Two worlds come together
Imagine landing in a foreign country where you cannot speak the language, understand the culture and don’t know anybody. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend who could help you out?
John Smith, an English explorer who landed in America in 1607, found the best friend ever. She was a Native American named Pocahontas (1595-1617). And she did more than teach Smith the language: she saved his life, twice.
Smith was captured(捕獲) by members of Pocahontas’s tribe (部落) and was going to be killed. But for some reason, the Chief’s daughter, Pocahontas, felt sorry for Smith (who was probably the first white man she had ever seen) and threw her body over his to protect him. Smith returned safely to the small village he was living in.
During the winter the English settlers did not know how to get food from nature. Pocahontas often brought food for Smith and his friends.
A year later Pocahontas’s father tried to kill Smith again because the Native Americans were very scared the English would try to take over their land. Pocahontas warned him and he was able to escape.
Later she became a Christian and eventually married an Englishman named John Rolfe.
She spent the last year of her life in London.
Pocahontas has become an American legend. Her life story has been re-created in many books and films, including Disney’s 1995 film, Pocahontas.
One of the reasons she is so popular is that many Europeans look at Pocahontas as an excellent example of how a minority can adjust into the majority. Pocahontas is also respected because of her selfless love. She proved that people can be kind and loving even to people of a different race or culture. John Smith was very different from Pocahontas but she could see he was a good man and that was all that mattered. No race or country owns goodness, love and loyalty.
1. What difficulties might early European settlers meet in America EXCEPT ________?
A. the fierce conflict with Native Americans B. bad-tempered natives who enjoyed killing
C. unfamiliarity with a foreign land D. lack of food in winter
2. Pocahontas saved John Smith twice because ______.
A. he was the first white man she had ever seen in her life
B. she wanted to become a Christian and marry an Englishman
C. she believed in general kindness even to people of a different race
D. she was on the settlers’ side and against her cruel father
3. According to the text, Europeans think Pocahontas _____.
A. was brave to break away from her own tribe
B. set a good example for other natives to accept the white settlers
C. was a selfless Christian who can love her enemy
D. was open to a more advanced culture
4. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The battles between early settlers and Native Americans resulted from their fighting for land.
B. The Europeans think the early settlers should have learned to adjust to the local cultures.
C. The creation of America is based on the settlers’ victory over the Native Americans.
D. People from different cultures can never really get along well with each other.
科目：高中英語 來源：河南省2009-2010學年度高一下學期必修4單元檢測試題（英語） 題型：完型填空
第二節(jié)完形填空（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，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
It was my first day at school. I felt __36__ and scared. I went to all my classes with no friends. I felt no one really __37___ me. I listened anxiously to all the lessons and waited for the lunch break. Then finally the bell __38____. It was time to get free of the uneasy atmosphere.
During the lunch I met a new friend who wore a hat, and __39___ I am Jewish, we got along well, and I was so __40___ when she said, “Sit with us, at our table.” She __41___ to the one next to the door.
So I __42___, and took my tray and was about to walk with her ___43__ the floor, when suddenly I felt a nudge. “Hey, I saw you on the bus,” said a __44__ girl in a long skirt. “I __45___ your Jewish star necklace. You should sit with us.”
At that moment I _46____ around, and to my surprise, I __47___ the nations of the world, isolated themselves. The Spanish only sat with Spanish, the Hindus __48___ with Hindus, the Russians with the Russians, and __49___ the Arabs with the Jews. That’s what I saw __50___ my own eyes.
Suddenly, I saw the reason why wars got started in the world. Everyone __51____ to their own kind. The lunchroom was a ___52___ of the world. Why was everyone so __53___? I was puzzled.
But I wanted a change. Determinedly, I turned __54___ this tall girl, and went with my new friend. There was no enmity(敵意) in the room. I felt relaxed. I built a ___55__ between two worlds when I sat with those different from me. The whole world should get close, not apart.
36. A. nervous B. happy C. comfortable D. sad
37. A. cared for B. stared at C. believed in D. thought of
38. A. sounded B. rang C. came D. cried
39. A. when B. although C. if D. while
40. A. disappointed B. relieved C. angry D. upset
41. A. went B. pointed C. ran D. got
42. A. approved B. allowed C. permitted D. agreed
43. A. through B. past C. across D. along
44. A. beautiful B. tall C. short D. plain
45. A. find B. like C. see D. have
46. A. turned B. looked C. walked D. stepped
47. A. understood B. recognized C. noticed D. knew
48. A. always B. still C. normally D. occasionally
49. A. also B. ever C. never D. even
50. A. through B. in C. for D. within
51. A. stuck B. turned C. went D. walked
52. A. symbol B. sign C. map D. view
53. A. lonely B. blind C. strange D. independent
54. A. on B. to C. down D. off
55. A. tie B. bridge C. friendship D. relation
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科目：高中英語 來源：2011-2012學年浙江省溫州市龍灣中學高一第一次月考英語卷 題型：閱讀理解
Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam’s story is a tale of two cities -- one during the day and a completely different one at night．
During the day, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River．You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi．But when the sun goes down, the partying begins．In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke．
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam．And they’re all within a short cab ride of each other．For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events．Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there．And there’s the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall．
But at night party-seekers come to the square．Hip hop or funk music is heard there．．So if you come, be ready to dance．The clubs don’t shut down until 4 am．
And while you’re there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city．Don’t worry about getting lost．Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions．And you’ll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles they rent．
Amsterdam also has a well-planned canal system．For about 10 dollars, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise（巡游） the "Venice of the North"．
The city has a historic past．One impressive place to visit is the Anne Frank House on Nine Streets．It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II．Visitors can view Anne’s original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years．
【小題1】What means of transport is not available to visitors in Amsterdam?
| A．A carriage． | B．A bicycle． | C．A canal bus． | D．A water taxi． |
| A．only Dutch | B．Dutch or English |
| C．only English | D．Spanish and English |
| A．The experience of a beautiful girl survivor． |
| B．The glorious past of Amsterdam． |
| C．The life of Jewish during World War Ⅱ． |
| D．The suffering of the Dutch in wars． |
| A．call up people’s memories of World War Ⅱ |
| B．tell readers what A Tale of Two Cities is about |
| C．instruct visitors what to do and see in Holland |
| D．offer readers some information about Amsterdam |
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科目：高中英語 來源：河南省20092010學年度高一下學期必修4單元檢測試題（英語） 題型：完型填空
第二節(jié)完形填空（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，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
It was my first day at school. I felt __36__ and scared. I went to all my classes with no friends. I felt no one really __37___ me. I listened anxiously to all the lessons and waited for the lunch break. Then finally the bell __38____. It was time to get free of the uneasy atmosphere.
During the lunch I met a new friend who wore a hat, and __39___ I am Jewish, we got along well, and I was so __40___ when she said, “Sit with us, at our table.” She __41___ to the one next to the door.
So I __42___, and took my tray and was about to walk with her ___43__ the floor, when suddenly I felt a nudge. “Hey, I saw you on the bus,” said a __44__ girl in a long skirt. “I __45___ your Jewish star necklace. You should sit with us.”
At that moment I _46____ around, and to my surprise, I __47___ the nations of the world, isolated themselves. The Spanish only sat with Spanish, the Hindus __48___ with Hindus, the Russians with the Russians, and __49___ the Arabs with the Jews. That’s what I saw __50___ my own eyes.
Suddenly, I saw the reason why wars got started in the world. Everyone __51____ to their own kind. The lunchroom was a ___52___ of the world. Why was everyone so __53___? I was puzzled.
But I wanted a change. Determinedly, I turned __54___ this tall girl, and went with my new friend. There was no enmity(敵意) in the room. I felt relaxed. I built a ___55__ between two worlds when I sat with those different from me. The whole world should get close, not apart.
36. A. nervous B. happy C. comfortable D. sad
37. A. cared for B. stared at C. believed in D. thought of
38. A. sounded B. rang C. came D. cried
39. A. when B. although C. if D. while
40. A. disappointed B. relieved C. angry D. upset
41. A. went B. pointed C. ran D. got
42. A. approved B. allowed C. permitted D. agreed
43. A. through B. past C. across D. along
44. A. beautiful B. tall C. short D. plain
45. A. find B. like C. see D. have
46. A. turned B. looked C. walked D. stepped
47. A. understood B. recognized C. noticed D. knew
48. A. always B. still C. normally D. occasionally
49. A. also B. ever C. never D. even
50. A. through B. in C. for D. within
51. A. stuck B. turned C. went D. walked
52. A. symbol B. sign C. map D. view
53. A. lonely B. blind C. strange D. independent
54. A. on B. to C. down D. off
55. A. tie B. bridge C. friendship D. relation
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科目：高中英語 來源：2014屆河北省高一上學期二調(diào)考試英語試題 題型：閱讀理解
Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam’s story is a tale of two cities — one during the day and a completely different one at night.
When the sun is up, this largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi. But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in the coffee shops, tourists gather to talk politics and smoke.
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they’re all within a short cab ride of each other. For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there’s the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall. But at night party-seekers come to the square. Hip hop or funk music (瘋狂音樂) is heard there. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don’t shut down until 4 am.
And while you’re there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don’t worry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions. And you’ll notice that half the people walking around in the streets are on bicycles they rent. Amsterdam also has a well-planned canal system. For about 10 dollars, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise (巡游) the “Venice of the North”.
The city has a historic past. One impressive (印象深刻的) place to visit is the Anne Frank House on Nine Street. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Anne’s original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.
1. What means of transport is not available to visitors in Amsterdam?
A. A carriage. B. A bicycle.
C. A canal bus. D. A water taxi.
2.What can you learn about by visiting the Anne Frank House?
A. The wonderful past of Amsterdam.
B. The experience of a beautiful girl survivor.
C. The life of Jewish during World WarⅡ.
D. The suffering of the Dutch in wars.
3.The passage is intended to _______.
A. call up people’s memories of World WarⅡ
B. tell readers what A Tale of Two Cities is about
C. instruct visitors what to do and see in Holland
D. offer readers some information about Amsterdam
4.This passage is most likely taken from _______.
A. a private diary B. a test paper C. a travel journey D. a history book
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