______wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way.
A.Anyone B. The one C. Whoever D. Who
科目:高中英语 来源:江西省于都县2010届高三下学期3月模拟考试英语试题 题型:阅读理解
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Although man has known asbestos for many hundreds of years, it was not until 160 years ago that it was mined for the first time on the North American continent. H. W. Johns, owner of a New York City Supply Shop for roofers, was responsible for he opening of that first mine.
Mr. Johns was given a piece of asbestos which had been found in Italy. He experimented with the material and then showed its surprising powers to his customers. After putting on a pair of asbestos gloves, which looked much like ordinary work gloves, he took red-hot coals from the fireplace and played with them in his hands. How astonished the customers were to discover that he was not burned at all. You can well imagine that he had increasing business in asbestos roofing materials. However, because it was very expensive to transport them from Italy to the United States, Mr. Johns sent out a young scientist to seek a source nearer home. This young man found great vein in the province of Quebec in Canada.
Ever since 1881 Quebec has led the world in the production of this unusual mineral, which is made up of magnesium, silicon, iron, and oxygen. When it is mined, the asbestos is heavy, just as you would expect a mineral to be. When it is separated, a strange thing happens; the rock breaks down into fine, soft, soapy fibers .
Scientists do not know why the rock can be separated easily into threads,but they have found thousands of uses of this fireproof material, of the so-called “cloth of stone”.
60. Which title best expresses the main idea of this passage?
A. Asbestos mined in Canada B. Fireproof matter
C. A “wonder” mineral D. A new roofing material
61. Johns proved his ability as a salesman by_______.
A. going into roofing business
B. carrying asbestos from Italy
C. sending a trained scientist
D. showing the use of asbestos gloves
62. Which is the most important character of asbestos that the author wants to show us?
A. It is like thread. B. It feels soapy.
C. It burns easily. D. It is unusually heavy.
63. The author’s main purpose in writing this passage was to _______.
A. show the need for more scientists
B. compare asbestos with other minerals
C. increase the sales of asbestos
D. present facts about asbestos
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011届湖北省部分重点中学高三上学期第二次联考英语卷 题型:阅读理解
I live in Hollywood. You may think people in such an attractive, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.
Many intelligent people still equate happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more abiding emotion.
Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, temporarily forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects end when the fun ends.
I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant access to glamorous parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spells “happiness”.
But in memoir(回忆录) after memoir, celebrities reveal the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and profound loneliness.
The way people stick to the belief that a fun-filled, pain-free life equates happiness actually reduces their chances of ever obtaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equated with happiness, then pain must be equated with unhappiness. But, in fact, the opposite is true: More times than not, things that lead to happiness involve some pain.
As a result, many people avoid the very endeavors that are the source of true happiness. They fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, religious commitment, civic or charitable work, and self-improvement.
【小题1】What does the author want to tell us? He wants to tell us .
A.he lives in Hollywood, so he feels not happy |
B.the true meaning of happiness |
C.in fact, famous people are not very happy |
D.happiness is not equal to fun |
A.Happiness just means having fun. | B.Happiness is not equal to fun. |
C.Happiness means doing what you like. | D.Happiness means being rich. |
A.compare | B.think |
C.similar or connected | D.match |
A.amusement park can bring us happiness |
B.fun will bring some happiness to us |
C.pain will bring us happiness |
D.efforts can bring us happiness |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011届河南省卫辉市第一中学高三一月月考英语试题 题型:阅读理解
Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, “If I were any better, I’d be twins!” He was a natural motivator.
One day I went up to Michael and asked him, “I don’t get it. You can’t be positive all the time. How do you do it?”
Michael replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself ‘Mike, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or a bad mood.’ I choose the first. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.” Michael continued, “Life is all about choices. The bottom line is: It’s your choice how you live life.”
Several years later, Michael was involved in a serious accident, falling off 60 feet from a communications tower. I saw him about six months after the accident. I asked him what had gone through his mind as the accident took place.
He said, “I first thought of my soon-to-born daughter and then remembered I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live. I knew I needed to take action. So when a nurse kept shouting questions at me asking if I was allergic to anything, I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Gravity’. Over their laughter, I told them, ‘I’m choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead’.”
Michael lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude.
【小题1】Which of the following statements is true?
A.Michael is a person whom people don’t like very much. |
B.Michael knows how to learn from bad things in life. |
C.Doctors thought Michael was dead. |
D.The author didn’t think Michael was a happy person. |
A.share your own experiences with him |
B.just listen to what the person says and feel sorry for him |
C.tell the person to look at the happy side of life instead of just listening |
D.discuss with the person and tell him to reflect on the complaints |
A.Michael wants to have a twin brother |
B.Michael is not satisfied with his present life |
C.Michael is always optimistic |
D.Michael likes to change his mood |
A.Accidents will happen. |
B.When God shuts a door, he opens another. |
C.Nothing ventured, nothing gained. |
D.Attitude is everything. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年湖北省沙市中学高二下学期第二次周练英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.
Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I’ll think about that tomorrow.
【小题1】 What ate the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?
A.A lot of care and the right soil. |
B.Frequent pruning and fertilizing. |
C.Tomato plants grown alongside. |
D.Cages placed around the roots. |
A.it cost only $1.25 |
B.the soil was just right for it |
C.there was room for it in the garden |
D.the roses’ branches needed to be covered |
A.removed from the rose bed |
B.picked along with the tomatoes |
C.mostly damaged by too much sunlight |
D.largely hidden under the tomato plant |
A.show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes |
B.show the hardship of growing the roses |
C.express her liking for the roses |
D.express her care for the tomatoes |
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科目:高中英语 来源:湖南省师大附中2010届高三第七次月考(英语) 题型:阅读理解
Hannah Oyler
21 Balsom St Ventura, CA 94120 (613) 555 – 7236
Objective To obtain a position as a photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper.
Notable Achievements Time Magazine, Top Photos of the Year 1999 for California Wildfire Banaker Excellence in Photography Fellowship, 1995.
Experience
Ventura County Times Staff photographer, 1996 --- Present , Regular coverage included: Sports, Lifestyle, & Metro. Successfully met tight deadlines.
Los Angeles Times Summer Intern, 1995 & 1996 Assisted lead sports photographer. Gained valuable knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, and films.
Education University of Southern California B.A., Photography, 1996
Thomas Stanley
817 Park Ave Seattle, WA 98023 (614) 555 – 0283
Objective Legal Aid Practitioner.
Experience Johnson Industries International Legal Counsel, 1998 to Present
Acted as the in-house lawyer for the company, and was responsible for providing legal support for all company operations. Instrumental in establishing written company policies and training materials with respect to international trading laws and regulations, and general commercial practices. Provided prompt, efficient and practical legal advice to support to a busy, demanding clientele of traders.
Education Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Kathy Lorentz
608 Lincoln Ave Mobile, AL 36513 (623) 555 – 8237
Objective To obtain a managerial position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience to increase profit margins, productivity and quality.
Summary Accomplished Project Manager with more than ten years experience. Proven ability to design and implement effective strategies, develop new products, and manage resources to produce profit. Proven ability to streamline processes and increase productivity.
Experience In Tech Corporation, Mobile, AL Project Manager, 1995 to Present
Worked with customers / potentials on development of product designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing methods, and costing for custom molded component applications. Directly supervised technical team of 3-5 project engineers responsible for new mold and molding systems implementation.
Education Jackson University, Tampa, FL ;M.B.A., Business Administration, 1992
Gary Wilson
809 West Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19037 (813) 555 – 6026
Objective Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider.
Employment History St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA;Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present ;
Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients.
Licenses R.N. - American Medical Association .
Education B.S., Nursing, 1994; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Professional Affiliations Monroe County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Nursing Association
【小题1】From the first resume, we can know that Hannah Oyler _______.
A.is an excellent journalist of New York Times |
B.knows much about different photographic equipment |
C.graduated from Stanford University |
D.wants to get a job as a photographer no matter where he will work. |
A.a hospital | B.a supermarket | C.a company | D.a school |
A.complete | B.help | C.value | D.transform |
A.She is an experienced surgical nurse. |
B.She carried out blood pressure for many people. |
C.She has the experience of operating on patients. |
D.She is a member of some professional groups. |
A.how to achieve success in our career |
B.how to express your desire for a job |
C.how to make yourself different from others |
D.how to write a standard resume |
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