Coincidences happen all the time to ordinary people, but the following events are perhaps some of the strangest of them all.
1. In the 19th century, the famous writer, Edgar Allan Poe, wrote a book called The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was about four survivors of a shipwreck (船只失事) who were in an open boat for many days before three of them decided to kill and eat the cabin boy whose name was Richard Parker. Some years later, in 1884, the boat Mignonette sank, and only four survivors were left in an open boat for many days. Finally the three older members killed and ate the cabin boy. The name of the cabin boy was Richard Parker.
2. In Monza, Italy, King Umberto I went to a small restaurant for dinner. When the owner took King Umberto I’s order, the King noticed that he and the restaurant owner were doubles, in face and in build. Both men began discussing the resemblance between each other and found many more similarities. Both men were born in the same place, on the same day, of the same year (March 14, 1844, Turin, Italy). On the day that the King married Queen Margherita, the restaurant owner had married a lady named Margherita. The restaurant owner opened his restaurant on the same day that King Umberto I was crowned(加冕) King of Italy. On July 29, 1900, King Umberto I was informed that the restaurant owner had died that day in a shooting accident, and as he expressed his regret, someone in the crowd killed him!
3. Mark Twain was a popular American author who wrote famous books such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain was born on the day of the appearance of Halley’s Comet(哈雷彗星) in 1835, and died on the day of its next appearance in 1910. He himself predicted this in 1909, when he said: “I came in with Halley’s Comet in1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it.”
1.In The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, _________.
A. the boat was named Mignonette
B. the ship sank after the cabin boy’s death
C. three people in all eventually survived the shipwreck
D. Richard Parker was unfriendly to the other survivors
2. Whose story is related to astronomy?_________.
A. Mark Twain’s B. Edgar Allan Poe’s
C. King Umberto I’s D. Queen Margherita’s
3.The author wrote the text with a feeling of __________.
A. worry B. regret
C. amazement D. satisfaction
4.What’s the best title for the text?_________.
A. Unexplained deaths
B. Terrible events in the world
C. Well-known people in history
D. Strangest coincidences in history
科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年辽宁实验中学分校高一上学期期末英语试卷(解析版) 题型:短文改错
假如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:在错的词下面划一横线,并在该词下面写出改正后的词。
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。
This morning I got up early and went to school as usually, only to find there were nobody in the classroom because it is Sunday. “How a bad memory I have!” I couldn’t help laughing. Stand in front of the school gate, I began to wonder what to do next. Suddenly a good idea occurs to me. “Why not get together with some good friends for a picnic in such a fine weather?” I immediately telephoned some of my best friends, but they all agreed to join me. About two hours late, we finally arrived a pleasant park with trees and flowers here and there. We really enjoyed us greatly.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年浙江台州中学高二上学期期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:语法填空
语法填空
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式,并将相应答案写在答题纸上。
1. in 1930, Yuan Longping graduated from Southeast Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice 2. (be) his life goal. As a young man, he saw the great 3. for increasing the rice output. At that time, hunger was a 4. (disturb) problem in many parts of the countryside. Yuan Longping grows 5. is called super hybrid rice, making 6. possible to increasing rice harvest without 7. (expand) the area of the field. Yuan Longping has been considered the first agricultural pioneer in the world 8. (grow) rice that has a high output. 9. to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world 10. hunger.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年山西康杰中学高一上期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
I remembered having locked the door, but I came back to .
A. take off B. put up C. make sure D. used to
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年黑龙江齐齐哈尔实验中学高一上期中英语卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition gallery, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours and Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30pm
Extended Hours: 10:00 am to 7:30pm
December 26---30, 2014 March 30---April 20, 2015
Friday and Saturdays, April 24---May 16, 2015 May 17---September 7, 2015
Visiting Tips: Limit the number of bags: All visitors are screened through metal detector upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods(三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.
No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food and Drink Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Hall.
Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods(单脚架) are not permitted without approval.
First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Center: At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Open: 10:00am to 5:30 Phone: 202-666-2212
E-mail: NASM-visitorservice@si.edu
1.According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a place _______.
A. where only adults can take part in some educational activities
B. where one can touch anything he likes
C. everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets
D. everyone can visit without time limit all the year round.
2. If the Greens plan to visit the Musuem at 6:00pm, it is accessible on _______.
A. December 24, 2014(Wednesday) B. March 1, 2015(Sunday)
C. September 15, 2015(Tuesday) D. July 6, 2015(Monday)
3.A visitor to the Museum can _______.
A. get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill
B. take photos with tripods for personal use
C. bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors
D. eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court
4.The purpose of this passage is to _______.
A. attract people to explore the universe
B. make an advertisement for the Museum
C. encourage adults to bring their children here
D. show what is on display in the Museum
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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My grandmother was diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease(老年痴呆症)when I was 10 . At that point in my life , I was ________ as all kids are , so I didn’t think twice about it . I had no idea how it would________ affect my life , as well as my family .
As I grew up , I ________ my granny changing . She ________ forget where she set her book , or she couldn’t find her purse . ________ , I didn’t think it was serious . Yet one incident ________ was my wake-up call .
About three years ago , my father and I went to visit my ________ after a tornado went through our town . I went inside , gave my granny a hug and took my ________ seat on the couch by her side . Suddenly , she ________ me , hesitated for a moment and with ________ eyes that stared right past me , asked , “ Now you’re graduating this year , aren’t you ? ” I was a freshman , so I was ________ by why she was asking me about ________ . Grammy used to well recall the birthdate of every one of her grandchildren . I assured her that I still had a few years ________ graduation and moved the conversation along ________ .
As soon as I got into the car , I started to ________, realizing how her disease had ________ , transforming my granny into someone I could hardly ________ . We used to picture my grandmother as the only ________ of the whole family . _______ , The role has switched . Now she is the one who ________ our help . From now on , I will try to cherish the good days and to get through the bad days as best as I can . She will always be my granny .
1.A. generous B. unkind C. selfish D. cute
2.A. greatly B. especially C. hardly D. partly
3.A. ignored B. noticed C. imagined D. disliked
4.A. should B. canC. must D. would
5.A. Before longB. In no time C. Once again D. Sooner or later
6.A. in return B. in generalC. in particular D. in theory
7.A. friends B. teachers C. sisters D. grandparents
8.A. regular B. plastic C. first D. safe
9.A. referred toB. yelled at C. turned to D. laughed at
10.A. flashing B. empty C. tearful D. sharp
11.A. excited B. nervous C. frightened D. confused
12.A. tests B. birthdate C. graduation D. time
13.A. before B. since C. for D. on
14.A. curiouslyB. doubtfully C. impatiently D. quickly
15.A. escape B. cry C. compare D. guess
16.A. gone B. improved C. progressed D. spread
17.A. contact B. observe C. recognize D. grasp
18.A. care-giverB. bread-earnerC. member D. cleaner
19.A. Therefore B. Still C. Besides D. However
20.A. declines B. needs C. appreciates D. gives
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年吉林扶余第一中学高一上学期期末英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
India has a very vast history and heritage(遗产). The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval(中世纪的), modern India and contemporary(当代的)India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless(无数的)forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy(遗产). The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations(景区)in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
1.The main purpose of this passage is .
A.to report some important events in the history of India
B.to help study the culture and history of India
C.to tell us how to explore the history of India
D.to introduce some tours that can explore the history of India.
2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because .
A.its culture is greatly influenced by its history
B.modern India has little to study
C.Indian people have an interesting lifestyle
D.India’s history is longer than that of any other country
3.Most forts were built in order to .
A.honor the kings B.keep enemies away
C.act as a palace for queens D.attract tourists
4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage .
A.is a famous fort in India
B.has a history of no more than 200 years
C.lies in South India
D.is one of the heritages in India
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年广西武鸣高级中学高二上段考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:其他题
请默写Rural Education的第一段所给两个句子之间的空白部分:
Now in the rural areas, there are many children out of school.
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The third reason is that some children are not interested in their lessons, and would not like to go to school.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年北大附中河南分校高一上学期期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Meet at the Community Center for breakfast.
8-8:30 a.m.: Visit with people from the many participating organizations. Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30-9 a.m.: Board the bus for your chosen activity, and ride with other volunteers to your activity site.
9-12:00 a.m.: Work as a volunteer.
12:00 a.m.-1 p.m.: Share lunch with your volunteer group. Don’t forget to bring food for lunch from home!
1-3:30 p.m.: Continue your volunteer work.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center, where you will be able to talk with other volunteers and share your experiences.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
Happy Homes: it provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. It also provides painters to create beautiful paintings inside schools of community centers.
Elder Care: Elder Care sends volunteers into nursing homes to spend time with them, play board games with them, and talk with them.
City Parks Association: you can help plant flowers and bushes in city parks or pick up trash around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Love and Learning: it provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children aged four to six, or read one-on-one with struggling readers aged seven to eight.
1. According to the schedule, how long will a volunteer work a day?
A. 3 hours B. 5.5 hours
C. 7.5 hours. D. 8 hours.
2.To join Happy Homes, one should _____.
A. be very good at art.
B. enjoying talking with people.
C. be able to play board games.
D. like working with young children.
3. For volunteers who enjoy being outside in nature, they can join _____.
A. Elder Care B. Happy Homes
C. Love and Learning D. City parks Association
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