Saber Miresmailli was on vacation in London when, caught in a bit of traffic on London Bridge, he decided to take a photo of Tower Bridge.
“I noticed the couple,” he said. “At that moment, I did not see anyone from the wedding party or a photographer with the couple, so I took several pictures. Usually, my pictures are not very good given the fact that I don’t use flash and I don’t stop to compose (构图)—so when I got back after two weeks, I was very surprised to find this one turned out so well.”
Miresmailli said, “I thought to myself, if it was me getting married, I would have wanted the picture.”
So he posted the photo on Facebook and attached a few friends with the hope of finding the couple and passing them the picture. What happened next, he said, “was crazy.”
“I received more than 2,000 requests from perfect strangers and lots of positive and negative emails.” Until this afternoon, almost 230,000 people had shared his Facebook post on the photo.
There’s also been an uncertain identification of the couple. It’s likely that their names are Laura and James. “If it’s the right couple,” Miresmailli said, “they are on their honeymoon in Bali and have no idea about the photo. I believe they will be shocked to find out about their fame”.
Miresmailli said he’s been drowned by the interest in the photo.
“I just want to give them their picture and go back to work and tend my tomatoes,” he said.
1.Saber Miresmailli is seeking for a couple who ________.
A. held the wedding party in Bali
B. were looking for their wedding pictures
C. were taken a photo by him without knowing it
D. became famous for their honeymoon experience
2.Why are Miresmailli’s photos usually not satisfactory?
A. They are not developed in time.
B. He is not good at finding views.
C. He doesn’t take enough pictures.
D. He doesn’t care much about photograph skills.
3.What is the right order of the whole story?
a. received requests and emails
b. posted the photo on Facebook
c. noticed a couple
d. took a photo
e. was caught in traffic
f. attached some friends
A. e, d, c, b, a, f B. e, c, d, b, f, a C. c, d, e, b, f, a D. c , e, d, b, a, f
4.Miresmailli said the words in the last paragraph with a sense of ________.
A. pride B. duty C. appreciation D. humour
科目：高中英语 来源：福建省福州市毕业班3月综合质量检测英语试卷（有答案） 题型：阅读理解
Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.
◆They know who’s gone to spend more.
Last year, U. S travel research company Orbitz tracked people’s online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. Turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $ 20~30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.
◆Their software doesn’t always link to the hotel’s system.
A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middleman’s software isn’t immune(防护作用的) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.
◆You could miss out on loyalty (积分) points.
Third party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programs don’t recognize external sites, others award only minimum points without special offers, like double points on hotel stays.
◆Don’t be fooled by packages: Often, they’re low-end items grouped together.
Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click. These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine print.
◆Once your trip is purchased, you’re on your own.
An online travel agency can’t provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you’re just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.
1.What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?
A. Tips of how to reserve flights on line.
B. Problems of reserving a hotel on line.
C. Notices about reserving a trip on line.
D. Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line.
2.Why do people probably spend more on their online reservation for trips?
A. They book at prices offered first by travel sites.
B. They are shown less expensive travel options first.
C. Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac users.
D. Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies.
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined “fine print”？
A. Detailed items. B. Discounted prices.
C. Good deals. D. Special services.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The third parties will provide good travel services on line.
B. Few people book trips on line because of possible troubles.
C. Travelers’ interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line.
D. Those booking trips on line will benefit much from loyalty points
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏银川市2017届高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins（内啡肽）, and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision (监管) of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you!
If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.
1.The first paragraph focuses on _______.
A. the greatest challenge of group exercise B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness
C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups
2.The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means " __________.
A. cheerful B. average C. serious D. temporal
3.When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary___________ .
A. to sustain a colorful lifestyle B. to party on weekends with positive people
C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly D. to surround yourself with supportive people
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Seeking Support B. Supporting Health
C. Improving Your Strength D. Building Up Fitness
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科目：高中英语 来源：河南省洛阳市2017届高三第二次统一考试（3月）英语（有答案） 题型：阅读理解
There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky(威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot,”
Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration(烦恼) will float away as gently as the circling water. It’s just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.
Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day’s fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains, and reaching its 1,342-metre top is a challenge. But it’s not just what goes up matters; what comes down is unique. More than 900 metres high, on the mountain’s north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes from the Gaelic(盖尔特) language “usqueb” or “water of life”; And it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotland’s best-known drink: whisky.
1.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?
A. By making comparisons.
B. By following time order.
C. By analyzing causes.
D. By giving descriptions.
2.What is Ben Nevis specially noted for?
A. The challenge up to its top.
B. The water from the mountain.
C. The beauty of its surroundings.
D. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.
3.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.
B. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.
C. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.
D. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.
4.What does the story of Queen Victoria show?
A. The Queen is rich in tour experience.
B. The year of 1873 is special for the Queen.
C. Tasting whisky is better than going fishing.
D. The castle’s a good place to go in Scotland.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年山东省高二（实验班）3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
Steven knew he was a good but not great web designer and was about to go on an interview at a marketing firm in the city. He_________well and went over the checklist(备忘录) needed to make a good first_______. Seven was appointed the 3rd in the interview room and was waiting his_______
In the waiting room a gentleman entered and asked Steven “Are you_______ about the job interview?” Steven replied “No. I’m very confident. ” The man then asked him_______he was so confident. Steven then said that he had been_______ for quite some time now and _______ he was qualified for the job. The man was impressed with his answer and their_______ continued. Fifteen minutes passed before Steven was_______for the interview. The man thanked Steven and they________ phone numbers.
Steven did not get the job. He was a little________ but his spirits stayed________
A week later his cellphone________. The man replied “Hey it’s Tom, we’ve met at the Marketing Firm”. Steven remembered the interview and Tom________his deepest thanks for the conversation they had in the waiting room. Being ________, Steven asked “But how did I help you”? Tom replied, “You did not________ help me but you’ve answered a question I was asking________ for over 5 years ” Steven asked “What was it?” Tom answered “________… I had none. Your talk gave me confidence to ask this woman I’ve been dating for 5 years to________me” and she said “YES!!!” Without your words I would have never even asked and my life would be________ today. So I just wanted to call and say ‘thank you’ one million times.”
1.A. started B. prepare C. knew D. spoke
2.A. decision B. choice C. experience D. impression
3.A. turn B. mark C. job D. boss
4.A. nervous B. happy C. sad D. lonely
5.A. how B. when C. why D. whether
6.A. studying B. living C. staying D. standing
7.A. wondered B. felt C. decide D. remembered
8.A. telephone B. debate C. explanation D. conversation
9.A. called off B. called for C. called in D. called on
10.A. exchange B. took C. found D. dialed
11.A. impatient B. disappointed C. worried D. relaxed
12.A. usual B. low C. silent D. high
13.A. sounded B. failed C. rang D. responded
14.A. expressed B. accepted C. received D. deserved
15.A. careful B. puzzle C. fortunate D. satisfied
16.A. probably B. secretly C. easily D. directly
17.A. himself B. yourself C. myself D. itself
18.A. Confidence B. Appreciation C. Success D. Luck
19.A. refuse B. marry C. forgive D. admire
20.A. smooth B. innocent C. convenient D. different
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科目：高中英语 来源：辽宁省鞍山市2017届高三3月月考英语试卷（有答案） 题型：七选五
Life is a cyclical course
Life is a cyclical course of lessons, growth and expansion. When you are truly listening to the messages along the way, you find your life transformations are surprising. The following are universal truths that have the ability to change your life for the better.1.
●Following your heart is everything. We’ve been taught that the best way to achieve our desires is to set a goal, create a plan and take action.2.The best way is to listen to your heart, be open to the possibilities and take action on the inspired ideas. If so, you will reach your goals faster than ever before.
● 3.Too often we spend our tie paying attention to what isn’t working and what’s just going wrong in our lives and that only keeps us stuck. When you let go of the outcome, the struggle and the constant worry, you will make room for the magic of the universe to bring in your every desire.
●You are enough. 4. It may take some learning, support, and help from others. But when you trust that you are not only good enough, but worthy too, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish.
● 5.You can make a number of excuses about why starting, but the truth is your time is now. no matter what dream or desire you have, you will never have more time in your life to bring those desires to finish. Do your future a favor, drop the excuses and start now.
A. Letting go is the answer.
B. There is no better time to begin than now.
C. You will find strength you never thought you had.
D. So read, embrace and allow them to transform your life into beautiful ways.
E. In my experience that is certainly one way to do it, but it’s not the best way.
F. When you change your belief, you have the power to transform any situation better.
G. Feeling not good enough is another way you may be holding yourself back from the life.
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏2017届高三下学期一模考试英语试卷 题型：短文填空
This is a perfect example 1. what a positive person Anne was. Unfortunately, due to the rising popularity of Adolf Hitler and his ideas of how the world should be, on the morning of June 6th, 1942, the Frank family was 2. (force) to go into hiding in a secret annex; Anne taking her few 3. (possess), one of them was a diary she had received for her thirteenth birthday. Over the next few years, she devoted herself to this diary, not 4.(know) that, many years later, it would provide inspiration for people all over the world.
Why I have always looked up to Anne Frank is not only 5. she was an amazing author, which I have always wanted to be, but also because her writing 6. (true) reflected what a bright person she was. A particularly inspirational quote from her diary was－I don’t think of all the misery, 7. of the beauty that still remains. “This is all you really need8.(hear) to know what kind of person she was. Anne will never be forgotten because she never was 9. ordinary girl. She was wise beyond her years, but kept 10. (she) sense of fun through everything and had a talent for making people laugh.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年湖北省宜昌市高一3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：短文填空
On Sept.19, 2014, Alibaba went public on the New York Stock(股票)Exchange. It shows that Ma Yun has done his business 1. (success). A short Chinese man seems to be the 2. (tall) man in the world right now.
Ma Yun used to be an English teacher. When he was twelve, he found that English was very interesting. Every morning he got up at 5 a.m., and then ran to a hotel near the West Lake,3. he could communicate with foreign 4.(tour) in English. He did it for nine years. The experience made him a fantastic English speaker and also opened his views to the wide world. In a trip to the US in 1995, Ma had access to the Internet 5.the first time. When 6. (see) the opportunity on the Internet, Ma returned to China and decided to set up a website 7. he knew little about computers then. Ma quit(辞掉) his job and created his own company--Alibaba in Hangzhou. He was so 8. (devote) to his work that he 9. (name) “Crazy Jack Ma”. Now, Alibaba has developed into the world’s largest e-commerce company and 10. (go) even further in future.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年山东省高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife’s birthday. The price didn’t matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that costs $5, 000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left.
A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like it. It had to be exactly the same size and quality as she wanted a pair of earrings made. "Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl?" said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, "I would say it’s exactly impossible to find one exactly like that pearl."
The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.
Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse." “I don’t like to part with it." she said sadly, I got it from my mother, and, my mother got it from her’s. But I really need the money.
The jeweler was quickly to pay her before she changed her mind .Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news .The man, however, was nowhere to be found. The jeweler immediately realized the whole thing.
1.Actually, the man wanted to buy another pearl for _____.
A. himself B. his wife
C. no one D. his mother
2.He paid $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining because______.
A. he wanted to make the jeweler believe him
B. he was very rich.
C. his business had been successful
D. he was anxious to get it
3.He told the jeweler to get him another pearl that must be______.
A. exactly the same quality as the black one
B. exactly the same size as the black one.
C. exactly the same as the black one
D. exactly worth $25,000
4.The jeweler couldn’t find the man anywhere because ______.
A. he happened to be ou
t
B. he died suddenly
C. he wouldn’t show up until the jeweler called him a second time
D. he got $20,000 by cheating and had run away with the money
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