There is a lot of talk these days about how kids should be interested in science. Here’s an area of science for everyone, and these cool new books might inspire you to discover your inner scientist.
Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled by Catherine Thimmesh, 58 pages, ages 9-12
Seeing a picture or a model of a dinosaur, do you wonder how anybody knows what they look like? After all, nobody has seen a living dinosaur. This book explains how scientists and artists work together to re-create dinosaurs. As scientific discoveries have been made, the models have changed. Scientific tests may one day expose what a dinosaur’s coloring was, but now artists have to use their imagination to determine how these huge creatures looked.
Beyond the Solar System by Mary Kay Carson, 128 pages, ages 10-13
This book takes readers back to the beginnings of space exploration—thousands of years ago, when people began star observation—and forward to today’s search for planets in distant parts of the Milky Way. Along with history lessons, readers get 21 activities, such as making a black hole and creating a model of Albert Einstein’s universe using a T-shirt. The activities are perfect for cold winter days.
Ultimate Bugopedia by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich, 272 pages, ages 7 and older
If you’re always on the lookout for butterflies, this book is for you. Hundreds of color photos of common and unusual insects fill this hardcover. There are fascinating stories related to the photos. For example, do you know an insect feeds on the tears of Asian cattle? There’s a question-and-answer section with an insect scientist and advice on how to help preserve endangered insects.
Journey Into the Invisible by Christine Schlitt, 80 pages, ages 9-12
If you use a magnifying（放大的）glass, you know a leaf looks quite different. This book explains what microscopes do and then shows what happens to things around the house when watched with this amazing scientific tool. The bacteria in your mouth, when magnified 20,000 times, look a bit like swimming pool noodles. Fascinating photos are paired with suggestions about how to learn about the world around you, just by looking a little closer.
1.Kids interested in pre-historical animals might read ______.
A. Ultimate Bugopedia
B. Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled
C. Journey Into the Invisible
D. Beyond the Solar System
2. Beyond the Solar System is mainly about ______.
A. space exploration B. the Milky Way
C. history lessons D. Albert Einstein’s universe
3.The main purpose of the passage is to ______.
A. compare features of different books
B. inspire people to become scientists
C. teach children some knowledge of science
D. recommend new science books to children
科目：高中英语 来源：2016届湖北宜昌部分示范高中教学协作体高三上期中英语试卷（解析版） 题型：其他题
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。:
1. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. However, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how：
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list. you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 2. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of eeverything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. 3. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 4. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don, t be over worried.
5. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A. This will help you understand the next class.
B. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
C. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
D. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
E. Maybe you are an average student.
F. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
G. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher asys in class.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014-2015学年山东泰安高三下二轮复习质量检测英语试卷（解析版） 题型：短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，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；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Bob，
I studied in your school for six month a couple of years ago．I’m very grateful to your help during my study in the U．S．Without your help，my English couldn’t have improved so rapid and I couldn’t have been enjoyed my life there so much．Do you know why everything is going with Mr．Smith? I failed to get in touch with him after I leave America．I’ll be very thankful if you can offer me his e-mail address．
I remember that you are very interesting in Chinese culture．I’m very glad to invite you to China during the Spring Festival enjoy our culture．I’m sure it will be a unforgettable trip. I’ll be happy if you can accept my invitation．
I’m looking forward to hear from you soon．
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014-2015学年河北永年第二中学高三12月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
假定你是李华，正在英国接受英语培训，住在一户英国人家里。今天你的房东Mrs Wilson 不在家，你准备外出，请给Mrs Wilson 写一留言条，内容包括：
1．外出购物
2．替房东还书
3．Tracy 来电话留言：1）咖啡屋（Bolton Coffee）见面取消
2）此事已告知Susan
3) 尽快回电
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Mrs. Wilson,
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014-2015学年广东省高三3月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
A full-time nanny is employed by the parents to provide high quality childcare for their children and to undertake all tasks related to the providing of that care. Nannies provide childcare in the family’s private home.
Full-time nannies with parents meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the children. They typically do the children’s laundry, keep the children’s areas neat and clean, and prepare meals and snacks for the children. Depending on the age of the child and the family’s needs, the nanny may be responsible for bathing the child, transporting the child to activities and assisting the child with homework.
Since nannies work in the private home and serve as caretakers, and educators, nannies must be trustworthy. Nannies are often hired so that parents can fulfill their personal and professional tasks. For this reason, nannies must be dependable and reliable.
Full-time nannies work on average 40 to 60 hours per week and may live with the family as live-in nannies. For parents who hire a live-in nanny, at minimum they should provide a separate bedroom and bathroom and all meals and snacks. One of the benefits of nanny care is that the parents set the nannies weekly schedule. Nannies are typically required to have some scheduling flexibility.
Nanny employers must pay what is commonly referred to as the nanny tax, which includes social security taxes and medicare taxes, total about 7. 65% of the nanny’s wages. The other federal tax is referred to as FUTA. It is the Federal Unemployment Tax. State unemployment taxes may also apply and vary from state to state.
In addition to nanny employer taxes the nanny is responsible for her share of the FICA taxes. Nannies are responsible for paying their own income tax payments, however many employers agree to manage the payments for them.
Typical nanny benefits include 2 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days and paid personal days and full contributions to health insurance. Nanny employers may also wish to contribute to a retirement savings plan for their nanny.
1. What does a full-time nanny usually do?
A. She should do all the tasks connected with childcare.
B. She must be able to communicate well with parents.
C. She should provide excellent care for the family.
D. She must avoid dealing with her private secrets.
2.We can learn from the second paragraph that .
A. the nanny should stop the kid from eating snacks
B. the parents must prepare every meal for the nanny
C. the nanny should be a person with education
D. the parents must take responsibility for the nanny
3.If you applied to be a full-time nanny .
A. you would work at most 8 hours a day B. you would get your private space
C. you would work seven days a week D. you would have no time of your own
4.What do you know about the nanny tax?
A. The nanny must pay such a tax according to her wages.
B. The tax almost covers one-fifth of the nanny’s wages.
C. The employers should pay the nanny tax for nannies.
D. The tax is said to be the highest of all walks of life.
5.Which one is NOT the benefit of the typical nanny?
A. Having a 2-week holiday with payment.
B. Getting paid for sick leave.
C. Having full contributions to health insurance.
D. Having personal days but without pay.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届江苏扬州中学高三上10月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
John was traveling by ship to Europe when a terrible storm came. A great leak was filling the ship with water. No matter how hard the sailors and passengers worked at the pumps, the water was still rising. The ship was sinking fast. There seemed to be no hope. But the captain told them not to give up hope. He said that there was hope so long as the ship remained above water. He promised that if they didn’t give up hope, he would land them safely. The captain’s powerful will moved them all. In the end he did land them safely.
After they landed, John found the captain to show his appreciation. But to his surprise, the captain said to him that he was the boy of 30 years ago who bought a geography book in his bookstore. John suddenly thought of the boy. At that time the boy didn’t have enough money, but he had gone from shop to shop and believed he could get what he wanted. Finally, he made it. Now , it was the same willpower of him that saved the lives of all the passengers.
【写作内容】
在一次课外阅读中，你读上面的故事，决定写篇文章针对“毅力与成功”发表自己的看法。内容要点包括：
1．以约30个词概括故事的内容要点；
2．然后以约120个词就“毅力与成功”这个主题发表你的看法，内容包括：
（1）叙述你或你的同学凭借毅力取得成功的事例；
（2）你认为取得成功，主要是靠毅力还是智力？
【写作要求】
1．你可以使用实例或者其他论证方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但是不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届黑龙江大庆铁人中学高三第一阶段考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
One cold morning in winter, I went alone to a hillside to do some hunting. I sat there waiting for about an hour. Suddenly, a big beautiful deer appeared less than 20 feet away from me. There was no cover near him. Surely I could shoot him.
To my surprise, he came toward me! He was curious, I suppose, or maybe he was stupid. For this was not a youngster, but a fully grown-up one. He must have known about men and their guns. But this deer came closer, and I still waited. His big eyes never moved away from my face. His wonderful head with a set of antlers (鹿角) was clear in sight.
I was getting a bit nervous as he walked closer. A big deer can do a lot of damage. Well, he walked right up to where I was sitting. Then he stopped and looked at me.
What happened next was hard to believe. But it all seemed quite natural. I held out my hands and scratched his head right between the antlers. And he liked it. The big, wild, beautiful deer bent his head.
I scratched and touched his head and body. His nose touched my shoulder. I fed him with my last sandwich.
Well, he finally went his way, down the hill. Shoot him? Not me. You wouldn’t, either. Not after that. I just watched him go, a strong deer carrying a proud head.
I picked up my gun, and started walking back. Suddenly, I heard two shots, one after another. If you have hunted much, you will know what two shots mean. They mean a kill. I had forgotten that there were other hunters around.
You will now understand why I gave up hunting from that day on.
1.How the deer behaved toward the writer shows that______.
A. it pretended to be friendly to the writer
B. it wanted to attack the writer
C. it was too scared to run away
D. it was quite friendly to the writer
2.You can infer from the passage that ______.
A. a grown-up deer usually will not get close to men with guns
B. the writer was a little nervous at first as he had been attacked by a big deer before
C. the writer felt afraid to kill the deer the moment the deer walked up to him
D. the writer had waited for more than an hour before the deer appeared
3.After reading the whole passage, we can know that the passage is written in a(n)______tone.
A. worried B. excited C. sad D. happy
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届河南陕州中学高三上学期阶段性考试前模拟训练英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
假定你是李华，一直热心于公益活动。你在校园看到学生会招聘志愿者的海报，打算参加。请根据海报上的信息，用英语写一封申请信
注意: 1. 词数120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Miss Liu,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014-2015学年北京市西城区高三一模考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
The Netherlands on Monday introduced its first-ever " intelligent bicycle , fitted with electronic devices to help bring clown the high accident rate among elderly cyclists in the bicycle-mad country．
Developed for the government by the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research （TNO） , the intelligent bicycle, runs on electricity．A commercial-available bicycle is expected to be on the market in the next two years and should sell for between 1, 700 to 3, 200 euros per bicycle．
The devices on the bike are linked through an onboard computer with a vibrating （震动的） warning system fitted in the bicycle's saddle and handlebars to warn cyclists of the coming danger.
The saddle vibrates when other cyclists approach from behind, while, the handlebars do the same when barriers appear ahead．
" Accidents often happen when cyclists look behind them or get a fright when they are passed at high speed," said Maurice Kwakkernaat, one of TNO's research scientists involved in the project．"The onboard system technology has already been at work in the car industry," he said．
'' More and more elderly people are using a bicycle, not only for short distances, but also for longer distances," Dutch Environment and Infrastructure Minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen told AFP．"This type of bicycle is truly needed in the Netherlands because it will help us bring down the number of elderly people who are injured every year and allow them to continue to enjoy cycling," she said．
In the Netherlands, bicycles outnumber the population of 17 million by at least one million and there are some 25,000 km of bicycle path in the country．Those statistics are set to grow as more and more people take to two-wheeled transport, leading to an increased risk of injury．
Last year, 184 cyclists died in the country, of which 124, or 67% , were older than 65, according to the Central Statistics Office．The year before, 200 cyclists died, the majority of victims also being elderly．
The current model weighs 25 kilograms but researchers are working on making the onboard systems smaller．
1.The intelligent bicycle is aimed to ______．
A．protect the environment
B．help reduce traffic pressure
C．popularize the use of bicycles
D．improve safety for elderly cyclists
2.Which part of the intelligent bicycle will vibrate when other cyclists approach it from behind?
A．The saddle．
B．The wheels．
C．The handlebars．
D．The onboard computer．
3.We can learn from the passage that ______．
A．the elderly ride bicycles wherever they go
B．the elderly are planning to give up cycling
C．the number of elderly cyclists is decreasing
D．the accident rate among elderly cyclists is high
4.Which is the best title for the passage?
A．A Test Bicycle
B．Elderly Cyclists
C．A Smart Bicycle
D．A Bicycle-mad Country
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