One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language.
Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan
It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom lessons and American slang reference. Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing (持续不断的) context reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing story line. Exercises provide a chance for students to practice in proper situations.
Price: $11.66
ISBN: 9780074560167
Common American Phrases by Richard A. Spears
It has a wide variety of resources on American English. It contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. Excellent for classroom use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage.
Price: $ 7.06
ISBN: 978007405607
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun by Edward Swick
The book’s strength is its translation of more formal English of a number of idioms. These phrases are then repeated in a number of different contexts giving students a good idea of common usage. There are also a number of exercises designed to help students put their newfound idiomatic understanding into use.
Price: $ 5.49
ISBN: 9780764108075
American Slang by Robert L. Chapman
It provides a guide for advanced level English students. This references guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the laterst films from Hollywood.
Price: $ 1.99
ISBN: 9780062731722
【小题1】The purpose of writing the passage is _______.
A.teach students how to learn idioms |
B.introduce books to readers |
C.increase students’ knowledge about idioms |
D.offer learning materials to readers for free |
A.It contains a lot of exercises. |
B.It has the largest number of idioms. |
C.It is mainly about American slang. |
D.It offers readers ongoing context. |
A.American Slang |
B.Ya Gotta Know It |
C.American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun |
D.Common American Phrases |
【小题1】B
【小题2】D
【小题3】A
解析试题分析:文章介绍了基本帮助学生学习英语俚语的书籍,包括书的作者,价格,刊号,还重点介绍了书的内容。
【小题1】写作意图题:从第一段的句子:These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language. 可知这篇文章是为了给学生介绍一些书。选B
【小题2】细节题:从第二段的句子:Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing (持续不断的) context reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing story line.可知 Ya Gotta Know It 这本书是给读者提供了持续不断的背景。选D
【小题3】细节题:从最后一段的句子:This references guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the laterst films from Hollywood.可知要想学习好莱坞的最新电影的俚语,就看American Slang,选A
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Top lists are lecturing people on everything from"100 books to visit " to "100 books to read ".
Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time?
Now you have a list to end all lists!
Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do":
Swim with Dolphins(海豚)?
Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).
Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening mouths.
Go to See the Mona Lisa?
There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.
If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she’d be laughing.
So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.
【小题1】According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________.
A.is the world’s most popular tourist activity |
B.gives fun to both tourists and dolphins |
C.can cause danger to dolphins |
D.will make tourists busy and tired |
A.It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile. |
B.Queuing for hours is worthwhile. |
C.Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough. |
D.It is not as satisfying as expected. |
A.thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists |
B.believes other lists are not humorous enough |
C.intends to persuade people to read more lists |
D.wants to provide a list different from other lists |
A.To introduce a website. |
B.To advertise a book. |
C.To comment on popular lists. |
D.To recommend tourist activities. |
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There are plenty of ways to access music, but not everyone knows what options are available. Either that, or there are so many options that going through all of them is tiring. For these reasons, here we offer a few convenient ways of listening to music on your iPhone without using iTunes.
Stream some radio (Tuneln Radio)
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【小题1】All of the options are strongly recommended to the users of ________.
A.iTunes | B.iPhones | C.computers | D.microphones |
A.Tuneln Radio | B.iTunes | C.Shazam | D.QQ Music |
A.Beyond the Music | B.Streaming Service of Music |
C.Get easier accesses to music | D.Get Familiar t o Each Song |
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Trainer Program
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﹒Go into the seal exhibit with trainers
﹒Join in a seal training period - and get to pet and feed one of our harbor seals
﹒Help prepare food for seals
﹒Attend our Sea Lion Show
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Summer Adventure Days – Camp! Atlantis Style!
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Pirate Snorkel Adventure
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【小题1】The activities in Summer Adventure Days are divided according to _______.
A.children’s hobby |
B.children’s age |
C.the price |
D.the type of sea animals |
A.Atlantis Marine World’s Trainer Program. |
B.Summer Adventure Days. |
C.Pirate Snorkel Adventure. |
D.Smooth Sailing. |
A.Guests under 21 cannot be accepted. |
B.It provides famous wines from all over the world. |
C.Guests usually get a discount. |
D.It doesn’t accept bookings. |
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A.show us how people live on the North pole |
B.recommend some books on Antarctic to us |
C.tell us some interesting stories about adventure |
D.advertise us to travel to the Antarctic continent |
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B.Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922 |
C.South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917 |
D.The Worst Journey in the World |
A.overcame various troubles to survive | B.enjoyed the adventurous experiences |
C.arrived at the North Pole as planned | D.were the first to get to South Georgia |
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A.Pattern maker. | B.Leader of Pattern Division. |
C.Member of ELKS. | D.Learner. |
A.Because he is not satisfied with his present job. |
B.Because he has not been successful in the company. |
C.Because he does not get along well with his colleagues. |
D.Because his son is not used to the weather in Illinois. |
A.Write to 636 Rugar Street. | B.Telephone 309 876-0012. |
C.Ask his wife Helen. | D.Find it in the resume. |
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The very first thing that you should do when you see an accident is to evaluate the situation and prevent further dangerous incidents. First of all, you have to recognize what has happened and what the dangers to rescuers and victims are. Think about how to take care of the victims.
Helping usually takes place in very difficult conditions and injuries can be very bad. Therefore, you cannot be too afraid of making mistakes to help. Sometimes you have to face the fact that regardless of your actions and your efforts the victim’s condition might not improve—he or she could even die. In some cases even professional medical aid may not succeed. If you have done everything you think you should do, you shouldn’t feel guilty.
Do not expose yourself to danger. Giving first aid can be dangerous. While trying to help a victim, do not forget about your own safety. If something happens to you, you won’t be able to help anyone.
Call for help after you find out the condition of a victim. But remember if a victim faints due to breathing failure caused by drowning, choking or poisoning, you should first take actions that help to bring back the heart beat and breathing. While calling, talk shortly but clearly. Always provide the following information: the location of the accident, the kind of accident, the number of the injured and your full name and phone number and so on.
【小题1】The underlined word “evaluate” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.leave | B.protect | C.avoid | D.judge |
A.You should learn some professional knowledge about first aid. |
B.You shouldn’t feel guilty if you don’t know about first aid. |
C.Try your best to give first aid and don’t be afraid of making mistakes |
D.Don’t make mistakes when you are giving first aid. |
A.risky | B.shocking | C.exciting | D.boring |
A.everyone must learn how to give first aid |
B.you should forget about your own safety while giving first aid. |
C.when you see an accident you should do nothing but call the police. |
D.when calling for help you should give all relevant details. |
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Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, Tromso can offer some of the highest levels of northern lights activity on earth. Perhaps Tromso is the world's best place for a Northern Lights Tour.
Join one of our Northern Lights Holidays this winter. It could become one of the greatest experiences in your life.
DESTINATION Troms county, Norway.
PRICE $450 per person
WHEN 2th September until 31st March.
PICK-UP Each evening at 6 PM pitside your hotel.
DROP-OFF Earliest at 12 AM. When we have a sighting we often stay out later, at no extra cost.
SIZE OF GROUP Maximum 8 participants is recommended and normal, but not absolute. A small group allows more freedom in terms of chasing the northern lights.
INCLUDED
- Transportation each day in a comfortable car
- A meal each day
- All necessary equipment such as snowshoes, flashlight, water-filled bottle, woolen underwear, a war, hat, warm shoes, warm stockings, and reindeer skin to lie on, if needed.
- A guide who will do anything necessary to find the northern lights.
EXCITING CHASE
A Northern Lights Holiday means an intense and exciting chase – to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish border. Each day on a Northern Lights Tour we contact meteorologists shortly before departure to get accurate information. In order to find out where we will have best chances to see the northern lights.
WE GUARANTEE A GREAT TRIP
The northern lights are unpredictable, but we guarantee that we will do everything to find it. Patience is a keyword on Northern Lights Tour.
ECO-TOURISM
We offer ecologically sustainable and responsible tours. Travelling in small groups is an essential part of the ecotourism concept, as small groups have lesser impact on nature and will not disturb the wildlife unnecessarily.
【小题1】A small group is preferred for the following reasons EXCEPT that
A.a small group is free to run after the northern lights |
B.a small group has less effect on nature |
C.a small group can save the travel cost |
D.a small group will not disturb wildlife |
A.the northern lights tour |
B.patience |
C.equipment |
D.the northern light |
A.if tourists stay out late,they have to pay more |
B.every tourist group is not sure to see the northern lights |
C.every tourist group get the money back if they don’t see the northern lights |
D.the northern lights can be seen every day from 20th September to 31st March |
A.advertisement | B.news report |
C.science textbook | D.tourist brochure |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Serving only adults, Ramsey House offers you professional hotel standards of accommodation and food service coupled with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a high-class non-smoking guest house.
Situated within walking distance of St David’s, the smallest city in Europe, the house stands in its own attractive gardens and has private off-road parking. In the opposite direction, there is easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, where you can see some of Britain’s most spectacular coastal scenery with its abundant bird life and wild flowers.
We have three double and three twin rooms. Each is individually furnished and decorated to 4-star standard with comfortable beds, central heating, remote control color TV, hair dryers and plenty of mirrors. All the rooms have a modern, well-lit en-suite bathroom with WC, shaver socket and electric shower.
All first-floor rooms have views of either the sea, the Cathedral or open country, and there are three ground-floor rooms with garden views, ideal for guests unable to climb stairs.
Our full Welsh breakfast offers you a great start to the day with homemade bread, cookies and preserves. We can also prepare fresh picnic lunches for your day out walking the Coast Path or on the beaches.
There is comfortable lounge with lots of books and leaflets about Pembrokeshire to help you plan your trips. Weather permitting, guests may enjoy the peace and quiet of our gardens and watch the birds feeding. Drinks are served in both the garden and lounge.
We also have secure bicycle storage, a drying room and light laundry facilities.
Nearby are some of the safest and cleanest beaches in Europe offering a variety of water sports including sailing, surfing, wind-surfing and sea angling. Visitors are welcome at St. David’s City Golf Club and several other Pembrokeshire clubs. We are also conveniently situated for easy access to the bird sanctuary islands of Ramsey, Skomer and Skokholm.
A warm welcome awaits you at Ramsey House all year round. You will find it the ideal touring center in all seasons.
House Owners: Ceri &Elaine Morgan
01437 72021
【小题1】According to the passage, St. David’s is the name of _________________.
A.a Bed & Breakfast hotel | B.the Coast Path |
C.a Welsh town | D.Ramsey House |
A.Guests may come to this house by car or by bike without parking problems. |
B.Guests have to eat their lunches out on the Coast Path or the beaches. |
C.Guests staying in the lowest-level rooms have a good view of the sea. |
D.On the Coast Path guests can enjoy water sports and play golf. |
A.Ana, a wheelchair user, who enjoys holidays by the coast. |
B.A married couple with two young children showing interest in Pembrokeshire. |
C.Tina, a Ph.D graduate, who attaches great importance to travel safety. |
D.Xavier, a bird-watching enthusiast, who knows little about the local area. |
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