It’s not unusual for us to be together with our relatives on the weekends. But you know that holidays can be the chances for families to get together. Also, it may be a time to break your relationship because of some improper conversations. Now, Deborah Tannen, a Georgetown University professor, offers suggestions to improve communication at the holiday table. Let’s take a look.
A round dinning table is best for promoting a lively conversation because everyone faces one another. So, avoid seating grandparents at the ends of a rectangular(长方形的）table, even though it is the traditional place of honor. The old may feel lonely there because they will be unable to hear or keep up with a conversation. So do female family members because they prefer to face each other when they talk. However, Men might look around at other things. “Guys may be more relaxed looking at the TV or other interesting things.” says Tannen.
When talking, you should notice the people who are not involved in it. If you feel you are doing all the talk, wait to give others a chance to start. If you feel you can’t get a chance to speak, try to make yourself to start talking.
Besides, Some families find that gatherings will go better if they take part in an outdoor activity. Going to a park for a walk may be more enjoyable than sitting around talking.
1.According to the passages, seating the old at the ends of a rectangular table _______.
A. might stop them from talking
B. may make them feel uncomfortable
C. is a good way to show them honor
D. allows them to follow a conversation
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. Men like to make more eye contact than women.
B. Women prefer outdoor activities over sitting around talking.
C. Men may be more relaxed while watching TV.
D. Women always want to doing all the talk.
3.The main purpose of the text is to _______.
A. introduce Deborah Tannen
B. give us some advice on how to spend holidays
C. suggest how we can talk and act properly when families are getting together
D. look at the person and listen to him when you are talking with others
科目：高中英语 来源：河南省南阳市六校2016-2017学年高二下学期第一次联考英语试卷（有答案） 题型：阅读理解
To understand meditation（冥想）through an experiment, you can take two pictures with a camera. Hold your camera still and take the first picture. Now, shake your camera and take the second picture. The difference in clarity（清晰度）between the two pictures is the difference in clarity of a life with and without meditation.
Meditation means different things to different people. There are many methods to reach the state of meditation. Our intention in this Life School Message is not to compare different practices. What we'd like to do is to give you a glimpse into what benefits can arise as a result of meditation.
One of the most important functions for human survival is the ability to adapt and adjust to our surroundings. The brain and body are dealing with an unbelievable amount of stimuli(刺激) in every single moment of life. Focusing on all of them at once would be impossible. So, the mind tends to shift as many stimuli as possible to the subconscious back burner.
For example, you probably aren't paying attention to the feel of your shirt on your body until you read this sentence. Now that I've mentioned it, I've brought it back into your conscious thoughts, and you do notice it. Somewhere in the next few paragraphs, your mind will place it on the back burner again to be able to focus on understanding this article. Fascinating, isn't it? Our minds do this constantly.
Meditation helps you to increase your awareness and helps you to stay focused on the right things of life. It ensures you do not get distracted and helps you do stay alert. It helps you to understand the past, live the present and create the future.
For the people who have no knowledge or experience of this particular subject, let me share a basic yet one of the most powerful methods that can lead you to meditation.
1.What is the main purpose of taking two pictures?
A. To tell people how to take a good picture.
B. To compare the difference between two photos.
C. To show the effect meditation has on life.
D. To give us a clear definition of meditation.
2.What is the aim of the book Life School Message mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To teach you how to adapt to our surroundings.
B. To tell you how to reach the state of meditation.
C. To make you understand the benefits of meditation.
D. To teach you the right way to deal with stimuli.
3.Although you have the shirt in your conscious thoughts, why will you place it on the back burner again later?
A. Because shirt is not important.
B. Because you've brought it back into your conscious thoughts.
C. Because your minds do this constantly.
D. Because you need to move on to understanding this article.
4.The benefits of meditation include the following EXCEPT ________.
A. increasing your awareness
B. helping you keep alert
C. helping you stay focused on the right things
D. helping you solve the problems in life
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省2017届高三3月联考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：短文填空
It was the first time that I1.(take) a trip to Shanghai with my family this summer holiday.
The views in Shanghai left a deep impression2.me. The soaring Oriental Pearl Tower, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the antique Chenghuang Temple are all features of a complex and diverse Shanghai. When night shut in, the city became3.charming paradise. I remember standing on the deck of a yacht(快艇) as the fresh wind quietly embraced us.4.(stand) against the rail, I saw sprays of the glittering Huangpu River fly along the side of 5.(we) yacht. The colorful lights on the banks were twinkling while the moonlight was dripping through the clouds. Shadows of the modern buildings were reflected on the water.6.(passenger) on the deck were deeply absorbed in the beauty of the night.
Not only the views,7.also the residents, touched me. I once found my cell phone8. (miss) during my stay in the city. After searching through every corner of my room and my pockets, I almost gave up hope. Unexpectedly, an hour9.(late) my mother picked up a phone call from a policeman who10.(say) a taxi driver had returned the phone. The policeman then returned my phone very soon.
The trip to Shanghai is one of the best in my memory.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年安徽省六安市高一下学期第一次阶段检测英语试卷（解析版） 题型：短文改错
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出修改后的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Dear Mr Smith,
I am writing to tell you anything about the 10th English Speaking Contest I took part in it last week in our school.
I got the “Top Ten Prize” out of the 30 competitors ,who was completely beyond my imagination. A moment I heard the final result, I couldn’t believe my ears and jumped with joy, feeling amazing. Since the contest, whenever you had free time, you would help me practice my spoken English. You communicated with me, and corrected my pronounce. What’s more, you taught me a lot of speaking skills and made me full of confidence. If you haven’t helped me, I couldn’t have achieved such a good result. I have benefited this contest a lot.
All in all, thank you for which you have done for me.
Yours,
Wang Yuan
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年贵州省高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
众所周知，学生使用手机越来越普遍，但是学生使用手机的消极作用也日渐凸显，请你根据所给信息，以“The negative(负面的) effects of using cell phones on students”为题目写一篇英语短文：
内容要点：
1. 长时间使用手机危害身体健康，特别是视力（eyesight）
2. 依赖于手机、网络，学生与亲友很少面对面交流并且没有时间进行体育锻炼
3. 上课玩手机游戏，聊微信（Wechat), 看视频(video)导致学生成绩下降
4. 不仅家长老师应该限制学生在学校用手机而且学生在学校也不应该玩手机。
注意：1. 词数100词左右； 2 可
适当增加细节，以使行文更连贯
As we know, more and more students use cell phones in school nowadays.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届山东省淄博市高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷（解析版） 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作文。文中有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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划线一横线，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。
My new friend Tom is good at English writing. One day. I asked him how he did such well in written English. He told me that he has a habit of keep a diary every day. “You can try them, too. I’m sure you will improve your written English quickly in this way.” He said. I thought Tom was right, but I decided to follow his advices. I started to write down something interested every day. Sometimes when I didn’t know how to spell a word, I would look it up in a dictionary. When I didn’t know how to write a sentence correct, I would ask my teacher for the help. My written English has really improved a lot because that.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届山东省淄博市高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Dear Xiaoxue,
We are looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks!
Training for all students is compulsory and starts on Monday, 6 February – all the details including what to expect are below.
Training
Monday, 6 February to Friday, 24 February
9:00a.m – 3:00p.m
Building 41, Room 104
Key points to highlight:
On Monday, 6 February, you will be given a workbook and timetable for the next 3 weeks.
On Tuesday, 7 February, you will be in the Nursing Clinical Laboratory and will need to wear the correct footwear. Please click here to see what is appropriate footwear. You also need to be bare below the elbow (肘) just as you would if working in a clinical setting with comfortable clothes―a short sleeve top is recommended.
There is no face to face learning on 8, 17, 23 or 24 February. These days are set aside for self-directed learning in your workbook.
It is compulsory that you attend all sessions and pass the OSCE (clinical examination in week 3) in order to complete the curriculum.
You can bring food or purchase it from one of the many shops on campus. There are several microwaves and student facilities located on campus.
Department of Science, Medicine & Health Training
Thursday, 23 February
9:30a.m―12.00p.m
Building 67, McKinnon Foyer
This training is for all students studying in the Department of Science, Medicine & Health. It is an opportunity to meet other students studying as well as staff and each student will receive a welcome pack and there will be activities and lots of fun.
We’re here to help! If you have any questions please contact the Program Coordinator Ms Jo-Anne Gray on (02) 4221 5124 or jgray@uow.edu.au
We’re looking forward to meeting you on 6 February!
Kind regards,
Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
1.When will students study by themselves?
A. On 6 February. B. On 6 February. C. On 8 February. D. On 18 February.
2.What are students supposed to do in the Nursing Clinical Laboratory?
A. Put on hats B. Wear suitable shoes
C. Wear long shirts D. Roll up sleeves
3.Which of the following is true of the key points?
A. You should bring food to school.
B. You had better attend all sessions.
C. You will get your notebook in 3 weeks.
D. You must pass the OSCE exam to finished the course.
4.What can we know about training of 23 February?
A. You must take part in many activities.
B. You can be trained how to be a good nurse.
C. You may have a chance to meet some teachers.
D. You may receive a welcome pack from other students.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届山西省太原市高三模拟考试（一）英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
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A person is on trial for murder in a court room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating guilt. However, the body is not found.
In the defense's(辩护）closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he'll probably be convicted, resorted to a clever trick.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury(陪审团), I have a surprise for you all," the lawyer says as he looks at his watch." Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room," he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.
Finally the lawyer says," Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict(裁决）of no guilty.
The jury, clearly confused, retires to discuss.
A very few minutes later, the jury returned and a representative pronouns a verdict of guilty.
“But how?” inquires the lawyer. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.”
Answers the representative, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”
1.Why was the person on trial according to the passage?
A. Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.
B. Because he was accused of murder.
C. Because he did not pay the tax in time.
D. Because he planned to cheat the jury.
2.Why did the lawyer come up with the trick?
A. To find the body. B. To annoy the jury.
C. To help his client. D. To save himself.
3.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?
A. The lawyer’s words must be true.
B. They expected his family to come in.
C. They were surprised and taken in by the lawyer.
D. They thought the person on trial was escaping.
4.What did the representative’s answer mean in the last paragraph?
A. They firmly believed that nobody was killed.
B. The behavior of the client gave him away.
C. The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.
D. The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年河北省高一（承智班）下学期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Smoking is harmful. But as soon as you quit the habit, everything will be OK, right?
Wrong.
New research has found that even if you give up smoking, the damage it has done to your genes (基因) will stay there for a much longer time.
In the research, a team of US scientists studied the blood of 16,000 people. Among them, some were smokers, some used to smoke, and the rest were non-smokers. Scientists compared their genes and found that more than 7,000 genes of smokers had changed-a number that is one-third of known human genes.
According to NBC News, both heart disease and cancer are caused by genetic changes. Some people may have had the changes when they were born, but most people get them in their day-to-day lives while doing things like smoking.
When you stop smoking, a lot of these genes will return to normal within five years.
This means your body is trying to heal (治愈) itself of the harmful effects of smoking. But the changes in some of the genes stay for longer. They can stay for as long as 30 years.It’s almost like leaving a footprint on wet cement (水泥) 一it will always be there, even when you’ve walked away and when the cement becomes dry.
Although the study results may make people unhappy, there is a bright side: the findings could help scientists invent medicine to treat genetic damage caused by smoking or find ways to tell which people have heart disease or cancer risks.
1.The function of Paragraph 1 is to .
A. give an example B. introduce the topic of the passage
C. make an argument D. show the main idea of the passage
2.Most genetic changes happen because of .
A. people’s condition at birth B. environmental pollution
C. people’s bad living habits D. heart disease and cancer
3.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 6 refers to .
A. the cement B. the footprint
C. the harmful effect D. the genetic change
4.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The findings are the fruit of more than three years’ research.
B. The findings have prevented more people from starting smoking
C. The findings offer evidence that a damaged gene can heal itself.
D. The findings help to find cures for genetic damage caused by smoking.
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