Everyone has his idol, so do I. I admire my father. He was a highly educated, intelligent gentleman. He could debate or discuss for hours on almost any topic and hold your _____ in the process. I thought there was nothing he wasn’t _____ to do.
A few days before my younger brother’s 7th birthday, Dad planned to assemble(装配)a new _____ as a special birthday surprise. After nearly an hour of _____ the instructions, Dad was still unable to ______ the new bike together. Later he _____ the paper of instructions, ____ up his tool box, and decided to take the bike back to the local toy store and pay extra ____ to have it correctly assembled there. ____ an idea came to him, as he called out to Lovett, the quiet little man who cut our grassland.
“Lovett, have you ever assembled a boy’s bicycle?”
As Lovett walked towards the bike, Dad handed him the _____. Lovett handed it back to him, saying, “No, thanks. I can’t read. When you can’t read, you have to _____.” Less than 15 minutes later, the new bicycle was _____ assembled, with no _____ parts remaining. Dad shook Lovett’s hand, patted him on the back, thanked him, and hid the bike.
On the night after my brother received his shiny new gift, Dad announced at the family dinner table what had happened several days earlier. He took great _____ in telling it over and over again — he used it as an example of thinking.
He did not refer to illiteracy(文盲), but strongly taught us to use our _____ . The joke was on my father, ____ he was able to turn it into a learning tool, and I liked him even more after that incident. I also gained a new ____ for Lovett. To me he had_____been the old yard man who didn’t ______much, but after that day, he seemed to smile _____, even walk taller. It’s amazing what a real nod of approval can do to lift people up.
1.A. belief B. breath C. view D. attention
2.A. willing B. lucky C. able D. capable
3.A. toy B. bicycle C. computer D. boat
4.A. reviewing B. searching C. examining D. reading
5.A. bring B. get C. put D. work
6.A. went through B. turned to C. devoted to D. folded up
7.A. picked B. brought C. added D. set
8.A. effort B. money C. tax D. service
9.A. Since B. Then C. Thus D. Though
10.A. instructions B. routines C. tools D. orders
11.A. exchange B. learn C. think D. admit
12.A. partly B. largely C. hardly D. fully
13.A. major B. spare C. separate D. different
14.A. care B. action C. risk D. delight
15.A. heads B. resources C. knowledge D. hands
16.A. but B. or C. and D. so
17.A. relief B. regard C. respect D. reward
18.A. never B. ever C. always D. often
19.A. care B. say C. earn D. show
20.A. grayer B. colder C. weaker D. broader
科目:高中英语 来源:河北省2017届高三下学期仿真模拟(四)英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
When it comes to the Internet, people talk about the password most. Actually, it’s been under fire for a long time. Research has shown that passwords are not a very good way to protect sensitive information.
People would use some random characters, numbers and symbols. Furthermore, a unique password would be used for every site or application the user uses. Unfortunately, the longer and more complex passwords become, the more people are likely to forger them. Therefore, they use the same password for every service or application. These are all big no-noes and essentially defeat the purpose of a password.
Google is trying to kill off passwords on Android devices by introducing the Trust API, which does what simple passwords cannot and gives developers a framework for securing their application using a number of security systems and metrics(衡量标准)on the device. A Trust Score will be generated based on a number of metrics including your device location, face scanning, fingerprints, and the things like your typing speed or the way you speak. Taken one at a time, these metrics are not secure. But taken together, these metrics will help recognize the real “you”.
The good news is that Google has already been testing this on real world data. Google has proven the Trust API works. Next Google will run tests will some banks to see if the Trust API meets their needs before rolling out the system on Android phones later. It may take another year for apps and popular sites to start using the Trust API.
This is a pretty exciting change. Passwords have been around for a lone time. Although the security of systems has been improved, the usability of systems hasn’t been proved much. Google appears to have the best of them. Maybe that never-ending conflict between security and convenience will be able to take a break once the Trust system comes out.
1.What is implied in the underlined sentence in Para. 2?
A. Users make mistakes in using passwords.
B. Users should know the purpose of passwords.
C. Users have learnt to say no to their passwords.
D. Users misunderstand the meaning of passwords.
2.How is the key part of the Trust API generated?
A. By taking one metric at a time.
B. By combining various metrics.
C. By developing security systems.
D. By analyzing complex passwords.
3.What can we know about the Trust system from the text?
A. It needs to be improved in the future.
B. It hasn’t been proven to be effective.
C. It will be used on Android devices first.
D. It is secure and convenient for the users.
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A. How does Google develop the Trust API?
B. Will the Trust API meet the users’ needs?
C. Will passwords soon be a thing of the past?
D. How do passwords protect personal information?
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科目:高中英语 来源:福建省漳州市2017届高三5月质量检查英语试卷 题型:短文填空
The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper1.(invent)by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper0cutting became one of the most important2.(type) of Chinese folk art. Later,3. different regions adopting their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 4.(usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with5.(happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used.
With6.(it) long history, paper-cutting,7.originated in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals 8.(strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere.
Chinese papercuts are rich in content. The auspicious(吉祥的)designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus and bat designs suggest a family with9.large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects10.(accept) by Chinese farmers. In a word, papercuts used in different occasions have different meanings.
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科目:高中英语 来源:四川省2016-2017学年高二下学期5月月考英语试卷 题型:书面表达
假设你叫李华,今年18岁,想利用暑期打工,你在英文报纸上看到了咖啡厅的招聘广告。请根据下面的广告写一封求职信。
TEMPORARY JOB OFFER
Age 18-24
To work in busy center café.
Must enjoy working with people.
Previous experience necessary.
Good pay.
Tel. 01 222 643
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节;
3. 开头和结尾已给出。
Dear Sir,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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科目:高中英语 来源:四川省2016-2017学年高二下学期5月月考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
When I walked into the house after school, I found my dad at home.
"What are you doing home already?" I asked casually.
"Andrew, I was laid off today," he answered quietly.
I was sure he was joking. "No, you weren't. Why are you really home?"
Then I noticed his expression and realized he was telling the truth. My father has always been a hard worker and prided himself on his career. My father's unemployment created many changes in our lives. He was home all day, which meant my bed had to be made, my room cleaned up, and my homework done right after school. I would come home every day to find him at the computer searching for jobs. I began to notice how down he seemed, and how losing his job had affected his self-esteem, though he tried to be optimistic. He asked my brother and me to spend less money. I gave up my allowance, which even though it wasn't much, felt like the right thing to do. I also found a part-time job.
After several difficult months of searching, my dad decided to go in a totally different direction. He explained that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business. Day by day, I watched him build it, and I admired how much time and energy he devoted to it.
One evening I asked if he needed help. "Only if it doesn't interfere(打扰,妨碍) with school," he said, which sounded like a yes.
I showed up at his office the next afternoon, and most afternoons after that for two months. I always knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action really influenced me. Although this was one of the worst experiences for our family, it taught me a lot about dealing with adversity. Now I know that through creative problem-solving, I can always find Plans, ask for help, and take risks.
1.When the father was laid off, he ________.
A. was angry with his boss
B. didn't care about it at all
C. couldn't accept the fact easily
D. was as happy as usual
2.We can know from the passage that ________.
A. it was not easy for the father to find a new job
B. the father asked his sons to give up their allowance
C. the father found a good job when he changed his direction
D. Andrew and his brother helped his father set up his business
3.The underlined word "adversity" in the last paragraph probably means .
A. poor feelings
B. bad situations
C. low spirits
D. old ideas
4.What has Andrew learned from his father?
A. The spirit of creative problem-solving.
B. The skills of surfing the Internet.
C. The experience of saving money.
D. The rich business skills.
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科目:高中英语 来源:陕西省咸阳市2016-2017学年高一下学期第三次月考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
I live in a city, and I like quiet life. I hate nosy (爱管闲事的) neighbors but it’s very unlucky that I had one for myself. They moved in a couple of months ago and although I never felt that they were a strange family, I’ve always hated the way they get “too close” to me, my house, my garden, and even my garbage cans.
One day, my neighbors were mowing their lawn (草坪). My garbage cans were near their lawn. For some strange reason, I found the wife looking through my garbage cans. I felt angry but since they were from a different culture, I thought that maybe it was “normal” from their ideas.
That afternoon, the couple knocked on my front door. When I opened, they gave me a plastic bag. Inside were my old daily bills, credit cards and bank statements, and an old birthday card that my old uncle sent. They said that they were returning them to me because these documents contained very private information that may be used by others.
I’ve heard of it before. I asked them how those documents can be used by others and they started telling me their very own experience, which forced them to leave their home and move next door to us. The wife told me that she never destroyed the bills. They also had a “nosy neighbour” who looked through their garbage cans which they actually thought was pretty strange. Little did they know that this “nosy neighbor” was collecting their personal information from their rubbish. Then all their money was taken out from the bank by their neighbor.
It was a very painful experience for all of them and they wanted to leave it all behind so they left. I was very thankful. They were not nosy neighbors. They simply didn’t want us to experience the same thing that they did.
1.What made the author angry?
A. His neighbors came to knock at his door at night.
B. His neighbors were mowing their lawn one morning.
C. His neighbors got too close to his own home.
D. His neighbor’s wife was looking through his rubbish.
2.Why did the couple come to the author’s home?
A. To return the documents to the author.
B. To get to know each other better.
C. To introduce themselves to the author.
D. To borrow some money from the author.
3.The neighbors moved to live next door to the author because .
A. they no longer had money to live in their former home
B. their personal documents were used by their former neighbor
C. they didn’t want to live in such a noisy home as before
D. they thought the author was much better than their former neighbor
4.Which of the following can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The author was kind and helpful to the neighbors.
B. The author changed his idea about his neighbors.
C. The neighbors didn’t have enough money.
D. The neighbors had to move from place to place.
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科目:高中英语 来源:福建省南安市2016-2017学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Some people learn a second language easily. Others have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write a diary every day. You will get used to writing it in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. Several weeks later, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.
You must be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident in yourself.
1.To feel positive about learning English means _________.
A. if you are patient, you will learn
B. if you keep a record, you can improve
C. if you believe you can learn, you will learn
D. if you make mistakes, you can learn from your mistakes
2.When you learn English, you do not need to _________.
A. understand everything all at once
B. practice with your classmates outside class
C. write a diary regularly
D. feel more confident in yourself
3.What does the underlined word “journal” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Diary. B. Composition.
C. Magazine. D. Newspaper.
4.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. It is very important to learn a second language.
B. Some people learn a second language easily while others do not.
C. Don’t worry about making mistakes when learning a second language.
D. There are some ways to help you learn a second language more easily.
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科目:高中英语 来源:江西省南昌市2016-2017学年高一下学期第三次月考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
The documentary “Under the Dome” went viral (走红)online just before Chinese lawmakers opened their yearly meeting. The film examines the health effects of China’s massive air pollution, or smog problem. It also presents the difficulties environmental officials face in enforcing laws.
A former reporter for China’s state-run television, Chai Jing, produced the documentary. It argues that state-run businesses, especially energy companies, are part of China’s pollution problem.
At the end of National People’s Congress meeting, a reporter asked Prime Minister Li Keqiang whether he thought the film was correct. Are big oil companies barriers to environmental law enforcement? Mr. Li said under this year's Environmental Protection Law officials are committed to taking legal action against those who add to the pollution problem. He said anyone involved in acts of illegal production and emissions will be brought to justice. He said the government must make businesses that illegally emit(排放) and dump(丢弃) pay a price too heavy to accept.
Others also commented on the film before it was banned, including former basketball star Yao Ming. Mr. Yao served as a representative at the legislative meetings. He said he had watched the film and was thankful for the information film producer Chai Jing made public. He said the film expressed the feelings in many people’s hearts.
A respiratory(呼吸的) expert and representative at the legislative(立法的) meetings also spoke to VOA about “Under the Dome.” Zhong Nanshan said Chai Jing’s film takes a good look at where smog comes from, how harmful it is and the efforts being taken to deal with it. Previously, Mr. Zhong said that China’s smog is an even scarier problem than the serious illness SARS.
1.The documentary “Under the Dome” suggests that ______.
A. water pollution in China has very bad effect on people’s health.
B. energy companies take all the blame for China’s pollution.
C. all the state-run companies know nothing about environment protection.
D. China’s environmental departments face troubles when dealing with pollution.
2.From Para.3, we can infer that ______
A. The Chinese government will take more measures to deal with air pollution.
B. Companies must pay a lot of money before they cause some pollution.
C. Prime Minister Li praised environmental officials.
D. Prime Minister Li doesn’t think highly of the film.
3.What does the underlined phrases “be brought to justice” probably mean?
A. Be questioned B. Be removed
C. Be grounded D. Be punished
4.What is Yao Ming’s attitude to the film “Under the Dome”?
A. Indifferent B. Supportive
C. Doubtful D. Negative
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科目:高中英语 来源:河北省石家庄市2017届高三5月联考英语试卷 题型:书面表达
假如你是李华,你校外教Rita对中国传统文化感兴趣。端午节即将来临,你打算邀请她来家里过端午节。请写一份电子邮件给Rita,要点如下;
1.说明写信目的;
2.介绍端午节(时间、纪念屈原);
3.你计划的庆祝活动。
Dear Rita,
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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