U.S. News evaluated more than 28,000 schools for the 2016 Best High Schools rankings. These 10 schools scored the highest out of the 500 top-ranking gold medal schools. Here are four of them.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Carnegie Vanguard High School is a Texas school for talented and gifted teens. The school’s curriculum consists of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students must take at least seven AP courses to graduate. Students consistently exceed(超越)state and national averages on SAT and ACT exams. Carnegie requires every student to complete 100 hours of community service before graduation.
Medal Awarded Gold: National Rank# 10
Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 732-3694
Academic Magnet High School
Academic Magnet High School aims to challenge each student, teacher and parent with high academic expectation. All courses are AP courses, and every student has to complete a year-long independent research project. Students’ work has been published in multiple(多种多样的)academic and professional journals.
Medal Awarded Gold: National Rank# 8
5109AWest Enterprise St, North Charleston
Phone: (843) 746-1300
Pine View School
The curriculum at Pine View School mixes traditional classroom learning with independent study. Pine View School places a strong emphasis (强调) on volunteer work. Students must complete advanced foreign language courses to graduate. After-school activities at Pine View include rowing clubs, Model United Nations and National Honor Society.
Medal Awarded Gold: National Rank # 7
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Phone:(941)486-2001
Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology uses the unique curriculum that starts with the advanced biology, math and technology programs for seniors. The school has more than 10 specialized research labs. After-school activities at Thomas Jefferson High School for science and technology include cultural groups such as the Persian Club and a variety of athletic teams.
Medal Awarded Gold: National Rank#5
6560 Braddock Rd
Phone: (703) 750-8300
1.What are the conditions for a student to graduate from Carnegie?
A. Taking six AP courses and finishing 100 hours of community service.
B. Taking at least seven AP courses and finishing 100 hours of community service.
C. Taking seven AP courses and finishing 50 hours of community service.
D. Taking eight AP courses and finishing 50 hours of community service.
2.Academic Magnet High School places a strong emphasis on .
A. physical education B. students’ writing C. volunteer work D. academic quality
3.Pine View School which has after-school activities .
A. lays stress on volunteer work
B. has more than 10 specialized research labs
C. provides AP course for talented and gifted students
D. requires students to finish a year-long independent research project
4.Which high school has a strict request for foreign languages?
A. Academic Magnet High School B. Thomas Jefferson High School
C. Pine View School D. Carnegie Vanguard High School
科目：高中英语 来源：黑龙江省大庆市2017届高三第二次教学质量检测（二模）英语试卷（有答案） 题型：阅读理解
Want to choose an English novel to enjoy? Here are four popular books sold on the website of Amazon, with formats and editions of kindle, hardcover, or paperback.
| The Handsome Enemy By Emily Walters ASIN: B01N7L0WCA Despite her unwillingness, Reagan Lister is required to work with Greg Pilster, another great lawyer, to prove that a senator’s son is not guilty of a murder for her latest case. The dangers in the process bring the two closer together and Reagan realizes that Greg, who she thought was her enemy, is winning her heart. The truth of the case is something that neither of them expected. |
| And the Mountains Echoed By Khaled Hosseini ASIN: B009XIXVU6 Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel that explores the many ways in which brothers and sisters nurture, would, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another, and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. |
| The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd ASIN: B000W4RFBQ From the author of The Invention of Wings and set in South Carolina in 1964, the bestselling novel tells the story of Lily Owens, an escaped black girl taken in by three black beekeeping sisters and introduced to their attractive world of bees and honey. This is a remarkable novel about great female power and it’s regarded inspirational. It was adapted into an award-winning movie in 2008. |
| Just Dreams By L. J. Taylor ASIN: B00N6IRDGW Just Dreams is the first book in the Brooks Sisters Dreams Series. Lawyer file Kathy Brokks agrees to represent Charles Morgan Jr. in a high-profile case against a powerful government defense contractor. But when Charles’ hidden agenda threatens to expose the government’s dirty little secrets, what started out may cost Kathy her career and even her life. |
1.What is the ASIN number of the book manly telling family stories?
A. B01N7L0WCA B. B009XIXVU6
C. B000W4RFBQ D. B00N6IRDGW
2.Who probably intended his or her book to encourage women to face challenges bravely?
A. Emily Walters B. Khaled Hosseini
C. Sue Monk Kidd D. L. J. Taylor
3.Which book might be the best choice if Lucy is interested in adventurous and romantic stories?
A. The Handsome Enemy B. And the Mountains Echoed
C. The Invention of Wings D. The Secret Life of Bees
4.What do we know about Just Dreams?
A. The heroine defends the government bravely in the case but is faced with danger.
B. This book is one of the series of A Thousand Splendid Suns.
C. The film adapted from the book is very successful.
D. It may be thrilling to read the book.
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What makes people successful? Take a look around and talk to your friends and seniors who are very successful, you will see all of them have adopted certain values which have proved important for their success.
It is evident that successful people take initiative(主动性). When they find something needs to be done, they never hesitate to do it. 1.. They weigh immediately what has to be done and then do it with pleasure thus strengthening their reputation.
Successful people do things with great enthusiasm, especially when they believe in what they are doing. They are motivated by their own satisfaction and the joy they get from doing their work. 2..
They do not fear failure. Failures and disappointments in life are unavoidable. 3.. Successful people pick themselves up after a fall and try again with more determination and commitment and learn from each failure. They associate with those they can learn from and enjoy the company of those appreciating their achievement.
Having good IQ often gets a person what he wants but it’s really the EQ that keeps him there and helps him enjoy a high reputation. 4.. By giving respect to others, they command respect for themselves.
5.. It’s better to praise others and win favor with them. So instead of complaining about a situation, successful people always try to solve it.
A. Successful people never complain
B. Successful person don’t make excuses.
C. They work hard even when no one is watching
D. They believe that responsibility is taken, not given
E. It’s failure that teaches us much more than success
F. It’s hard to be successful if you don’t trust the people around you
G. Successful people are polite to everyone and treat others with respect
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We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力). It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new. 1.
It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 2. If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”
Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 3. You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.
4. — You can learn a lot from people your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty. 5.
A. Choose your friends carefully.
B. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.
C. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.
D. Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.
E. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.
F. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.
G. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really don’t want to.
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Happiness is like a small stone dropped into a pool to cause a circle of ripples. 1.Stevenson has said, being happy is a duty. There is no exact definition of2.word “happiness”. Happy people are happy 3.all sorts of reasons. The key is not wealth or physical well-being, since we find beggars, the disabled and so-called 4.( fail ), who are extremely happy. 5.(stay) happy is satisfaction of soul and character. 6.is not selfish to try to achieve it. It is, indeed, a duty to ourselves and others. Being 7.(happy) is like an infectious disease. It causes people to stay away from the sufferer. He soon finds himself alone and sad. There is, 8.,a cure for it: if you don’t feel happy, pretend to be! It 9.(work). Before long you will find that you attract people. You discover how deeply rewarding it is to be the center of wider and wider circles of good will. Then the make-believe becomes
10.reality. You become really happy.
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There is a_________（可能）that he many fail in the exam.
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In Rome,there are many_________（古代）buildings which attract thousands of tourists.
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科目：高中英语 来源：安徽省淮北市2016-2017学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷（有答案） 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 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 transaction 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 taking 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 can’t wait to hear from you.It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.
A. parents B. teenagers C. winners D. adults
2.If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.
A. be an Internet user
B. be permitted by your parent
C. have a big sum of money
D. be in your twenties
3.What is the purpose of this text?
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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Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.
◆They know who’s gone to spend more.
Last year, U. S travel research company Orbitz tracked people’s online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. Turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $ 20~30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.
◆Their software doesn’t always link to the hotel’s system.
A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middleman’s software isn’t immune(防护作用的) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.
◆You could miss out on loyalty (积分) points.
Third party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programs don’t recognize external sites, others award only minimum points without special offers, like double points on hotel stays.
◆Don’t be fooled by packages: Often, they’re low-end items grouped together.
Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click. These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine print.
◆Once your trip is purchased, you’re on your own.
An online travel agency can’t provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you’re just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.
1.What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?
A. Tips of how to reserve flights on line.
B. Problems of reserving a hotel on line.
C. Notices about reserving a trip on line.
D. Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line.
2.Why do people probably spend more on their online reservation for trips?
A. They book at prices offered first by travel sites.
B. They are shown less expensive travel options first.
C. Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac users.
D. Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies.
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined “fine print”？
A. Detailed items. B. Discounted prices.
C. Good deals. D. Special services.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The third parties will provide good travel services on line.
B. Few people book trips on line because of possible troubles.
C. Travelers’ interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line.
D. Those booking trips on line will benefit much from loyalty points
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