More than 10 years ago,it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple.The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and,more often than not,hard with an unpleasant taste within.Then in 1966,the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.
The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green.It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside.But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known.In no time,the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm,rapidly becoming the world's best-selling pineapple variety,and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth,up until then only found in tinned pineapple.
In nutrition it was all good news too.This nice tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C than the old green variety.Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins,but also good against some diseases.People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit.The new type of pineapple was selling fast9 and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.
Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple,Del Monte tried to keep market to itself.But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples.Del Monte turned to law for help,but failed.Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte's attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out the market.
1.We learn from the text that the new type at pineapple is .
A. green outside and sweet inside
B. a little soft outside and sweet inside
C. yellowy-gold outside and hard inside
D. good-looking outside and soft inside
2.Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?
A. Because it was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.
B. Because it was less sweet and good for health.
C. Because it was developed by Del Monte.
D. Because it was used as medicine.
3.The underlined word "fixture" in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something .
A. that people enjoy eating
B. that people use as a gift
C. that is always present
D. that is difficult to get
4.We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte .
A. slowed other companies to develop pineapples
B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself
C. tried hard to control the pineapple market
D. planned to help the other companies
科目：高中英语 来源：北京市2016-2017学年高一6月月考英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Can dogs and cats get along well in the same home? People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is taken back home before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. In two-thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression(侵略，好斗) and fighting were found in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body languages are just different. For example, when a cat turns its head away it means aggression, while a dog doing the same means submission(顺从).
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each other’s body languages, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each other’s body language, cats and dogs can play together, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.
The importance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets — to people who don’t get along well, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
1.The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. early B. mostly
C. quickly D. smoothly
2.Some cats and dogs may fight when ________.
A. they are cold to each other
B. they look away from each other
C. they are introduced at an early age
D. they misunderstand each other’s body languages
3.It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.
A. have common interests
B. are less different than was thought
C. have a common body language
D. are not so smart as was expected
4.What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?
A. We should learn to get along well with others.
B. We should know more about animals.
C. We should live in peace with animals.
D. We should learn more body languages.
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科目：高中英语 来源：湖北省襄阳市2017届高三下学期第三次模拟考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
On the day the tornado hit,there was no indication that severe weather was on its way—the sky was blue and the sun bad been out.The first alert my husband,Jimmy,67,and I,65,got came around 9 p.m.,from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching.He ran upstairs to find me in our third-floor bedroom,and we changed the channel from the presidential primary debate I had been watching to our local Pensacola,Florida,station.
No sooner had we found coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us.It was the loudest thing I have ever heard.The bones of the house shook,and the power went out.The wind began to roar through the house,most likely through blown-out windows and the door to our garage.We had three flights of steps to navigate to get to the relative safety of the first floor,because the cupboard down there is underneath a brick staircase.
I didn't know how or if we would make it down the steps.It felt as if there were no floor underneath me as the wind lifted me off my feet.I tried to move forward,but this intense pressure held me in place.
As we reached the last flight of steps,our front door blew out.Pieces of glass that looked like crushed ice flew everywhere.Suddenly,a three-foot-long tree branch crashed into the door frame.It flew over our heads,missing us by inches.Had we been one step up,it would have hit us.
By the time I reached the cupboard,the tornado had been over us for about a minute.Jimmy pushed me down to the cupboard floor,but he couldn't get inside himself because of the wind.I held Jimmy's arm and tried to bring Jimmy with it.My knees were full of glass,but at that moment,I felt no pain.If I had let go,Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay.
All of a sudden,Jimmy lifted off his feet like people in tornadoes do in the movies.I thought he was gone.And then everything stopped.He landed on his feet.In those first quiet moments,I couldn't believe it was over,Jimmy said he'd go outside to check."No,"I said."Don't leave me.Don't leave me."
Our neighbor says the storm lasted four minutes.In that time,four of the twelve town houses in our unit were completely destroyed.Of the houses left standing,ours suffered the most damage.Amazingly,none of us were severely injured.
1.What does the underlined word coverage mean?
A. power B. description
C. arrival D. delay
2.Which of the following sentences is NOT true about the passage?
A. There was not any symbol of the tornado's coming.
B. A three-foot-long tree branch hit the couple.
C. Both of the couple couldn't get into the cupboard floor.
D. Jimmy didn't fly right out the back of the house.
3.Why didn't the wife feel pain?
A. Because she didn't get any hurt when the storm hit.
B. Because she was too scared to feel pain.
C. Because she devoted all her strength to holding on to her husband.
D. Because she had reached the cupboard and she was safe.
4.The author wrote the passage to .
A. share with us her experience of surviving a tornado
B. warn us of the danger caused by tornados
C. show us how to fight against a tornado
D. tell us how to protect us from dangerous tornados
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科目：高中英语 来源：福建省清流市2016-2017学年高一下学期第三阶段考试英语试卷 题型：七选五
If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following.
Move More
Make it a daily thing to find ways to move your body. 1. Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator. Walk your dog. Play with your kids. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute dance class. But that’s great when you’re up to it. At the same time, move more.
Quit Smoking
Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be the Hollywood influence? 2. Take care! Warn your children against smoking.
3.
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝肾)disease and cancer.
Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress comes in many ways. 4. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walking on the beach or in a park, reading a good book, visiting a friend, listening to relaxing music, and watching a funny movie.
Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms. 5.Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good.
A. Avoid Excessive（过度的） Drinking
B. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
C. Think carefully about what you will do.
D. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low.
E. It seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes.
F. There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs.
G. Some techniques given by experts are to think positive thoughts.
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One day I was thinking of something new to read.When I asked my sister for1.(suggest),she told me to read A Child Called "It".After reading this book,it2.(natural) became my favorite book.It taught me a lot of necessary things in life many people don't bother to appreciate until they're3.(miss).
This book has inspired me in many ways.It made me realize that I'm so fortunate to have a caring and loving mom.As I read the book,I4.(notice) what the boy wanted was love from his mom,but that was impossible for him to get.5.,his mom would abuse him.This book also taught me to appreciate and be happy6.what I have.I often cry because I'm unable to get new shoes or clothes.The child in the book was hardly surviving with the things7.he had.He hardly had enough clothes over8.(he) body to keep him from freezing and he didn't even have shoes.
Until this day,A Child Called "It"9.(be) still my favorite book.10.(inspire) by this book,I'm sure to become a better person.
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科目：高中英语 来源：辽宁省葫芦岛协作体2016-2017学年高二下学期期中联合考试英语试卷 题型：七选五
How to get motivated
You must think positively no matter how big a challenge is.If you think positively you will feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life.Furthermore,meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life.Remember,positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want.1.
One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by others' success.2.In stead,take inspiration from their success stories.This will make you motivated to get you want.Moreover,you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities.
There is a famous quote that reads,"A healthy body leads to a healthy mind."3.Therefore,it is important to exercise.Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk,make sure that you include an exercise plan in your daily routine.
4.Therefore,it is important to break your routine and do something different.Either you go on a vacation or learn a new skill,it is important to break the sameness in your daily life.
Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible.It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different.5.
A.If your mind is healthy you will think positively.
B.Keeping yourself motivated is not a difficult task.
C.Don't be jealous of those who are successful around you.
D.You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again.
E.On the other hand,negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life.
F.By doing so you will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive.
G.Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in everything you see possibly.
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科目：高中英语 来源：甘肃省2016-2017学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：短文填空
The British like DIY(do it yourself). A lot of people always spend their holidays 1.(make) their homes more beautiful. If there is anything 2. needs repairing or decorating around their homes, such as painting walls and putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs 3.(they). They share DIY experience4.their friends. DIY can save money. So, it is not surprising that DIY is very popular.
DIY can be difficult. People often find it not easy5.(build) a piece of furniture because they can’t understand the directions（说明书)6.(good) . What’s more, DIY can also be 7.(danger). For example, anything electrical should be done by a professional (专业的) worker.8.(unlucky), many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. It is reported that thousands of people9.(hurt) while doing DIY in the UK last year. All in all, DIY can bring us fun and help us save money, 10.it is not always as easy as it is thought to be.
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科目：高中英语 来源：辽宁省辽河市2016-2017学年高一4月月考英语试卷 题型：短文填空
The play “The Million Pound Bank Note” is based on a short story 1.(write) by Mark Twain, who was brought up in Hannibal, Missouri, and is best known 2. his novels, such as The Adventure of Tom Sawyer and The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. The story happened in 3. summer of 1903, and Henry Adams, an 4. (America) businessman had some bad luck to be carried out to sea by a strong wind. However, he was 5. (spot) and rescued at sea luckily by a Bri
tain ship and landed in London, where he found himself without money, friends 6. a job. But he had to earn his living, which could account for (解释...的原因) his 7. (appear). One day when he was wandering on the pavement and didn’t know 8. to do, he heard somebody 9. (call) him. Then he was led to two brothers 10. made a bet and gave him an envelope with a large sum of money in it .
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科目：高中英语 来源：天津市和平区2017届高三第四次质量调查（四模）英语试卷 题型：单项填空
The lack of eco-friendly habits among the public is thought to be a major _____________ of global climate change.
A. Result B. cause
C. warning D. reflection
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