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1.This passage is a part of __________ .
A. A booklist of a school library.
B. An introduction to some famous writers’ masterpieces.
C. A review to some newly published books.
D. An advertisement for online shopping.
2.From the book Secrets and Tips from Yesterday's Gardeners, we can learn _____________ .
A. how to get rid of bugs and get a good harvest of your fruit
B. how to boil salted water and recycle Christmas trees
C. how to make your own gardening calendar
D. all of the above
3.The book Reader's Digest DIY Manual can be useful to those ________ .
B. who are interested in drawing or painting pictures
C. who are interested in repairing and mending furniture
D. who are interested in inventing new tools and technique
E. all of the above
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：053
Thirty million people visit Paris every year and when you are standing in a queue at the Louvre waiting to have a look at the Mona Lisa,it is possible to think that each and every one of them is in the same room as you.
But it is possible to see the iconic sites of the City of Lights without falling into the crowded tourists.
My favourite way to enjoy Paris is to
take enough money to last a visit of at least two months. I did this when I was 20. I lived in a poor hotel on Rue St. Jacques around the corner from the Sorbonne and the Jardin du Luxembourg. Surviving on 100 francs a day, I ate baguettes, tomatoes and a jar of mayon-naise. I drank my short blacks while standing at the counter of cafes. I walked everywhere,down the city's grand avenues and up its hid-den old alleyways. I loved every single pover-ty-covered moment of that winter.
I've been back several times since for shorter trips. Each time, Paris offers new joys and discoveries.
An increasingly popular way to get that true Parisienne (巴黎女子的) touch to your trip is to rent an apartment. Brisbane author Nerida Newtown loved the “at home” feeling when she and her family realized a long-term dream by living in Paris for a few months.
If you can't manage a long stay, never fear. Jodie Minus's excitable account of her whirlwind trip to the City of Lights shows how you can get the most out of Paris in a short time. Jenny Stevens managed to show a first-time visitor much of Paris. But now it's over to you: Share your secrets and passions about Paris.
(1) The text is mainly to tell readers________.
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A．where to visit in Paris
B．some tips on how to visit Paris
C．the writer's experience of visiting Paris
D．the introduction of Paris
(2) Those who want to get tips on short trips in Paris had better contact________.
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A．the Mona Lisa
B．Jodie Minus
C．Jenny Stevens
D．the writer
(3) According to the text, “ the City of Lights” should refer to“________”.
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A．the city of Paris
B．the hotel the writer ever lived in
C．a famous tourist attraction in Paris
D．the name of a Paris' street
(4) According to the writer, in order to know better about Paris, visitors________.
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A．should read Nerida Newtown's novels first
B．had better plan a long trip there
C．must get advice from Jenny Stevens
D．should visit Louvre for the Mona Lisa
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the websites you’ve visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.
In fact, it’s likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a husband or wife, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a police or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you’ve never intended to be seen.
Some experts tell us boundaries are healthy, and it’s important to reveal (暴露) yourself to your friends, family and lovers in stages, at proper times. But few boundaries could remain. The digital equipment makes it easy for strangers to know who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can even reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.
The key question is: Does that matter?
When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey shows that 60 percent of them feel their privacy is “slipping away, and that bothers me.”
But people often say one thing and do another. Only a tiny number of Americans change the behaviors in an effort to protect their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track your automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquits has run a series of tests, and these tests show that the majority of Americans will not keep personal secret just in order to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon (优惠券)
But privacy does matter—at least sometimes. It’s like health: when you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it’s gone, do you wish you’d done more to protect it. So, when it comes to privacy, why do so many people say one thing and do another? And what can be done about it?
What would be the experts advise on the relationships between friends?
A. Friends should open their hearts to each other.
B. Friends should always be faithful to each other.
C. There should be a distance even between friends.
D. There should be fewer secrets between friends.
The author says “we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret” because ______.
A. modern society has finally entered a much opened society
B. people leave privacy around when using modern technology
C. there are always people who are curious about others’ affairs
D. many search engines profit by selling people’s privacy
According to Alessandro Acquits, most Americans _________.
A. like to exchange their personal secret for the commercial benefit
B. aren’t interested in the pitiful commercial benefit to keep their personal secret
C. pay no attention to their personal secret for the commercial benefit
D. can’t keep the balance between their personal secret and the commercial benefit
The best title for the passage could be _________?
A. Is Privacy As Important As Health
B. What Can Be Done to Protect the Privacy
C. Does Privacy Matter
D. Does Modern Technology Reveal Privacy
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010年江苏省海安县南莫中学高一上学期期中考试英语卷 题型：阅读理解
One fine afternoon, I was walking along Fifth Street when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. Why I wished to buy only one pair was unimportant. I turned into the first sock shop that caught my eye. A boy clerk, who could not have been more than seventeen years old came forward. “What can I do for you, sir?” he said “I wish to buy a pair of socks.” I replied.
His eyes shone. There was a note of excitement in his voice. “Did you know that you had come into the finest place in the world to buy socks?” I had no idea of that, as my entrance had been accidental. “Come with me,” said the boy, eagerly. I followed him to the back of the shop, and he began to pull down box after box from the shelves, showing their contents (内装物)for my choice.
“Hold on, lad” I said “I am going to buy only one pair!” “I know that,” said he, “but I want you to see how beautiful these are. Aren’t they wonderful!” There was on his face an expression of seriousness and pride and delight as if he were showing me the secrets of his religion（宗教信仰）. I became far more interested in him than in the socks. I looked at him in surprise. “My friend, ” said I, “if you can keep this up, if this is not merely from having a new job, if you can keep up this high spirit and excitement day after day, in ten years you will own every sock in the United States.”
【小题1】What did the writer want to buy one fine afternoon?
| A．A pair of shoes. | B．A pair of socks. |
| C．Two pairs of socks. | D．A set of books. |
| A．The shop was on the Second Road. | B．The boy was 18 years old. |
| C．The boy was not in high spirits. | D．The writer entered the shop by chance. |
| A．if you don’t work hard, you will lose the job |
| B．you should keep on following your customs |
| C．if you keep up your great interest in your work, you will succeed in the future |
| D．if you are too hardworking, you will fail |
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科目：高中英语 来源：20102011江苏省高一下期末考试英语试题 题型：阅读理解
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Bee Movie |
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Barry B. Benson is a graduate bee fresh out of college who has been discouraged at his lone （单独的，独自的）career choice: making honey. On a rare trip outside the hive（蜂房）, Barry’s life is saved by Vanessa, a florist（花商） in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans are mass consumers of honey and decides to sue（控告） the human race for stealing bees’ honey.
Genres: Comedy and Animation Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Release Date: November 2nd, 2007 (wide)
U.S. Box Office: $125,196,072 |
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets |
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Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination (暗杀) of Abraham Lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin John Wilkes Booth’s diary.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller and Sequel Running Time: 2 hrs. 3 min. Release Date: December 21st, 2007 (wide) Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
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P. S. I Love You |
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A grieving young widow discovers that her late husband has left her a list of tasks revealed （揭示，显示）in 10 messages, delivered anonymously, intended to ease her out of grief （悲伤）and transition her to a new life. Genres: Drama and aptation Running Time: 1 hr. 59 min. Release Date: December 21st, 2007 (wide) Distributors :Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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One Missed Call |
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Beth Raymond is shocked when she witnesses the gruesome deaths of two friends just days apart. Even more disturbing, she knows that both of them had received chilling cell phone messages – actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments. Impossibly, the calls were received days before they died, but each death occurred precisely when and how the messages foretold.
Genres: Suspense/Horror and Remake Running Time: 1 hr. 27 min. Release Date: January 4th, 2008 (wide) Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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1. According to the information, if you are interested in a cartoon film, you will see the film released on ________.
A. December 21st, 2007 B. December 21st, 2007
C. November 2nd, 2007 D. January 4th, 2008
2. If a person is fond of watching a film with an exciting plot, involving crime, he will probably like__________.
A. Bee Movie& P. S. I Love You
B. Bee Movie & National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
C. P. S. I Love You & One Missed Call.
D. National Treasure: Book of Secrets & One Missed Call.
3.In the film One Missed Call, Beth Raymond is greatly disturbed because ________.
A. she received chilling cell phone messages
B. she witnessed the deaths of two friends in the hospital
C. she foretold the horrifying last moments of her friends
D. two of her friends died in the way foretold by the cell phone massages that had been received days before
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
Attitudes to industrial espionage（间谍活动）
What do people think about stealing and selling industrial secrets?
A．Sarah J. . an industrial chemist
For some years now I have been engaged in highly secret chemical research. Because there is so much industrial espionage now. I have got used to a certain lack of freedom. There is an atmosphere：of suspicion almost everywhere，and I am well aware of the dangers of talking about my work，or even of telling new acquaintances where I work. I know I must keep my work secret.
B．Charles S.，an inventor
There was a time. When I was employed as a scientific adviser to a large company，where I thought there was too much secrecy in industry. I have an agent who looks after a part of my business. and she has always insisted that I take out patents on all of my inventions，however ridiculous they may look. She also insists on my locking away all plans and technical drawings.
C．Peter, a science teacher
I teach chemistry and physics to young people up to the age of l8 to the best of my ability in the hope that they will go to university and eventually go into industry. I hate the whole business of industrial spying：I know it goes on and l warn my students about getting involved in buying or selling secrets. An old friend of mine is a mechanical engineer and although he says he has no important information，he has had his phone tapped （窃听），and he has been approached by a representative of another large company
D．Laura B．，an advertising executive
Some follow sales executives and I were discussing the question of industrial espionage in conference recently. While the others felt it only took place in the manufacturing industries，I pointed out that it was just as prevalent in areas like sales. advertising，insurance and other service industries. It’s a fact of life: we all have our secrets that other companies would pay a lot of money to see.
1．Who points out that spying takes place even in service industries?
A．Laura B． B．Sarah J. C．Peter L. D．Charles S.
2．All the following can be inferred EXCEPT .
A．Charles S. may not leave his/her work lying around for anyone to see.
B．Sarah J. seems to have accepted the need for secrecy in his /her work
C．Laura B．used not to understand why there was so much secrecy in industry
D．Peter L. 0ften warns his students of industrial espionage
3．Which of the following is the closest to prevalent in meaning?
A．Common. B．Important. C．Different . D．Attractive
4．You any read this article in .
A．a science fiction B．a magazine
C．a poster D．an advertisement
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