Inside the Rain Room
The Rain Room has arrived and local art lovers are taking notice. Is it worth the wait? Yes, I assure you it is. Once inside, visitors find a long, dark room with a high ceiling. A single bright light shines through heavy rain falling around visitors. The mist. The damp air. The noise. It feels like a mighty storm is pouring down. But the storm is inside. And visitors aren’t getting wet. Instead, visitors wander in awe, admiring the rain and the artists who created it.
The Rain Room was created to highlight the connection between humans, nature and technology. With a tracking system that senses movement and stops the rain wherever visitors move, it does just that. Light and sound produce an experience that feels both natural and foreign. The exhibit is moving on to Atlanta next month. I urge you to visit before then. It’s time to experience the Rain Room for yourself!
Welcome to the Rain Room
• The Rain Room features falling water. Please be aware you may get slightly wet. However, visitors wearing raincoats will be turned away.
• This exhibit features advanced technology. To ensure its effectiveness, please avoid wearing dark or reflective clothing.
• Visitors are welcome to take photographs of the exhibit.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• For the convenience of all guests, visits are limited to 10 minutes.
1.What’s the purpose of the text?
A. To attract visitors to a new art exhibit.
B. To explain how an exhibit has been created.
C. To describe the technology used in the exhibit.
D. To promote the artists taking part in an exhibit.
2.What’s the function of the exhibit’s tracking system?
A. To keep visitors from getting wet.
B. To protect the exhibit from water damage.
C. To time how long visitors are in the room.
D. To count the number of visitors in the room.
3.What must you do when visiting the Rain Room?
A. Wear a raincoat.
B. Wear dark clothing.
C. Leave your camera outside.
D. Pass through within 10 minutes.
科目：高中英语 来源：广东省佛山市2017届高三上学期第二次大考英语试卷 题型：单词拼写
I’m not so f_______ with him, Actually, I don’t even know his name.
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"How are you?" is a nice question. It's a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But "How are you?" is also a very unusual question. It's a question that often doesn't need an answer. The person who asks "How are you?" hopes to hear the answer "Fine", even if the person's friend isn't fine. The reason is that "How are you?" isn't really a question and "Fine" isn't really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying "Hello" or "Hi".
Sometimes, people also don't say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks "Do you agree?" the other person might think, "No, I disagree. I think you're wrong…" But it isn't very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say "I'm not sure." It's a nicer way to say that you don't agree with someone.
People also don't say exactly what they are thinking when they finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says "I have to go now." Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: "Someone's at the door." "Something is burning on the stove." The excuses might be real, or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn't want to talk any more, but it isn't polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn't hurt the other person.
Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people don't say exactly what they are thinking. It's an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it's part of the game of language.
1.When a person in the United States asks "How are you?, he or she wants to hear " _______".
A. How are you? B. Hello. C. I don't know. D. Fine.
2.When a person disagrees with someone, it is polite to say "_______".
A. You're wrong. I disagree. B. I'm not sure.
C. I'm sure I disagree. D. No, I disagree.
3.When a person says "I have to go now" "Someone's at the door", the person may be _______.
A. giving an excuse B. hurting someone's feeling
C. ill in bed D. asking you a question
4.What does the rule of the game of language probably mean?
A. Be polite.
B. Don't disagree with people.
C. Always say what you mean.
D. Never say exactly what you are thinking.
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We know a lot about the advantages and disadvantages of reading a hard-copy book vs reading electronically. The problem is, many of us refuse to listen.
Don’t get me wrong: Digital reading has some real advantages. Ask people what they like most about reading on digital screens, and you hear over and again about convenience. More points for digital reading: e-books tend to be cheaper. There’s also the environmental argument. Think of the trees!
Yet the soundness of this case is arguable. The earth metals to build e-readers are not just rare but highly poisonous. And think about all that energy needed to run servers and cooling fans. And remember, trees are a renewable resource.
Then, there’s the appeal of a hard copy. Many people prefer print when reading both for pleasure and for school or work. Drawing examples from my own research, some of the reasons arc aesthetic(美学的). Others involve a sense of accomplishment, ease of annotation (“I can write on the pages”), and navigation (“easy to locate where I was”). Meanwhile, I hear abundant complaints about eye strain(干涩) and headaches when using screens.
Much of what students liked about reading print involved their minds. They say “it’s easier to focus.” Some also acknowledged they took more time with printed text and read more carefully.
But what makes the failure of electronic reading is concentration. More than 92 percent of those I surveyed said they concentrate best when reading a hard copy. When a digital device has an Internet connection, it’s hard to resist the temptation(诱惑).
So if digital interruptions don’t threaten your enjoyment or understanding of a text, then medium may not matter. Casual reading like David Baldacci? If you break to check sports scores, little harm done. But just don’t expect to understand Joyce’s novels this way.
1.What is an advantage of reading a hard-copy book?
A. It is cheaper. B. It is easier to carry around.
C. It helps people think deeper. D. It provides instant information.
2.What's the biggest problem of reading digitally?
A. Environmental concern. B. Physical discomfort.
C. Concentration. D. Internet connection.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards e-reading?
A. Supportive. B. Disapproving. C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned.
4.How is the passage mainly developed?
A. By analyzing possible reasons. B. By providing typical examples.
C. By listing practical suggestions. D. By presenting direct comparisons.
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Sarah lived on a farm with her family. She was _______ to learn to track, to identify each person and where they were going by the marks they left on the ground. And if her father couldn’t teach her, she’d teach herself.
To the _________ of her family, she borrowed all their _________ and taught herself to recognize everyone’s footprints in the sand. More than once her father came outside shouting, “Sarah, bring me _________ my boots. ”
Sarah developed the habit of walking around with her eyes fixed on the ground, _________ the comings and goings of every _________in the place.
She also developed the annoying habit of _________ everyone. What were you doing down at the dam, Jack? You’re not ___________ to play there. ” “Did you find what you were _________ in the garage, Auntie?” and “Who was the stranger visiting today wearing size ten boots, Mum?”
After she’d ____________ every pair of shoes that everyone __________, she turned to the farm’s animals. By this time __________ her victims had to admit, __________, that she was good.
Her best ____________ came one evening when she said the horse’s front foot was __________. Her father said that the horse was __________ fine. Sarah ______________ that its hoof (蹄）had a split. Sarah’s father __________ the horse’s hoof.
“You’re ______________. The hoof is split. How did you know?”
“You can see it in its ____________. ’’ Sarah moved the horse away. “Look, it’s plain in the sand. ’’
“If you can tell it has a split hoof from that sand, you’re pretty good,” said her father.
1.A. determined B. forced C. appointed D. encouraged
2.A. expectation B. annoyance C. disappointment D. delight
3.A. shoes B. books C. socks D. tools
4.A. up B. outside C. over D. back
5.A. guiding B. hearing C. studying D. predicting
6.A. vehicle B. person C. animal D. season
7.A. surprising B. criticising C. questioning D. challenging
8.A. prepared B. invited C. qualified D. allowed
9.A. calling for B. looking for C. waiting for D. fighting for
10.A. worn B. collected C. destroyed D. memorised
11.A. owned B. borrowed C. tried D. bought
12.A. yet B. even C. also D. still
13.A. guiltily B. approvingly C. merrily D. unwillingly
14.A. performance B. trick C. magic D. idea
15.A. tied B. lost C. injured D. stolen
16.A. safely B. extremely C. hardly D. perfectly
17.A. doubted B. wondered C. insisted D. discovered
18.A. inspected B. split C. treated D. fastened
19.A. lying B. joking C. right D. crazy
20.A. boots B. tracks C. jumps D. hoofs
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Gain Self-Confidence and Better Health
Nothing could be more hurtful when you are deeply troubled by one simple question, have you put on?! Well, this can take away your night’s sleep and day’s peace and put you in a restless state. 1.So follow these daily habits and save yourself some trouble.
Control your food intaking. No wonder it is very hard to have control over the food habits, when those large pizzas and big burgers are available at your doorstep. Control your food intaking! The sooner, the better.2.Go for it! Cheers!
3.A glass of water followed by an early morning walk can jump-start your day. Blood circulation is well controlled by exercise and all the hormones(荷尔蒙)start flowing in the right directions. That’s wow!
Socialize. You may not be good at it, but it shouldn’t stop you from socializing. You might as well find a stranger, equally bad at it. You may have a long run with him/her. 4.These are few of the many things that are to be done to socialize. This will increase the overall self-confidence which will be clearly reflected in your routines.
Plan your day out. Give yourself 10 minutes at the start of every morning. Plan your day out in that time. At the same time, have a goal for the day. You may not achieve it every day, but you will have a purpose. 5.Round them up and plan for a better tomorrow. I wish you good luck!
A. Get moving.
B. Make new friends.
C. It might affect your confidence as well.
D. Start conversations, smile, and talk to strangers.
E. A proper schedule and a reasonable aim help make an effective day.
F. It’s proven that a healthy diet reduces stress and cheers you up.
G. A good goal gives the body time to recover from the day’s mental and physical workout.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省太原市2016-2017学年高一3月阶段性测试英语试卷 题型：短文填空
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is common that more and more high school students open 1. (them) own micro blogs on the Internet. For one thing, it can provide a colorful platform to show their talent. For another, it is a useful way 2. (reduce) their pressure. And all these make it more and more popular 3. high school students. But many parents and teachers hold a different view. They think that managing one’s micro blog 4. (take) a lot of time and energy, which should be used to study.
In my view, I am 5. (great) in favor of this activity. Today the Internet is playing 6. important and essential role in our life. Therefore, as high school students of the Information Age, we need to learn to make use of this 7. (value) tool to communicate and display ourselves. What’s more, opening and organizing micro blogs need various abilities such as writing, designing, being skillful at computer and so on. Only if we master those abilities can we make a successful micro blog. As a result, we improve ourselves while 8. (organize) our micro blogs.
In fact, micro blog 9. (it) is of little harm. It is your attitude towards it 10. matters. We should take the advantages and avoid some bad effects.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省太原市2016-2017学年高一3月阶段性测试英语试卷 题型：七选五
根据短文内容, 从短文中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。(共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)
Some jobs require employees to work night shifts. Working the night shifts often means better money, but that also comes negative side effects.
The human body is naturally inclined（倾向于）to work during the day and sleep at night. 1. Your body will be able to fully adjust to this new style of rest and work. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation, constant exhaustion（疲倦） may be part of the lifestyle of working the night shift.
In addition to exhaustion from working the night shift, sleep disturbances can occur, even when your body has the opportunity to get some shut-eye during the day. 2. Instead of getting a full eight hours of sleep, which is what most people need, it’s typical for night shift workers to only take a long nap after their shift.
Working night shifts can also cause social and relational problems. Because many social events happen during the evening, people who work the shift miss out on important relationship-building opportunities. 3. When husbands or wives rarely see one another or rarely go to bed together, this will affect their communication and their marriage life.
4. Exhaustion, sleep problems, personal and relational issues and other health issues, over time, can lead to depression if not taken care of properly.
5. According to the National Sleep Foundation, you can avoid these problems by working with others during your shifts, taking naps during your shifts and setting up a support group with other employees to discuss the problems you’re facing.
A. Working night shifts can help us a lot.
B. So working the night shift will take an adjustment.
C. Doctor and nurses often work night shifts to care for their patients.
D. In the long run, this can be harmful to relationships, especially marriage.
E. What’s worse, depression is likely to occur with all of these factors.
F. Of course, you can do something to reduce the side effects of working night shifts.
G. Many people have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep during daytime hours.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年重庆市高一3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Summer Surfing USA
15-Day Tour for Beach Lovers
Visit these beautiful Southern California surfing beaches
El Capitan in Santa Barbara, Surf Riders in Malibu, the Wedge at Newport Beach, Doheny at Dana Point. Accommodations (住宿): Single or double rooms in beachfront hotels
Price includes: Daily surfboard use, 3-hour beginner’s class
Nightlife activities: Beach meals, club dancing, moonlight trips
Additional activities: Visit Universal Studios and Disneyland
Tour Beverly Hills and see the movie stars’ homes
Tour cost: Single room at $1,999
Double room at $2,300
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Vote for Roberta Chang
Roberta Chang will clean up Cradville!
Have you noticed these problems in our city?
●The air is becoming dangerously dirty because of gases from cars and trucks.
●There is heavy traffic on the roads because of people’s dependence on cars.
●Our city streets are being destroyed as a result of heavy traffic.
●Many parks have been lost through overbuilding.
●Our fresh water supply is being overused by people who don’t save it.
If you vote Roberta Chang for city council (议会), you vote for solutions!
1.What can one get from Summer Surfing USA?
A. Surf across the USA. B. See movies with pop stars.
C. Have a 15-day free surfing class. D. Enjoy different interesting activities.
2.The questions in Hazel’s Personal Services are raised to _____.
A. attract readers B. show common problems
C. expect answers from readers D. carry out a public opinion survey
3.We can infer from the text that Roberta Chang _____.
A. has come up with new ideas to protect the environment
B. has helped clean people’s houses in Cradville
C. is a member of the government of Cradville
D. is competing for a position
4.The text is likely to appear in _____.
A. a report B. a newspaper
C. a travel guide D. a history textbook
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