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Chinese brush calligraphy or “shufa” in Chinese is one of 1. most important art forms in China. Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but China’s is unequaled because of 2. (it) beauty, grace (优雅), and history.
The 3. (origin) of Chinese brush calligraphy are unknown, but local tales say it goes back over 4,000 years to the time of the legendary (传说的) Yellow Emperor (2698-2598 B.C.). At that time characters were carved on animal bones or tortoise shells. Only after Emperor Qin Shi Huang united China under his rule 4. one country did it really gain popularity as a common art form.
He simplified Chinese characters and regular rules were set, 5. (make) it easier for people to learn and master. This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) a new type of cursive script (草书) was formed and standardized. It is written 6. (free), but it’s not as easy to read.
Today Chinese calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly 7.(appreciate) across the world. Anyone can practice it and 8. is required is a simple set including: brush, ink, and paper. It’s fun for amateurs to try, but to become good at it, not only years of practice but natural talent 9. (need). Practising this art consistently can develop personal character and is of 10. (benefit) to health.
科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年甘肃省天水市高二下学期开学考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
My name is Jake. I’m brown, and rather short, standing just a little past my master’s knees. My friend Andy once took me to a dog show. I’ve never seen so many different-looking dogs in my life! They all looked pretty and handsome, and their masters were very proud of them when they jumped and ran across so many barriers at that dog show. Andy promised that he’d let me join a dog show, too, if the organizers opened a division for my “breed”.
While I was watching that show, I remembered my friends at the pound（走失猫狗的待领处）， where I spent two long weeks. We were kept in cages, and although we were well-fed, every day during those two weeks, I hoped to have someone touch my head and play with me.
You could just imagine how glad I was when, one day, Andy came in with his dad and pointed in my direction. I stood up on my hind legs and did a little jig （一种快步舞）, and then I wagged my tail and tried to chase it. The father and his son kept laughing at what I was trying to do, and in a few minutes, I was riding on their car on the way to my new home. I was Mr. Archer’s gift for Andy’s eighth birthday. I heard him shout that I was the best gift ever!
My favorite amusement is hanging my tongue out of the car window and letting the wind blow on my face. I just love long drives! It is during these times that I think of all my friends whom I left behind at the dog pound. I hope that soon, little boys or girls would also pick them and give them new homes, so they would be able to enjoy walks in the park and trips to the beach, as I do now.
1.Why didn’t Jake join the dog show?
A. Because he wasn’t handsome enough.
B. Because his “breed” was not included.
C. Because Andy didn’t allow him to join in.
D. Because he couldn’t jump and run across barriers.
2.What can we learn about Jake when he was at the pound?
A. He couldn’t get enough food. B. He couldn’t enjoy full freedom.
C. He had to stand all the time. D. He was satisfied with his life.
3.Why did Mr. Archer come to the pound that day?
A. To donate some food. B. To volunteer at the pound
C. To find his son a gift. D. To spend his holiday
4.According to the last paragraph, what wish does Jake have?
A. Having more long drives with Andy.
B. Meeting his friends at the pound again.
C. More boys and girls coming to play with him.
D. His friends at the pound being adopted.
5.What did Jake feel after it got a new home?
A. happy B. terrible C. dissatisfactory D. blue
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届华中师范大学新高考联盟高三2月教学质量测评英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Most people who took vacations were happier than non-vacationers. So why not start planning your next trip right now? Here are the 4 places you can visit in 2017.
New Zealand
No doubt, many readers—particularly those who love outdoor recreation—will have dreamed of visiting beautiful New Zealand. Now may be the time to do it. The number of airline seats available to travelers going to New Zealand has roughly doubled in the past year, which means you can get relative deals on airfare to the country.
United Kingdom
It won’t be cheap to visit the U. K., but, it will be cheaper than it has been in years, experts say. The pound has fallen significantly against the dollar in recent months, and airfares are good deals now, too. One of the best ways to get deals is to book a hotel-and-airfare package.
The Gulf Coast of Florida
The western edge of the Sunshine State includes such cities as Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg and is known for blue waters and sugar-sand beaches—and, more recently, for relaxing beach vacations on a budget. Seven new hotels opened in that area in 2016, offering extra value of consumers.
Iceland
This country has been on budget travelers’ radar for a number of years, but it’s still offering plenty of deals. Hotels in the country are reasonable. Three-star hotels in May coast about $130 per night and in January $180 per night. One thing not to miss in Iceland: seeing the Northern Lights, best done from October to March.
1.Which destination is especially recommended for tourists who prefer outdoor activity?
A. New Zealand. B. United Kingdom.
C. The Gulf Coast of Florida. D. Iceland.
2.In which month should you go to visit Iceland if you want to save money?
A. January. B. March. C. May. D. October.
3.What benefits can the four places offer tourists?
A. Nice food and goods.
B. Cheap airlines or admission fees.
C. Convenient service and transport.
D. Economical flights or accommodations.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届山东省潍坊市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Wu celebrates birthday with return to music career
Chinese-Canadian singer-actor Wu Yi fan, known to his fans as Kris Wu, has released a documentary(纪录片) that goes backstage at his 26th birthday party．
The documentary S．A．U．C．E was recorded at his fans meeting party, held earlier this month in Shanghai to celebrate Wu's birthday.
The party was streamed live online, and has attracted over 16 million views.
Composed of five sections, Stage, Attitude, Urban, Crossover and Encore, the documentary’ features Wu’s latest single, July, a hip-hop English track, which was written and co-produced by Wu.
The single also marks Wu’s return to music after starring in big selling movies, including Mr. six by director Feng Xiao gang and The Mermaid by director Stephen Chow.
Born in Guang zhou, Guangdong province, Wu immigrated(移民) to Vancouver at ten years old with his mother.
He started his music career with South Korean-Chinese boy group, EXO．
In 2014, he launched his solo career, which has ranged from music and movies to the fashion industries.
After making his first appearance on the runway for Burberry men's collections in London, Wu was selected as the British luxury brand’s first non-British ambassador.
1.What can we know about Wu Yi fan according to the passage?
A. Wu has released a documentary that goes backstage at his 16th birthday party.
B. Wu immigrated to Canada at ten years old with his father.
C. Wu played an important part in producing his latest single, July.
D. Wu was selected as the British luxury brand’s last non-British ambassador.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “stream” in Paragraph 3?
A. perform. B. broadcast. C. hold． D. celebrate.
3.What can we infer about Wu’s career?
A. Wu started his music career with South Korean boy group EXO．
B. Wu left EXO and began his own career in music, movies and the fashion industries．
C. Wu has been singing since he started his music career.
D. Wu returned to music before he released his latest single.
4.In which section of a newspaper can we read this passage?
A. Film and TV. B. Books. C. Music and Theater. D. Events and Festivals.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届吉林省延边州高三下学期复习质量检测英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
The Horn of Plenty is one of the largest natural health food stores within the Greater Hamilton area. We are big supporters of buying locally and we are here to tell you why it is so important for your family, the community and the environment.
The concept of buying locally is simple: buy food produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible. Not only will your food be fresher and tastier, but you are helping protect the environment and are supporting businesses within your community and reducing pollution.
Better for the Environment
Sustainability(持续性) and global warming are such hot topics at the moment, and many people want to do their bit to help support a healthier environment. Small action carried out by many people can make a big difference. Most materials in an average North American meal have traveled about 1,500 miles to get from farm to plate. To cut out a big part of this travel would greatly reduce not only pollution from transportation and refrigeration but also customers’ expenses as well.
Taste and Nutritional Content
Locally-grown fruits and vegetables are usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested. Because they are picked at the height of ripeness and travel only a short distance to the market, their freshness, nutrition, and flavor are kept. Produce trucked in from far away may lose both taste and nutritional content.
Community and Home Values
When you buy direct from a farmer or buy locally-grown foods, you are engaged in a time-honored tradition between a grower and an eater. You also help keep dollars within your community.
1.According to the author, when you buy locally-grown foods ________.
A. you are making money from your community
B. you will contribute to protecting the environment
C. you will become much healthier and prettier
D. you can see how fruits and vegetables grow
2.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ________.
A. the cost of transporting food is passed on to the customers
B. global warming is the most serious problem now
C. North American food is rich in various kinds of materials
D. most people support buying legally
3.Locally-grown fruits and vegetables taste good mostly because ________.
A. they are sent to the market at a high speed
B. they aren’t polluted by chemical fertilizers
C. they can be harvested at any time
D. they are picked when they are fully grown
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The popularity of the Horn of Plenty.
B. The way to keep your food tasty and healthy.
C. The benefits of buying locally.
D. The importance of protecting the environment.
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科目：高中英语 来源：安徽省合肥市2017年高三下学期第一次教学质量检测英语试卷（有答案） 题型：阅读理解
Many young people these days adore the advertised magazine body and become too focused on attaining this image instead of worrying more about what lasts and even grows over time. But could you imagine being considered beautiful for years, and suddenly being ugly after moving to another continent? It is a sad reality that people don’t realize how vacillating the idea of beauty can be from one country to another.
Think of the most typical American girl you know. Is she blonde haired with white skin and light eyes, and does she love shopping or sports? Now place this girl in the heart of Africa, a place where beauty is placed on what you can control. The Maasai tribe in Kenya focuses on how clean people are, and how stylish their piercings (穿孔) are. This tribe’s culture is to be a brave fighter, so they will cut their skin with patterns in it to show that they are strong. If you don’t look fierce, you are not beautiful.
Other countries like North Korea and South Korea have their own unique views on beauty. In an interview, a woman who has lived in both North and South Korea claims that beauty in North Korea is based more on your ability to be a good woman and wife. She says that women in North Korea are less concerned about fashion and beauty in the physical sense. She says they did have a time when big eyes were a big deal and everyone wanted to get double eyelid surgery. This is something extreme and could perhaps be influenced by Western culture. And the idea of getting surgery done to look more attractive is crazy.
1.What does the underlined word “vacillating” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Inconsistent. B. Reasonable. C. Unusual. D. Similar.
2.The Maasai tribe in Kenya is mentioned to show that in their eyes _______.
A. getting dirty is stylish
B. looking fierce is beautiful
C. strong people cut their skin
D. American girls love shopping
3.According to the woman interviewed, women in North Korea now_______.
A. care a lot about their appearance
B. put the beauty of eyes in the first place
C. pay great attention to their ability
D. are crazy about double eyelid surgery
4.What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Inner beauty is of great importance.
B. Ideas of beauty vary among culture groups.
C. Different ways are needed to admire true beauty.
D. Fashion magazines easily influence young people.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届重庆市高三适应性月考（五）英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
We were told for years that positive thinking was the key to achieving our goals. Now more and more evidence suggests exactly the opposite: that spending a lot of time thinking about your hopes and dreams may make you less likely to put in the work required to actually achieve those dreams. So if positivity is out, what should we replace it with?
New York University psychologist Gabriele Oettingen talked about a four-step plan she’s come up with from her years of research. Oettigen explained the plan as WOOP.
Wish: First, define your goal. “Think about a wish that is dear to you,” Oettingen said. “What is it you really want? This could be running a marathon or losing a certain amount of weight.” Your wish doesn’t have to be huge; it just has to be real, something you truly want.
Outcome: Keeping your goal in mind, ask yourself: If this wish of mine is realized, what is the best possible outcome? “Very often, it is a feeling,” Oettingen said, “You define that outcome, and you imagine that outcome.”
Obstacles (障碍): After you’re let yourself daydream for a little while about what it will feel like when your goal is accomplished, bring your mind back down to reality. “Then you sat, ‘What is it in me that holds me back from experiencing that wish, that outcome?’” Oettinger said. “Very often it’s an emotion, it’s those same old habits. And you imagine that obstacle.”
Plan: “Once you’re imagined that obstacle,” Oettingen said, “you’ll understand what you need to do to overcome it.” If this obstacle pops up, then you’ll do something to get over it and keep going after your goal.
Oettingen’s research has shown that this method has helped people eat more fruits and vegetables; it’s also helped students achieve better grades in school, and it has even helped people act less insecure in their romantic relationships.
1.In the traditional opinion, what is the key to achieving our goals?
A. Positive thinking. B. Enough evidence.
C. Opposite suggestions. D. Replacement of positivity.
2.The word “reality” in Paragraph 5 probably refers to the fact that ________.
A. you have imagined more than you can do
B. you are held back by some obstacles to achieve
C. you have never experienced such a wish or outcome
D. your emotion contributes to forming your same old habits
3.The examples in the last paragraph are used to ________.
A. prove WOOP’s effectiveness
B. encourage readers to be positive
C. offer more possible practical outcomes
D. attract more people to apply this method
4.The method WOOP works mainly because you ________.
A. have a strong wish B. keep a goal in mind
C. come up with a plan D. overcome an obstacle
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年辽宁省大连市生学业水平考试英语模拟试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Americans with small families own a small car or a large one. If both parents are working, they usually have two cars. When the family becomes large, one of their cars is sold and they will buy a van.
A small car can hold four persons and a large car can hold six persons but it is very crowded. A van can hold seven persons easily, so a family of three children could ask their grandparents to go on a holiday travel. They could all travel together.
Mr. Hagen and his wife had a third child last year. This made them sell a second car and buy a van. The sixth and seventh seats are used to put other things, for a family of five must carry many suitcases when they travel. When they arrive at their grandparents’ home, the suitcases are brought into the two seats. The van can then carry the grandparents.
Americans call vans motor homes. A motor home is always used for holidays. When a family are traveling to the mountains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks. All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling together. That is why motor homes have become very popular. In America there are many parks for motor homes.
1.The word “van” in this text probably means ________.
A. 住房汽车 B. 机动车辆 C. 移动家庭 D. 大型卡车
2.Before Mr. Hagen and his wife bought a van, they ________.
A. sold their old house B. sold their second car
C. moved to their grandparents’ home D. built a new place for a van
3.A motor home is usually owned by a family with ________.
A. a baby B. much money C. more than two children D. interest in vans
4.Americans usually use motor homes ________.
A. to visit their grandparents at weekends
B. to drive their children to school every day
C. to travel with all the family members for holidays
D. to do some shopping with all the family members
5.Motor homes have become popular because ________.
A. they can take people to some other cities
B. big families can take more things along
C. some people think motor homes are cheap
D. they can bring families a much happier life
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏石嘴山市2016-2017学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷 题型：单项填空
The tiger, once a _________animal to humans, is now ____ disappearing on the earth.
A. dangerous; in danger B. dangerous; in danger of
C. in danger; dangerous D. danger; in danger of
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