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1、湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习阅读训练 (14)A When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mothers 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
2、understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her. My mother has long realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on the 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
3、. One time I had to call her stockbroker. 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 dont send me check, already two week late. And then, in perfect English I said, Im getting rather concerned. You agr
4、eed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived. Then she talked more loudly. What he wants? I come to New York tell him in front of his boss. And so I turned to the stockbroker again, I cant tolerate any more excuse. If I dont receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to
5、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 mothers broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To m
6、e, my mothers 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.56. Why was the authors moth
7、er 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.57. From Paragraph 2, we know that the author was .A. good at pretending B. rude to the stockbrokerC. ready to help her mother D. unwilling to phone for he
8、r mother58. After the author made the phone call, .A. they forgave the stockbrokerB. they failed to get the checkC. they went to New York immediately D. they spoke to their boss at once59. We can infer from the passage that Chinese English .A. is clear and natural to non-native speakersB. is vivid a
9、nd direct to non-native speakersC. has a very bad reputation in AmericaD. may bring inconvenience in AmericaB DISPLAY OUR JOURNEYS 12 April-29 May 2008Young people explore how they have adapted to life in Oxford.“When I first came here,” says one young African woman, “I just wanted to cry all the ti
10、me. And now I have learned to laugh again.” Working with photographer Rory Carnegie and writer Nikki van der Gaag, young men and women explore their journey from the time they first arrived in a strange place to where they find themselves today. Organized by The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
11、 (1017 April 2008). Supported by the Maggie Black Trust and Oxford City Council. ACTIVlTlES FOR CHlLDREN AND FAMILIES MODERN ART TROLLEY FREEArt activities for children every weekend during the exhibition in the Entrance Space from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Just drop in. Children must be led by an adult. W
12、ORKSHOP FOR 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDSThursday 7 April, 10：30 a. m. to 1：30 p. m.Looking at themes from the exhibition and exploring pictures based ideas through group discussion and using digital cameras. Led by Judie Waldmann. BOOK LAUNCH FREEThe Drawing Book by Sarah Simblet is a practical approach to dra
13、wing the world around you. Sarah Simblet, who teaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, will be present to give a short talk about the development of her book. Special price of18 on copies purchased in the evening.Booking recommended on 01865 813802 TEACHERS EVENING
14、 FREEThursday 21 April, 5 p.m. to 7：30 p. m.Lecture by Susan Bright, independent writer and lecturer, at 5：30 p. m. followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition. FREE Education Notes will be provided for teachers attending the evening. WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERSSaturday 7 May, 10：30 a. m. to
15、 1：30 p. m.Workshop for primary teachers who would like to develop their practical art skill as well as gain an understanding of modern art practice. Led by Judie Waldmann, artist and former primary school teacher. TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPSExhibition talks and artist-led workshops to create work in response to the exhibition are available for pre-booked school groups. Suitable for primary and secondary schools, to check availability and discuss details call Sarah Mossop on 1865 813816.60If you are a teacher and interested in art, you probably would like to go to _.A. TEA
