Tuvalu, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it fears it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five metres above sea level. Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. Without urgent help, the country's days are numbered.
But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24 cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 24 cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark's Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine times a year. Nowadays, it happens more than 100 times. While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalu's rising sea level is caused by global warming.
The average global temperature has increased by almost 0. 5 centigrade degrees over the past century, scientists expect it to rise by extra 1.3 degrees over the next 100 years.
Warmer weather makes glaciers(冰川) melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen 10.25 cm in the last 100 years.
The main cause of global warming is human pollution. Through burning coal, oil and gas, people have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.
Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one meter this century.
Should this come true, the sea will swallow up millions of homes and the world will be flooded with "climate refugees" looking for somewhere to live.
1. We can infer from the second paragraph that .
A. Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea
B. all Tuvalu's islands are about five metres above the sea level
C. drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyed
D. Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves
2.The author uses Tuvalu and Venice as examples in order to explain .
A. they are the first places sinking into the sea
B. they are both sinking into the mud where they stand
C. they will disappear in the future
D. their trouble is caused by global warming
3.What does "climate refugees" mean?
A. People who are forced away from their homeland by climate.
B. Climate changes.
C. Rare animals.
D. Climate effect.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Tuvalu's nine little islands are less than five meters above the sea level.
B. The average global temperature has risen by 13 centigrade degrees over the past 100 years.
C. The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise.
D. There will be huge climate changes unless the warming is stopped.
科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年江西南昌二中高二上第二次考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：七选五
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Questions you should ask yourself when you fail
The more new things we try the more failure we are likely to have. 1. . Experiencing failure can be a learning experience and an opportunity for a fresh start. A good way to begin this process is by asking yourself some tough questions.
1. What can I learn from this?
Take responsibility for what went wrong. OK, so it was not all your fault—but some of it was. Successful people don’t make excuses or blame others. 2. So you should look at the experience objectively(客观地).
2. Do I need to acquire or improve some skills?
Did the problem reveal some lack of skill on your part? How could you learn or improve those skills? Perhaps there are books or courses or people you could turn to. 3. __
3. Who can I learn from?
Is there someone to whom you can turn for advice? Did a boss, colleague or friend see what happened? 4. . Most people do not ask for help because they believe it to be a sign of weakness rather than strength. It’s not. It shows that you are ready to learn and change.
4. What will I do next?
Now draw up an action plan. Will you try something similar or something different? Revisit your goals. Failure doesn’t mean you have to give up; maybe you just need to change it in another way. 5.___
A. You can now reset your sights on your destination and plan a new course.
B. Make them step stones to future success.
C. They take responsibility for the failure.
D. In fact the only way to avoid failure is to do nothing new.
E. The important thing is how we deal with failure.
F. Make a self-development plan to acquire the skills and experience you need.
G. If they are constructive and supportive then ask them for some feedback (反馈) and guidance.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年广东湛江一中高二上第二次大考英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Some time ago, I discovered a whole lot of antique(古董) shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the char that had a broken leg. I didn’t think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. The man wouldn’t even look at my chair.
The second shop, although slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth — so I thought that my approach must be wrong.
I went into the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes. How much do you want do it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,” I said. “Ok,” he said, “I’ll give you twenty pounds.” “It has a slightly broken leg,” I said. “Yes, I saw that; it’s nothing.”
Everything was going according to the plan and I was getting excited. “What will you do with it?” I asked. “Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “I’ll buy it,” I said. “What do you mean? You’ve just sold it to me.” he said. “Yes, I know but I’ve changed my mind. I’m sorry. I’ll give you twenty-seven pounds for it.” “You must be crazy,” he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair.” “You’re right.” I said. “And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, ‘Would you mend this chair for me?’” “I wouldn’t have agreed to do it,” he said. “We don’t do repairs, not enough in it and too much trouble. But I’ll mend this for you, shall we say for five pounds?” He was a very nice man and was greatly amused by the whole thing.
1.We can learn from the text that in the first shop the writer ________.
A. was rather impolite
B. was warmly welcomed
C. asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair
D. asked the shopkeeper to repair his chair
2.Why did the writer said “Would you like to buy a chair?” in the fifth shop?
A. He was sure that he won’t be able to have the chair repaired.
B. He wanted to make some money by selling the chair.
C. He had a plan in mind about how to get his chair mended.
D. He planned to get a new chair after selling the broken one.
3.The expression “the penny dropped” in the last paragraph means the shopkeeper ________.
A. changed his mind
B. accepted the offer
C. saw the writer’s purpose
D. decided to help the writer
4.How much will the writer pay?
A. £5 B. £7 C. £20 D. £27
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届黑龙江大庆一中高三上第三段测英语卷（解析版） 题型：七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Selfie
Social media and the mobile web have given rise to a strange phenomenon called the selfie. It refers to a picture of yourself, usually shared on any social networking website.
1. Some selfies are extreme close-ups, and others show part of an arm held straight outward. A few of them even feature the subject standing in front of a bathroom mirror.
Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seems to be especially involved in the trend. Young people are relatively heavier digital users. They are interested in staying connected to their friends. __2.__
There are also kinds of psychological factors driving people to take a selfie and upload it to a social networking site. 3. A quick and easy way to attract other's attention is to get “likes” and comments from friends. Secondly, it's human nature to show off your own great achievements. When you feel good about yourself or look good, it's far too easy to take out your phone and document it all through one or several selfies. 4. That's right. Sometimes people are bored at work, bored at school, bored at home and even bored on the toilet. Last but not least, social media is about being social! If that means uploading as many selfies as possible, then so be it. It's fun, and it's a cool way to sort of document your own life.
Finally, there are things to be mindful of when you're posting. It's easy to think you're sharing a photo with a few people. 5. So don't post anything online, selfie especially.
A. There are lots of selfie styles.
B. The rise of selfies has become universal.
C. Social media, to some extent, is the driving force of their selfie activity.
D. The desire to take, post and get “likes” on selfies goes back to a biological behavior.
E. But the whole world of social media is public and every individual can get access to it.
F. There are also people who will take selfies because they have nothing else better to do.
G. The leading factor is that people want to get attention from as many people as possible.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年山东济南历城区二中高二上期周练英语卷（解析版） 题型：语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
All scientists subscribe 1. the view that it is human activities that have caused the global warming. Huge 2. (quantity) of carbon dioxide produced by burning fuels like coal, natural gas and oil 3. (result) in the "greenhouse effect". All scientists also agree that the levels of carbon dioxide keep on 4. (increase), so more heat energy tends to be 5. (trap) in the atmosphere. 6. the scientists have different attitudes towards this phenomenon. On the one hand, some think the 7. of increasing the temperature by 5 degrees would be a catastrophe. On the other hand, others are 8. to this view and believe that there will be few bad environmental 9. caused by more carbon dioxide. On the contrary, they think it will be beneficial to plants, crops and a greater range of animals, 10. will make people's life better.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年福建三明一中高二上第一次月考英语卷（解析版） 题型：完成句子
1.你能弄懂这位作家在讲什么吗？
Can you __________ _________ of what this writer is saying?
2.我只有找到工作才能有足够的钱继续大学的学业。
Only if I get a job _________ ________ have enough money to continue my studies at college.
3.值得赞扬的是，杰克一直都没将那个秘密告诉任何人。
To _________ _________, Jack never told anyone that secret.
4.他在2000年写的那本书仍然很受欢迎。
His book __________ in 2000 is still popular.
5.我发现很难明白当地村民说的英语。
I found it hard to understand the English language __________ by the native villagers.
6.在我昨天购物的时候，我的摩托车被偷了。
When I went shopping yesterday, I __________ my motorbike __________.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年福建三明一中高二上第一次月考英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
The GRAMMY Museum is a musically fascinating journey of music in downtown Los Angeles. Turn up the beat over four floors of modern exhibits, interactive(互动的) experiences and interesting films that will give you a one-of-a-kind experience. They want to engage you, educate you, and inspire you — just like music does!
There are over 30,000 square feet of interactive, traveling and permanent (永久的) exhibits. This includes over two dozen exhibits along that explore the greatest of the GRAMMY music! Your whole family will find something they love — rock, classical, hip hop to country…
The Crossroads exhibition invites you to explore nearly 160 kinds of music! Open them up on the interactive table in front of you to show photos, songs and stories that describe the influence that music has on the world, as well as the music itself.
Journey down the Songwriters Hall of Fame. How many of these songs do you know? How many songwriters have you heard of? You can also try writing a song with some songwriters in the songwriting kiosks(自助式服务设备)!
Have you wondered how a song gets from someone’s head to your radio? The third floor shows the art of recording.
The museum always has a host of programs and events throughout the year, so make sure you keep up to date — you won’t want to miss out!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Adults: $ 12.95
Children: $ 10.95 (6-17 yrs)
Free: under 5 years old
WHEN CAN WE GO?
Mon-Fri: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Sometimes shut for private events, so check before you go.
【小题】 What can you learn through the Crossroads exhibition?
A. Stories that inspire songs. B. The history of the Grammy Awards.
C. The influence of music on the world. D. How some famous photos were taken.
1.Where can you go to learn about the development of music recording?
A. The third floor.
B. The fourth floor.
C. The Crossroads exhibition.
D. The Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2.How much should a couple with a 6-year-old kid pay to enter the museum?
A. $23.90. B. $25.80. C. $36.85. D. $47.70.
3.We know that the museum __________.
A. is open to the public all year round
B. is open for the same time every day
C. cannot be entered until 10:30 am at weekends
D. cannot be entered until 11:30 am on weekdays
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年青海西宁市高一12月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
One day Thomas Alva Edison was given a letter by his teacher. His teacher asked him to give it to his mother. Edison thought it was something nice. After he returned home, he proudly gave it to his mother, saying “My teacher let me give this letter to you.”
Not knowing what it was, Edison’s mother opened it, and then her eyes opened wide. With tears in her eyes, she looked at her son and read out the letter aloud, “Your child is a genius. This school is too small for him and doesn’t have enough good teachers to train him. Please teach him yourself.”
The fact was that Edison liked asking strange questions in class. His teachers thought he was mentally ill. They could no longer stand him and decided to stop him from going to school. However, Edison’s mother didn’t give up on her son. She taught him at home.
Many years after Edison’s mother died and he was already one of the greatest inventors, one day he was looking through the old family things. Suddenly he saw a piece of folded paper in the corner of a drawer. He took it and opened it up. It read, “Your son is addled (mentally ill). We won’t let him come to school any more.”
Edison cried for hours and then he wrote in his diary, “Thomas Alva Edison was an addled child, but, by his hero mother, he becomes the genius of the century.”
Having faith in those we love is very important. We should have faith in those around us. Even if others have given upon you, you should have faith in yourself.
1.How did Edison’s mother probably feel when reading the letter?
A. relaxedB. sadC. proudD. calm
2.In the teacher’s opinion, Edison ________.
A. wasn’t hard to train
B. was really a genius
C. was too clever to teach
D. wasn’t a normal child
3.What did Edison’s mother do after knowing the teachers’ decision?
A. She asked him to invent things.
B. She sent him to another school.
C. She let him get educated at home.
D. She asked him to study by himself.
4.The passage is meant to show that ________.
A. teachers should love their students
B. parents know their children the best
C. we should have faith in others and ourselves
D. most children can be geniuses if encouraged
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年吉林省吉林市校高一5月考英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
A young man named Ted received a high-priced car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Ted came out of his office, a street urchin (顽童) was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, Ted?” he asked.
Ted answered, “Yes, my brother gave it for Christmas.” The boy was surprised. “You mean your brother gave it to you and it cost you nothing? Boy, I wish…” He hesitated(犹豫).
Of course Ted knew what he was going to wish for. He wished he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Ted greatly.
“I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Ted looked at the boy in surprise, and then said, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?” “Oh yes, I’d love that.”
After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Ted, would you mind driving in front of my house?”
Ted smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car. But Ted was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Ted heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled (残疾) brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it… Then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas window that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Ted got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.
1.The street urchin was very surprised when _____.
A. he saw the shining car
B. Ted told him about the car
C. he was walking around the car
D. Ted received an expensive car
2.The urchin asked Ted to stop his car in front of his house _____.
A. to show he had a rich friend
B. to show his neighbors the car
C. to let his brother ride in the car
D. to tell his brother about his wish
3.From the story we know that the urchin _____.
A. wished to give his brother a car
B. wished Ted’s brother to give him a car
C. wished Ted could be a brother like that
D. wished he could have a brother like Ted’s
4. We can infer from the story that _____.
A. Ted couldn’t understand the urchin
B. the urchin’s wish came true in the end
C. the urchin wished to have a rich brother
D. the urchin had a deep love for his brother
5.The best title of the story is _____.
A. A Christmas Present
B. A Street Urchin
C. A Brother Like That
D. An Unforgettable Holiday Ride
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