At most schools, “going green” means generating less trash or making an attempt to recycle.But at New York’s Riverdale Country School, it means being encouraged to run and even jump in the hallway. That’s because the school was the first to install ( 安装 ) the specially-designed Pavegen floor tiles (地砖) in America.
The tiles use kinetic energy (动能) expanded by the kids and transform it into electricity that can be used to power classroom lights, science projects and charge electronic devices. The first US installation of Pavegen tiles near the school’s student center is thanks to 14-year-old Zach Halem, who managed to convince the officials to purchase them.
Besides providing fun green energy, the tiles also serve as a learning tool. Every time a student steps on one, a brightly-lit LED board provides instant feedback (反馈信息) on how much energy was generated. Depending on the force, every step results in between one to seven watts－enough power to light an LED street lamp for about 30 seconds.
Made largely from rubber and other recycled materials the tiles are invented by the 26-year-old British industrial designer Laurence Kembell-Cook. While new to the US, they have been installed in numerous places in Europe, ranging from a London underground station to a marathon track in Paris. However, it was not until Pavegen started getting popular in London schools that Laurence realized that his invention not only saved energy, but was also fun!
Though the young inventor will not give too many details about the technology behind this green tile, he says that it is very different from other kinetic energy harvesting systems.
Whatever the secret, let’s hope more US schools decide to install these fun tiles. In fact, why stop at schools? These tiles could be installed everywhere, from sidewalks to homes. Then we could all be “green” and have fun! Who knew that was even possible?
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. American students are encouraged to run and jump as much as possible.
B. “Going green” means generating less trash or making an attempt to recycle.
C. New York’s Riverdale Country School took a different way to go green.
D. New York’s Riverdale Country School is the first US school to try new ways to go green.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Laurence Kembell-Cook?
A. His original motive to invent the Pavegen tiles was to save energy.
B. He believed his invention would be popular with students.
C. He keeps all the technology behind this green tile a secret.
D. He persuaded the school to install Pavegen tiles.
3.Which part of a website is the passage probably taken from?
A. Science. B. Architecture.
C. Education. D. Agriculture.
科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年江苏丹阳高中高二下期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
William Wordsworth wrote that “the human mind is capable of excitement without the application of violent stimulants(刺激)”. And it appears that simply reading those words proves his __________ .
Researchers at the University of Liverpool found the works of Shakespeare and Wordsworth and __________ had a beneficial effect on the mind. It can __________ the reader’s attention and trigger(触发) moments of self-reflection.
Using scanners, they __________ the brain activity of volunteers as they read pieces of classical English literature both in their __________ form and in a modern translation.
And, according to the Sunday Telegraph, the experiment showed the more __________ prose(散文) and poetry __________ far more electrical activity in the brain than the easier versions.
The research also found poetry, __________, increased activity in the right part of the brain, an area __________ with “autobiographical(自传式的) memory”, which helped the reader to __________ on their own experiences. The researchers said this meant the __________were more useful than self-help books.
The brain __________ of 30 volunteers were watched in the first part of the research as they read Shakespeare in different __________ .
In one example, volunteers read a line from King Lear, “A father and a gracious aged man: him have you madded”, before reading the __________ version: “A father and a gracious aged man: him you have annoyed”. Shakespeare’s use of “mad” as a(n) __________caused a higher level of brain activity than the straightforward prose.
The next stage of the research was looking at the__________ to which poetry could affect __________ and provide therapeutic(治疗的) benefit. Volunteers’ brains were scanned while reading four lines by Wordsworth, and four “translated” lines were also provided.
The first version caused more brain activity, __________ not only the left part of the brain connected with language, but also the right part that relates to autobiographical memory and emotion.
“Poetry is not just a __________ of style. It is also about deep versions of experience that __________ the emotional to the cognitive(认知的),” said Prof Davis, who will present the findings at the North of England education conference in Sheffield this week.
1.A. point B. attitude C. mind D. advice
2.A. the way B. the like C. the likely D. the kind
3.A. break B. focus C. catch D. fix
4.A. participated B. interrupted C. monitored D. controlled
5.A. original B. traditional C. conventional D. ancient
6.A. attractive B. beneficial C. challenging D. emotional
7.A. call off B. put off C. take off D. set off
8.A. for example B. on occasion C. in particular D. in contrast
9.A. mixed B. concerned C. fixed D. conflicted
10.A. reflect B. agree C. depend D. take
11.A. average B. modern C. classic D. academic
12.A. records B. responses C. recalls D. receptions
13.A. moods B. manners C. forms D. times
14.A. shorter B. simpler C. better D. deeper
15.A. adjective B. noun C. adverb D. verb
16.A. extension B. degree C. amount D. scale
17.A. philosophy B. biology C. sociology D. psychology
18.A. raising up B. waking up C. taking up D. making up
19.A. matter B. mark C. manner D. mass
20.A. prefer B. add C. cater D. refer
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— Did you catch the first bus this morning?
—No. It had left the stop _________ I got there.
A. in the timeB. at the time
C. by the timeD. during the time
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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。
Wise Man
Ten people were going from one village to another. On the way they had to cross a river. After crossing they1. ___(want) to be sure all were there. Each one started counting but counted only nine. They were very upset and began to cry for the 2. ___(lose) of the tenth.
A wise man came along and asked them,"Oh,my dear friends,why are you crying?”‘‘We were ten but now we are only nine, " they replied , and cried even 3. (hard).
4. ___wise man saw they were ten, so he asked them to count. Each counted nine but left out 5. ___(him). Then the wise man made them stand and count, and he said to the last person, "You are the tenth ! " They cheered for 6. ____(regain) the tenth at last.
Similarly the four inner 7. ________(thing)----mind, intelligence, memory, personality-----all mourn (哀悼) 8. _ _____they lose sight of the self. Then you show that they are four all the time!
Count,but never stop until you find the tenth. The joy is9. finding the Ever Present. With the knowledge of the self inside,everything is10. (true) joyful.
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书面表达
成语（Chinese idioms）是中国文化的重要组成部分，它能用简单的词语表达出丰富并且深刻的意义。假定你是李华，你的外国笔友James对中国成语很感兴趣，向你咨询有关中国成语的信息，请你写一份回信，包括如下内容：
1. 简单介绍成语;
2. 学习成语的益处;
3. 分享自己学习成语的感受和体会；
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear James,
I am glad that you are interested in Chinese idioms.
.
.
.
.
.
.
I sincerely hope you can learn them well.
Yours,
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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：把多余的词用斜线(＼)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。
It was the break time, and the students was playing on the playground. Jack was playing the basketball with a group of boys while Lily told him that the headmaster wanted to see him. Jack seemed confusing. He thought, “I did something wrong. Why did the headmaster ask me to his office?” Then he walked there nervously. In his surprise, the headmaster praised him, as he learned from some teachers that Jack usually volunteered to helping others. The headmaster told Jack he had set example to other students. Heard that, Jack was very happy. He promised the headmaster that he will continue to be a caring student.
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Pure Yoga（菩尔瑜伽）is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga Vinyasa, etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Booking
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible.
To create the best experience for yourself and others, please follow these guidelines:
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors
No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker (寄存柜). Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to vibrate (震动) mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.
1.Who will teach general learners yoga?
A. A favorite yoga teacher.
B. A professional yoga teacher.
C. A world-known yoga teacher.
D. A private yoga teacher.
2.When should you book your class?
A. One month ahead of time.
B. Two months ahead of time.
C. Two days ahead of time.
D. One day ahead of time.
3.In the practicing room, you can__________.
A. keep your shoes in the locker
B. wear any shoes you like
C. eat some snacks if you are hungry
D. talk with your friends on the phone
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Here's one very simple but lifechanging piece of advice that I first heard from Brian Tracy. Cut down on the TV at night by just one hour. Instead, use that hour to read books that could improve your life.
If you're a salesman, google for the best and most useful books on improving your sales.
This applies to all fields, not just the work-related ones. Maybe you want to improve your health, become a more energetic person. Or maybe you want to improve your study, your relations or perhaps do some personal development.
One hour a day is not much. But if you read for one hour a day on weekdays, that's about 260 hours a year. That's a large number of books and a lot of useful advice.
If you follow the ideas, who knows what great things and feelings could come into your life. Also, all that information and advice will start to open up your mind. You will start to see more chances in your life.
Now, you might think something like this:
1. I really don't have the money...
Answer: Visit your public library or search the database. Or look for books that are used in places like amazon.com.
2. I really don't have the time...
Answer: Buy audiobooks and listen to them in the car while driving to and from work. Or copy them to your MP3-player and listen while riding your bike /bus to work or school. Recently selling audiobooks through MP3-downloads has become popular...
Shut off the TV a little earlier and start reading.
1.What is Brian Tracy's lifechanging advice about?
A. Watching TV.
B. Listening to MP3.
C. Surfing the internet.
D. Reading helpful books.
2.Which is NOT true about reading an hour a day?
A. It will open up your mind.
B. You will have about 260 hours a year to read.
C. You will read lots of books and get much useful advice.
D. It will probably bring great things and feelings into your life.
3.What should you do if you really don't have the money to read?
A. To buy some books from amazon.com.
B. To download MP3 free.
C. To visit the public library.
D. To borrow audiobooks and listen to them.
4.What is the writer's idea about audiobooks?
A. They are more useful.
B. Listening to audiobooks is easier than reading books.
C. It's dangerous to listen to audiobooks while driving or riding.
D. Audiobooks are a good solution to the problem of having no time to read.
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The title of Scientist Tomorrow comes to David—a really ____ man who always comes up with unique ideas.
A. cheerful B. creative C. hospitable D. favorable
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