The author used to think of her mother’s English as ______.A. impoliteB. amusingC. imperfectD. practical
The author used to think of her mother’s English as ______.
A. impolite
B. amusing
C. imperfect
D. practical
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根据下列材料请回答 36～40 题：AI am a writer．I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language－the way itcan evoke(唤起)an emotion，a visual image，a complex idea，or a simple truth．Language is thetool of my trade．And I USe them all－all the English I grew up with.Bom into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California，I've been giving more thoughtto thekind of English my mother speaks．Like others，I have described it to people as“broken”English．But feel embarrassed to say that．It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than“broken”。as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed，as if it lacked a cer’tain wholeness．I，ve heard other terms used，“limited English，”for example．But they 8eem just as bad．as if everything is limited，including people’s perception(认识)of the limited English speaker.I know this for a fact．because when I was growing up，my mother's“limited’’English limited my perception of her．1 was ashamed of her English．I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say．That is，because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect．And I had plenty of evidence to support me：the fact that people in department stores，at banks．and at restaurants did not take her seriously，did not give her good service，pretended not to understand her，or even acted as if they did not hear her．I started writing fiction in 1985．And for reason l won’t get into today，I began to write stories using aU the English I grew up with：the English she used with me，which for lack of a better term might be described as“broken”，and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese，her inter-nal(内在的)language，and for that I sought to preserve the essence，but neither an English nor a Chinese stnlcture：1 wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show；her intention，her feelings，the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts．第 36 题 By saying“Language is the tool of my trade”，the author means that____________A．she uses English in foreign tradeB．she is fascinated by languagesC．she works as a translatorD．she is a writer by profession
The author used to think of her mother's English as____________．A．impoliteB．amusingC．imperfectD．practical
Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?（ ）A．Americans do not understand broken English．B．The author's mother was not respected sometimes．C．The author'mother had positive influence on her．D．Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts．
The author gradually realizes her mother's English is____________．A．well structuredB．in the old styleC．easy to translateD．rich in meaning
What is the passage mainly about?（ ）A．The changes of the author's attitude to her mother's English．B．The limitation of the author's perception of her mother．C．The author's misunderstanding of“limited”English．D．The author's experiences of using broken English．
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第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, And at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to Understand her ,or even acted as if they did not hear her.My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she . I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs.Tan.”And my mother was standing beside me ,whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me cheek already two week lone.”And then , in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately , I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs.Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.41.Why was the author’s mother poorly served?A.She was unable to speak good English.B.She was often misunderstood.C.She was not clearly heard.D.She was not very polite.
From Paragorph 2, we know that the author was .A.good a pretendingB.rude to the stockbrokerC.ready to help her motherD.unwilling to phone for her mother
What does the author think of her mother’s English now?A.It confuses her.B.It embarrasses her.C.It helps her understand the world.D.It helps her tolerate rude people.
But for her mother's sudden illness, she would never think of breaking this _________with you. A.arrangementB. scheduleC. appointmentD. interview
Mary has just returned to the USA after studying in England far three years. She decided to study at a British university rather than an American one because her mother is from England and she wanted to get to know her mother，s family better. She studied English Literature at Goldsmiths’College，which is in London. She lived with her grandmother while she was studying. The college was recommended by a friend's brotherwho had studied in England for his MBA. Mary told her friends that she was going to return to Europe to work because she had enjoyed her time in England so much.1. Mary is now in___A.EnglandB.the USAC.France2. She studied at___untverstty.A.a BritishB.an AmericanC.a Chinese3. Mast probably, her grandmother_________A. worked in the collegeB. studied English LiteratureC. lived in London4. Her friend's brother recommended her to________A. study for her MBAB. study in the collegeC. work for his company5. Mary would return to Europe to_.A. studyB. spend her holidayC. work
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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，回答41－45题。 I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke(唤起) an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions(认识)of the limited English speaker.I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is ,because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal(内在的) language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.第6题：By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that（ ）A． she uses English in foreign tradeB． she is fascinated by languagesC． she works as a translatorD． she is a writer by profession
The author used to think of her mother’s English as（ ）A． impoliteB． amusingC． imperfectD． practical
Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?（ ）A． Americans do not understand broken English.B． The author’s mother was not respected sometimes.C． The author’ mother had positive influence on her.D． Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.
The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is（ ）A． well structuredB． in the old styleC． easy to translateD． rich in meaning
What is the passage mainly about?（ ）A． The changes of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English.B． The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother.C． The author’s misunderstanding of “limited” English.D． The author’s experiences of using broken English.
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BI am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke(唤起) an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions(认识)of the limited English speaker.I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal(内在的) language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.41. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that ______.A. she uses English in foreign tradeB. she is fascinated by languagesC. she works as a translatorD. she is a writer by profession
For the first two years in New York，the author__________．A.often lost her wayB.did not think about her futureC.studied in three different schoolsD.got on well with her stepfather
What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?__________A.She worked as a translatorB.She attended a lot of job interviewsC.She paid telephone bills for her familyD.She helped her family with her English
单选题In the author’s opinion, what really underlies the rising status of English in France and Europe is _____.AAmerican dominance in the Internet software businessBa practical need for effective communication among EuropeansCEuropeans’ eagerness to do business with American businessmenDthe recent trend for foreign companies to merge with each other
单选题The author’s mother fainting might be assumed to be related to _____.AappendixBabdomenCnurseDblood
单选题The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means?AThe cook agreed to serve the soup to mother.BThe matter of lunches was successful.CHer father persuaded her mother successfully.DThe way the author thought of was effective.
单选题Some people may disagree with the author on his method because they think _____.Ait is not practical for adultsBit is already out of dateCit isn’t a primary methodDit fails to cultivate creativity
单选题What did the writer’s mother think of her lunch soup after she tasted it?AIt was delicious.BIt wasn’t so bad as the author said.CIt couldn’t be worse.DIt was as good as her cook did.
单选题The writer began to love her mother’s desk _____.Aafter mother diedBbefore she became a writerCwhen she was a childDwhen mother gave it to her