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1、高中英语练习四What will happen if you put a buzzard(秃鹰类) in a pen (围栏) which is six to eight feet square and entirely open at the top? The bird in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute _1_. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a(an) _2_, from the ground with a run of ten to twelve feet. Wi
2、thout enough _3_ to run, as is its habit, it will not even _4_ to fly, but remain a prisoner for life in such a small jail with no top.The ordinary bat that flies around at night, who is even a really _5_ creature in the air, cannot take off from a _6_ place. If it is placed on the floor or flat gro
3、und, all it can do is to move about _7_ and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slightly _8_ place from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a _9_.If dropped into a/(an) _10_ flat-bottomed glass, a bumblebee will be there until it dies, unless it is taken
4、out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but _11_ trying to find some way out through the sides near the _12_. It will seek a way where none exists, until it _13_ destroys itself.In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat and the bumblebee. We _14_ about with all our _15_ and difficult
5、ies, not realizing that the answer is right there above us.1. A. winner B. servant C. suspect D. prisoner2. A. escape B. growth C. flight D. guidance3. A. space B. time C. width D. place4. A. undertake B. imagine C. attempt D. succeed5. A. flexible B. swift C. trained D. clumsy6. A. steep B. widespr
6、ead C. straight D. level7. A. helplessly B. carelessly C. curiously D. regularly8. A. farther B. nearer C. higher D. lower9. A. flame B. frame C. flesh D. flash10. A. tiny B. open C. largeD. covered11. A. continues B. practises C. stops D. enjoys12. A. opening B. bottom C. stage D. trap13. A. partic
7、ularly B. hardly C. separately D. completely14. A. wander B. fly C. struggle D. tremble15. A. problems B. wishes C. hopes D. mindsAFebruary 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lins background is not typical. He graduated from Har
8、vard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.Lins
9、enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lins father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.In high school,
10、Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lins time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points,
11、 making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history. When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors. At first，playing in professional
12、games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up. But he had the courage
13、 and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory. The Associ
14、ated Press called Lin the most surprising story in the NBA. Knicks fans developed the nickname for him Linsanity (林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, Jeremy Lin included. No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread if you havent already caught
15、Linsanity, get ready.26. Which of the following elements is of little help in Lins success? A. his fathers influence B. his devotion to basketball C. his years of hard work D. his graduation from Harvard University27. What does the phrases wore off in seventh paragraph probably mean? A. arose B. disappeared C. grew D. remained28. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Lin learned to play basketb
