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They may make us scared, but somehow we just can’t get enough of our favorite monsters.From literature to movies, TV shows to Halloween(万圣节) costumes(服装), we want more of these blood-drinking, walking-dead, scary creatures!
Here’s a look at a few of them.
Mummy(木乃伊): All you’ll need is a generous supply of toilet paper of make this instantly recognizable costume.The concept of mummies dates back thousands of years and across many cultures.Mummies are constantly seen in books, movies, and of course, on every Halloween night.
Werewolf(狼人): The werewolf is known for its superhuman strength and shape-shifting powers.Examples of the werewolf date back to ancient Greek and Roman stories, which were about humans changing into animals and animals changing into humans.With television shows and movies, werewolves are once again having a strong influence on popular culture.
Frankenstein: Mary Shelley created the monster in her 1818 novel.Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who is curious about life and death, uses different body parts to create his works.Shocked by his new scientific creation, however, Victor ran away, leaving the creature to leave the laboratory and go out into the human world.Whether in books, movies, or onstage, this monster is still a costume favorite for people of all ages.
Zombie(僵尸): Halloween activities would incomplete without zombies to really give people a fright.The zombie earned its title as one of Halloween’s most terrifying creatures after popular films.Zombies still frighten audiences as undead monsters that return to feast on the living.
Dracula(德拉库拉): This classic vampire(吸血鬼) has terrified audiences for decades, but first appeared as a character in Irish writer Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.In horror films, Dracula remains the most popular character.He is known for his pale skin, sharp teeth, red lips and son on.
66.According to the article, monsters ______.
A.are scary but at the same time fascinating
B.provide excitement for people who lead dull lives
C.are mysterious and have supernatural powers
D.can change into humans
67.Which of the following statements about monster costume is TRUE according to the article?
A.A zombie costume is the choice costume of people celebrating Halloween.
B.A mummy costume is easy to make and can be immediately recognized.
C.Frankenstein’s monster is losing appeal(吸引力) among some people.
D.Because of its uniqueness, the Dracula costume is the most popular for Halloween.
68.We can conclude that ______.
A.Dracula is the only monster who first appeared in a book
B.mummies may come back to life in the future
C.Victor Frankenstein was finally able to get his monster under control
D.Frankenstein’s monster was created using different body parts
69.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Monster Halloween Costumes
B.Monsters and Halloween
C.Monsters Loved by people
D.How Monsters Scare People
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Ⅲ.阅读(共两节,满分40分)
阅读理解(共15小题;每小2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks,
And at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to
Understand her ,or even acted as if they did not hear her .
My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she . I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs.Tan..”
And my mother was standing beside me ,whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me cheek already two week lone.”
And then , in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”
Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately , I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”
The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs.Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.
When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.
1.Why was the author’s mother poorly served?
A.She was unable to speak good English.
B.She was often misunderstood.
C.She was not clearly heard.
D.She was not very polite.
2.From Paragorph 2, we know that the author was____________.
A.good a pretending
B.rude to the stockbroker
C.ready to help her mother
D.unwilling to phone for her mother
3.After the author made the phone call, __________
A.they forgave the stockbroker
B.they failed to get the check
C.they went to New York immediately
D.they spoke to their boss at once
4.What does the author think of her mother’s English now?
A.It confuses her.
B.It embarrasses her.
C.It helps her understand the world.
D.It helps her tolerate rude people.
5.We can inter from the passage that Chinese English__________.
A.is clear and natural to non-native speakers
B.is vivid and direct to non-native speakers
C.has a verv bad reputation in America
D.may bring inconvenience in America
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Pressure too much?
In our daily life we are used to hearing these words, “I can't wait for my holiday,” “I wish I could stay home today” And “I'm very tired.” These words come from pressure at work. Now the “iron rice bowl”(铁饭碗) is being broken into pieces. Workers may be fired if they don’t perform their duties well. They have to do their jobs better.
People feel pressure not only because they might find themselves out of work but also because they get no real pleasure from their work. For most of the workers, work is just a way of earning money. It appears to be meaningless and worthless.
But pressure is a natural part of work. There is no way to keep away from it. We should face up to it.
Work should be a cause of happiness and pride rather than a punishment or a burden .In fact, a certain amount of pressure can provide challenge and chance for learning. To a modern man who is worried and low in spirit, developing a hobby and finding a new interest is of first importance. I like listening to pop music, which makes me calm and gives me pleasure.
If pressure becomes difficult to deal with, we should turn to our friends or families. We can have a drink with our friends and talk about the problem. We should always discuss our problems with our families. Good advice, warmth and happiness that families bring to us can reduce our pressure and encourage us to smooth away all difficulties.
Peopel feel pressure at work mainly because ______.
A. they will lose their jobs
B. most of them find less interest in their work
C. they can make more money after work.
D. they want to stay at home.
Which of the following is WRONG in the writer’s opinion?
A. Where there is work there is pressure.
B. Work shouldn’t be regarded as punishment or burden.
C. All modern men are worried and low in spirit.
D. A certain amount of pressure is necessary.
From the text we can know that when pressure is too big, ________.
A. we should drink coffee with our friends
B. we can get help and comfort from our friends or families.
C. we can go home because it is warm
D. to talk out the problem to our friends and families is the best way.
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科目:高中英语 来源:福建省三明一中2009-2010学年度高一下学期学段考试英语试题 题型:阅读理解
第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone,ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
Use associations.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others -- an automatic(自动的) review for you.
56. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?
A. They will be moved. B. They will be happy.
C. They will be angry. D. They will be discouraged.
57. If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may __________.
A. ask others to help you B. tell him a white lie
C. ask him for pity D. tell him the truth
58. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember __________.
A. a couple of names first B. all their names
C. just their last names D. as many names as possible
59. What does the text mainly tell us?
A. How to recite and repeat names. B. Importance of attending parties.
C. How to make use of associations. D. Tips on an important social skill.
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科目:高中英语 来源:浙江省平湖中学2009-2010学年度高二下学期4月月考 题型:阅读理解
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With only about 1, 000 pandas left in the world, China is desperately trying to clone(克隆) the animal and save the endangered species(物种). That’s a move similar to what a Texas A & M University researchers have been undertaking for the past five years in a project called “Noah’s Ark”.
Noah’s Ark is aimed at collecting eggs, embryos(胚胎), semen and DNA of endangered animals and storing them in liquid nitrogen. If certain species should become extinct, Dr. Duane Kraemer, a professor in Texas A & M’s College of Veterinary Medicine, says there would be enough of the basic building blocks to reintroduce the species in the future.
It is estimated that as many as 2, 000 species of mammals, birds reptiles will become extinct in over 100 years. The panda, native only to China, is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years.
This week, Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit. They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal.
The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete.
“The nuclear transfer(核子移植) of one species to another is not easy, and the lack of available(capable of being used) panda eggs could be a major problem,” Kraemer believes. “They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy (having a baby). It takes a long time and it’s difficult, but this could be groundbreaking science if it works. They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk, so it is worth the effort,” adds Kraemer, who is one of the leaders of the Project at Texas A& M, the first-ever attempt at cloning a dog.
“They are trying to do something that’s never been done, and this is very similar to our work in Noah’s Ark. We’re both trying to save animals that face extinction. I certainly appreciate their effort and there’s a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do. It’s a research that is very much needed.”
69. According to Professor Kraemer, the major problem in cloning pandas would be the lack of _______.
A. available panda eggs B. host animals
C. qualified researchers D. enough money
70. The best title for the passage may be _______.
A. China’s Success in Pandas Cloning
B. The First Cloned Panda in the World
C. Exploring the Possibility to Clone Pandas
D. China —the Native Place of Pandas Forever
71. From the passage we know that _______.
A. Kraemer and his team have succeeded in cloning a dog
B. scientists try to implant a panda’s egg into a rabbit
C. Kraemer will work with Chinese scientists in clone researches
D. about two thousand of species will probably die out in a century
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012届河北省郑口中学高三年级12月月考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Steps Shoes Salon
Steps Shoes Salon, 4518 S.Cottage Grove, knows our “economy is weathering a little storm” They’ve discounted winter botts and shoes for their fellow shoes lovers.So step in and save! Hours: 11a.m.to 7 p.m.Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.Saturaday; Noon to 5 p.m.the first Sunday of this month (closeed other Sundays).Call 773-548
Jonathan Saunders for Target
If you’ve ever watched a runway shoes and thought “yeah, that dress would be awesome if it wasn’t $ 1,800”, you’ll be very pleased to know that British designer Jonathan Saunders has decided to use his powers for good and offer fashion – forward clothing.His collection was inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt, Jackson Pollack and Rothko.The clothing ranges from $ 14.99 to $ 29.99 and is only available until Novermber 1 (close evenings).So hurry! Here are some highlights: Color – Block Tunic is $ 17.99; Ponte Skirt is $ 29.99; Marble – Print color – Block Dress is $ 19.99 and Reversible Belt in Yellow is $ 14.99.
Don’t miss these two boutique (时装用品小商店)sale events
Shop at boutiques along Roscoe, including Cinnamon Boutique, between 5 and 9 p.m.to-night, October3, and 15 percent of all sales will be donated to Children’s Memorial Hospital.Other stores include A Pied, Little Threads, Glas-to-Go, Sacred Art and Original Expressions Happy shopping!
The adorable Lincoln Square boutique Dressing Room just opened a sister store called Dressing Room Shoes.Grab your fellow shoe worshippers and has over for snack, sales, specials and giveaways(免费样品)during one of these three parties: from 6 to 8 p.m.tomorrow, October 4; from 1 to 4 p.m.., October 5 Sunday and from 1 to 4 p.m.Octorber6, Monday.Also, the store is launching a new art exhibition from Morpho Galley, which will run through the end of the month.Enjoy!
【小题1】Miss Blythe, who will be free at 7 p.m.tonight, might go to for some purchase.
A.Cinnamon Boutique | B.Jonathan Saunders for Target |
C.Steps Shoe Salon | D.Dressing Room Shoes |
A.common | B.fashionable | C.perfect | D.expensive |
A.The world is being hit by an economic downturn(开始下降) |
B.Steps Shoe Salon is providing weather forecast for us. |
C.A snowstorm has interrupted the traffic in Cottage Grove. |
D.Steps Shoe Salon marks down(减价)winter shoes and boots. |
A.Most of his designs are classical. |
B.The clothes he designed are affordable. |
C.He is returning to Britain on November 1. |
D.Rothko once instructed him in designing. |
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