Who is there among us who hasn’t dreamed of having his or her own small (maybe , several years later , even big )business , and having wonderful freedom , both from a boss and from the time clock ; the freedom to make up our own rules for our work , and our own plans —arranging our own hours of work ? That way work would be both painless and fun. Or, so we imagine.
Well, in fact it isn’t quite as simple as that. Yes , it is true that being the boss has its satisfactions and that you can arrange your working hours freely if you own your own small business . But in those early years of starting your own business, you shouldn’t think of a free day, not to mention flying off for a month’s vacation. It is not unusual for new business owners to work seventy or eighty hours a week , and if there is a day off , that day might need to be devoted to accounting (算账).
But this negative picture doesn’t destroy the beautiful hopes. The possibility of getting something wonderful in return—both material and mental—continues to drive that large number of people who start up small businesses each year in the United States.
From the first paragraph, we know that everybody hopes ________ .
A．to rule others B．to be his or her own boss
C．to get a time clock D．to be free from work
Most new business owners have to ________ .
A．work more than 10 hours a day B．devote himself to accounting
C．fly to some places in the world D．have a day off in a week
The expression “negative picture” most probably means “ ________ “.
A．a terrible experience B．a poor picture
C．limited freedom D．unpleasant situations
The beautiful hopes will never be destroyed because ________ .
A．people love beautiful things by nature
B．people have a strong desire to seek personal gains
C．small businesses make big money each year in the US
D．small businesses have advantages over big companies
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From babies to body builders, we all have muscles. They grow, they bulge(鼓起), they stretch they stretch and sometimes they even painfully pull. But for all the work they do for us, we are still unable to crown one as "the strongest muscle."
Instead, a few muscles could claim the title, depending on how strength is measured.
If the title goes to the muscle that can exert(产生) the most force, the victor would be the soleus（小腿肚肌）, according to Gray's Anatomy（解剖学）. Without this muscle, we wouldn't be able to stand, walk, run or shake our bodies on the dance floor. If the soleus was not continuously pulling, we would always be falling over ourselves (although some of us tend to do that from time to time anyway).
But perhaps the title should go to the muscle that exerts the most pressure. Pressure is different from force — pressure takes into account the area over which a force is exerted. The muscle that takes the prize for delivering the greatest amount of pressure is the masseter, or the jaw muscle, according to the book "Clinical Oral Science" (Reed Educational and Professional Publishing, 1998).
In 1986, Richard Hofmann of Lake City, Fla., achieved a bite strength of 975 pounds (442 kilograms) for two seconds, setting a Guinness Record. Talk about jaw dropping! The jaw is able to clench（咬紧） and chew because of the masseter muscle.
Others may argue the muscles used in childbirth are the most powerful.
When it comes to versatility, perhaps the tongue is the strongest muscle. Its combination of elasticity（伸缩性） and forcefulness gives us the ability to speak, eat and kiss – all things very desirable on a first date. However dexterous（灵巧的） it may be though, its power does not match that of muscles such as the soleus.
If slow and steady wins the race, the heart is certainly a contender for the title. When it contracts, the muscle pumps about 2 ounces (59 milliliters) of blood, and is constantly working over a lifetime. Beating about 40 million times a year, a person's heart will beat approximately 2.5 billion times by the time of their 70th birthday.
According the passage, the underlined word “contender” in the last paragraph is closet in meaning to “ ”.
A．failure B．partner C．muscle D．competitor
Which would be t he best title for the passage?
A．What’s the strongest muscle in the human body?
B．who is the strongest person in the world?
C．What are the functions of different muscles?
D．What are the standards of the strongest muscle?
According to the passage, .
A．Without the soleus, we could still stand, walk, run or shake our bodies on the dance floor
B．a few muscles could be the winners, according to different measures
C．the muscles used in childbirth are the most powerful
D．tongue is the strongest muscle for delivering the greatest amount of pressure
What would be discussed in the following paragraph?
A．Another possible strongest muscle. B．the conclusion of the strongest muscle.
C．The functions of different muscles. D．the Guinness record of strongest muscle.
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Eight days for just￥12，000
Departs：May—October 2007
Includes：
● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples
● Return airport to hotel transport
● Seven nights’accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice
● Breakfast
● The service of guides
● Government taxes
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Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agata，set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples．
Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere．From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable“Amalfi Drive”to the delightful resorts of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!
Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice．A single room，another￥2，000．A group of ten college students，￥10，000 for each．
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All the following are included in the price of ￥12，000 EXCEPT ．
A．transport between the airport and the hotel
B．telephone calls made by tourists
C．the service of guides to tourists
D．double rooms for every two tourists
If you don’t like sharing a room with others，you have to pay ．
A．￥12，000 B．￥10，000 C．￥2，000 D．￥14，000
If you like to visit historical sites，which of the following is your best choice?
A．Amalfi． B．Sant’ Agata． C．Pompeii． D．Sorrento．
Who is the advertisement intended for?
A．Potential tourists． B．College students．C．Quiet people． D．Old people．
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About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio(影棚)to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our “act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.
We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path. Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera was wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in “snow". Two more fans were turned on, and a "strong wind" blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.
The next scene was a complete contrast (对比). The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures in front taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen (幕). An actor and actress stood of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water’s edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees(棕榈树), sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!
Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film "stars"!
【小题1】Who is the author?
| A．A cameraman. |
| B．A film director. |
| C．A crowd-scene actor. |
| D．A workman for scene setting. |
| A．The heavy snowfall. |
| B．The man-made scene. |
| C．The low temperature. |
| D．The film being shown. |
| A．A new scene would be filmed. |
| B．More stars would act in the film. |
| C．The author would leave the studio. |
| D．The next scene would be prepared. |
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From the earliest times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures.
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept
in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The works of art have been
collected by the people of France over many centuries.
The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort(炮台). In 1190, it was the king's castle with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat to keep out his enemies.5u
Over the years, the number of buildings around
the castle grew. By 1350, the castle was no longer needed as a fort. The Louvre
became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in artists from many countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci
from Italy. Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ is the best known painting in the museum
today.
In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy.
1. On the whole, this
passage is mainly about________.???
A. an art museum called the Louvre B. an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci
C. a king of France named Francis I ?D. the best known painting in Louvre
2. Which of the following is not true？
A. The Louvre used to be a fort a very long time
ago．
B. French kings and queens once lived in it．
C. The Louvre was taken by enemies in 1190．
D. Many treasures were brought into the Louvre over the years．
3.Why is it good for
great art to be kept in public museums？
A. It helps people remember who the King of France is．
B. It keeps people out of the palaces．
C. It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art．
D. It helps people to know who is the greatest
artist．
4.From the passage we know that _____．
A. it is not possible for treasures to be stolen
B. old forts always make the best museums
C. great art should be shared with all the
people
D. king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort
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科目：高中英语 来源：20102011湖南師大附中高一下学期期末考试英语试题 题型：阅读理解
From the earliest times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world’s art treasures.
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort(炮台). In 1190, it was the king’s castle with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat to keep out his enemies.
Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle was no longer needed as a fort. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in artists from many countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the best known painting in the museum today.
In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy.
1.
On the whole, this passage is mainly about__________.?
A. an art museum called the Louvre
B. an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci
C. a king of France named Francis I
D. the best known painting in Louvre
2.
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. The Louvre used to be a fort a very long time ago.
B. French kings and queens once lived in it.
C. The Louvre was taken by enemies in 1190.
D. Many treasures were brought into the Louvre over the years.
3.
Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums?
A. It helps people remember who the King of France is.
B. It keeps people out of the palaces.
C. It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art.
D. It helps people to know who is the greatest artist.
4.
In the third paragraph the underlined word moat probably means________.
? A. a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies
B. a long and deep ditch(渠) dug round a castle and was usually filled with water
C. a cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought
D. a long and high wall around castle
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