My friend took his colleague to see an art exhibition in north London.
The show was basically piles of breeze blocks (煤渣磚) forming armchair and sofa shapes, painted in primary colors.
Seeing these, the colleague said, “You brought me all the way out here to see this pile of junk when we could have been having a nice lunch?” He continued his rant about the work all the way back to the office.
When they got there my friend said, “You said you don’t like the work, but you haven’t stopped talking about it since you first saw it.”
Whether he liked it or not, he could not forget it.
If the artwork is fresh and new, you can’t expect to like it straightaway, because you have nothing to compare it with.
The effort of coming to terms with things you do not understand makes them all the more valuable to you when you do grasp them.
Good art speaks for itself. That doesn’t mean you have to like it.
So the next time you go to an art show, or look at anything for that matter, observe what effect it has on you and try to form your own opinion.
That way, you become the critic and not a mouthpiece for someone else’s opinions.
What does the colleague think about the art exhibition?
A. He feels it a waste of time going to the exhibition.
B. He is very interested in the work shown on the exhibition.
C. He is disappointed that art is abused on the exhibition.
D. He thinks his understanding about art is far better than the author of the work on the show.
The underlined word ‘rant’ means ________.
A. praise B. hatred C. complaint D. misunderstanding
Which of the following does NOT represent the author’s opinion about art?
A. Good art speaks for itself.
B. Good art doesn’t mean you have to like it.
C. It matters more what impression a piece of art work leaves on you.
D. Learn to be a mouthpiece for someone’s opinion matters more.
What suggestion does the author give for going to an art show?
A. Like it whether it is good or not.
B. Don’t compare it with anything.
C. Observe its effect and form your own opinion .
D. Be a good mouthpiece.
科目：高中英語 來源：2012-2013學年遼寧省葫蘆島一高高二上學期第一次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完型填空
One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walking home from school with all his books. I thought to myself, “ 36 would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 37 .”
As I was walking, I saw several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 38 all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt. His glasses went 39 and landed in the grass.
My 40 went out to him. So, I ran over to him. 41 I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!”
I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it 42 , he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
Kyle was the 43 student of our class, one of those guys that really found 44 during high school. Therefore he had the honor to prepare a 45 speech. On the graduation day, I could see that he was 46 . So, I patted him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be 47 !” He looked at me and smiled.
He cleared his throat, and began. “Graduation is a time to 48 those who helped you make it through those 49 years. Your parents, your teachers…but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 50 you can give him.”
I just looked at my friend with 51 as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 52 himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened. My friend 53 me from doing the unspeakable(不能說出來的).”
Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 54 of your actions. With one small gesture you can 55 a person’s life. For better or for worse.
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科目：高中英語 來源：山西省2010屆高三5月末考試試題 題型：閱讀理解
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C、D)中,選出最佳選項。
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle 1. on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be 2. and that the miles would never be a problem. Kyle was 3. to prepare a speech for graduation.
Graduation day, I saw Kyle. I could see that he was 4. about his speech. So, I patted him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those 5. (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said.
As he started his speech, he 6. his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to 7. those who helped you 8. it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach.... but 9. , your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 10. you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."
I just looked at my friend with 11. as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 12. himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had 13. his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. " 14. , I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the 15. go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and Dad 16. me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I 17. it's depth.
Never underestimate(低估) the 18. of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For 19. or for worse. Friends are angles who lift us to our feet when our wings have 20. remembering how to fly. .
21.A．decided B．called C．took D．agreed
22.A．classmates B．neighbors C．friends D．students
23.A．hoped B．chosen C．forced D．supposed
24.A．sure B．nervous C．eager D．curious
25.A．manners B．impressions C．interests D．looks
26.A．raised B．cleared C．swallowed D．felt
27.A．thank B．understand C．assist D．please
28.A．get B．catch C．manage D．make
29.A．practically B．nearly C．mostly D．seriously
30.A．lesson B．request C．gift D．position
31.A．dislike B．disbelief C．disagreement D．disrespect
32.A．kill B．help C．direct D．dismiss
33.A．broken up B．put out C．set up D．cleaned out
34.A．ThankfullyB．Unfortunately C．Actually D．Hopelessly
35.A．anger B．disappointment C．gasp D．terror
36.A．pointing toB．looking at C．appealing to D．aiming at
37.A．reach B．observe C．realize D．measure
38.A．power B．purpose C．reason D．reward
39.A．fairer B．longer C．better D．harder
40.A．time B．energy C．freedom D．trouble
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科目：高中英語 來源：山西大學附中20092010學年下高一3月月考 題型：完型填空
Angels
My friend Heather mentioned that she had never seen an Angel. Then I remembered the 36 I had with my sister Sandra earlier this week.
This will be Sandra’s first Christmas without her husband. This summer he died in her arms. On Thursday, she was in the store 37 for an ideal card for her two sons and daughter. Time passed by quickly as she 38 the many choices. She wanted a card that sent something special to each of them, 39 she knew they would have a(n) 40 place in their heart this holiday season.
Finally! She found the one that expressed the 41 feeling. The words expressed the feelings that she wished to share. However, a sharp pain pierced(穿透) her heart when she realized that the card was 42 “mom and dad.” She stood there, 43 it close for a long time, unable to move from the 44 . Tears began to run down her cheeks.
“Is there something I can do for you?” a 45 voice asked. She 46 to face a stranger, a woman, who was looking at her with 47 and concern. “Uh…oh...OH!” Sandra responded, “I can’t give this card to my children because…because my husband died and this is the 48 card.”
Hearing this, the stranger’s face softened with sympathy(同情) and love. She reached out and 49 my sister into her arms, giving her unspoken permission to cry in the protection of her embrace(擁抱). She 50 held my sister until her calmness 51 . “Thank you for listening to me cry on,” was what my sister said when all was better. “You are welcome, and I am so sorry for your 52 ,” the stranger answered and said goodbye to her.
During her telling of this event I was feeling 53 that I hadn’t been there. My sister needed me and a stranger had to do my 54 . “You know,” she went on, “a friend suggested that it was like meeting with an Angel.” My 55 disappeared in an instant. My sister required an Angel, and I think that is exactly what she got.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2011年河南省新鄉許昌平頂山高三第三次調研考試英語卷 題型：完型填空
完型填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從36—55各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
LAST weekend, I helped my friend Alex get money for poor children at Crossroads Mall He 36 needed volunteers, especially of the female. I decided that this was a pretty good 37 , so the next day I got ready to go.
I arrived at Crossroads about five minutes 38 , and helped Alex and 39 of the volunteers. There were only three 40 at first, and we figured we might as well get started 41 just waiting for more to arrive. I held the 42 , and suddenly felt extremely shy. I did not 43 asking people for donations. In fact, I’m usually one of those people who try to 44 those boring stands and ask you for a little contribution. For heaven’s sake, I can contribute to a few, 45 I cannot alone 46 every single cause in the world!
I really didn’t like the idea of asking anyone for donations to our cause. 47 , I watched my friends speak to the strangers, and noticed that they were extra polite to everyone—no matter whether they 48 . I realized that 49 I wasn’t pushy（強求的）, it would be okay, and my conscience could be 50 .
I pasted on a large smile, and started asking people passing by. My mouth tripped over words, and I continually said “um” while I thought of the correct terms. 51 I talked to more and more people. Not only improved, but also started noticing small 52 . Instead of saying “donate”, which made most people walk away 53 .I started suing the word “contribute”. I added the phrase “every little bit counts”, and people started to donate small amounts in larger quantities. As the day went on, I learned how to pull on the hearts of the 54 , and I became a successful fundraiser.
At the end of the day, we all gathered at Alex’s house and 55 how much money we raised. I was so surprised; We raised over $300! We celebrated, and went home tired, but satisfied that we helped a great cause.
1.A．every B．much C．desperately D．too
2.A．cause B．business C．affair D．career
3.A．earlier B．early C．later D．late
4.A．the other B．others C．another D．the rest
5.A．passers—by B．teachers C．volunteers D．people
6.A．instead of B．but C．in spite of D．in place of
7.A．signal B．signature C．sing D．symbol
8.A．appreciate B．like C．want D．need
9.A．annoy B．flee C．meet D．avoid
10.A．and B．but C．or D．so
11.A．do B．support C．make D．create
12.A．What’s more B．Besides C．Whatever D．However
13.A．donated B．gave C．came D．passed
14.A．as soon as B．as far as C．as long as D．as short as
15.A．at ease B．with happiness C．in silence D．in surprise
16.A．As B．Before C．Since D．During
17.A．actions B．hoopes C．wishes D．trends
18.A．slow B．fast C．slower D．faster
19.A．goers B．passers-by C．students D．strangers
20.A．thought B．looked at C．counted D．decided
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010-2011學年山東省高三上學期第三次質量檢測英語卷 題型：完型填空
“Hey, Dad, are you going to come to my award ceremony tonight?” I 36 asked my father.
“I have to work late tonight. I doubt I’ll be able to 37 it on time. I am just too busy right now,” he replied.
My mind could not 38 the idea that he would be too busy working late. He was also too busy to 39 my horse show and the 15th birthday party. He always used the same 40 . Why had I even bothered to ask? 41 , there was always a slight hope that tonight would be 42 .
As my mother and I arrived at school, two friends 43 me. “Jill, meet my dad. Dad, this is my friend Jill.” I shook the hand of a tall man. Camera flashes lit up the room, and claps filled the 44 as students accepted their awards. My name was finally called, 45 three others. I followed my classmates to the 46 . When I reached out my hand to shake the 47 , a big smile lit up her face. The blinding flash from my mother’s camera 48 my eyes and I knew my dad wasn’t there. I walked back to my seat 49 .
Back at home, seeing my dad’s car in the garage, I told myself he would not be 50 . But the strong smell of alcohol hit me as soon as I 51 inside, and I could feel my tears 52 . I followed the sound of his drunken words and saw him 53 on the couch.
54 did father lie to me? I threw my award on the floor, walked to my bedroom, and shut the door. Tears rolled down my face. I wondered if I would ever be more 55 than his whiskey bottle.
1.A. confidently B. eagerly C. proudly D. casually
2.A. reach B. keep C. take D. make
3.A. create B. support C. appreciate D. accept
4.A. watch B. avoid C. attend D. speed
5.A. excuse B. problem C. promise D. trick
6.A. Besides B. Thus C. Otherwise D. However
7.A. active B. formal C. different D. serious
8.A. recognized B. greeted C. encouraged D. showed
9.A. air B. audience C. school D. playground
10.A. up to B. other than C. out of D. along with
11.A. stage B. position C. office D. exit
12.A. Jill’s B. teacher’s C. mother’s D. father’s
13.A. fixed B. touched C. hurt D. inserted
14.A. successfully B. disappointedly C. delightedly D. hopefully
15.A. drunk B. woken C. forgiven D. hidden
16.A. stepped B. noticed C. examined D. glanced
17.A. getting off B. taking down C. building up D. turning around
18.A. leaning B. lying C. moving D. crying
19.A. How B. Where C. Why D. Whether
20.A. perfect B. comfortable C. fortunate D. important
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