科目:高中英语 来源:江西省同步题 题型:阅读理解
Norah had a cottage on a cliff (悬崖) above a big bay. In winter it could be very unpleasant because
of strong winds and sea waves. In fact, when a gale was blowing, Norah and her husband got used to
sleeping in a small room downstairs, because their bedroom upstairs, which faced the gales, had a very
big window, and they were afraid that an extra violent wind might break it and blow pieces of broken
glass over them.
Also, the salt wave from the sea put an end to many of the colorful plants Norah planted in her garden. She tried putting up a fence to protect them, but the wind just hit it, went up over the top and then down
the other side, so in the end she filled the garden with trees and bushes that liked salt.
But most of the summer Norah enjoyed her cottage and garden very much. At weekends she could sit
out-of-doors in the sun, looking at the beautiful view, with interesting ships and boats passing by, and she
could very easily cycle down to the sea for a swim.
Now, Norah and her husband had plenty of friends and relations. In the summer lots of them used to
come to enjoy the beautiful place, and in the end it really became quite annoying for the couple. When
they were at home, they found friends and relations arriving, expecting to be given unlimited drinks and
meals, and to sit in the sun for hours, talking as if Norah and her husband had nothing else to do but
entertain and listen to them.
This went on for several years. Norah didn't wish to appear rude by refusing to let her friends and
relations in, but on the other hand, she was getting tired every summer.
Then one day Norah was complaining about this to her hairdresser while she was doing her hair. "You're
disturbed by too many uninvited guests, are you?" said the hairdresser. "Why don't you try my way of
escaping?"
"What's that?" asked Norah.
"Well," the hairdresser answered, "when the bell rings, I put on my coat and take my shopping bag. If
it's someone I don't want to see, I say innocently, 'I'm sorry, but I've got to go out.' But…
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科目:高中英语 来源:模拟题 题型:阅读理解
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科目:高中英语 来源:陕西省高考真题 题型:阅读理解
This was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors
at Cornell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an unusual
experiment:"an interesting week of poetry." This class was part of a study to answer the questions: Why is
science difficult for many nonscience students? What can teachers learn about teaching if they take a class
that is not in their field?
The students in the poetry class listened to lectures and took notes. They had reading tasks and had to
write three short papers. All students noticed one thing-the importance of spoken words. In science and
engineering classes, the instructors put tables and drawings on the blackboard. But in this poetry class, the
instructors just talked. They didn't write anything on the board.
The scientists and engineers noticed one similarity between science and poetry. In both subjects, students
need to find layers (层次) of meaning. Some layers are simple, clean, and on the surface; other layers are
deeper and more difficult. This search for different levels of meaning doesn't happen much in undergraduate
(本科) science classes, but it is important later, in graduate school. And it is always important in humanities (人文科学).
Both the poetry instructors and their students learned something about teaching from this experience.
One poetry instructor, for example, now sees the importance of using informative as he teaches. Most of the
scientists agreed on several points. First, humanities classes might help science students to see patterns and
decide which information is important. Second, the poetry class was fun. One engineer decided, "We need to
change the way we teach engineering to make it an enjoyable experience for students."
But perhaps the most important result of the experience was this; All of the professors began to think
about how they teach and how they cam teach better.
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科目:高中英语 来源:福建省期中题 题型:阅读理解
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This tour takes you back in history to a moment that “will live in infamy (声名狼藉).” Explore
the historic artifacts at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center commemorating(纪念) the attack on
Pearl Harbor, then travel around beautiful Oahu on a Circle Island guided bus tour.
The Arizona Me morial Visitor Center is Hawaii’s number one visitor attraction.View the film
of the attack on Pearl Harbor and browse the historic artifacts on display.Then ride the Navy launch
across Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona Memorial.Then, board a tour bus for a scenic trip around
the island of Oahu.Get your cameras ready for the beautiful view over Windward Oahu at Nu’uanu
Pali Lookout.Visit Byodo-In Temple, which is set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
You’ll also see the famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset, Banzai Pipeline, and Waimea
Bay and drive through rustic Haleiwa Town.Visit Dole Plantation and discover the history of
Hawaii’s pineapple industry before enjoying a no host lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center (lunch is
not included in the listed-price).
Inclusions:
Scenic bus tour of Oahu island
Film viewing at Arizona Memorial Visitor Center.Pearl Harbor
Visit of Byodo-In Temple and Dole Plantation
Available:
Mon.-Fri.
Hours of operation:
7 AM to 5 PM
Note:
Strict security measures forbid purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper
bags, luggage and/or other items.Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder.A storage
facility, operated by a private vendor, is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial,
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.
1. What is the purpose of the passage above?
A.To introduce the beautiful scene in Oahu
B.To tell the writer attractions in Hawaii.
C.To attract more tourists.
D.To describe a wonderful tour in Oahu.
2. Which of the following is the right order of the tour?
A. The Arizona Memorial, Byodo-In Temple, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, Polynesian
Cultural Center
B. Pearl Habor, Dole Plantation, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, Sunset Beach
C. Pearl Habor, North Shore, Byodo-In Temple, Dole Plantation
D. The Arizona Memorial, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Cultural
Center
3. A tourist will see everything below at Pearl Harbor except _________.
A. the Arizona Memorial
B. some historic artifacts
C. a film
D. Windward Oahu
4. Which of the persons below will not be allowed to enter the attractions in Pearl Harbor?
A. Alice, a student from LA, comes with her parents, with a Sony digital camera in her
hand.
B. Geogre Zhang, from Shanghai, leaves his backpack in a locker outside the entrance.
C. Billy, from Italy, with small bag in hand and inside the bag is a cam-recorder.
D. Hose, from Spain, who has left his luggage in the hotel.
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科目:高中英语 来源:安徽省高考真题 题型:阅读理解
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