科目：高中英语 来源：广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试 题型：050
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ERabat, April 12 (Xinhua) —— About a billion people in the world today are still facing the danger of malaria(疟疾) and nearly two million people die of the illness yearly, said Prof. Marc Gentilini of France in Agadir, according to local newspaper reports.
The statement was made at the medicine conference of French-speaking countries held in Agadir, Morocco, this week.
Las Vagas, Nev. , Nov. 21 ——Fire swept from the kitchen through the Casino of the MGM Grand Hotel here just after dawn this morning, trapping about 3500 guests and employees. Local officials said that more than 80 people were killed, most dying of smoke taking in above the 20th floor of the 26-story hotel. At least two jumped to their deaths. Several hundred were injured.
There was little warning as the fire violently spread through the first and second floors with great strength. Thick black smoke through the hotel and rose 5,000 feet above the roof.
No alarm was sounded, according to fire officials, who said that equipment in the basement had been destroyed before the hand alarm was set off. Many guests said that they were awakened by knocks on the door or the sound of breaking glass as people sought safety from the smoke. There are no smoke alarms in the building, which was built in 1973 in agreement with the 1970 Clark County Building Law.
Sussex, May 26 (The Daily Mail) —— Mrs Myra Webb, who was told by doctors that she would never hear again, lived for six years in a world of silence.
But yesterday she heard a blackbird sing in the garden of her home at Brighton, Sussex. “My hearing is coming back ——and it's wonderful,”she said.
Mrs Webb, 26, is said to be the first woman in Britain to have her hearing brought back by acupuncture, the needle treatment widely practiced in China.
After six months' treatment she can listen to music again, carry on a conversation with the aid of a hearing aid, and she has got a job as a typist with the South Eastern Electricity Board.
“It's wonderful to hear people talk,” she said at her home in Stanstead Crescent, Woodingdean, Brighton.
Mrs Webb began to lose her hearing at the age of 12 after a serious illness. “By the age of 20 I had no hearing whatever. ”
“A friend told me about acupuncture and I went weekly for treatment. One night when I was in the kitchen I heard a weak sound and realized it was my musical kettle boiling. I went weak at the knees. My hearing has slowly improved since. ”
Her husband David, a 26-year-old manager, said, “She is so happy and excited by the results and is continuing the treatment. ”
1．What do you NOT learn from the news reports?
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A．Prof. Marc Gentilini attended the medicine conference in Agadir and made a speech.
B．There are no smoke alarms in the MGM Grand Hotel because that was not demanded by the law when it was built.
C．It was acupuncture that cured Mrs Webb of deafness.
D．Mrs Webb is now able to talk with others without difficulty.
2．Why so many people died in the fire on MGM Grand Hotel?
[ ]
A．Because 3500 guests and employees were trapped.
B．Because they couldn't take in enough oxygen.
C．Because people jumped down from the 20th floor.
D．Because big fire suddenly swept from the kitchen throughout the hotel.
3．Many guests were awakened at dawn because ________ .
[ ]
A．they took in thick smoke
B．they felt the heat of big fire
C．they heard the noise
D．the employees rang the hand alarm
4．What does “I went weak at the knees” mean in the last item of news?
It means “ ________ ”.
[ ]
A．I felt terribly shocked
B．I felt weak and had to drop to my knees
C．I was so touched that I could not move a little
D．I was extremely delighted
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科目：高中英语 来源：人教社新课程2003年审核高二上册练习 人教社新课程2003年审核 题型：050
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A man led his two children and wife to safety as a fire swept part of their home. The first fire happened early yesterday as Jim Eastwood and his wife lay asleep in their home at Price Read. Mrs. Eastwood, who was first to wake, got up and felt heat coming from downstairs. As soon as Mr. Eastwood jumped off the bed, he rushed downstairs to try to put out the blaze (n.火焰;烈火;火灾)but the smoke and heat were too intense (adj.强烈的,剧烈的).
Mrs. Eastwood got her children from their bedrooms and they hung out of a window gasping (vi.喘 ,喘气)for fresh air.
Mr. Eastwood, who dialed 999 while downstairs, then decided to climb out of his bedroom window to lead his wife and children to safety. He got out of the window first and climbed onto a ledge above the downstairs living room. He then lifted and helped the children and his wife out. At that time, their next door neigh boor were awake and opened the window of the bedrooms to let them in.
(1)The big fire probably broke out ________.
[ ]
(2)When the fire started ________ .
[ ]
A．the family had been out of danger
B．the parents were sleeping in their bedroom
C．Mr. Eastwood was already downstairs
D．the children were above the living room
(3)Who noticed the fire first? ________.
[ ]
A．Mr. Eastwood.
B．The children.
C．Mrs. Eastwood.
D．Their next door neigh boor.
(4)During the course of the accident, Mrs. Eastwood had never been to ________.
[ ]
A．her own bedroom
B．the children's bedrooms
C．their neighbor's bedroom
D．their own living room
(5)When the fire was over ________.
[ ]
A．there was not any great loss to the Eastwoods
B．none of the family was hurt, but their house was somewhat destroyed
C．Mr. Eastwood was badly wounded in both the head and the limbs
D．Mrs. Eastwood was still worrying about their children
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010-2011年安徽省亳州市高一下学期期末考试英语 题型：阅读理解
Thanks to the huge success of Harry Potter, many teen
agers dream about living in an ancient castle. These dreams may include beautiful silk dresses, delicious food, servants and of course, magic. However, real life in an English castle was not easy. With thick stonewalls and high towers, castles were built for defence(防御). So they were not good places to live in. In medieval times, castles must have been noisy and smelly places. Horses, cattle, chickens and sheep walked free, blacksmiths did ironwork, soldiers practised sword (剑) fights, and children of all ages played around them. Castles did not have central heating; the only heat came from the fireplace. Even in summer the castle was cool. People living 
in the castles had to use blankets to keep warm while at work.
Life during the Middle Ages began at sunrise. Servants lit the fire, swept the floor and cooked the morning meal. The mid-morning meal was the main meal of the day and often included three or four courses (一道菜). After dinner, everyone continued his or her work. The owner of the castle, the lord, sometimes took his guests hunting or shooting. His wife, the lady, spent much of the day watching the maids (女仆) work, as well as people working in the kitchen. She also kept an eye on the weavers and embroiderers who made clothes for the family. Supper was simple and eaten late, just before bedtime.
You may find some old magic books in a castle as Harry Potter once did. Read them before you go to bed, because when you fall asleep the magic of castle life may appear before your eyes.
【小题1】 For what purpose were the castles built in England?
| A．To defend the city or country against enemies. |
| B．To provide a working place for blacksmiths. |
| C．To raise poultry (家禽) and livestock (家畜). |
| D．To provide a place for teenagers to learn magic. |
| A．Because soldiers practiced sword fights there. |
| B．Because blacksmiths did ironwork there. |
| C．Because children of all ages played around them. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．The servants in castles lived an easy life. |
| B．The wife spent much of the day at home. |
| C．Supper was eaten before sunset. |
| D．Dinner was eaten in the middle of the day. |
| A．castles were not good places to live in |
| B．castles in novels are different from those in history |
| C．Harry Potter's story in a castle affected people |
| D．what real life was like in an ancient castle |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年浙江省杭州市高三上学期期中考试英语题 题型：单项填空
Fire swept through a store at the corner of 4th street this morning ________ heavy damage.
A. caused B. has caused C. causing D. to cause
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科目：高中英语 来源：20102011年安徽省亳州市高一下学期期末考试英语 题型：阅读理解
Thanks to the huge success of Harry Potter, many teenagers dream about living in an ancient castle. These dreams may include beautiful silk dresses, delicious food, servants and of course, magic. However, real life in an English castle was not easy. With thick stonewalls and high towers, castles were built for defence(防御). So they were not good places to live in. In medieval times, castles must have been noisy and smelly places. Horses, cattle, chickens and sheep walked free, blacksmiths did ironwork, soldiers practised sword (剑) fights, and children of all ages played around them. Castles did not have central heating; the only heat came from the fireplace. Even in summer the castle was cool. People living in the castles had to use blankets to keep warm while at work.
Life during the Middle Ages began at sunrise. Servants lit the fire, swept the floor and cooked the morning meal. The mid-morning meal was the main meal of the day and often included three or four courses (一道菜). After dinner, everyone continued his or her work. The owner of the castle, the lord, sometimes took his guests hunting or shooting. His wife, the lady, spent much of the day watching the maids (女仆) work, as well as people working in the kitchen. She also kept an eye on the weavers and embroiderers who made clothes for the family. Supper was simple and eaten late, just before bedtime.
You may find some old magic books in a castle as Harry Potter once did. Read them before you go to bed, because when you fall asleep the magic of castle life may appear before your eyes.
1. For what purpose were the castles built in England?
A. To defend the city or country against enemies.
B. To provide a working place for blacksmiths.
C. To raise poultry (家禽) and livestock (家畜).
D. To provide a place for teenagers to learn magic.
2. Why were the ancient castles noisy?
A. Because soldiers practiced sword fights there.
B. Because blacksmiths did ironwork there.
C. Because children of all ages played around them.
D. All of the above.
3. Which of the following about family life in castles is true according to the passage?
A. The servants in castles lived an easy life.
B. The wife spent much of the day at home.
C. Supper was eaten before sunset.
D. Dinner was eaten in the middle of the day.
4.The main idea of this passage is ______.
A. castles were not good places to live in
B. castles in novels are different from those in history
C. Harry Potter's story in a castle affected people
D. what real life was like in an ancient castle
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