Considered an all-around inventor and often mentioned in the same sentence1.Thomas Edison,Eli Whitney is best known2.the invention of the cotton gin(轧棉机)in 1793 or 1794.Simply put,a cotton gin is a machine that 3.(use) to pull cotton fibers from the cotton seed(种子).The cotton gin4.(be) a pioneering invention early in the southern United States,and it had5.great positive effect on the economies of the southern states in the US.The cotton gin also had an6.(equal) important effect on slavery in this country.Before Whitney's cotton gin,7.(raise) cotton required much labor and only a few8.(field) could favourably raise cotton.The cotton gin changed cotton into a widespread,money making and less labor-intensive(劳动密集型的)crop,leading to the rise of cotton9. (produce) in the Deep South.It is different to draw a conclusion with absolute certainty that the cotton gin directly 10.(lead) to an increase in slavery,but the cotton gin clearly was a major factor contributing to slavery issues in the South.
科目:高中英语 来源:安徽省六安市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
People who have lost the ability to understand or use words due to brain damage are called aphasics(失语症患者).Such patients can be extremely good at something else.From the changing expressions on speakers' faces and the tones of their voices,they can tell lies from truths.
Doctors studying the human brain have given a number of examples of this amazing power of aphasics.Some have even compared this power to that of a dog with an ability to find out the drugs hidden in the baggage.
Recently,scientists carried out tests to see if all that was said about aphasics was true.They studied a mixed group of people.Some were normal;others were aphasics.It was proved that the aphasics were far ahead of the normal people in recognizing false speeches—in most cases,the normal people were fooled by words,but the aphasics were not.
Some years ago,Dr.Oliver Sacks wrote in his book about his experiences with aphasics.He mentioned a particular case in a hospital.Some aphasics were watching the president giving a speech on TV.Since the president had been an actor earlier,making a good speech was no problem for him.He was trying to put his feelings into every word of his speech.
But his way of speaking had the opposite effect on the patients.They didn't seem to believe him.Instead,they burst into laughter.The aphasics knew that the president did not mean a word of what he was saying.He was lying!
Many doctors see aphasics as people who are not completely normal because they lack the ability to understand words.However,according to Dr.Sacks,they are more gifted than normal people.Normal people may get carried away by words.Aphasics seem to understand human expressions better,though they cannot understand words.
1.What is so surprising about aphasics?
A. They can fool other people.
B. They can tell whether people are lying.
C. They can understand language better.
D. They can find out the hidden drugs.
2.How did the scientists study aphasics?
A. By asking them to watch TV together.
B. By organizing them into acting groups.
C. By comparing them with normal people.
D. By giving them chances to speak on TV.
3.What do we learn from this text?
A. What ones says reflects how one feels.
B. Aphasics have richer feelings than others.
C. Normal people often tell lies in their speeches.
D. People poor at one thing can be good at another.
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科目:高中英语 来源:安徽省池州市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末测试英语试卷 题型:短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
This morning there were little cooking oil left in our kitchen.So my mother asked me to go to the corner store to buy some.She told me the oil will cost 48 yuan so she gave me 50 yuan.When the shop assistant gave me the changes,I felt surprised so he handed me 52 yuan.I immediately returned him 50 yuan,say that he had made a mistake.A shop assistant,who was moved,praised for how I did.He even told me that I was a good girl and my parents would proud of me.I said with a smile that what my mother often told me honest is the best policy.
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科目:高中英语 来源:江西省南昌市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型:书面表达
假设你是吉姆(Jim),是加拿大牛顿市(Newton City)的导游,现在某旅游团想了解你所在城市的情况并且游览该城市。请你对有关情况作120词左右的介绍。
城市名称:Newton City
所在位置:加拿大西部
情况介绍:新建城市,道路宽敞,高楼成群,遍地花草,绿树成荫,环境优美;公共设施(facilities)先进,人民生活便利,目前还在发展。而在过去这里环境很不好。这些变化得益于政府的政策和市民的努力。
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科目:高中英语 来源:江西省南昌市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Many people like traveling. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.
Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate(照亮) both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.
When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.
Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.
1.What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?
A. Coastlines and sunbath. B. Lakes and beaches.
C. Animals and plants. D. Mountains and water.
2.The second paragraph is mainly to tell us_________.
A. Canada and the US B. the beauty of Niagara Falls
C. the importance of the fall D. the hydroelectric power
3.What do we know about Toronto according to the passage?
A. It is a political center in Canada. B. It displays the Canadian bravery.
C. Its people come from different countries D. Travelers can buy something cheap there..
4.Captain George Vancouver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in order to _____.
A. tell us a history story B. compare Vancouver and Victoria
C. remind us to keep him in mind D. introduce the city of Vancouver
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科目:高中英语 来源:福建省南平市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末联考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
17-yearold Elexis Webster grew up homeless with cruel family members and serious health problems.But Webster has got over these difficulties to become an honor student at her high school.
The teen spent her childhood living in dug-outs(防空洞) ,cars,and any place where her family could find shelter.She was treated cruelly by her mother,a drug user,who left her and her sister alone without food for days.Her older brother disturbed her study too many tunes.Her poor living conditions led to her becoming extremely weak, which caused her to miss school often.
However,she got a 4.1 GPA in the exam,though many wouldn't expect her to have such a hard life.Surviving in the family in an environment like that,she was able to come out of it,and she knew she had to make the best of what happened to her.
At 14,her mother was put in prison for leaving Webster and her sister in a car in the middle of a school day.The two girls were placed in foster care(寄养所)with a woman whom Webster still lives with.She calls her "Mema".
"Mema",who the teen sees as her mom,encouraged Webster as she returned school again.Even after missing three years of school,Webster was able to be excellent.Now Webster has planned to attend University of California at Los Angeles and study physics.
"I got to a place where I was able to keep going and push for higher than a 4.1 and push to get into a really great college or university.I see success.I see happiness and I see peace,"she told KPIX 5.
1.Where does Webster live now most probably?
A. In a car. B. In the dug-out.
C. In foster care. D. At the University of California.
2.Why was Webster's mother put into prison?
A. She was always taking drugs.
B. She left her daughters alone in a car.
C. She stole food for her three children.
D. She didn't let her children attend school.
3.What's the future goal of Webster?
A. Becoming a physics teacher.
B. Earning enough money to buy a house.
C. Being admitted into a really good college.
D. Breaking away from her mother and brother.
4.What do we know about Webster?
A. She wouldn't believe in anyone any longer.
B. She got a lot of help from her brother.
C. She was brought up in a warm family.
D. She got motherly love from Mema.
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科目:高中英语 来源:湖北省黄冈市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Our environment isn't as green and beautiful as it should be.There are steel monsters blocking out the sun. blowing out dangerous smoke,and letting out poisonous chemicals into rivers,cars producing harmful waste gas, people throwing out waste in a wrong way and all other kinds of sources that ruin the planet.Facing current environmental problems,people need to do their best to save the earth.
You cart see many big garbage dustbins in the streets.They're not there for a show,but for you to drop your waste.We should realize that what we do does count.So next time you get that urge to throw gum or a chocolate package out of the car window,or "accidentally" drop as you walk down the street,ask yourself how much waste you've been contributing to the environment with that bad habit going on for years.
At home,the first thing we can do to protect the environment is avoid letting water run continuously and make sure that taps are not leaky(漏的),which would help greatly in scrimping.Another is to use energy-saving lights,and turn them off before you leave the rooms.It is not only energy-saving,but also cuts down electricity costs.
Recycling is a method to make items reusable.Many things you want to throw out can be made into new products through the reproducing process.Use your imagination to come up with ways on things that you can use again.
Pass the message of simple ways to save the environment on to kids.Starting with kids is a good way of teaching the message early in their lives,in the hope that they can carry it forward as they grow older.
With environmental protection awareness in mind,we can do what we can,for the results are to have a big effect on the planet.As long as we do our part,the world is one small step closer to being saved.
1.In the first paragraph the author uses "steel monsters" to refer to .
A. big factories B. high mountains
C. huge buildings D. characters in fairy stories
2.From the fifth paragraph,we can know that .
A. wonderful life comes from environmental protection
B. protecting the environment should start from childhood
C. protecting the environment begins with small little things
D. protecting the environment benefits the country and the people
3.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. To protect the environment may help you save some money.
B. Your bad habits for the environment are a harmful contribution.
C. The more people do their part,the greener the environment will be.
D. Selling what you don't want any more is not a kind of recycling.
4.The passage is mainly about .
A. the use of garbage dustbins B. how to save the environment
C. our present environmental problems D. how to save water and electricity
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科目:高中英语 来源:译林牛津版2016-2017学年高一英语:必修一unit Growing pains练习 题型:单项填空
The boss ________ to lose his temper if you don't follow his order.
A. bends B. intends
C. tends D. pretends
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科目:高中英语 来源:江苏省牛津译林版英语Module5 Unit3 复习练习 题型:单项填空
You may ____________ it that Jennifer will come and help us if we are in trouble.
A. base on B. rely on
C. carry on D. hold on
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