One day, a father and his son were walking with their horse. An old man saw them and said, “You 1. (suppose) to ride a horse, not to walk it!” The father then put his son on the horse.
Soon they passed a group of people, 2. said, “That’s a lazy boy! He gets to ride the horse while his father walks.” The father decided to take his son off and get on the horse himself.3. they kept going, they came upon two 4. (passer-by). One said, “You are a 5. (self) man! Your son has to walk while you get to ride!” The man then reached down and put his son on the horse with him. 6. a while, they entered a town. Everyone started to laugh at them, 7. (say), “You are too heavy for that horse!” The father and his son didn’t know what 8. (do).
Finally, they decided to carry the horse. When they came to a bridge, the horse 9. (fall) to the water. “If you try to please 10. ,” the father told his son, “in the end, you will please no one.” Then they went home.
科目:高中英语 来源:江苏省高中英语必修五牛津译林版练习题:Unit 2 The environment 题型:单项填空
The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly_________ .
A. atmosphere B. state
C. situation D. phenomenon
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科目:高中英语 来源:江苏省高中英语选修十牛津译林版练习题:Units 1~2 题型:单项填空
What mobile phones will look like in a year or two is easy to guess—they will be slimmer and probably will let you watch television________.
A. in the distance B. on the move
C. on the way D. on the mend
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科目:高中英语 来源:河南省郑州市2016-2017学年高二下学期入学测试英语试卷 题型:完成句子
1.The pickpocket_______(挣脱) the policeman who was holding him and ran away.
2.It was a good concert and I enjoyed the last song_______(尤其,特别)
3.No matter how you read it, this sentence doesn’t _______(说得通,有道理)
4.Many students_______(沉溺于) computer games and leave their studies aside.
5.He_______(为...惭愧) having done so little work.
6.They still went out for a picnic_______(尽管) bad weather.
7.I still admire those who are_______(反对) my ideas.
8.The pigs would be too heavy to fly,_______(即使) they had wings.
9.Mr Thompson spoke_______(代表) his country at the conference.
10.The building was_______(烧为平地) in the fire.
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科目:高中英语 来源:河南省郑州市2016-2017学年高二下学期入学测试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
You may have heard of the book Moby Dick(《白鲸记》),written by the American author Herman Melville.You may also know that Moby Dick is considered one of the greatest novels ever written.However,it might surprise you to find out Herman Melville was not always a highly regarded author.
Melville’s first two novels,Typee and Omoo,were widely read and financially successfully.They were both exciting tales of adventures at sea and experiences with people in foreign lands.Melville became quite famous.However,upon the publication of his third book,Mardi,Melville’s popularity began to weaken.He was no longer interested in telling tales of pure adventure,and his writing took on a style that alienated(使疏远)the general reading public of his time.
Melville published Moby Dick in October of 1851 it was an original novel,combining aspects of sociology and philosophy,which confused readers by its complex symbolism.The book sold poorly.
Melville’s next book,Pierre,was almost completely disregarded by the public.Debt frustration and ill health finally forced Melville to take a low-paying job as a customs inspector.Eventually,Melville abandoned prose(散文)and began to write poetry.
The Civil War is the main subject of Melville’s poetry.He and his brother made a trip to the front line,and he published a book of poems,Battle-Pieces and Aspects of War,based on this experience.
Melville died in 1891 at the age of 72 at this point,his work had been completely forgotten by the public.His talent was to go unrecognized for the next thirty years.Then,in 1920s, his reputation began to improve as critics and readers rediscovered his work.Today Moby Dick is one of the best-known novels ever penned by an American author.
1.What were Melville’s first two novels mainly about?
A. His travel experience.
B. His successful communication skills.
C. Adventurous experiences in the front line.
D. Adventurous voyages and foreign experiences.
2.We can learn from the text that Moby Dick .
A. sold a little better than Pierre. B. was Melville’s favorite novel.
C. was copied from other books. D. made Melville popular again.
3.The text may be taken from .
A. a writing guide B. a literary(文学的)journal.
C. a science magazine. D. a critical book on literature.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. The main works of Melville. B. The skills in Melville’s writing.
C. The ups and downs of Melville. D. The reason for Melville’s failure.
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科目:高中英语 来源:浙江省2016-2017学年高二下学期期末模拟考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
It used to be a matter of fact when Peter Pan – a character from James Matthew Barrie’s 1911 book – said: “All children, except one, grow up.”
But this “fact” doesn’t seem to apply to today’s world anymore.
According to the NPD Group, a US market research company, sales of toys to adults in the UK increased by more than 20 percent in 2016, three times the pace of the children’s toy market itself. These toys ranged from puzzles and Lego building sets to vehicle models and action figures. And more than half of the sales came from millennials – people born between the 1980s and 2000s.
“Adults of the 21st century are channeling (疏导) their inner child, one toy at a time,” commented website Koreaboo. This is also why these adults are sometimes referred to as “kidults”.
According to Frederique Tutt, an analyst at NPD, the motivation of these grown-ups is to escape the stress of today’s fast-paced world. They are driven toward the more immediate pleasures brought by toys than those brought by, say, getting a promotion, which is far less easy to achieve.
“It reminds me of the playful side of life,” Rob Willner, a 25-year-old PhD student in the UK, told The Telegraph when talking about his love for Lego, which he said brings him both comfort and entertainment.
Despite this, some social scientists see the trend as disturbing. To Frank Furendi, a professor at the University of Kent in the UK, the fact that so many adults are pursuing “the thrills (刺激) of youth” is the evidence that “adulthood has got nothing attractive about it anymore”, he told The New York Times.u “That’s actually quite sad.”
But scientists are probably just worrying too much. According to Canadian comic book artist Todd McFarlane, collecting toys could simply be a way for people to express their individuality (个性).
“It’s just pop culture stuff. It’s stuff that says, ‘I like a little of this and I like a little of that’,” he told ABC News. “[It’s] no big deal.”
So now that over 100 years have passed since Peter Pan, perhaps it’s time to introduce a new “fact”, as stated in the tagline (品牌宣传词) of the UK fashion brand KIDULT: “Growing old is mandatory (强制性的), but growing up is optional.”
1.The author mentions Peter Pan in the text mainly to ______.
A. show the influence of the character on millennials
B. explore the similarities Peter Pan and millennials share
C. lead up to the trend of millennials’ love for toys
D. analyze what has made many millennials refuse to grow up
2.Why do many adults feel like collecting toys, according to Frederique Tutt?
A. They find it brings them both comfort and inspiration.
B. They consider it a way to relieve stress.
C. They want to make up for the pleasures they missed during childhood.
D. They usually don’t get along well in their lives and need an emotional outlet.
3.What can we conclude from the article about kidults?
A. They are well-known for their pursuit of independence and freedom.
B. Social scientists feel worried about them because they take nothing seriously.
C. In Todd McFarlane’s eyes, their interest in toys is a way to express their identity.
D. They refuse to make efforts to become promoted at work as they don’t want to grow up.
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科目:高中英语 来源:浙江省2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Following news of the potential for life on the recently-discovered TRAPPIST-1 system, there may be another competitor ready to take its place.
With the help of the Cassini spacecraft, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) scientists have picked up the first evidence that chemical reactions are taking place deep below the surface of Enceladus, Saturn’s (土星的) sixth-largest moon. This means that there could be life in Enceladus’ warm underground seas.
An early study found that liquid oceans exist miles below Enceladus’ surface. But to reveal what is happening down there, scientists must rely on the plumes (股) of water that spray (喷射) through cracks in Enceladus’ icy surface. In October 2015, NASA sent Cassini into a deep dive into one of the plumes.
Cassini’s findings, published on April 13 in the journal Science, showed that hydrogen (氢) not only exists on Enceladus, but is also responsible for a chemical reaction between hot rocks and water in the ocean beneath its surface.
This same process on Earth provides energy for entire ecosystems around volcanic vents (火山口). There, tiny creatures are able to survive without sunlight, using hydrogen and carbon dioxide as fuel in a process known as “methanogenesis (甲烷生成)”.
The discovery of this chemical energy source on Enceladus means it could be a very good candidate to host life.
“Confirmation (确认) that the chemical energy for life exists within the ocean of a small moon of Saturn is an important milestone (里程碑) in our search for habitable (可居住的) worlds beyond Earth,” Linda Spilker, Cassini project scientist at NASA, told the Daily Mail.
Alien life was once only thought possible on habitable planets within the “Goldilocks zone” – far enough from our sun not to be a fireball, but not so far as to be freezing.
Research on Enceladus is still in its early stages, but the recent findings have important meanings for future exploration.
“At present, we know of only one genesis (诞生) of life, the one that led to us,” David Rothery, professor of planetary geosciences (行星与地球科学) from the Open University in the UK, told The Telegraph.
“If we knew that life had started independently in two places in our solar system, then we could be pretty confident that life also got started on some of the tens of billions of planets and moons around other stars in our galaxy,” he said.
1.What is the article mainly about?
A. The connection between the TRAPPIST-1 system and Enceladus.
B. The potential for life on Saturn’s moon, Enceladus.
C. The chemical energy source on Enceladus.
D. Scientists’ constant search for life in the solar system.
2.Scientists assume that there could be life on Enceladus because ______.
A. there is evidence of a warm ocean under Enceladus’ surface
B. hot rocks and water have been discovered on Enceladus
C. hydrogen discovered on Enceladus could be a chemical energy source
D. the entire ecosystems of Enceladus are somewhat similar to those of Earth
3.According to David Rothery, the recent findings on Enceladus could mean that ______.
A. there is only one genesis of life in our galaxy
B. there could be many habitable planets, but all in the “Goldilocks zone”
C. it won’t be long before scientists find a habitable planet beyond Earth
D. alien life could exist on some other planets if it existed on Enceladus
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科目:高中英语 来源:浙江省兰溪市2016-2017学年高一上学期第一次阶段性考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.
November 7th
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.
December 5th
Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
February 6th
An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 6th
Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
Tel:020 77130836
1.When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th. B. December 5th.
C. November 7th. D. March 6th.
2.What is the topic of the talk in February?
A. The Canal Pioneers. B. An Update on the Cotsword Canals
C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands D. Ice for the Metropolis
3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.
A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker
C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne
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科目:高中英语 来源:内蒙古乌兰察布分校2016-2017学年高一下学期第二次调考英语试卷 题型:完形填空
Last August, I flew to Columbia, Missouri to continue my education at the University of Missouri. At first I thought I was brave to deal with any ____ in a foreign country. ____ during my first semester here, I always felt so ____. Being silent was my ____ to interact with Americans. Although I wanted to make _____, I didn’t know how to approach them. I was afraid that they wouldn’t understand my English and I _____ to be careful not to make anyone angry. Therefore, I always ____ others to talk to me.
In fact, I found that a lot of American students are ____ me. They also don’t know how to interact with international students, so they choose not to be ____. Obviously, two passive persons ____ have a chance to communicate with each other. And that’s why people from the same country like to ____ themselves from others. They feel more ____ with their own people and they are used to their own ways of behaving. ____, they build barriers (障碍) for themselves.
However, I ____ to approach Americans gradually. Since I had the ____ to come to this country, I told myself, there was no reason for me to be ____ of approaching and communicating with Americans. When I showed kindness to them, most of them ___ my kindness. I found Americans are actually fun and ____. Now I am glad that I’ve made some good American friends here. I try hard to ____ my attitudes and my world has become brighter. Being an open-minded and brave person makes my life more joyful. I was ____, but I found my way.
1.A. fight B. challenge C. decision D. mistake
2.A. For B. So C. But D. Or
3.A. anxious B. happy C. lonely D. lazy
4.A. duty B. way C. task D. advice
5.A. plans B. achievements C. jokes D. friends
6.A. forgot B. refused C. remembered D. wanted
7.A. sent for B. waited for C. called on D. depended on
8.A. like B. against C. beside D. behind
9.A. active B. polite C. friendly D. kind
10.A. always B. usually C. never D. sometimes
11.A. protect B. free C. separate D. save
12.A. special B. comfortable C. successful D. busy
13.A. At first B. At present C. By the way D. In the end
14.A. feared B. helped C. pretended D. started
15.A. time B. money C. courage D. power
16.A. afraid B. proud C. glad D. fond
17.A. hated B. wasted C. spread D. repaid
18.A. hard-working B. easy-going C. self-centered D. broken-hearted
19.A. hold B. take C. explain D. change
20.A. lost B. hurt C. born D. late
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