阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.
Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.
There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”
There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.
Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.
Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better.It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.
Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.
1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?
A. It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.
B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.
C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.
D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.
2.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.
A. story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work
B. people are used to exposing their weaknesses
C. people sometimes have no courage to share their stories
D. some stories make themselves feel uneasy
3.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?
A. freed B. broken C. unfolded D. untouched
4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.
A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets
B. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves
C. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold stories
D. realize the importance of being honest when making friends
科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年江西吉安第一中学高二上段考1英语试卷(解析版) 题型:完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
We have been driving in fog all morning, but the fog is lifting now. The little seaside villages are , one by one. “There is my grandmother's house,” I say, across the bay to a shabby old house.
I am in Nova Scotia on a pilgrimage (朝圣) with Lisa, my granddaughter, seeking roots for her, retracing (追溯) memory for me. Lisa was one of the mobile children, from house to house in childhood. She longs for a sense of , and so we have come to Nova Scotia where my husband and I were born and where our ancestors for 200 years.
We soon by the house and I tell her what it was like here, the memories back, swift as the tide (潮水).
Suddenly, I long to walk again in the where I was once so gloriously a child. It still________a member of the family, but has not been lived in for a while. We cannot go into the house, but I can still walk the rooms in memory. Here, my mother________ in her bedroom window and wrote in her diary. I can still see the enthusiastic family ________ into and out of the house. I could never have enough of being ________them. However, that was long after those childhood days. Lisa ________ attentively as I talk and then says, “So this is where I ________ ; where I belong.”
She has ________ her roots. To know where I come from is one of the great longings of the human ________ . To be rooted is “to have an origin”. We need ________ origin. Looking backward, we discover what is unique in us; learn the ________ of “I”. We must all go home again—in reality or memory.
1.A. appearing B. moving C. exposing D. expanding
2.A. referring B. travelling C. pointing D. coming
3.A. shared B. short C. fresh D. treasured
4.A. passed B. raised C. moved D. sent
5.A. home B. duty C. reality D. relief
6.A. built B. lived C. remained D. explored
7.A. catch up B. pull up C. step down D. come down
8.A. falling B. turning C. rushing D. bringing
9.A. yard B. village C. room D. house
10.A. adapts to B. appeals to C. belongs to D. occurs to
11.A. across B. through C. along D. past
12.A. lay B. played C. stood D. sat
13.A. marching B. looking C. breaking D. pouring
14.A. between B. with C. near D. behind
15.A. wonders B. listens C. reacts D. agrees
16.A. began B. grew C. studied D. stayed
17.A. deepened B. recognized C. accepted D. found
18.A. heart B. rights C. interest D. behaviors
19.A. one B. its C. that D. every
20.A. meaning B. expression C. connection D. Background
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届江苏五校联考高三英语第二次英语试卷(解析版) 题型:书面表达
书面表达
阅读下面短文,然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Let’s face it. You are constantly exposed to common viruses. There is nothing you can do about them. However, you can greatly influence the effect of those viruses on your health. Don’t accept that the flu or common cold is something you have to suffer from time to time. Cast off this thought and keep yourself and your entire family healthy regardless of the weather or season. These 4 easy tips will help you to reduce the number of times you are down with the flu or common cold:
1.Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables daily. They will provide you with important nutrients, mainly vitamins, which are needed to increase your ability to win the fight against common viruses.
2.Drink plenty of water. The water runs through your body, removing everything your body wants to get rid of.
3.Sleep 8 hours per night. If you often fail to have enough sleep, not only will you feel tired, but also your immune system will work less efficiently. You will be more easily affected by viruses.
【写作内容】
请你用英语以“健康的生活习惯让我们远离病毒”为题写一篇短文,主要内容包括:
1 以约30个词概括以上短文的主要内容。
2 然后以约120个词谈谈你对养成健康生活习惯的看法,内容包括:
(1) 病毒的危害及形成健康生活习惯的必要性;
(2) 要保持健康,还有哪些可行措施;
(3) 倡导大家培养良好生活习惯,健康生活。
【写作要求】
1 作文中可使用亲身经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用原文中的句子;
2 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
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书面表达
假如你是李华,校学生会主席,得知著名英国教授Matrix在你校参加英语教师培训会(2016年3月28日—3月30日),特邀请Matrix在开会期间给你校学生做一个关于英语写作的讲座。
请按下列要点写一封邀请信:
1. 本人简介;
2. 讲座内容;
3. 表示感谢。
注意:1. 词数:100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇:学生会 the Students’ Union
培训会 training conference
Dear Professor Matrix,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届江苏省盐城市高三上学期期中模拟练习英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
—Was it still there _______ you were away to answer the phone?
—There is no doubt about it.
A. that B. which C. where D. while
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015年广东省肇庆市高三二模考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
I am a vegetarian(素食主义者).Many people are quick to think of vegetarianism as strange behavior.I treasure our Earth, and since we only have one, we should protect it and the wildlife that lives on it.But that’s only one of the reasons to be a vegetarian.
Vegetarians may live longer, healthier lives.There is a connection between red meat consumption and various diseases.From an economic standpoint, it requires less land, money and energy to produce foods for a vegetarian diet.While there are many benefits to being a vegetarian, only a handful of those who attempt to adopt this lifestyle succeed.
The most important quality required to be a vegetarian is firmness since surrounded by the temptation of meat, we tend to give up vegetarianism easily.Creativity is almost as important as commitment.It’s easy to tire of eating nothing but salad. But with a little creativity and some soy products, almost any meal can become vegetarian-friendly.
Not everyone wants to be vegetarian.Accepting this is part of being a vegetarian with style.Forcing your beliefs on others is disrespectful.Stylish vegetarians should also be able to turn down a meaty dish politely without annoying their hosts.
Being a successful vegetarian has been easy for me, but it may not be so for others.a common mistake is quitting before your body has adjusted to the change.It can be difficult to keep the lifestyle in the beginning because of temptation.However, it fades over time.Another common mistake is quitting because you’ve been misinformed about the nutritional wisdom of being a vegetarian.That’s why it is vital to be educateD. Countless people will tell you that it’s impossible to obtain the nutrients and protein(蛋白质)your body requires without meat, but they are incorrect.People actually need only 44-55 grams of protein a day, and that is easily found in a vegetarian diet.Many meat eaters are consuming three times that amount, which is not beneficial.It leads to diseases.Vegetables can also supply all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs.However, if you’re still not convinced, you can take a multi-vitamin.
1.According to the passage, being a vegetarian helps ______.
A. protect the wildlife
B. free people from diseases
C. rid people from strange behaviors
D. develop a better economy
2.What’s the underlined word temptation in Paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?
A. Unpleasant taste B. Extreme attraction
C. Great consumption D. Significant importance
3.Stylish vegetarians do not ______.
A. force others to be vegetarians
B. respect other people’s beliefs
C. turn down hosts gracefully
D. refuse an offer of meat
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Many people give up before their bodies can adjust to the transition.
B. Many people quit because they’re poorly educated about nutrition.
C. Consuming 150 grams protein a day can be harmful.
D. Vegetarians need multi-vitamins to keep healthy.
5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Reasons why the author became a vegetarian.
B. Important qualities required to be a vegetarian.
C. Advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian.
D. Common mistakes on the way to being a vegetarian.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014-2015学年甘肃武威第五中学高三11月月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:短文改错
假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线\划掉。
修改:在错词下面划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Lucy,
I am very excited to learn that you’re coming to Xi’an for travel. Both my parent miss you a lot. So is our friend, Ruby. April is best time of the year to visit Xi’an. There is only a few rain and the weather is neither too hot or too cold. There are so many places I wanted to take you to after I finish my work like a volunteer in the local charity. When you come, you can stay with ourselves. My house is about three kilometers far away from Xi’an Moslem Street where is full of local foods.
Best regards,
Janet
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年江西余江一中高二上期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
IMAGINE that your parents have bought you the most advanced robot. He looks like a real person. He talks to you and plays with you. He can even think for himself and figure out what you need.
It may feel as if you have a considerate new brother who keeps you company all the time. But come to think of it, can you really trust him?
Ever since the first robot was created decades ago, scientists have kept thinking about the task of making robots more like humans. However, as they have gotten closer to that goal, doubts have grown. According to the BBC, Japanese robot designer Masahiro Mori argues that the more lifelike robots become, the more humans feel a connection to them. But once they become too similar to humans, people begin to feel uncomfortable.
This theory is what led to the creation of a brand new robot in Switzerland earlier this month. Roboy, as the new machine is called, has various human-like abilities such as hand-shaking and bicycle-riding, but instead of a skin-like covering, Roboy is wrapped in shiny white armor (盔甲) that clearly shows its robot status.
“As long as people can clearly see that the robot is a machine, even if they project their feelings into it, then they feel comfortable,” Rolf Pfeifer, the creator of Roboy from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, told the BBC.
But the problem that people have with robots is not just with the way they look. It also has to do with the roles that they play in our lives.
A survey last year of European Union countries showed that 88 percent of those interviewed agreed that robots are “necessary as they can do jobs that are too hard or dangerous for people”, such as space exploration and war fighting. But when it comes to taking care of children, 60 percent said that robots should not be allowed to participate, because as robots become more advanced and complicated, parents may tend to hand over too much responsibility to them.
No matter what, robots will soon enter our homes, Pfeifer said. What is not yet clear is whether they will act more like servants who work for us or companions who live with us.
1.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce the newly-invented robot, Roboy.
B. To discuss problems related to designing robots.
C. To explore the roles robots will play in our future lives.
D. To argue what kinds of robots appeal to people more.
2.Why did Pfeifer make Roboy look like a robot?
A. To better protect it.
B.To make it look cool and modern.
C. To make it clearly different from a human.
D. To keep its price down.
3.Which best describes the author’s tone in the article?
A. Objective(客观的).B. Critical(批评的).
C. Admiring.D. Anxious.
4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. The brand new robot in Switzerland can do everything human beings can.
B. Scientists have long been dreaming of creating human-like robots.
C. Robots in the future will serve as human beings’ good friends.
D. People won’t be comfortable with robots like a machine in the house.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届江苏省高三12月月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
A new iphone costs about _________of a second-hand one.
A. the price of three times
B. three times the price
C. as much as the three times price
D. three times more than the price
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