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"Uncle Sam", of course, stands for the United States, which is the nickname of the country.It is hard to believe that this nickname came out quite by accident and there actually was a man called "Uncle Sam". However, few people have ever heard of such a man. The man called "Uncle Sam Willson" lived in New York and ran a meat-packing business. One day, a mayor (市长) came to his shop and noticed the EAUS in front of the houseand asked what they stood for. And a workmate added jokingly that "US" stood for "Uncle Sam Willson". In May 1813, this story appeared in a newspaper published in New York. Since "Uncle Sam" was a popular man and was an example of hard-working and patriotic (爱国的) American,the idea of Uncle Sam as a name for this kind of men caught on (流行) rapidly. By the end of the war of 1812, "Uncle Sam" had come to symbolize(象征) the character of the nation and the government and the nickname of the U.S.
1. In the U.S., the nickname of "Uncle Sam". _________.
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A. was named by the government
B. was raised and came into being step by step
C. was suggested by Willson and decided by the government
D. had been formed since the U.S. was set up
2. In the U.S., Uncle Sam Willson _____________.
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A. won the greatest honour
B. was one of the famous bosses of the restaurants
C. was an ordinary citizen
D. became the wisest man
3. In America "Uncle Sam" becomes very famous, ___________.
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A. so everybody knows him
B. but all the people don't know him
C. so everyone likes him
D. so everybody learns from him
4. Today in the U.S. many people think ___________.
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A. they are proud that they are called "Uncle Sam"
B. they should do a lot of things for mankind
C. they would be unhappy when they are called "Uncle Sam"
D. the name of "Uncle Sam" should be regarded as the most important thing
5. In this text, "nickname" is ____________.
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A. a name by which a man is called familiarly, other than the real name
B. one's real name
C. Uncle Sam's name
D. the name of the hard-working people
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：053
阅读理解:
阅读下列短文, 从所给的四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。
It was lunch time at the office. "I'm going to the drug store (杂货店)," Barbara said. "Would
anyone like something?"
"Could you pick up a few rolls (卷) of color film? I'm going on
vacation next week, and I plan on taking lots of pictures," said Jean.
Jean gave Barbara some money, and told her what kind of film she
wanted. Barbara went to drug store and bought some things for herself,
and the film for Jean. When Barbara returned to the office, Jean was
gone.
"She had to leave early today," said Jean's friend Edna. "She had
to go to the travel bureau (旅行社). She told me to put the film on
ice." "On ice?" asked Barbara.
The night, Barbara put Jean's film in her freezer (冰箱). The next
morning, the film had ice and frost (霜) around the boxes it was
packaged in. Barbara put it in a paper bag and brought it to the
office.
"Here's your film, Jean," said Barbara, as Jean walked into the
office.
"Thanks", Jean took the film out of the bag. "Hey, what happened
to this film? It's all cold and wet."
"That's from the freezer," answered Barbara. "Edna told me that
you said to put the film on ice. So I did."
Jean burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" asked Barbara.
Finally, Jean managed to say, "Oh, Barbara, I didn't mean for you
to freeze the film. I just wanted you to hold it for me!"
(1) The word "film" here means ________.
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A. a motion picture
B. a thin coating (涂层)
C. a cinema
D. a thin, flat material coated with a chemical and used for
taking photographs
(2) Why wasn't Jean in the office when Barbara got back?
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A. Because she had gone to the travel bureau.
B. Because she had gone to the station for her ticket.
C. Because she had gone home for lunch.
D. Because she had gone to take some pictures.
(3) Jean used the expression "put it on ice" to mean ________.
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A. that Barbara should leave the office early
B. that Barbara should give up the plan
C. that Barbara should keep it for her
D. that Barbara should leave it in her office
(4) Barbara thought that Jean wanted her to _______.
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A. add some ice to the film
B. freeze the film
C. put the film in a paper bag
D. package the film
(5) Barbara put the film in the freezer because _________.
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A. she misunderstood
B. she is very stupid
C. she didn't know what to do
D. she thought it would be safe there
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科目：高中英语 来源：南通高考密卷·英语 题型：054
完形填空：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下列各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项．
One summer night, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn't face my 1 apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to look through the 2 between the two tall heads in front of. me. I had to keep changing the angle(角度) every time she 3 over to talk to him, 4 he turned his head to kiss her. Why do Americans enjoy displaying 5 towards each other in a public place? I thought the movie would be good for my English, but 6 it turned out, it was an 7 movie. After about an hour I decided to give up on the movie and 8 on my popcorn (爆米花). I've never understood why they give you so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, 9 . After a while I heard 10 more of the romantic-sounding Italians. I just heard the 11 of the popcorn crunching (咀嚼) between my teeth. My thought started to 12 . I remembered when I was in South Korea (韩国), I 13 to watch Kojak on TV frequently. He spoke perfect Korean-I was really amazed. He seemed like a good friend to me, 14 I saw him again in New York speaking 15 English instead of perfect Korean. He didn't even have a Korean accent and I 16 like I had been betrayed(背叛). When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. 17 . we had begun to learn a few words, my mother suggested that we all should speak English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became very 18 and we all seemed to 19 each other. We sat at the dinner table in silence, preferring that to speaking in a difficult language, Mother tried to say something in English but it 20 out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it! We've been speaking Korean at home ever since.
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科目：高中英语 来源：南通高考密卷·英语 题型：054
完形填空：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下列各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项．
John James Audubon was born in 1785 and died in 1851, but his 1 is still talked about every day. Audubon was a scientist who loved 2 . He wanted to show people the 3 of nature in their lives. He was especially interested in 4 , and painted many beautiful pictures of them.
In 1950, the National Audubon Society was formed by 5 who were also interested in birds and wanted to 6 Audubon's 7 studies. Even 8 , when people think of the Audubon Society, they do 9 things besides watching 10 .
The 11 of the Society try to 12 the environment as much as they can. They let the public 13 about laws that are needed. They have helped to 14 many laws that protect birds and animals, and 15 , too. They teach young people how to protect their 16 . They try to make their own communities (社区) 17 , better places to 18 .
John James Audubon 19 that nature was important, He did not know how important his 20 would become.
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科目：高中英语 来源：湖北省黄冈市黄州区一中2010届高三下学期第一次模拟考试 题型：阅读理解
第三部分阅读理解（共20小题。每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Events took place around the world last week to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The March eighth observance came as thousands of delegates from one hundred thirty countries met at the United Nations in New York. They discussed progress on a plan of action for women's equality. The document was approved ten years ago at a conference in Beijing.
It calls for improved health care for women, along with economic and political gains. It also calls for efforts to reduce human rights violations against women.
In Asia last Tuesday, there were demonstrations against unfair treatment of women.
In Washington, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held a Conference of Women Leaders. Laura Bush, the president's wife, spoke at the event which had representatives from fifteen Muslim nations. The first lady praised recent political gains for Muslim women.
In Afghanistan, for example, President Hamid Karzai has appointed the first female governor of a province. In Iraq, women hold almost one-third of the 249 seats in the newly elected National Assembly. And Missus Bush noted that nearly half the voters in the Palestinian presidential election were women.
International Women’s Day began in nineteen ten in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed to build support for voting rights for women worldwide. Missus Bush noted that it took American women many years to be recognized as full citizens with the right to vote.
Last week, just before International Women Day's, hundreds of women and men demonstrated in Kuwait to demand the right for women to vote. The government urged parliament to act quickly to debate such reforms.
Also last Monday, Human Rights Watch released a report on sexual violence by soldiers and members of armed groups in eastern Congo. The New York-based group says tens of thousands of women and young girls have been raped and beaten. Yet it says almost all the crimes have gone without punishment.
51．According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
A. The document on women’s equality has not been approved yet.
B. Muslim women’s rights have been improved.
C. Palestinian women are totally equal now.
D. Kuwait women urged government to reform.
52. About how many women have been elected into National Assembly?
A. 166 B. 83 C. 249 D. 124
53. You can most probably read the text in ________.
A. a textbook B. a magazine C. a newspaper D. a biology book
54. What’s the best title of the text?
A. International Women’s Day
B. Women’s equal rights
C. How to ensure women’s equal rights
D. How do people celebrate International Women’s Day
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科目：高中英语 来源：2009年全国各省市高考命题动态信息卷（辽宁专用） 英语（三） 题型：阅读理解
第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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DIY gifts: A Drive For Creativity
In times when people are seeking innovation(创新),giving a DIY gift appears as one possibility for those who like to keep up with the times.A DIY gift may be especially suited to young people seeking to step out of the norm.Do it yourself and turn the most unexpected things into wonderfully creative gifts.
A handful of chocolates can become extra-special for the do-it yourself innovator.Add a picture and a few words to a cup,and the cup,which translated in Chinese becomes a homonym(同音词) for "a lifetime",can turn good wishes into good spirits.
A self-written newspaper and T-shirts with unlimited choices of patterns can become the kinds of priceless gifts that money can't buy.
Birthday presents,gifts for loved ones and children's educational toys all offer potential for the imaginative creator.Every DIY gift,which sends a special message or has a special meaning,is outstanding.That's what creativity is all about.
Young people are interested in creaativity,fashion,romance and things that touch the emotions.In some cities,DIY gift shops are doing well and enjoying more and more customers.Do - it - yourself,as an alternative to ready - made gifts,often proves a more effctive way to expess feelings toward someone you care about.
It's really simple.Think about the person who'll receive the gift.Then,look for materials that show the person's special qualities.The color of the deep blue sea along with white seashells can be perfect elements(元素) for the young surfer.There is potential without limits.
Operating a DIY gift shop brings its own challenges.Shops must offer a great variety of materials.They may be grass,trees,and humanshapes.Let your imagination run wild.Who knows what the next person through the door will be looking for?
56.The underlined phrase "a lifetime" maybe a homonym in Chinese for "______".
A.一帆风顺 B.一辈子 C.生活如意 D.幸运
57.Young people are interested in the followings,except________.
A.creativity B.fashion C.romance D.limits
58.If you'd like to give your friend a DIY gift,you should look for matericals that show his/her _______.
A.qualities B.preferences C.potential D.creativity
59.In the last paragraph,the sentence "who knows what the next person through the door will be looking for?" means that_______.
A.A DIY gift shop must have a great variety of materials in store
B.You should know what the customers will wwant
C.DIY gift shops are doing well and enjoying more and more customers
D.A DIY gift turns the most unexpected things into creative gifts
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