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6、A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was  scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift_$7,000, a legacy  (遗产)  from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were going under financially,” says Dave.

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.
    It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million-they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They thrived on (喜欢) comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.
    Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything.” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden. “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”
    Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents----should enrich the whole community (社区) and last for generations to come.
    Neighbors helping neighbors----that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.

1. According to the text, the Fusses____________

A. were employed by a truck company          B. were in financial difficulty

C. worked in a school cafeteria                 D. lost their home

2. Which of the following is true of the Hatches?

A. They had their children during the Great Depression.

B. They left the family farm to live in an old house.

C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors .

D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs.

3. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store?

A. They decided to open a store.             B. They wanted to save money.

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things.      D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.

4. According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were ___________

A. understanding        B. optimistic             C. childlike            D. curious

5. What can we learn from the text?

A. The community of Alto was poor.

B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents.

C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches.

D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.

6、BCBAD

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A. year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—$7,000,a legacy (遗产) form their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident . “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.  

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Doxens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars ; in other, it was more than $100,000.   

It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were am elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm .  

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving, They thrived own (喜欢) comparison shopping and  would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase .   

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do go make you happier, and they would do them.   

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cent —should enrich the whole community (社区) and Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story .  

Neighbors helping neighbors ——that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.   

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A. were employed by a truck company    B. were in financial difficulty  

C. worked in a school cafeteria            D. lost their home  

57. Which of the following is true of the Hatches?  

A. They had their children during the Great Deoression  

B. They left the family farm to live in an old house  

C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors  

D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs  

58. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store?  

A. They decided to open a store        B. They wanted to save money  

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things   D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids  

59. According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were_____  

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60 What can we learn from the text?  

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D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example  

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A. year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift―$7,000,a legacy (遗产) form their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident . “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.    

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Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy―a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cent ―should enrich the whole community (社区) and Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story .    

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C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors   

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A. They decided to open a store        B. They wanted to save money   

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things   D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids    

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A. They had their children during the Great Deoression   

B. They left the family farm to live in an old house   

C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors   

D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs    

58. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store?   

A. They decided to open a store        B. They wanted to save money   

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things   D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids    

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A. understanding  B. optimistic    C. childlike   D. curious    

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B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents   

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C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors  
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A. They decided to open a store        B. They wanted to save money  
C. They couldn’t afford expensive things  D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids  
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A. understanding  B. optimistic    C. childlike   D. curious   
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A. The community of Alto was poor  
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A. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors.
B. They left the family farm to live in an old house.
C. They had their children during the Great Depression. 
D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs.
66. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store?
A. They decided to open a store.                   B. They wanted to save money.
C. They couldn’t afford expensive things       .      D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.
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【小题1】According go the text, the Fusses ______.

A.were employed by a truck company
B.worked in a school cafeteria
C.were in financial difficulty
D.lost their home
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B.They gave away their possessions ( 财产;所有物) to their neighbors
C.They left the family farm to live in an old house
D.They helped their neighbors to find jobs
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A.They decided to open a store
B.They couldn’t afford expensive things
C.They wanted to save money
D.They wanted to buy gifts for local kids
【小题4】 According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were ______.
A.curious B.optimisticC.childlikeD.understanding
【小题5】What can we learn from the text?
A.The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example
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C.worked in a school cafeteriaD.lost their home
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B.They left the family farm to live in an old house
C.They gave away their possessions to their neighbors
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A.They decided to open a store
B.They wanted to save money
C.They couldn’t afford expensive things
D.They wanted to buy gifts for local kids
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A.understandingB.optimisticC.childlikeD.curious
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A.The community of Alto was poor
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Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They preferred comparison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.
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A.They had their children during the Great Depression.
B.They left the old house to live on their family farm.
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A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan.His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising.The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years.Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—$7,000,a legacy (遗产) form their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident .“It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.
But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches.Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity.In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars ; in other, it was more than $100,000.
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Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it.“Ish and Arlene never asked whether you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.
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Neighbors helping neighbors ——that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.
【小题1】According go the text, the Fusses_______________.

A.were employed by a truck company
B.were in financial difficulty
C.worked in a school cafeteria
D.lost their home
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A.They had their children during the Great Depression.
B.They left the family farm to live in an old house.
C.They gave away their possessions to their neighbors.
D.They helped their neighbors to find jobs.
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A.They decided to open a store.
B.They wanted to save money.
C.They couldn’t afford expensive things.
D.They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.
【小题4】According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were_________.
A.understandingB.optimisticC.childlikeD.curious
【小题5】What can we learn from the text?
A.The community of Alto was poor.
B.The summer camp was attractive to the parents.
C.Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy form the Hatches.
D.The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.

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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年安徽宿松复兴中学高二下学期第三次月考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解

A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was hard for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—$7,000, a legacy(遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were meeting difficulty .”says Dave.
But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by what the Hatches had done. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.
It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.
Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They preferred comparison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.
Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camps when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”
Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches gave away their farmland. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents—should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come.
Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.
【小题1】According to the text, the Fusses __________.

A.were employed by a truck companyB.led a difficult life
C.worked in a school cafeteriaD.lost their home
【小题2】What can we learn about the Hatches?
A.They had their children during the Great Depression.
B.They left the old house to live on their family farm.
C.They gave away their possessions(财产)to their neighbors.
D.They helped their neighbors to find jobs.
【小题3】Why would the Hatches go from store to store?
A.They decided to open a store.
B.They wanted to save money.
C.They couldn’t afford expensive things.
D.They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.
【小题4】What Sandy Van Weelden said mainly tells us that the Hatches were __________.
A.understandingB.kindC.childlikeD.wealthy

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