She was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds. However, Miss Bessie was a(n) ______ presence in the classroom. From 1938 to 1942, when I attended Saint Bernard's High School, she taught me a lot ______ I realized.
There was never a(n) ______ problem in Miss Bessie's classes. We didn't dare to trouble a woman who knew about the Battle of Hastings and could also play the piano and ______ Shakespeare and Milton.
Miss Bessie knew that my family couldn't afford to buy a newspaper. She knew we didn't ______ own a radio. Still, she ______ me to look out for my ______ and find some ways to ______ what's going on in the world. ______ I became a delivery boy who delivered newspapers. I ______ made a dollar a week, but I got to read a newspaper every day.
Miss Bessie noticed things that had nothing to do with schoolwork but were vital to a youngster's ______. Once a few classmates made fun of my ______ overcoat. As I was leaving school, Miss Bessie ______ me on the back of that old overcoat and said, “Carl, never worry about what you don't have. Just make the most of what you do have—a(n) ______.”
Among the things that I didn't have was ______ in the little wooden house. But because of her ______, I spent many hours beside a kerosene lamp(煤油灯) reading Shakespeare's works. Miss Bessie introduced me ______ a wonderful world of poems and stories. She led me to ______that I could write poems as well as Shakespeare.
So I read ______ Miss Bessie told me to, and tried to remember the things she insisted that I store. Years later, her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when Miss Bessie dropped me a note ______“I'm so proud to read your article in The Times.”
1.A. amusing B. towering C. interesting D. exciting
2.A. more than B. less than C. better than D. worse than
3.A. academy B. homework C. race D. discipline
4.A. make use of B. make fun of C. make sense of D. make light of
5.A. even B. still C. ever D. yet
6.A. allowed B. forced C. turned D. encouraged
7.A. happiness B. future C. family D. mistake
8.A. catch up with B. come up with C. keep up with D. put up with
9.A. So B. And C. Because D. As
10.A. always B. merely C. sometimes D. almost
11.A. appearance B. health C. development D. performance
12.A. colourful B. modern C. informal D. used
13.A. patted B. hit C. struck D. pulled
14.A. house B. overcoat C. radio D. brain
15.A. money B. electricity C. water D. gas
16.A. inspiration B. anger C. curiosity D. sponsorship
17.A. to B. in C. of D. about
18.A. imagine B. believe C. dream D. insist
19.A. whenever B. wherever C. whichever D. whatever
20.A. writing B. printing C. saying D. speaking
科目:高中英语 来源:安徽省蚌埠市2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Keeping the kids busy over the school holidays can be discouraging and cost parents a lot. But we’ve found some cheap and cheerful ways to enjoy family time this Easter from free days out to fun-filled theme parks which won’t cost us much. We’ve done the homework so you can get started on having a great time.
Theme Parks
? Save from 10% to 25% off the price of tickets for Legoland in Windor by booking in advance online. A family of four can save up to ?45.90 on a one-day ticket, paying ?137.70.
?Book seven days in advance and save ?43 off the price of a family of four tickets for Drayton Manor Theme Park. Call 0844-472-1950 or book online and you’ll pay ?65 on the day.
? You can pick up a family of four ticket for a day at Alton Towers in Staffordshire for ?43.80 off the day price.
? Save ?16 off the price for a family trip to The Making of Harry Potter by buying a family ticket (two adults and two children) online. Family of four ?101, compared to ?117.
Activities
Students looking for a cut-price trip to see the animals can save 15% off the ticket price at Bristol Zoo and pay ?12.71 rather than the full adult price ?14.53. Teens should show their identity as students.
Freebies(免费赠品)
Let your kids discover what it’s like to be an animal on the African Plain in the ocean. Or, they can learn to love leaf beetles(甲壳虫) or become a scientist for the day at the Natural History Museum in London.
1.Which of the following theme parks can save you most on Easter Day?
A. Alton Towers. B. Legoland in Windsor
C. Drayton Manor Theme Park. D. The Making of Harry Potter.
2.How can tourists enjoy a cut-price trip at Bristol Zoo?
A. By showing their birthdays and birthplaces.
B. By showing their family addresses
C. By showing their driving licenses.
D. By showing their students’ cards
3.Who is the text mainly intended for?
A. The students. B. The scientists
C. The families D. The kids
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科目:高中英语 来源:2017年高考英语母题题源系列05 阅读理解(科普) 题型:阅读理解
【四川省成都市第七中学2017届高三二诊】D
Scientists have found that human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays while skiing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach, according to a report by the UK newspaper.
The researchers at Kanazawa Medical University, Japan and American company Johnson & Johnson conducted the study together. They looked at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a ski trail in Ishikawa District, northern Japan. They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japan's Okinawa District.
They found that on the beach, eyes are exposed to a daily 260 kilojoules (千焦耳) of UV a square meter compared to 658 kilojoules in snow-covered areas.
The findings are supported by the Japan Meteorological (气象的) Agency. According to the agency, the reflection rate of UV light on beaches is often between 10 and 25 percent, compared to 80 percent in the new snow areas. The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300-meter rise in height.
Most of us know that UV rays can harm the skin. That's why we wear sunscreen on our skin before we get out in the sun. But many of us may not realize that UV rays are also harmful to the eyes.
If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye, which is harmful. Your eyes will become red and feel a strange feeling. They may be sensitive to light. Fortunately, this is usually temporary and seldom causes permanent damage to the eyes.
Long-term exposure to UV radiation, however, can be more serious. Scientific studies and researches have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage, which could lead to total blindness.
1.You would most likely find the article in .
A. a doctor's diary B. a travel journal
C. a medical magazine D. a physics textbook
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Too much eye exposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.
B. Short-time exposure of the eyes to UV rays doesn't harm them at all.
C. Most people know that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the skin.
D. The study was conducted by researchers from Japan, the USA and the UK.
3.Human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays while skiing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach because .
A. Snow produces more UV light than water.
B. People don’t wear sunscreen while skiing as they do while sitting on the beach.
C. The reflection rate of UV light in snow-covered areas is much higher than that on the beach.
D. Human eyes are exposed longer to UV light in the snow- covered areas than on the beach.
4.What will the passage most probably talk about next?
A. Never ski on newly fallen snow in Japan.
B. Go to hospital to have your eyes examined.
C. Wearing a hat can provide protection while skiing in new snow areas.
D. Take some measures to protect your eyes while skiing in new snow areas.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2017年高考英语母题题源系列18 短文改错 题型:短文改错
【2017山东淄博市一模】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年高考英语母题题源系列14 阅读填空(记叙文) 题型:填空题
【2017山西名校联考】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
____1.___Moving from high school into college can be especially different because of the freedom students experience in college along with a new set of expectations.
In high school, students usually live at home, and their parents take care of all their physical needs such as food and housing. ___2.___Parents are also there to help with and make sure that the student’s homework is done. During the school day, students rarely have free time. They go directly from one class to another. Teachers are always around to tell the students what to do. ___3.___So students can often complete their homework and reading in a short time.
____4.____They may be responsible for shopping, paying bills, and laundry. They also may have to cook their own meals. Their parents are not around to help with homework or even to check that it has been done. Contrary to students in high school, students in college may have a lot of free time between classes, but must discipline themselves to use this time productively or homework and other assignments.____ 5.____
A. Students do not usually have to shop for their food, take time to pay bills, or even do their own laundry. B. High school students have to bury themselves in piles of papers C. Finally, the work itself it not so challenging. D. In contrast, in college, students often live away from home in dorms or apartments. E. In college, students may apply to a bank loan and others will try to find part-time jobs. F. Each new level of education brings new challenges and demands to students. G. Most important, college requires a higher level of thinking and a lot more work than high school. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:江苏省牛津译林版英语Module 5 Unit 1 test2 题型:单项填空
I don't believe you can do today's job with yesterday's methods and be in tomorrow's business,________?
A. do I B. don't I
C. can you D. can't you
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科目:高中英语 来源:江苏省牛津译林版英语Module 5 Unit 1 test2 题型:单项填空
With our knowledge ________ practice,we can make great contributions to our society.
A. to base on B. basing on
C. based on D. base on
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科目:高中英语 来源:山西省2016-2017学年高一下学期第三次(5月)月考英语试卷 题型:七选五
How to Be an Effective Member of a Team
Working in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective communication methods are necessary. Here we’ve outlined some ways to avoid some common team mistakes as well as some helpful advice.
Communicate
1. Letting bad feelings brew(酝酿)will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run.
2.
People in your group will lose respect for you if you’re constantly blaming others for not meeting deadlines. Group members understand if you have a heavy workload and aren’t able to meet a deadline. Saying something like, “I’m really sorry, but I’ll get it to you by the end of today.” will earn you a lot more respect than trying to make it seem like it’s everyone else’s fault that you missed your deadline.
Support group member’s ideas
If a teammate suggests something, always consider it! 3. And this makes you a good team member. After all, nobody likes a know-it-all.
Listen Actively
Look at the person who’s speaking to you, nod, ask questions and acknowledge what’s said by paraphrasing points that have been made. If you’re unclear about something that’s been said, ask for more information to clear up any confusion before moving on. Effective communication is a vital part of any team. 4..
Get Involved
Share suggestions, ideas, solutions and proposals with your team members. Take the time to help your fellow teammates. You can guarantee there will be a time in the future when you’ll need some help or advice. 5..
A. Don’t Blame Others
B. Avoid showing off
C. Thus, the value of good listening skills shouldn’t be ignored.
D. Have faith that people will recognize when good work is being done.
E. If you have a problem with someone in your group, talk to him about it
F. And if you’ve helped them in the past, they’ll be more than happy to lend a helping hand.
G. Considering the group’s ideas shows you’re interested in other people’s ideas, not just your own.
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科目:高中英语 来源:贵州省兴义市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型:书面表达
请你根据所给提示,用英语写一篇短文,介绍微信(WeChat)的利与弊,并发表在校英文论坛上。
利 | 1.微信拉近了人们之间的距离; 2.可以找到倾诉心事的朋友。 |
弊 | 1.有虚假信息,容易让人上当受骗; 2.很多人玩微信成瘾。 |
你的看法 | …… |
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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