Difficult conditions will sometimes ________ a man's best qualities.
A.give out B.bring out
C.let out D.take out
科目:高中英语 来源:2014高考名师指导分项拿分专训单项填空+完形填空+阅读理解3英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单项填空
Electronic products are ________ must for new generation of ________ college students.
A.a; a B.the; a
C.a; / D.the; /
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Does Fame Drive You Crazy?
Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today's stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world's attention. Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature!
According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities—famous people—worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”
The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold?out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain(抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film?stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren't all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.
Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.
1.It can be learned from the passage that stars today ________.
A.are often misunderstood by the public
B.can no longer have their privacy protected
C.spend too much on their public appearance
D.care little about how they have come into fame
2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A.Great heroes of the past were generally admired.
B.The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.
C.Well?known actors are usually targets of tabloids.
D.Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.
3.What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?
A.Availability of modern media.
B.Inadequate social recognition.
C.Lack of favorable chances.
D.Huge population of fans.
4.What is the author's attitude toward modern celebrity?
A.Sincere. B.Sceptical.
C.Disapproving. D.Sympathetic.
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Rockwatch—The Best Club on Earth
If you are young and interested in geology(地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you. When you apply for membership, you'll receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. It has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It's designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.
In it you will find your
·membership card
·full?colour minimap
·thumbs?up guide
·fact cards
Rockwatch Magazine
Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs, earthquakes to erosion(侵蚀).
Rockwatch Events
With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.
The Rockwatch Rock Artist
Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to turn Rockwatch Rock Artist of a year and win amazing prizes in our annual competition.
Special Offer
Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Wildlife Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.
1.Rockwatch Magazine mailed to its members tells about things related to ________.
A.geology B.agriculture
C.politics D.economics
2.What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?
A.Guided walks. B.Rocky activities.
C.Yearly competitions. D.Academic workshops.
3.When applying for Wildlife Watch membership, a Rockwatch member can enjoy ________.
A.free membership B.a special discount
C.a Rock Artist prize D.guided road shows
4.You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by ________.
A.calling the two clubs B.providing references
C.applying separately D.filling in one form
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—What a pity that he missed his final shot and ended in a tie!
—Yes, but he didn't lose it ________! It just wasn't his day.
A.for fun B.in preparation
C.on purpose D.after all
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For many of us, a little time with our smartphones or iPads before sleep is the highlight of the night. But would you still think it is relaxing if you knew that it damages or destroys your sleep? Scientists say that's exactly what it does.
In ancient times, when there were no lamps, telephones or smartphones, the sun was the main source of light. When the sun went down, our brains took that as a signal to start producing melatonin(褪黑素), a chemical that helps us sleep.
However, a healthy amount of melatonin can only be produced in complete darkness.Any light in your bedroom—even the one on the alarm clock or the charging indicator on your cellphone—could disturb the process, not to mention something as bright as smartphone and iPad screens. We tend to hold these much closer than a television or laptop, which allows them to shoot far more light straight into our eyes.
“This is particularly worrisome in populations such as young adults and adolescents, who already tend to be night_owls,” said researcher Brittany Wood at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.“Lack of sleep among teens is leading to depression, self?harm, low concentration and poor performance at school,” she added.
While all lights are the enemy of sleep, not all colors of light have the same effect. Our eyes are particularly sensitive to blue light, which is common during the day. Most of the light coming from electronic screens is blue light and it fools our brain into thinking it's still daytime. By contrast, orange or red light has less influence on melatonin production, because our brains recognize it as a signal that the day is ending, according to The Telegraph.
Asking yourself to keep your hands off your smartphone before bedtime might seem unreasonable, but you should at least remember to dim the screen or hold it farther away from your eyes. You could also wear a pair of orange sunglasses that take away the harmful blue light.
1.According to the passage, we can know ________.
A.it's a good habit to play with smartphones or iPads late into night
B.scientists suggest we should avoid using smartphones or iPads
C.darkness makes a great impact on the amount of melatonin
D.the sun was the only source of light in ancient times
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The darker it is, the more melatonin will be produced.
B.The lighter it is, the more melatonin will be produced.
C.The more melatonin you have, the worse you'll sleep.
D.The more electrical equipment you have, the more melatonin will be produced.
3.The underlined part in Paragraph 4 refers to those ________.
A.who are young adults or adolescents
B.who don't perform well in school
C.who are addicted to a television or laptop
D.who are short of sleep at night and perform poorly in daily life
4.In the writer's opinion, which is a correct suggestion?
A.You should go to bed when the sun goes down.
B.You should use an orange or red light electronic screen.
C.You should wear a pair of blue sunglasses when sleeping.
D.You should avoid blue light as possible as you can before bedtime.
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(2013·南昌10所省重点中学二模)Mary ________ as a secretary in this company for twenty years and now she stays at home taking care of her own garden.
A.has served B.had served
C.is serving D.served
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(2013·安徽安庆三模)The two countries agreed to ________ their differences and work together for peace, which has a positive effect on the international situation.
A.set down B.set out
C.set aside D.set about
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Trade between China and the Republic of Korea has experienced tremendous growth,________$207.2 billion,a year?on?year jump of 32.6 percent.
A.reaches B.reached
C.reaching D.to reach
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