Whether you love happy endings or a dark reality in TV dramas,you could soon be able to decide what you get. Netflix,the TV-streaming company behind hit shows such as The Crown and House Of Cards,is working on ways to give viewers control of key plot decisions.
Some of the storylines will be simple and linear,like the Choose Your Own Adventure books that many grew up with.For example,viewers might decide whether a prisoner in the drama Orange Is The New Black joins a gang (黑帮) or not.
The technology could also potentially be used to allow Princess Margaret to marry Peter Townsend in The Crown,instead of having her relationship with the divorcee (离婚者) blocked by the Establishment.Other storylines will be much more complex,allowing viewers to connect plot points in a variety of ways using their TV remotes.
A source said,"We're doing work on branch narratives (叙事) so you are actually making choices as you watch. All the content will be there,and then people will have to get through it in different ways.We'll see how it plays out. It's an experiment.We'll see if it gets much success.For creators,it's a new field."
Actors would film numerous alternate plot segments (片段) in advance,letting viewers choose which route to take through the story.Netflix will run a trial with choose-your-own-adventure shows for children later this year, based on an established character.If they are successful,it will use the format for TV programmes aimed at adults. Netflix president Reed Hastings confirmed that the company is working on interactive shows,saying,"Once you have got interactivity,you can try anything."
At least five million UK households are thought to be signed up to Netflix,and it is challenging traditional broadcasters.Earlier this year,BBC boss Lord Hall promised to reinvent the iPlayer so that it overtakes Netflix as a destination in its own right,rather than a catch-up service.
1.How will viewers connect plot points?
A. By using their TV remotes.
B. By taking part in TV programs.
C. By interacting with actors or actresses.
D. By participating in filming plot segments.
2.Why will Netflix run choose-your-own-adventure shows for children?
A. To attempt to create another hit show.
B. To compete with traditional broadcasters.
C. To attract as many children viewers as possible.
D. To test whether their creative ideas are successful.
3.What's Reed Hastings' attitude to interactive shows?
A. Confident. B. Doubtful.
C. Negative. D. Worried.
4.What's the author's purpose of writing this text?
A. To advertise for Netflix company.
B. To recommend some English hit shows.
C. To predict future development in filming.
D. To introduce the latest technology in TV dramas.
科目：高中英语 来源：2017年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试一英语（全国卷3正式版） 题型：阅读理解
Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.
The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-be to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.
Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center of town,” he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”
Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.
The theater audience said good-by as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.
1. In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?
A. It made room for new equipment.
B. It signaled the closedown of the theater.
C. It was done with the help of the audience.
D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.
2. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?
A. It was an all-time classic. B. It was about the history of the town.
C. The audience requested it. D. The theater owner found it suitable.
3.What will probably happen to the building?
A. It will be repaired. B. It will be turned into a museum.
C. It will be knocked down. D. It will be sold to the city government.
4.What can we infer about the audience?
A. They are disappointed with Bradford. B. They are sad to part with the old theater.
C. They are supportive of the city officials. D. They are eager to have a shopping center.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省临汾市2017届高三全真模拟英语试卷 题型：完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1--20各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. I’m left_____.Why do these people create mistrust and problems, especially with those from other____?
I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s,____children from different races and religions played and studied_____in harmony. At that time my family lived a stone’s______from Ismail’s. And no one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hindu-we just______our differences. Perhaps, our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessary advice, well____or otherwise.
We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, we’d____the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to____the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his_____.
When I was twelve, my family moved to Johor. Ismail’s family later returned to their village, and I____touch with him.
One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I_____my destination. The driver acknowledged my_____but did not move off. Instead, he looked____at me. “Raddar?”he said, using my childhood nickname(绰号). I was astonished at being so____addressed(称呼). Unexpectedly! It was Ismail! Even after two_____we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection, something_____to describe.
If we can allow our children to be____without prejudice, they’ll build friendships with people, regardless of race or religion, who will be_____their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are societies build and_____we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote, “we happy few, we band of brothers”.
1.A. interested B. pleased C. puzzled D. excited
2.A. parties B. cities C. villages D. races
3.A. why B. which C. how D. when
4.A. together B. around C. alone D. apart
5.A. drop B. throw C. move D. roll
6.A. refused B. made C. sought D. accepted
7.A. paid B. meant C. preserved D. treated
8.A. explore B. search C. discover D. desert
9.A. get through B. deal with C. come across D. take away
10.A. arrival B. choice C. effort D. company
11.A. lost B. gained C. developed D. missed
12.A. stated B. ordered C. decided D. chose
13.A. attempts B. instructions C. opinions D. arrangements
14.A. anxiously B. carelessly C. disappointedly D. fixedly
15.A. familiarly B. strangely C. fully D. coldly
16.A. departures B. months C. years D. decades
17.A. possible B. funny C. hard D. clear
18.A. them B. themselves C. us D. ourselves
19.A. from B. by C. with D. against
20.A. still B. otherwise C. then D. instead
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏固原市2017届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷 题型：短文填空
Spain could soon become 1.first European Union country to extradite Taiwanese criminal 2.(suspect)to China, instead of their home island.
In December, a joint Spanish-Chinese operation busted what police said was a massive 3.(internationally) phone scamming syndicate(诈骗集团).
Although most of the 269 suspects 4.(arrest) were Taiwanese nationals, Beijing asked for the entire group to be sent to China. Last month, the Spanish government approved the request.
Taiwan, which China 5. (see) as a breakaway province that will eventually be reunited with the mainland, has protested that the decision violates historical European human rights norms and the “principle of nationality”.
But the reality is that it can do little 6. (stop) the transfer. Spain, like most countries, doesn’t 7. (formal) recognize Taiwan as a state.
Analysts say China’s stance on the issue reflects the tougher line it has taken towards Taiwan since President Tsaiing-wen, 8.party leans towards formal independence, won elections in January last year. The mainland has also spoken of 9. (it) frustration with Taiwan, accusing it 10. failing to rein in (控制)thousands of its nationals who dupe Chinese people via phone scams from abroad.
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三高考押题（一）英语试卷 题型：书面表达
假定你是李华，你校将在暑假举办国际中学生夏令营，主题为“感受中国文化”。请给你的美国朋友Mary写一封电子邮件，邀请她来参加，并说明相关情况，（大学故宫讲座；浏览故宫、长城等名胜古迹；所需费用等）
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Marry,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三高考押题（三）英语试卷 题型：短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear classmates,
It is a pleasure for I to have a chance to make a short speech today. Recently I had found that some of our classmates study late into the night and do not spare some time to take a rest during the day either. They often cannot help fall asleep in class. And some classmates seldom have breakfast, that is also a bad habit and will surely do harm to our health.
In my opinion, it is extreme important for us to have enough sleep and a proper diet. We must learn to make a use of our time, and only in this way can we keep fit or study well. I wonder if you agree me.
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三高考押题（三）英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
TO DO THIS WEEKEND: Outdoor activities,plays,chocolate featured
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Local golf courses are likely to see a rise in business this weekend as golfers dust off the clubs and hit the course to take advantage of spring-like temperatures.
Golfers could be heading to Leavenworth Golf Club,455 W.Eisenhower,Lansing.Call 913-727-6600 to book a time.
For more information,call the clubhouse at 913-651-7176.
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Stage actors will be performing in downtown Leavenworth and at Leavenworth High School.The River City Community Players will present "Red Velvet Cake War" on Friday,Saturday and Sunday at the Performing Arts Center in downtown Leavenworth.Show times are 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.Sunday.
High school performers will feature "Dear Americans" this weekend.Show times are 7 p.m.Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at the school,239 10th Ave.Half of the income from the show will be donated to local veteran's organizations.
For more information,call 913-682-2012.
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The Heritage Center in downtown Leavenworth will host "Malt Shop Memories" on Friday and Saturday nights. Many of the people attending will be wearing period clothing for the dinner and show that celebrates "Yesterday Once More".
The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Heritage Center is located at 109 Delaware St.,Leavenworth.
For ticket information,call 913-682-2122.
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Do you have a sweet tooth?The Women's Community Y is having the ninth annual Chocolate Event from 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Saturday at the C.W.Parker Carousel Museum,320 S.Esplanade St.,Leavenworth.The event serves as a fundraiser for children's programs at the Women's Community Y.
For more information,call 913-682-6404.
1.If you want to learn more information about the golf courses,which number will you call?
A. 913-682-2122. B. 913-651-7176.
C. 913-682-6404. D. 913-682-2012.
2.When is the "Malt Shop Memories" performed?
A. From 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Saturday.
B. At 8 a.m.on Friday and Saturday.
C. At 2 p.m.on Sunday.
D. At 7:30 p.m.on Friday and Saturday.
3.Where can you go for the weekend if you want to be engaged in charity?
A. Attend Chocolate Event at the Women's Community Y.
B. Book a time at Leavenworth Golf Club.
C. Go to the Heritage Center in Leavenworth.
D. Watch a show at Performing Arts Center.
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三高考押题（二）英语试卷 题型：书面表达
假定你是李华，美国交换生Peter曾在你校留学，你校校长想邀请他父亲Smith作为嘉宾，参加新学期开学典礼，请你代他写一封邀请信，说明有关事项（活动内容、时间、地点、意义等），通过电子邮件发给他。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr.Smith,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：内蒙古包头市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Getting older is a natural part of life. Changes as you get older are usually gradual. Certain physical changes are common. How fast your body can burn calories slows over time, which means that your body needs less food energy than before.
How much and how well you sleep will likely change. Most people start needing reading glasses around forty, and many have some hearing loss later in life. Starting in your fifties, bone aging increase. How you feel as you get older depends on many things, including what health problems run in your family and the choices you make.
If your family members have diseases or chronic (慢性的) health problems like high blood pressure, then you may have a greater chance of having those problems yourself. But it doesn’t mean you will definitely have the same problems. Actually, the lifestyle choices you make can help reduce your chances of getting illness that run in your family. And even if you do get a family illness, choosing to be physically active, to eat healthy foods, and to learn how to deal with stress can keep the illness from destroying your ability to enjoy your golden years.
What do you need to do to feel your best as you age? One of the most important things you can do for your health at any age is to be physically active. Physical activity keeps your body strong, and it helps with how you feel. People who stay active are less likely to get depressed.
Your mental and emotional health is also important. Protect or improve your emotional health by staying in touch with friends, family, and the community. People who feel connected to others are more likely to feel happy than those who do not.
1.When people get older, they will __________.
A. need some help B. look back to their past often
C. consume(消耗)more calories D. go through some physical problems.
2.Which of the following can NOT mostly affect old people’s health?
A. Their family illness. B. The money they have..
C. Their eating habits. D. Their relationship with others
3.The underlined phrase “golden years” in paragraph 3 refer to a person’s ________.
A. future B. holidays
C. later life D. leisure(空闲的) time
4.How can old people avoid loneliness according to the text?
A. To make new friends. B. To have enough social connections.
C. To be physically active. D. To live with their family members.
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