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When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having been a Straight-A student,I believed I could 36 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he 37 in class
When I took the first exam,I was 38  to find a 77,C-plus, on my test paper, 39 English was my best subject,I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 40
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that  41 because school had always been easy for me.I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again,I  42 with Professor Jayne.Again,he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his  43
One more test before the final exam.One more  44  to improve my grade.So I redoubled my efforts and for the first time 45  the meaning of the word "thorough”. But my 46 did no good and everything 47 as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final.No matter what 48  I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses.I might as well kiss the  49  goodbye.
I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would.The night before the final,I even 50 myself to a movie.The next day I decided for once I'd have 51 with a test.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A.I hurried into Professor Jayne's office. He 52 to be expecting me.“If I gave you the As you 53,you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.
I stared at him,54 that his analysis and strategy were correct. I had worked my head 55, as I had never done before.
I was speechless when my course grade arrived:A-Plus.It was the only A-plus given.The next year I received my scholarship.I've always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson:you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
小题1:
A.takeB.discussC.coverD.get
小题2:
A.soughtB.presentedC.exchangedD.obtained
小题3:
A.shockedB.worriedC.scaredD.anxious
小题4:
A.butB.soC.forD.or
小题5:
A.unchangedB.unpleasantC.unfriendlyD.unmoved
小题6:
A.reflectedB.meantC.improved D.affected
小题7:
A.quarreledB.reasonedC.bargainedD.chatted
小题8:
A.attitudeB.mindC.plan D.view
小题9:
A.choiceB.stepC.chance D.measure
小题10:
A.memorizedB.consideredC.accepted D.1earned
小题11:
A.ambitionB.confidenceC.effort D.method
小题12:
A.stayedB.wentC.workedD.changed
小题13:
A.gradeB.answerC.lesson D.comment
小题14:
A.scholarshipB.courseC.degreeD.subject
小题15:
A.helpedB.favoredC.treatedD.relaxed
小题16:
A.funB.luckC.problems D.tricks
小题17:
A.happenedB.provedC.pretendedD.seemed
小题18:
A.valuedB.imaginedC.expected D.welcomed
小题19:
A.rememberingB.guessingC.supposingD.realizing
小题20:
A.outB.overC.onD.off

小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:D
小题6:B
小题7:B
小题8:B
小题9:C
小题10:D
小题11:C
小题12:B
小题13:A
小题14:A
小题15:C
小题16:A
小题17:D
小题18:C
小题19:D
小题20:D

试题分析:本文是一篇记叙文,记叙了当作者进入伯克利,希望自己能得奖学金,尽管自己非常努力,可是每次都考得不好的故事,分享这个故事,是每个人对自己和他人都要有责任。
小题1:考查单词意思,take意思“接受”,discuss意思“讨论”,cover意思“覆盖”,get意思“得到”,句子意思“我相信我会接受较难的科目能真正学到一些东西”
小题2:考查单词意思,sought意思“寻找”,presented意思“提出”,exchanged意思“交换”,obtained意思“得到”,句子意思“我对他在课堂上提到的观点很感兴趣”
小题3:由后面的句子to find a 77,C-plus可以知道是很震惊
小题4:for表示对于,句子意思“对于英语它是我最好的科目”
小题5:由后面的句子I decided to try harder可以知道没有被感动
小题6:由后面的句子because school had always been easy for me可以知道是意味着什么
小题7:固定句型reason with sb意思“向某人解释”,句子意思“我向教授再一次解释”
小题8:固定词组change one’s mind意思“改变某人想法”,句子意思“他很有耐心地听但是没有改变他的想法”
小题9:考查单词意思,choice意思“选择”,step意思“步骤”,chance意思“机会”,measure意思“方法”,句子意思“最后考试之前测试越多升级的机会就越多”
小题10:由后面的句子the meaning of the word "thorough”可以知道是学到了
小题11:由前面的句子So I redoubled my efforts and for the first time…可以知道是努力
小题12:固定句型everything went as before意思“一切照旧”
小题13:由前面的句子…to improve my grade可以知道是等级
小题14:由前面的句子When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship可以知道他是和奖学金说再见
小题15:固定句型treat oneself to…意思“舍得…”,句子意思“我舍得去看电影”
小题16:固定句型have fun with意思“开玩笑”,句子意思“第二天我决定给考试开玩笑”
小题17:固定句型seem to do sth意思“好像做某事”,句子意思“教授好像在等我”
小题18:由前面的句子He seem to be expecting me可以知道是希望
小题19:固定句型realize that…意思“意识到…”,句子意思“认识到教授的分析和坚持是对的”
小题20:由前面的句子I even treated myself to a movie可以知道是off
点评:答题前一定要读懂全文,弄清文章要表达的思想,注意前后段落之间的关系。答题中,一定要认真分析,注意选项与上下文的关系,与前后单词的关系。对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成,因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来。答完后再通读一篇文章,看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺,语意连贯。
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Jenny,
I often think if I am as important to you as you are to me.
We had an unhappy time yesterday. I really felt sad after it and almost apologized (道歉) to you. However,you could still laugh and talk with others like nothing had happened. I suddenly realized that I was not that important to you. You didn’t even realize that I was angry and sad. What’s more,you even forgot my birthday this year.
Goodbye,my friend. I have closed my feeling toward you. It is sad to say goodbye,my friend. But it is meaningless for us to be friends any longer.
Lucy
Dear Lucy,
I’m sorry that I hurt you so much yesterday. But here is something I really need to tell you. I never thought the quarrel we had yesterday was as serious as you thought. I just felt tired and didn’t feel like going shopping. Susan and Lily are also my good friends. I couldn’t pretend (假装) not seeing them when they passed by. I also couldn’t let them know I was blue because of the quarrel. I didn’t want them to feel sad just because I was sad. I’m your best friend,but I don’t want to be your only friend. I don’t want to be with you all the time because sometimes I need to have my own time. I want to spend some time with my other friends and my brother. Please try to make more friends. You will feel much happier if you have more friends. And remember,I’m your best friend forever!
Jenny
小题1:What’s the purpose of Lucy’s letter?
A.To tell Jenny that she is really sorry for what happened yesterday.
B.To tell Jenny she doesn’t want to be friends with her any longer.
C.To ask Jenny not to be friends with Susan or Lily.
D.To ask Jenny if she means much to her.
小题2:What’s the cause of the quarrel yesterday?
A.Jenny laughed and talked with others.
B.Jenny didn’t notice that Lucy was sad.
C.Jenny didn’t want to go shopping.
D.Jenny didn’t remember Lucy’s birthday.
小题3:In the letter,Jenny suggests Lucy should________.
A.make more friendsB.leave her alone
C.make friends with Susan and LilyD.spend more time with her family
小题4:According to the passage,if we say someone is blue,we mean he/she is________.
A.angryB.sadC.kindD.happy
小题5:After reading Jenny’s letter,we learn that________.
A.Jenny and Lucy are both students
B.Lucy doesn’t know how to keep a healthy friendship
C.A friend in need is a friend indeed
D.Lucy is Jenny’s only friend

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