New data from NASA's Curiosity rover indicate Mars Crater once held an enormous lake. This discovery suggests that the red planet may have been much wetter than scientists thought and raises the possibility that the planet was once habitable.
“The size of the lake and the length of time and series that water was showing up implies that there may have been sufficient time for life to develop.” NASA's Mars Exploration Program scientist Dr. Michael Meyer told Reuters.
Curiosity collected the new data on its five-mile drive to Mount Sharp, the prime destination on its mission to study Mars' climate and geography. The rover landed in Gale Crater in August 2012.
After reaching Mount Sharp in September, the rover spent two months studying rocks at the base of the three-mile-high mountain, discovering fine layers of mudstone--which tend to collect at the bottom of lakes. This shows how a mountain inside a Mars' Gale Crater might have formed.
“If our assumption for Mount Sharp holds up, it challenges the idea that warm and wet conditions were passing, local, or only underground on Mars,” Dr. Ashwin Vasavada said in a written statement. “A more radical explanation is that Mars' ancient, thicker atmosphere raised temperatures above freezing globally, but so far we don't know how the atmosphere did that.”
Vasavada said Curiosity will continue to study changes in the rock formation as it climbs Mount Sharp in the next few months, which should test the team's hypothesis.
“We'll also look at the chemistry of the rocks to see if the water that was once present would've been of the kind that could support microbial life, if it ever was present,” he said in a video released by NASA. “With only 30 vertical feet of the mountain behind us, we're sure there's a lot more to discover.”
1.What does this text mainly talk about?
A. How scientists explored Mars.
B. The ways Curiosity used to explore Mount Sharp.
C. Some data about Gale Crater.
D. The discovery of Curiosity rover on Mars.
2.The discovery of the lake proves that _____.
A. early Mars was ripe and ready for life
B. the climate on early Mars was hot
C. life once existed on Mars
D. humans can live on Mars
3. What is the height of Mount Sharp?
A. 5 miles B. 30 miles C. 3 miles D. 22miles
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A. A science fiction. B. A science report.
C. An environment report. D. An official announcement.
科目：高中英语 来源：2016届重庆市高三3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It has often been said that a person’s life is the sum total of their experiences. That seems like a simple ________,but if one accepts this, then why do so many of us engage in practices and activities which are negative and actually ________ us?
________ the family of four who decided to each clean a different area. They each took a sponge(海绵), did the ________ , and then placed them back in the kitchen.
A visitor came along who was ________about what was cleaned in the home, but couldn’t tell by ________since the sponges all looked the same. So, in order to ________ his curiosity, he decided to squeeze each sponge to see what came out.
When the first sponge was squeezed, some cola came out, so the visitor ________ someone cleaned the kitchen with that one. Upon squeezing the second, he found motor oil, so________ , someone was cleaning the garage. In the third, baby powder came out when it was squeezed, which________that the baby’s nursery was done. And ________ ,in the last one was wax, which was ________ on the floor.
As the visitor laid the last sponge down, he again remarked on their similarity. They all looked the same ________ they were squeezed.
The ________ here is that as individuals we are not different from a sponge. We can only squeeze out what is ________ .As babies, we are born into this world________ . We are like a new sponge. As we go through ________ , our“sponge”is filled with things we________ through experiences.
If we look for the good in others and ________ to adopt a positive attitude around, then as life squeezes us we will have a better chance of coping. If we are constantly finding ________ with others and look for excuses for our behavior, when life squeezes us we may not like what comes out.
1.A.exampleB.statementC.taskD.explanation
2.A.denyB.punishC.hurtD.cheat
3.A.ConsiderB.StartC.SupportD.Believe
4.A.orderingB.cleaningC.cookingD.cutting
5.A.sensitiveB.familiarC.curiousD.nervous
6.A.feelingB.dryingC.smellingD.looking
7.A.arouseB.inspireC.satisfyD.protect
8.A.declaredB.provedC.imaginedD.judged
9.A.obviouslyB.fortunatelyC.simplyD.generally
10.A.reportedB.meantC.allowedD.supposed
11.A.finallyB.suddenlyC.quicklyD.frequently
12.A.drawnB.usedC.examinedD.discovered
13.A.ifB.thoughC.sinceD.until
14.A.evidenceB.projectC.lessonD.excuse
15.A.put awayB.handed outC.taken backD.put in
16.A.hungryB.confidentC.pureD.alive
17.A.lifeB.dangerC.materialD.plans
18.A.findB.absorbC.understandD.afford
19.A.tryB.helpC.agreeD.pretend
20.A.mistakesB.diseaseC.friendshipD.fault
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年浙江三市高一下九次联考英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
China’s new buzzword, tuhao, may be in next year’s Oxford English Dictionary.
“If its influence continues, it is very likely to appear on our updated list of words, ” said Julie Kleeman, project manager with the editing team.
In Chinese, tu means uncouth(粗野的) and hao means rich. It has traditionally been referred to rich people who throw their weight around in China’s rural areas. In recent years, people borrowed the term to describe those who spend money in an unreasonable manner. The word gained acceptance in September with the launch(上市) of Apple’s new gold-colored iPhone, an item loved by China’s rich people. The color became known as “tuhao gold”. The word is now often used by the online community to refer to people who have the cash but lack the class to go with it.
Kleeman also mentioned two other Chinese words—dama and hukou—which may also be taken in the dictionary. Hukou means household registration(登记) in Chinese and has been widely used.
Dama, meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media by the Wall Street Journal in May when thousands of Chinese women were buying up record number of gold. They were the driving force in the global gold market between April and June when the gold prices had gone down.
“We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary, ” she said. Some of them are: Guanxi, literally meaning “connection”, is the system of social networks and influential relationships which promote business and other dealings. Taikonaut is a mix of taikong, meaning outer space, and astronaut.
The new words will be first uploaded on the official website before the dictionaries arrive. The online version is also renewed every three months. “It at least broke our old rules. It used to take 10 years to include a new word but now we keep the pace with the era, ” according to John Simpson.
1.What does “Tuhao” mean now?
A. The rich who like iPhone made of gold.
B. The people who have power in the countryside.
C. The people who spend money reasonably.
D. The rich who find no class to belong to.
2.Why is the word “Dama” popular now?
A. They bought gold in the global market.
B. They are wealthy middle-aged women.
C. They brought the gold prices down.
D. They worked on the Wall Street.
3.According to John, the Oxford English Dictionary__________.
A. updates its new version every three months
B. takes 10 years to include a new word now
C. speeds up its acceptance of new words
D. has its online version to collect new words
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年黑龙江友谊红兴隆管理局第一中学高一下开学考英语卷（解析版） 题型：七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to create calm in your daily life
Most of us need some space for calm in our lives. A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. __1.___You can use these skills to create calm in your busy schedule.
Go walking. Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere. Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing. __2.__ It makes room for new ideas to take root.
Appreciate nature. When we think of nature we think of getting out into the open, and that’s great if you can. ___3._ Actually, nature is everywhere. Find a park or a small patch(小块地)of green, or just stick your head out of the window! You have many ways to appreciate nature.
Listening to music. Many people listen to music to calm themselves down. Music actually lifts us out of ourselves. Discover what music works for you. ___4.___
Do some activities .Certain activities like yoga and tai chi need quiet focus . __5.__They are good for the body, mind and spirit. Classes are a good place to begin, but once you learn the skills, you can practice anywhere: home, school or even on the road.
Try out some of these ways and you’ll soon be practicing “moments of calm.”
A. Notice the animals around you.
B. But what if you are in the city?
C. They are perfect for active calming.
D. It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.
E. Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling.
F. With enjoyable music even work can be “music to your ears”.
G. You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年新疆兵团农二师华山中学高二下学期一次考英语卷（解析版） 题型：语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mary: Paul, do you like 1. (play) computer games?
Paul: Yes, I do. It’s my hobby. My mother is worried about me sometimes 2. I’ve always been playing computer games 3. I was little. I love them. I’d like 4. (create) computer games one day.
Mary: What do you think is 5. (good) game?
Paul: My favorite games are two. The first game is a role playing game. You can be any characters you like such as a farmer, a knight and a hunter. You can discover things, fight battles, solve lots of puzzles and find out lots of secrets. That’s 6. I like.
Mary: Is the setting now 7. the future or the ancient?
Paul: The setting is a fantasy world. That’s one of the nice things about computer 8. (game) — you can escape the real world. The second game is a city building game. You can be a mayor of the city and you have to build up your city over hundreds of years and develop 9. . It’s almost like playing dolls houses, but much more 10. (advance). It’s always fun.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年湖南邵东三中高二普通班下学期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
Dad had a green comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his _________ and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?”
I was ________ to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such ________. I would excitedly turn the tap ________ and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would ________ affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet.
Two years later, Dad started his own ________ , which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to ________. Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became ________ with him for placing our family in trouble. With________ , an uncomfortable silence grew between us.
After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home ________ . As usually I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said ,“Hey, would you help me ________ my comb?” I looked at him a while, then ________ the comb and headed to the sink.
It hit me then: why, as a child, ________Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to ________ the evening with Mum and me. It ________ a happy and loving family.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and________ placed his comb on his wallet. But this time , I noticed something ________. Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, ________ his smile was still as ________ as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good ________ for his family.
1.A. bag B. wallet C. comb D. brush
2.A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased
3.A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain
4.A. out B. over C. on D. in
5.A. stare B. laugh C. shout D. smile
6.A. family B. task C. business D. journey
7.A. progress B. improve C. change D. form
8.A .satisfied B. delighted C. strict D. mad
9.A. patience B. time C. speed D. ease
10.A. early B. occasionally C. frequently D. rarely
11.A. sharply B. repair C. clean D. keep
12.A. dropped B. handed C. took D. threw
13.A. watching B. letting C. hearing D. helping
14.A. find B. lose C. waste D. spend
15.A. meant B. broke C. affected D. supported
16.A. carefully B. hurriedly C. casually D. firmly
17.A. exciting B. different C. interesting D. urgent
18.A. for B. or C. so D. yet
19.A. convincing B. cautious C. heartwarming D. innocent
20.A. origin B. reputation C. life D. education
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年湖南邵东第三中学高一3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：短文改错
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作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：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。
One day King Arthur saw a happy beggar (乞丐) and wondered why the beggar was so happy, because that the king didn’t feel happy though she could have whatever he wants. From this we can see that one’s happiness doesn’t depend whether he is rich nor poor. Happy is just a state of mind. As long as one thinks he’s satisfied, he is happy.
There are many different opinion about happiness. To some, happiness is being surround by their family members and friends. To others, happiness means achieving success in something, such as meet a goal. To those who have been injured, happiness can simple mean a day without suffering, or just being alive.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年山东武城县第二中学高二3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
书面表达
假设你叫李华，是某学校高中学生。你英国的笔友Tony听说你参加了学校的徒步旅行社团，他对此很感兴趣，来信询问你徒步旅行有什么好处。请根据以下要点给他回封信，介绍徒步旅行的好处。
要点：1. 亲近自然；
2. 拥抱健康；
3. 结识朋友；
4. 增长见识。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tony,
In your last letter, you asked me to introduce the benefits of hiking.__________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届浙江湖州中学高三上学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单项填空
Shopping on line can be disappointing, as the goods you get are sometimes different from _________ you see in the pictures.
A. ones B. these C the one D. those
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