If you feel like you’ve been listening to the same three songs on a loop（循环地）, maybe it’s time to discover some new songs. With these apps (almost all of which are free, by the way) and some patience, you might just find your new favorite songs:
Indie shuffle
Allows you to browse through lesser-known artists’ music based on genre（类型）, release date and various other categories（类别）. You can save songs or artists you like and find bands with similar sounds.
Rormix
Rormix searches your music library to find out what genres and artists you already listen to. Based on its findings, the app suggests music videos you might like just as much. It’s an easy way to find new artists without getting too far away from the genres you know and love.
Band of the day
Provides you with new lesser-known artists and groups to listen to every single day! Download the app, turn on notifications, and you’ll get a daily recommendation.
Bandsintown
If you live for live music, Bandsintown will automatically download your library and suggest concerts you might like based on that list. If a new concert is announced in your area, you will get an automatic e-mail with the details. Basically, you will never miss another show. Here is the best part: You can buy tickets through the app.
Soundcloud
It is the place to find up-and-coming musicians and remixed singles. Anyone can share and ad music, leading to endless possibilities. The app is a streaming（流媒体）service, online community, and creative outlet. For fans, it makes it possible to keep up with your favorite artists’ latest releases.
1.What do Indie shuffle and Band of the day have in common?
A. They can both provide lesser-known artists.
B. They can both offer live music show.
C. Downloading music is free.
D. They are the most popular.
2.Which app could give you suggestions according to what genres and artists you already listen to?
A. Indie shuffle. B. Rormix.
C. Band of the day. D. Bandsintown.
3.What do we know about Bandsintown?
A. It provides you with new lesser-known artists and groups.
B. You can save songs or artists you like.
C. It is an online community.
D. It is the favorite of those who love live music.
4.Where does the text probably come from?
A. Science fiction. B. A biography.
C. An advertisement. D. A travel guide
科目：高中英语 来源：广西省桂林市2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型：短文填空
My husband and I were paying a visit 1. my parents in Tucson. We went to a fast-food restaurant for dinner together. My husband went to the counter 2. (order) dishes and I stood with my parents.
My dad is 90 years old. He can hardly see very well and walks with a stick. I was scanning the restaurant, 3. (wait) to sit at the first table that was 4. (convenient) than others. A woman who was sitting with her son made eye contact with me and asked me to come to her. With a 5. (puzzle) look on my face, I pointed to myself and said , “Me ?” She 6. (nod) and said, “Yes, you.” I walked to the table and she said, “Bring your family here. I can finish eating at the counter. My son is in 7. hurry to leave anyway.” My eyes 8. (fill) with tears as she wiped down the table and guided my dad to the seat.
I always believe that there are 9. (nature) kind people in this world. This woman has set a good example to her son, 10. is a really lucky guy.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山东省枣庄市2016-2017学年高一下学期5月月考英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
For some people, music is no fun at all. About 4% of the population is what scientists call “amusic”. People who are amusic are born without the ability to enjoy musical notes. Amusic people often cannot tell the differences between two songs.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amuics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. In fact, most people cannot understand what it feel like being amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping center can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics have to stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social loneliness. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify(辨别) this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different for those of people who can enjoy music. The difference is complex(复杂的), and it is not connected with poor hearing. Amusics can understand other non-musical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding common speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her music problem. Now she knows that she is not alone. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say ”No, thanks. I’m amusic.’” says Margret. “ I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”
1.Amusics are the people who _________.
A. like music B. are born unable to enjoy music
C. don’t like music D. have poor listening
2.Life is hard for amusics mainly because _________.
A. music seems noise for them.
B. amusics hate parties, restaurants or shopping center.
C. amusics try to stay at places full of music
D. people don’t understand amusics
3.In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that ________.
A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier
B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy
C. her problem could be easily explained
D. she were able to meet other amusics
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
B. Musical ability.
C. Amusics’ strange behaviors.
D. Identification and treatment of amusic.
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科目：高中英语 来源：湖北省宜昌市等部分示范学校2016-2017学年高一下学期5月联考英语试卷 题型：七选五
Currently, people from all over the world prefer to shop online. Experts predict our spending online over the next five years will grow by 129%. But how can you protect yourselves when shopping online?
1. It should be protected by up-to-date anti-virus software, and you should also install a personal firewall, which will stop hackers attacking your system. Check that your firewall is open before you start shopping, and when you finish, be sure to log out.
Take a minute to look at the website before you buy anything. Check that the company has a geographical address as well as a telephone number. 2.
Sellers should have a list of all your rights somewhere on their website, and you need to read this before you decide to shop there. 3. As a general rule, online companies usually give their customers seven days to cancel their order if they change their minds about their purchase.
4. It is a lock-shaped symbol and you can find it on the browser bar (浏览器栏) at the bottom of the screen. Another indication of a safe website is its address. The address should not begin with “http” but “https” — the letter “s” stands for secure.
The final stage of online shopping is the order confirmation. This is proof that you’ve bought a product from this company, and it contains the special reference number for your order. 5. You might need it if there’s a problem.
A.You should always print this information and keep it somewhere.
B.If this happens, your credit card will offer you the best protection.
C.A special icon (图标) will tell you if the website you are using is safe.
D.Make sure that your device, for example your laptop or tablet, is safe to use at all times.
E.When you buy things on the Internet, there’s no chance that something may go wrong.
F.If you can’t find the list, you should probably choose a different website.
G.It’s generally better to use sellers that you know about or ones that have been recommended to you.
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科目：高中英语 来源：黑龙江省2017届高三考前得分训练（三）英语试卷 题型：完形填空
It's true that “A small change can make a big difference” in our life. A better technical term that can well ______ this idea is the “Butterfly Effect”. A butterfly's ______ wings can make changes in the path of a tornado; it may ______ create or prevent a tornado at a certain location.
The “Butterfly Effect” plays a role in our ______ to a great extent. Small ______ could make a huge difference in our relationships. Most of the time we take things for granted in our ______ relations. We don't even think of saying “Thank You” to our parents as we ______ they are supposed to do things for us. Understanding some of the subtle（细腻的）feelings of our loved ones and ______ them the way they need would ______ change the relationship into a stronger one. I've come across people who feel ______ in their relationships as they ______ to address these small needs.
The “Butterfly Effect” also plays a role in our work. Looking ______ into the smallest details while starting a ______ is critical. A subtle mistake while taking care of our customer's ______ could end up creating big trouble at the end of the process. This would mean a huge expense to ______ at the final delivery stage.
Every morning, the time it takes me to ______ to my office depends on what time I start from my home. It usually takes 30 minutes if I start at 7:20 am. It takes more than a(n) ______ if I start at 7:30 am. At first I was ______ how just a 10-minute difference initially could add more than 30 minutes to the journey. ______ , the number of vehicles that come out on the road increases more than twice due to that 10-minute ______ and it looks like butterflies crowding on the road. Yes, this is nothing but the “Butterfly Effect”.
1.A. develop B. absorb C. explain D. shape
2.A. white B. tiny C. long D. flat
3.A. even B. yet C. only D. ever
4.A. education B. experience C. needs D. relationships
5.A. excuses B. conditions C. gestures D. promises
6.A. normal B. close C. public D. cultural
7.A. believe B. expect C. doubt D. declare
8.A. entertaining B. educating C. analyzing D. supporting
9.A. possibly B. frequently C. definitely D. suddenly
10.A. satisfaction B. pressure C. sympathy D. anger
11.A. forgot B. pretended C. failed D. refused
12.A. carefully B. differently C. proudly D. calmly
13.A. journey B. race C. discussion D. project
14.A. tasks B. requirements C. decisions D. adventures
15.A. correct B. discover C. collect D. express
16.A. walk B. drive C. ride D. move
17.A. week B. month C. day D. hour
18.A. pleased B. confident C. confused D. patient
19.A. In fact B. Above all C. In general D. At once
20.A. detour B. deed C. delight D. delay
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三（承智班）下学期（5-15）英语周练试卷 题型：阅读理解
Bars are very important in providing a place where people can meet and make friends. People who enjoy a drink in a local bar are happier and have more friends. They are more likely to be engaged in conversations in small community pubs, and social skills improve after a drink.
Professor Robin Dunbar of Oxford University said, “Friendship and communities are probably the two most important factors influencing our health and well-being. Making and maintaining friendships is something that has to be done in the real world. The digital world is simply no substitute(n.替代物). Given the increasing tendency for our social life to be on the Internet rather than in real life, having relaxed, accessible places where people can meet old friends and make new ones becomes even more necessary.”
Tim Page, chief executive of CAMRA, said, “Bars offer a social environment to enjoy a drink with friends in a responsible community setting. The role of community bars in ensuring well-being cannot be overstated. For that reason, we all need to do what we can to ensure that everyone has a ‘local’ near to where they live or work.”
Bars have long been part of British society and have played a key role in British social life since the 16th century. Bars came to represent the heart and soul of a community, providing both a place of entertainment and an engine for community bonding. In a world before the arrival of the motor car, the bar provided a venue in which people could get friendships and a sense of community.
But the closing decades of the 20th century witnessed major changes in both the style of bars (for example, themed bars) and their numbers. As of 2015, the number of bars declines sharply, with bars continuing to close at an average rate of 29 a week.
1.What does a regular(n.常客) at a local bar having more friends prove?
A. The benefits brought by pub cultures
B. The popularity of local bars in Britain.
C. The relation between friendships and bars
D. The importance of face-to-face communication.
2.What does Robin think is the tendency for social life?
A. More people will go to bars.
B. People will maintain friendships
C. People will trust the digital world
D. People will communicate more online.
3.Why does Tim Page value the role of local bars?
A. They contribute to people’s social happiness.
B. They are a place common people can afford.
C. They are a good place to spread cultural values.
D. They are accessible to people in the community.
4.What can we infer about bars nowadays?
A. Themed bars have held the market
B. Some bars have a hard time surviving.
C. They become the heart of a community
D. Measures should be taken to save them.
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2016-2017学年高二下学期周练（5.21）英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for family, health, and life in general. However, Black Friday has turned it into a business.
Traditionally, the true value of Thanksgiving lies at home not the shopping centers. However, Black Friday has nowadays allowed society to ignore this as individuals(个人) long for something that they do not need or even truly want. Shopping on Black Friday becomes a sign of a shift into a culture that values material wealth（财富） over spending time with loved ones. People are willing to force their way through the crowds in their desperate search for marked-down sweaters and necklaces.
In recent years, Thanksgiving has become a pre-Black Friday holiday for many families. They are devoted to mapping out shopping routes and making organized schedules for which stores to hit first. By drawing individuals out to shopping centers with "matchless savings", businesses encourage this behavior of ignoring Thanksgiving. Many families take their home-cooked meals while camping out at the door of shopping centers. With each new year, Thanksgiving is becoming victim to over-commercialized（过度商业化）society—changing from a meaningful time for family to a day devoted to products and shopping.
Black Friday has shown that with current common standards(标准), people cannot even set aside a single day to appreciate what they already have without immediately buying more. Families have lost sight of what is truly important in life, and have found reasons in debating between a low cost HD television and an appreciation for what they already have. Remember, Thanksgiving should be a day in which people are grateful for all that they have.
1.What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 probably refers to?
A. The sign of a shift. B. The true value of Thanksgiving.
C. The shopping crowd. D. The material wealth.
2.In recent years, what will many families do when thanksgiving comes?
A. They’ll visit some newly-opened shopping centers in advance.
B. They’ll choose a big store for their first visit.
C. They’ll make full preparations for the Black Friday shopping.
D. They’ll go camping at the gate of shopping center for a good deal.
3.In the last paragraph, the author mainly intends to tell us that we should ______.
A. appreciate what we've possessed with our families
B. stay with our families as long as we can
C. try to spend less to get low cost products
D. set aside a single day to buy more
4.What's the author’s attitude towards the present ways people celebrate Thanksgiving?
A. puzzled B. unconcerned
C. happy D. worried
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科目：高中英语 来源：安徽省亳州市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型：完形填空
The moment I stepped off the plane after a writer’s conference, my youngest son Jeremy greeted me and cried out, “Poster paper, Mama! I need poster paper. We’re having a________at school.”
Being a housewife and writer, I felt like no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t keep up with the needs of my _______. Back at home, Jeremy kept reminding me of the poster paper, but I just couldn’t _____a minute for it. Gradually though, he began to speak more ________, almost _______he were talking to himself. “Maybe he’ll just forget it, ”I thought hopefully. So I put Jeremy’s request at the________of my long list of things to do.
My third day home I managed to take fifteen minutes to type an article when a small _______fell across my paper. I knew who it would be before I________. Jeremy stood quietly watching me.“Oh, Lord, please don’t let him say it again.” I knew what he wanted but I needed to________. I smiled________at Jeremy and kept typing. He________for a few more minutes, then turned and walked away. I almost didn’t hear his________. “Competition is over tomorrow, anyway.” The small figure walking out of my room, a silent voice spoke urgently to my heart, “Get him that paper—now!”
“Let’s go to get the paper, Jeremy.” He stopped, _______and looked at me in ________“You’re going to the store just for me?” I_______. Suddenly, a look of________shot across his face, erasing the disbelief. I don’t think I’ll ever________that moment. Later that day, he worked silently on the________all afternoon. And a few weeks later, a large yellow envelope came. Inside it was the Certificate of Award. So________was I that I didn’t turned away from his________to get him some poster paper.
1.A. race B. class C. ceremony D. competition
2.A. colleagues B. family C. neighbors D. relatives
3.A. spare B. wait C. spend D. lose
4.A. slowly B. softly C. confidently D. loudly
5.A. as soon as B. as long as C. as though D. even if
6.A. bottom B. top C. beginning D. corner
7.A. letter B. foot C. image D. shadow
8.A. woke up B. stood up C. got up D. looked up
9.A. rest B. type C. learn D. exercise
10.A. widely B. happily C. weakly D. politely
11.A. watched B. searched C. hesitated D. complained
12.A. comment B. footsteps C. warning D. advice
13.A. fell over B. sat down C. turned around D. walked away
14.A. peace B. astonishment C. relief D. silence
15.A. doubted B. argued C. apologized D. nodded
16.A. surprise B. sadness C. disappointment D. excitement
17.A. enjoy B. remember C. forget D. value
18.A. story B. question C. poster D. composition
19.A. grateful B. generous C. forgetful D. selfless
20.A. opinion B. request C. promise D. gift
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科目：高中英语 来源：湖北省沙市2017届高考冲刺第九次考试英语试卷 题型：短文改错
假定以下是某同学的一篇习作，请你帮助修改。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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Our class had an exciting basketball match with our neighbor Class four. I had thought that our team was consisted of strong and able players, me including, while opposite team was no match for us. And when the match started, I was amazed to find that each member of the other team was fighting hardly, regardless upon the fact that they were far least capable than us. Therefore, it came as no surprised that we became the winner in the match, but the loser won our respect for their fight in the match. The result of which has taught me, however the outcome is, what counts is that we have tried our best. Only in this way can we make an improvement in life.
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