Once air pollution in most cities, it is hard .
A. rises; dealing with B. arouses; to be dealt with
C. raises; dealt with D. arises; to deal with
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when 1 had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was bent. He was reeled by h, mama days before our planned trip to Boise, I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshopper in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car window, at baby p.gs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons(见识).
We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet mc up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey-and the best part of yourself.
46. Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?
A. It was less tiring.
B. It would be fester and safer.
C. Her kids would feel less confined.
D. She felt better with other drivers nearby.
47. The author stopped regularly on the country roads to ______.
A. relax in the fresh air
B. take a deep breath
C. take care of the lamb
D. let the kids play with Banner
48. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?
A. Freeways are where beauty hides.
B. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.
C. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.
D. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.
49. Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?
A. To give herself some time to read.
B. To order some food for them
C. To play a game with them
D. To let them cool down.
50. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Charm of the Detour
B. The Road to Bravery
C. Creativity out of Necessity
D. Road Trip and Country Life
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012届河北省逐鹿北辰学校高三高考预测英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
At 2 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five Navy aircraft took off in perfect flying weather from a naval air installation in southeastern Florida, on a routine training mission over the Atlantic Ocean. Less than two hours later, the flight commander radioed that he was “completely lost”. Then there was silence. A rescue plane was sent to search for the missing aircraft, and it, too, disappeared. Despite one of history’s most extensive search efforts, involving more than 300 planes and dozens of ships, the Navy found nothing, not even an oil stain floating on the water.
This is just one of the many frightening stories told of “the Bermuda Triangle”, a mysterious area of the Atlantic Ocean roughly stretching southwest from Bermuda to the Florida coast and down to Puerto Rico. During the past 30 years, the triangle has claimed the lives of some 1,000 sailors and pilots.
Stranger yet are the numerous “ghost” ships that have been found floating crewless within the triangle. On one strange occasion in 1881, the cargo ship Ellen Austin discovered a small sailing ship, sails waving uselessly in the wind. The boat was full of wood with no one on deck. The captain of the Ellen Austin installed a new crew to sail it, but two days later, during a rough storm, the two ships temporarily lost sight of each other. When the captain again boarded the boat, he found his crew had disappeared. After a second crew was assigned, the ship was again lost in a fog bank. This time, no trace of the boat — or the crew — was ever found.
Charles Berlitz, a man with an interest in Atlantis, the legendary lost island, puts forward his theory that a giant solar crystal, which once was the power generator for Atlantis, lies on the ocean floor. From time to time, according to his theory, passing ships and planes set off the crystal, which confuses their instruments and engulfs them into the ocean.
Officially, the U.S. Navy does not recognize the triangle as a danger zone and is convinced that “the majority of disappearances in the triangle can be due to the unique features of the area’s environment.” These include the swift Gulf Stream current and the unexplored valleys under water of the Atlantic. Also, the triangle is one of only two places on earth where a compass needle points to true north rather than magnetic north, causing problems in navigation.
However, other scientists argue that beings from outer space have established a highly advanced civilization in the unexplored depths of the Atlantic inside the triangle. There, they believe, most of the missing vessels – and their crews – may still be on display for study by these higher intelligences.
【小题1】The author develops the first two paragraphs through _______.
A.a series of events described in order of time |
B.a general view supported by specific examples |
C.a specific incident followed by a general introduction |
D.a strange phenomenon followed by cause explanation |
A.He had all the wood transferred onto his own ship. |
B.He had new powerful sails fixed on the small boat. |
C.He sent a message that they were in danger and needed help. |
D.He asked some of his sailors to get onto the boat to sail it. |
A.drops | B.sucks | C.puts | D.throws |
A.The Mysterious Bermuda Triangle |
B.The History of the Bermuda Triangle |
C.A New Research on the Bermuda Triangle |
D.A New Angle to Look at the Bermuda Triangle |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年浙江省舟山二中等三校高一上学期期末联考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:填空题
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母,写出各单词的正确形式(每空限填一词)。
【小题1】As we all know, Nelson Mandela was once s_______________ to 27 years in prison.
【小题2】On the top of the high mountain, they found the air was hard to b____________.
【小题3】He is not a Chinese but he can speak Chinese f_____________.
【小题4】Most scientists present at the meeting voted a_____________ the plan for it would be harmful to the air.
【小题5】They all b__________ out laughing at the funny joke.
【小题6】She is so generous that she gives the poor food and clothing and asks for nothing in r________.
【小题7】After the earthquake, the whole city lay in r__________.
【小题8】A majority of people like to play o__________ rather than stay indoors when it is fine.
【小题9】People in all countries hope for a p_____________ world instead of one filled with wars.
【小题10】We need more e___________ to prove that he is the thief.
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科目:高中英语 来源:湖北省20092010学年高一下学期期末考试试题(英语) 题型:阅读理解
Mexico City is truly one of the most amazing cities in the world with a mixture of both the old and new world. From the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip will be quite an adventure.
Once in your taxi and the moment you leave the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of the traffic can be stressful to some.
The "Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道)", running southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is trying to see all of these sites during your vacation time.
One of the most popular attractions in this area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in the area. Walking southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a great place to spend an afternoon.
Across the street from the museum is the Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. It's also a good idea to take the train up the hill to where the castle is located as the hill is steep (陡峭的). It's important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking.
You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market during the evening on a weekend. It's a great place to get some cheap souvenirs to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.
55.The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with______.
A.the high speed of the traffic B.the heavy traffic of the city
C.the polluted air in the city D.their safety in the city
56.From the third paragraph, we can learn that______.
A.the number of the city attractions can't meet the needs of the tourists
B.it is convenient for tourists to visit the city from where they stay
C.tourists have problems when visiting the sites in Mexico City
D.tourists often have their three meals in the high quality hotels
57.Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following places?
P = Paseo de la Reforma M = the National Museum of Anthropology
C = the Chapultepec Castle Z = the Mexico City Zoo
58.Which of the following attractions may interest those who want to study the military (of the army) history of Mexico City?
A.The National Museum of Anthropology. B.The Coyoacan market.
C.The Chapultepec Castle. D.The Aztec sites.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012届度北京一零一中高二第二学段模块英语卷(必修6) 题型:其他题
单词拼写:根据所提供的首字母,写出符合句意的单词。一个空只能填一个单词。(共10小题;每小题0.5分,共5分)
1. The Big House of Qiao Family (乔家大院) is a perfectly p__________________ old house.
2. It suddenly o_____________ to her that she had once seen the man somewhere before.
3. Bank cards are p________________ useful when travelling and there are often insurance benefits if you pay for your travel with them.
4. The police want those who have w____________ the accident to call them and provide them with enough evidence.
5. More often than not, it is difficult to c______________ the exact meaning of a Tang poem in English.
6. She wrote several letters to the government about the air pollution, but got no r_____________.
7. Today, the boss announced that smoking was f__________________ during office hour.
8. Akitt was u_______________ about the time of the recovery so he looked very depressed.
9. Though rich, she lives a simple life. She r____________ wears expensive jewellery.
10. I was very d_________________ by the failure, but I still hoped we could find a solution.
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