考前题组集训14Test 1.阅读理解A mouse happened to look through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package.“What food might this contain？”The mouse wondered.But he was sad to discover it was a mousetrap.Back to the farmyard，the mouse announced this warning，“There is a mousetrap in the house！There is a mousetrap in the house！”The hen clucked(咯咯地叫) and scratched，raised her head and said，“Mr.Mouse，I can tell this is a great concern to you，but it is of no consequence to me.I cannot be bothered by it.”Then the mouse turned to the pig.The pig sympathized，but said，“I am so very sorry，Mr.Mouse，but there is nothing I can do about it but pray.Be assured you are in my prayers.”Then the mouse turned to the cow and repeat the same words.The cow said，“Moo，Mr.Mouse.Im sorry for you，but its no skin off my nose.”So，the mouse returned to the house，head down and sadly faced the farmers mousetrap alone.That very right a sound was heard throughout the housethe sound of a mousetrap catching its prey(猎物)The farmers wife rushed to see what was caught.In the darkness，she did not see it.It was a poisonous snake whose tail was caught in the trap.The snake bit the farmers wife.The farmer rushed her to the hospital.When she returned home，she still had a fever.Everyone knows fresh chicken soup is good to treat a fever.So the farmer took his knife to the farmyard.The hen was killed.But his wifes sickness continued.Friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.To feed them，the farmer butchered the pig.The farmers wife did not get well but died.So many people came for her funeral that the farmer had the cow killed to provide enough meat for all of them for the lunch.The mouse looked upon it all from his hole in the wall with great sadness.1What surprised the mouse when looking through the hole?AThe farmer and his wife.BA dangerous mousetrap.CA package with food in.DA poisonous snake.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第一段的“But he was sad to discover it was a mousetrap.”可知老鼠伤心地发现了一个扑鼠器，故选B。2Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the story?AThe hen was sure that it neednt be bothered by it.BThe pig only expressed its sympathy for the mouse.CThe farmers wife was bitten by the poisonous snake.DThe farmers neighbors came to his home for meat.答案D解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“So many people came for her funeral that the farmer had the cow killed to provide enough meat for all of them for the lunch.”可知，很多人来参加他妻子的葬礼，这位农民杀了牛来招待大家吃肉，故选D。3What does the underlined sentence “but its no skin off my nose” in Paragraph 5 mean?AIt is none of my business.BIt is out of the question.CIt doesnt affect my smell.DIt is not interesting at all.答案A解析句意理解题。根据第五段的“Im sorry for you”可知既然牛说对不起，就能推测他无能为力，也不关它的事，故选A。.阅读填空How to Treat Your Guests at a Dinner PartyAlmost everyone has attended a dinner party where they felt awkward. 1 Prevent unpleasant party situations for your guests with these useful tips and find out how to treat your guests at a dinner party.As guests arrive，greet them at the door saying Hello and ask how they are. 2 If there is a wine table，show them to the table and allow them to mix with other guests.If a guest arrives who doesnt know the majority of the people in the room，announce his presence and introduce him to everyone. 3 Be modest about your food even if the food is great.And dont apologize eitheryour guests may think they shouldnt try your food.Serve your guests or allow guests to serve themselves if food has been placed on a serving table. 4 Make sure that they are as comfortable as possible.As you and your guests dine，play a “get to know each other” game.Have the guests go around the room and give a fun fact about themselves，their favorite things to do，where they would like to live and their worst or best cooking experience. 5 After the main course is served，offer your guests dessert.Have a dessert wine ready to serve in case a guest would like to pair wine with their dessert.AThis is a great icebreaker as well.BThis should help him feel more comfortable.CAsk your guests often if they need more food.D. Take their coats，welcome them and make them feel at home.EChoosing a specific theme for your party is definitely a great idea.FA great dinner party allows you to enjoy oneonone time with your guests.GStill more people remember dinner parties where they didnt have a good time.答案1.G2.D3.B4.C5.A.完形填空John and Barbara have three children in junior and senior high schools.Their house is the site of frequent 1 concerning how much the children should study and what grades are 2 .The main battle is with their youngest child，Peter，who 3 to study.The more they 4 him，the more rebellious he becomes.Peter 5 selfconfidence，and is tired of being compared to his older sisters.Although he would like to achieve good grades，he fears 6 ，thus preferring not to attempt at all.Jo