The information below is taken from a dictionary page.
jaguar: n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America.
jargon: 1. n. speech that doesn’t make sense.
2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand.
3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English.
4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon.
jaunt: 1. n. a trip taken for fun.
2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday.
javelin: 1. n.. a spear(矛) most commonly used as weapon or in hunting.
2. n. a light metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field sport events.
3. n. the event in which a javelin is thrown.
4. v. to strike, as with a javelin.
jazz: 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats.
2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz.
3. n. empty talk.
4. ad. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records.
Jennet: n. a small Spanish horse.
jest: 1.n. thing said or done to cause amusement; joke.
2. (idiom) in jest: as a joke ; in fun; not seriously.
3.v.make jokes
【小题1】Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below?
At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.
A.Definition (定义) 1 | B.Definition 2 |
C.Definition 3 | D.Definition 4 |
A.Definition 1 | B.Definition 2 |
C.Definition 3 | D.Definition 4 |
A.rhythmic beats | B.a type of music |
C.a kind of dance | D.meaningless talk |
A.javelin | B.jest | C.jaunt | D.jargon |
【小题1】B
【小题2】D
【小题3】D
【小题4】B
解析试题分析 文章节选字典的一页。
【小题1】B细节题 根据javelin 中解释中 第二条2. n. a light metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field sport events.得知应选B项。
【小题2】D细节题。根据问题中doctors 得知4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession,应选D项。根据语境来进行判断,强调题目的对应性。
【小题3】D推断题。根据问题中for I am a practical person.得知采用3. n. empty talk. 解释。故选D项
【小题4】B 推断题。他的回答半认真半玩笑。对句子的正确理解,故选B项。再与词意去进行对比得出正确的答案。
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Rock stars and their money
Around the world young people are spending unbelievable sums of money listening to rock music. Forbes reports that at least fifty rock stars have incomes between two million and six million dollars per year.
"It doesn't make sense," says Johnny Mathis, one of the older music millionaires, who made a million dollars a year when he was popular in 1950s. "Performers aren't worth this kind of money. In fact, nobody is."
But the rock stars' admirers seem to disagree. Those who love rock music spend about two billion dollars a year for records. They pay 150 million to see rock stars in person.
Luck is a key word for explaining the success of many. In 1972 one of the luckiest was Kon Mclean, who wrote and sang "American Pie". Mclean writes his own music, so he earns an additional two cents on every single record of the song.
Neil Young who performs in torn blue jeans, sometimes sings to an audience of 10,000, each of whom has paid five dollars for a ticket. After paying expenses, Young leaves with about $ 18,000 in his blue jeans at the end of an evening.
How do the rock stars use their money? What do they do when the money starts pouring in like water? Most of the young stars simply show the money around. England's Elton John gave someone a $ 38,000 Rolls car and bought himself 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses, then lighted up and spelt :E-L-T-O-N. He also bought himself two cars, "one for each foot".
Many rock stars live like Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane. Those performers return from a tour, pay their bills, and buy new toys. Then when they need money again, they do another tour. They save no money and live from hand to mouth.www.zxxk.com
In the end the rock stars' life is unrewarding. After two or three years riches and fame are gone. Left with his memories and his tax problems, the lonely star spends his remaining years trying to attract strangers. New stars have arrived to take his place.
【小题1】 This passage is mainly about .
A.the success of a rock star | B.the way rock stars live |
C.rich rock stars | D.the admirers of rock stars |
A. $10,000 | B.$33,000 | C. $32,000 | D.$38,000 |
A.they have to earn money by hand |
B.They know how to spend money in a reasonable way |
C.they earn money only for their immediate enjoyment |
D.they steal to feed their mouth when they need money |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Bright red post boxes, the Queen and queuing—what do they all have in common? They are all important parts of British life. At least I thought so.
However, the ability to queue for long periods of time, once believed to be a traditional characteristic of the British, is no longer tolerated by people in the UK, according to a survey done for British bank Barclays.
Once upon a time, queuing was seen as normal. During World WarⅡ, everyone had to queue up to receive their daily supply of foods. In fact, if you didn't stand up and wait in line with all the others, it was seen as uncivilized.
The famous English double-decker buses, with only one entrance, might also help explain why queuing was seen as a part of British life. Almost always, there is queue to get on. www.zxxk.com
But perhaps the British are tired of being pushed past by the Spanish, the Italians or the French as they queue up to get a table at a restaurant. The people of these other European countries have more than one entrance to their buses, which explains their more relaxed attitude to the queue.
Two minutes is now the longest time most British people are prepared to stand and wait. But could it be that the Internet, which allows us to carry out tasks quickly, is the main reason why British people are no longer prepared to queue?
"Used to buying without delay, customers are even giving up purchases rather than wait their turn," says Stuart Neal of Barclaycard. "Shoppers are also less likely to queue for long if the item they are buying is of low value."
Perhaps I will have to replace "queuing" with "impatience" in my list of things I relate to the British.
【小题1】 What can we learn about the tradition of queuing in Britain?
A.It was considered a symbol of a civilized behavior. |
B.It was a long time tradition as old as the Queen. |
C.It was a product of the slow pace of life. |
D.It has made the Britain different from other Europeans. |
A.they prefer shopping online |
B.the Internet has changed their way of life |
C.what they are buying is of low value |
D.they follow the example of foreigners |
A.the British used to buy without delay |
B.the British have to queue to receive food |
C.the British get impatient with queuing for long |
D.the British prefer to take double-decker buses |
A.to tell us the influence of the Internet on the British ways of life |
B.to compare the cultural difference between Britain and other countries |
C.to report his research on the British ways of life |
D.to talk about the changes in the attitude to queuing in Britain |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Newspapers in Great Britain vary greatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.
The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times. It began in 1785, and is well accepted for believable news and serious opinions on the news. It calls itself an independent paper, which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party. Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors, not those of the owners of the paper.
Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper. These parts of the Times are always interesting. Most of the letters are serious subjects. But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious, perhaps on a new fashion of dress, or the bad manners of the young people, compared with manners of thirty years ago.
【小题1】 If you want to get pleasure, please buy yourself .
A.a serious newspaper | B.foreign newspaper |
C.any independent paper | D.a popular newspaper |
A.it supports no political parties zxxk |
B.it is not controlled by the British Government |
C.it gives special support to all the political parties. |
D.the editor’s opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper |
A.improve | B.compete with each other |
C.are different | D.keep in touch with each other |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transacting fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without talking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
【小题1】 The Winners Club is a bank account intended for _________.
A.parents | B.teenagers | C.winners | D.adults |
A.encourage spending |
B.are free to all teenagers |
C.are full of adventure stories |
D.help to make more of your money |
A.be an Internet user | B.be permitted by your parent |
C.has a big sum of money | D.be in your twenties |
A.To set up a club. | B.To provide part-time jobs. |
C.To organize key-cards. | D.To introduce a new banking service. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Dear Mr. Barton,
I am writing for the residents’ association (业主协会) to inform you of our feelings about your act. We’ve really had enough of you. Although we have tried to speak to you politely on several occasions, you have always answered with a stream of verbal abuse(辱骂).
Ever since you moved in three months ago, you have shown very little consideration for the other residents of this building, though many residents expressed their unhappiness with you. For the past six weekends, you have held very noisy parties, which have not finished until early the next morning. As you know, most of the people here are elderly or have very young children, and the noise keeps them awake all night. You don’t have to be so noisy, do you? Last weekend the situation deteriorated when two of your friends fought with each other on the first floor. The fighting was so bad that the police had to be called. What’s more, your friends left the stairs in a terrible state --- they even broke two windows on their way out! We feel that we can’t bear this type of act.
We strongly demand that you pay for this damage to the window soon. If you don’t and you carry on being a nuisance(令人讨厌的人或物). We will kick you out! Legal steps will be taken if necessary.
Yours sincerely
【小题1】What does the writer feel?
A.Excited | B.Surprised | C.Angry | D.Happy |
A.Changed | B.Improved | C.Moved | D.Worsened |
A.To ask Mr. Barton to leave the building for the peace. |
B.To inform Mr. Barton of the noise he made. |
C.To talk about what Mr. Barton did. |
D.To give a warning to Mr. Barton. |
A.Because Mr. Barton broke two windows. |
B.Because Mr. Barton made too much noise. |
C.Because Mr. Barton’s friends fought. |
D.Because Mr. Barton beat a child and an old man. |
A.Mr. Barton paid no attention to the others’ unhappiness. |
B.Mr. Barton replied to the others’ unhappiness |
C.Mr. Barton always said sorry to those unhappy with him. |
D.Mr. Barton never apologized to the other residents. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her. www.zxxk.com
Introduction
A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
Basic Security
Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座).
Locks
Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shop. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
Marking
Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent(威慑) to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
Registration
There are a number of companies who will mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.
Finally
Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it, this will prove the bicycle belongs to you.
【小题1】Which part of the article gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?
A.Locks | B.Marking | C.Registration | D.Basic Security |
A.in the bike shop and your computer |
B.in a police station and security company |
C.in a security company and your university |
D.by yourself and in a security company |
A.More than 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year. |
B.Leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. |
C.Taking a photograph of your bike will help prove the bicycle belongs to you. |
D.Always lock your bicycle even if you don’t leave. |
A.to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen |
B.to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe |
C.to give you advice on where to buy a good lock |
D.to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Pasta is the world’s favorite food. Asurveytaken in 17 countriesconfirmedthat pasta is what people like to eat most. Not only is pasta the number one food in its home country -Italy, but is alsoenjoyedin faraway places like the Philippines, Mexico andSouth Africa.
Pasta has become popular, for one thing, because it is cheap and easy to prepare. Just cook noodles or other forms of pasta, make a sauce to go with it and you’re finished. Many different types of meals can becreatedwith pasta. It tastes good and fills your stomach. It produces energy in the form ofcarbohydrates(碳水化合物), which is whyathleteseat pasta regularly. Pasta can also be kept for a longer time. You don’t have to use it up at once.
Pasta has also become popular because it stands for the Italian way of life. People all over the world like it because it’s so simple. It has two basic ingredients(成分), wheatand water, just like bread.
Legend has itthat Marco Polo brought pasta back to Italy with him but this is not true. Arabs probably brought a noodle-likedishtoSicilyin the 8th century. Farmers have been growing wheat, the mainingredientof pasta, there for ages.
The worldwide sales of pasta have risen sharply over the past decade. Italy leads the pasta-eatingcommunityof the world. The Italians are the number one consumers followed by Venezuela and Tunisia.
【小题1】In which country do people eat pasta most?
A.Mexico | B.Venezuela | C.The Philippines | D.South Africa |
A.it costs less money |
B.it can be kept longer |
C.it provides proper energy |
D.it contains no carbohydrates |
A.people like a simple lifestyle |
B.it smells just like bread |
C.it is rich in nutrition |
D.Italian food stands for fansition. |
A.The origin of pasta |
B.Italians’ love for pasta |
C.Pasta is changing people’s way of life |
D.Pasta—the world’s favorite food |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
The structure and workings of the university are ever changing. The university of the past is not like the university of the present and the university of the present will not be like the university of the future. This “adaptation” to the times is what can make some universities great or make some universities among the worst in the nation.
In the past the university was very set in their ways. They did things the way they wanted them done. They paid no attention to the rest of the society and the way the ones paying the bills wanted them done. In the past the professors would lecture endlessly to the students, which often left the students bored and with no idea what was really said to them in the lecture. This is no way to try and teach students; students need interaction with the professors that are paid to teach them. As Paulo Freire believed there needs to be communication between the students and the professors and the class should not be totally memorization. This is the way that things were done in the past.
In the present many universities have either changed or are changing the way that they run their universities. The universities now are taking on many of the modern educational beliefs in order to make changes in the teaching methods. Universities are breaking down many of the divides between majors that they offer. By breaking these barriers the universities are becoming less specialized and more diverse. This goes along with the ideas of Berry who believes that the schools are over-specialized and that the universities are now just machines that are merely meant to produce workers. In the past few years the colleges have been lowering the standards of admission, which in turn lowers the standards of all the schools below the college level. The universities are now on the right track by increasing the standards of admission into their colleges.
【小题1】In the author’s view, what can decide a university’s quality?
A.What its structure is like. | B.How its workings are run. |
C.What times it belongs to. | D.Whether it’ll adjust itself. |
A.They were run in a fixed way. |
B.They ignored the needs of society. |
C.They had lower standards of admission. |
D.Professors lacked interaction with students. |
A.Positive. | B.Doubtful. | C.Passive. | D.Uncertain. |
A.Universities in the future. |
B.The standards of schools. |
C.The admission into some colleges. |
D.Other changes of teaching methods. |
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