—Can you lend me 55 dollars until pay day.
—_______Do you think I was born with a sliver spoon in my mouth?
A. By all means B. It’s out of the question.
C. It’s out of question. D. Why me?
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
Welcome to my Message Board! | |
Subject: Slimming down classics? | |
Mr. Handsome 2007-5-12 6: 34 AM | Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at ￡6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. |
Mr. Edwards 2007-5-12 9: 40 AM | Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones. As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them. |
Ms. Weir 2007-5-12 11:35 AM | I’m director of the online book club www.lovereading.co.uk Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics! |
Mr. Crockatt 2007-5-12 4:38 PM | I’m from the In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these book is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing. |
60. According to the message board, Orion Books ___________.
A. opposes the reading of original classics B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics
C. thinks cut-down classics have a bright future D. is cautions in its decision to cut down classics
61. In Mr. Edwards’ opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to _________.
A. make them easier to read B. meet a large demand in the market
C. increase the sales of literary books D. compete with their original versions
62. By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”, Ms. Weir ________.
A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics B. shows her love for original classics
C. feels guilty of not reading the classics D. disapprove of shortening the classics
63. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that _________.
A. reading the classic works is a confusing attempt
B. shortening the classics does harm to the original
C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job
D. editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010—2011学年度山东省淄博市高三第一次模拟考试英语卷 题型：完型填空
完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
I’m a TV show host.One Sunday，I 36 my 7-year-old daughter by the sea for lunch.On arriving at the beach，I saw JoJo，a 37 man in the hotel business.We sat down to chat in an open air cafe 38 I watched my daughter enjoy herself on the swings in front of us.
Suddenly our conversation was 39 by a stranger，who politely asked 40 to speak to me.Often people want to tell me 41 about my controversial TV show,when
I’m out on the 42 .
He asked to speak to me 43 ，so we stood a bit away from my table.He said，
“I’m James，father of a 7-year-old girl，who’s very sick.The doctors said that if she was treated in the UK,she would probably 44 .But I’m poor,so can you please help me？”
Speechless，I stared in the man’s eyes full of 45 and asked how l could help.After we talked for a while，I went to sit back.JoJo asked me，“What’s wrong with you?Your
46 changed.”I told him and he was very sorry for this sick child.
All weekend I 47 James，his daughter and his family.I even considered doing a special TV show to 48 money for this sick child.
On Monday morning I was at the office after I finished 49 my show,when JoJo walked into my office.Actually JoJo is so 50 and I never imagined he had time to come and see me.
“Please，call the man 51 the sick child and tell him that I’ll 52 all expenses for his sick daughter’s treatment.”JoJo said，with a 53 in his hand.“I’ve been married for 35 years，I wasn’t lucky enough to 54 a child.l want to help this child now.”I 55 the phone to call James.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年浙江省台州市高二下学期期末考试英语试卷（带解析） 题型：填空题
阅读下面的短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中动词的适当形式。
I know how easy it is to start smoking and how difficult it is to stop. During adolescence, I became 79 to cigarettes. When l was young, I didn't know that it could do 80 to my heart and lungs. Neither did I know that my cigarette smoke could affect the 81 of non-smokers. However, what I did know was that my girlfriend thought I smelt terrible and that she wouldn't go out with me again 82 I stopped. 1 also noticed that I became breathless quickly. Then I knew 83 was time to quit smoking. I'm sending you some advice to help you 84 your resolve. Every time you feel like 85 (smoke), remind yourself that you are a non-smoker. I know it is not easy to get rid of the 86 , but millions have managed 87 (quit) and so can you. Keep trying, and you will 88 eventually.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2012-2013学年甘肃省高二11月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
You and your friends will have lots of fun with Rabbit Ears Walkie -Talkies. You can talk to someone who is in another room at your house or someone who is up to 180 feet away from you. You can take your walkie -talkie with you when you go camping or walking.
Rabbit Ears Walkie -Talkies are easy to use. This is what you do:
1. Push the ON button.
2. Hold the TALK button in and say something. If your friend has his/her walkie - talkie on, he/she will hear you.
If you want to talk for a long time, you can lock the TALK button. Just push the button in and up. When you finish talking, push the TALK button down.
3. When you finish talking, let go of the TALK button and listen. When your friend pushes the TALK button and says something, you will hear what your friend says through your walkie -talkie.
4. When you finish talking with your friend, push the ON button again to turn your walkie-talkie off.
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1.What are Rabbit Ears Walkie -Talkies used for?
A. Talking with others.
B. Listening to music.
C. Giving directions.
D. Locating places.
2.How can you lock the TALK button?
A. Keep the button on.
B. Hold the button back.
C. Push the button in and up.
D. Turn the button off and down.
3.Which button will you push when you can't hear clearly?
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B. L
C. TALK
D. ON
4.The author writes this passage to _____.
A. tell how to make Rabbit Ears Walkie -Talkies
B. show how to use Rabbit Ears Walkie -Talkies
C. explain to the readers his camping experience
D. introduce some special ways to make friends
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科目：高中英语 来源：20101011学年安徽省高一下学期期中考试英语试题 题型：单项填空
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请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空只填一个单词。
Have you ever started sneezing when eating peanuts, getting rash on your skin or feeling your heat starting to beat faster? Statistics show that around 12 million Americans suffer from food allergy, with 6.9 million allergic to seafood and 3.3 million allergic to peanuts or tree nuts.
Food allergic symptoms occur immediately after having an allergen food. The food is treated as harmful to the body, by the immune system, which defends our organism from harmful external attacks. Here are a few guidelines about things you should know and how to put them into practice to prevent food allergies and eat healthily.
When buying food, read attentively the labels on the food products. All manufacturers according to the new Food Allergen and Consumer Act must clearly list all the elements of the product including the 8 food allergens even if they are present in very small amounts. Don’t buy these products, even if they might be cheaper.
Parents should be very careful when preparing food. The table and cooking tools used need to be clean. It is recommended to cook the food of the allergic person in the first place.
Food allergic persons should have a little patience. In certain people, the allergy disappears gradually. Visit your doctor at regular times to find about the progress of your allergies instead of having strict diets every day.
Keep a diary to note the foods that worsen your food allergies, new experiences and changes that you notice. Being tempted to have a piece of cake can be very dangerous. Your health is much more worth than it. Always think about the efforts people around you are putting to create an allergic-free environment for you.
Allergic persons should avoid consuming cakes that are not homemade and should always carry some snacks on them. Buying food in restaurants is risky.
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l Check food labels cautiously; 4. __________ buying allergen foods. l Prepare food carefully; make 5. __________ the table and cooking tools are clean. l Be 6._________ till the allergy disappears. l See doctors 7. __________. l Keep a diary of allergen foods and the 8._________ they have on you. l Resist any temptation to eat 9. __________ foods. l Carry snacks instead of 10. __________ foods. |
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