠) and raised it as a pet. Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near his school. In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Bachelor (學士) of Science degree and two years later at Drysdale University, he received his Doctor of Science degree. It was while he was doing field research for his doctoral studies in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron lizard. This animal was different from others of its kind in that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other respects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food. Of the four statements, which one best indicates the author’s idea? A. Dr. Gates is a scientist who can always attract the public attention to his research
B. Dr. Gates is a very famous scientist, though he wanted to be a sportsman at first
C. Dr. Gates is a scientist who always carries a notebook with him wherever he goes
D. Dr. Gates is very popular for his determination to become a baseball player
In the first paragraph of the passage, the phrase “in practice” means “ _________”.A.while doing some practical work
B.while studying animals
C.while making up his mind to become a baseball player
D.while playing baseball
It was __________ that Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron lizard. A. after he had graduated from Drysdale University
B. right after he had finished his study for the doctor’s degree
C. after he had received his highest degree
D. during the time when he was studying for the doctor’s degree
In the second paragraph, the word “creatures” can best be replaced by “ __________ ”.A.people
B.things
C.animals
D.living things
Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature of the Kamron lizard?A.It possesses four toes on its front feet
B.It can live a long while without eating
C.It may go for weeks without drinking
D.It is capable of changing colors
A、do away, come up with
B、do away from, come across with
C、do away with, come up with
D、do away to, come across
阅读理解。 |
The other day in school we were discussing jobs. Our teacher, Mrs. Bolt, said that vocations were very important and that it was never too early to think about your life's work. Most of the children really weren't too sure about what they wanted to be. But I knew exactly what I wanted to be, and when Mrs. Bolt asked me, I replied "A truck driver." "A truck driver," repeated Mrs. Bolt. "Why do you want to be a truck driver, Kenneth?" "Because truck drivers are always on the move. They don't have to sit at desks all day. They're out on the road and they see a lot of the country. The pay is good, too. And you never have any homework." The class laughed. "Well, Kenneth," answered Mrs. Bolt. "You certainly sound enthusiastic. I guessed that you don't like sitting at a desk or doing homework. Is that correct, Kenneth?" "Yes, I guess so," I said. "Well, since you are so interested in becoming a truck driver, I think you should investigate the field a little further. I want you to go to the library and take out a book on truck driving. And I want you to write a book report on it and hand it at the end of the month." "That's the last time I'll ever tell anybody my secret ambition!" |
1. The word "vocations" in the first paragraph here means _____. |
A. works B. jobs C. holidays D. ambition |
2. Why did Mrs. Bolt ask Kenneth to write the book report? Because _____. |
A. she wanted him to learn about the other side of truck driving B. she was angry with him C. she was not satisfied with the reasons he gave D. she wanted the whole class to follow his example |
3. Which sentence does not agree with the general idea of the text? |
A. Truck drivers are well paid. B. Kenneth's wish made the whole class burst into laughter Kenneth enjoyed sitting at a desk doing his lessons. C. Mrs. Bolt wanted Kenneth to write a book report. D. It seemed as if Kenneth did not enjoy sitting at a desk or doing his lessons . |
4. Why won't Kenneth tell about his ambition any more? |
A. Because he can't realize his ambition B. He just got more homework to do because he had told Mrs. Bolt about it C. Because he was scolded by Mrs. Bolt D. Because he was laughed at by the whole class |
A、lake poets
B、literature three
C、absurdist poets
D、imagism poets
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