Sam, an unemployed man, said it was only the second thing he had ever won in his life. The first thing was a blanket at a church raffle(抽奖) when he was 25 years old. But this was much bigger: it was $120,000! He had won the Big Cube(骰子), a state lottery(彩票) game. To win, a contestant must first guess which number a spinning cube will stop on. The cube has six numbers on it: 1X, 10X, 50X, 100X, 500X, and 1000X. If he is correct, the contestant must then guess which of two selected variables(变量) is going to be greater. So, just guessing which number appears on the cube does not guarantee that you will win any money. Sam correctly guessed 1000X, but he still had to choose between two variables. One variable was the number of cars that would run the stop sign at Hill Street and Lake Avenue in six hours. The other variable was the number of times that a teenage boy would change TV channels in a three-hour period. This was a tough decision.
Finally, Sam flipped(翻转) a coin. It came up heads, so Sam picked the teenager. He picked right. The stop sign was run only 76 times, but the teen clicked 120 times. Sixty-year-old Sam jumped for joy, for he had just won 1000 times 120, or $120,000. Sam dreamily left the lottery studio. Talking excitedly on his cell phone while crossing the street, he got hit by a little sports car.
Sam is slowly getting better. He was in the hospital for a month. His hospital bill was $110,000. And the insurance company for the little sports car's owner sued(起诉) Sam for $9,000 worth of repairs. Also, Sam still has to pay taxes on his winnings. Sam doesn't play the state lottery any more. He says it's better to be unlucky.
1.Sam won the blanket ________ years ago.
A. 25 B. 60 C. 35 D. 76
2.Sam won the lottery because ______.
A. he was lucky B. he was good at math
C. he was smart D. he was tough
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The lottery game was a complete lie.
B. Sam was quite familiar with the boy.
C. The owner of the car is now in hospital.
D. Sam will have none of the prize money left.
4.Sam’s experience shows that ______
A. everything has its time and that time must be watched.
B. he who risks nothing, gains nothing.
C. everything comes to him who waits.
D. he who laughs on Friday will weep on Sunday.
科目：高中英语 来源：2016届云南玉溪市高三下期第七次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. _________ the financial crisis(危机), fewer companies would like to _________ new staff. My son targeted a company that was_________to hire only one person _________ there were more than twenty people filling their resumes (简历).
After the interview, there would only be 3 who could enter the final round, which would later _________ one person to be employed. Everything seemed to go quite _________ and my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.
On the day of the final interview, my son and other two _________ arrived at the interview place on time, _________ the test. Unexpectedly, the interview was unbelievably _________ . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very super. Please go home and wait for our_________. “We will tell you the _________in 3 days. Good luck to all of you!” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed. We all felt very _________ .
In nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me _________ on the phone, “Dad, I have been employed!” Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, “What’s the whole _________ ?” My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. Actually the first text sent to my son was also _________ of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s _________ was “Thank you” while the others said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son’s “hope” _________in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not _________to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand _________ . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get the upper hand in terms of_________ compared with others!
1.A. As to B. Due to C. Instead of D. Contrary to
2.A. promote B. train C. employ D. discover
3.A. encouraged B. allowed C. supposed D. intended
4.A. while B. since C. as D. if
5.A. meet B. attract C. decide D. represent
6.A. lowly B. smoothly C. secretly D. silently
7.A. members B. students C. friends D. candidates
8.A. waiting for B. watching over C. thinking about D. looking into
9.A. formal B. simple C.funny D. strange
10.A. information B. notice C. order D. return
11.A. result B. choice C. mark D.idea
12.A. annoyed B. puzzled C. disappointed D. shocked
13.A. doubtfully B. excitedly C. calmly D. worriedly
14.A. matter B. cause C. conclusion D. interview
15.A. middle B. ending C.part D. course
16.A. way B. reply C. problem D. question
17.A. changed B. grew C. came D. developed
18.A. expect B. forget C. dislike D. regret
19.A. generosity B. curiosity C. dignity D. personality
20.A. abilities B. strengths C. challenges D. opportunities
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届湖北黄冈中学高三5月第一次模拟考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:
● Large printed and ordinary printed books
● Talking books on tape and CD
● DVDs and music CDs
● Magazines
● Reference and information requests
Home delivery service
Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.
Talking books and captioned videos
The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.
Languages besides English
We can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.
How to join?
Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible（合适的） for any of the services we provide ---Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am ---5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.
1.Library Special Needs Services are meant for_____.
A. those who are fond of reading
B. people living in Chester City with an illness or disability
C. only those who have walking disabilities
D. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.
B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.
C. Books with different languages are available.
D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.
3.To get home delivery service, you must_______.
A. only choose printed books
B. have others choose the resources for you
C. pay the library ahead of time
D. register ahead of time
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年吉林长春外国语校高二下期中考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Recently there has been a discussion on a website about “what would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island?”
Here are some of the answers:
Post 1
Steve USA—Hi, everyone. What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons in New England. I guess this will sound stupid but I'd probably miss the rain, too. I wouldn't miss getting up at six every day to go to work, though! What about you?
Post 2
Tomas Germany—Good question. Steve, I think I'd miss different types of bread, and shopping at the supermarket. I'd miss the food most. What would I miss least? My mobile phone—I'd like to be completely quiet—at least for a little while.
Post 3
Paola Italy—I would miss the company of people because I know I'd like to have someone to share experiences with. I'd go mad on my own. And I sure wouldn't miss junk mail—I hate coming home every evening and a pile of junk mail in my post box.
Post 4
Miko Japan—Hi, I would miss Manga cartoon, the Internet and Japanese food, like sushi. I'd also miss TV shows and shopping for clothes… In fact, I'd miss everything.
Post 5
Roger UK—I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news on TV and radio. I'd feel very cut off if I didn't know what was happening in the world. What I'd miss least would be traffic jams in the city, particularly my journey to work.
Post 6
Jayne Russia—Why hasn't anyone mentioned their family? I'd be lost without my husband and two kids. They're the most important for me. And I can't get started in the morning without a cup of black coffee. I wouldn't miss doing the housework!
Post 7
Jaime Mexico—It would have to be music. I couldn't live without my music. I wouldn't miss going to school at all or doing homework!
1.Who would miss his or her family most?
A. Jayne B. Jaime
C. Miko. D. Paola.
2.Which of the following people would feel most uncomfortable without the news media?
A. Steve. B. Jaime.
C. Roger. D. Tomas.
3.We can infer that sushi is ______.
A. a kind of Japanese food
B. a Japanese cartoon
C. a black tea
D. a kind of bread
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年河北正定中学高一下期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Born in 1963 in Sierra Visa, Arizona, USA, Jessica learned to live her life with her feet. Born without arms, she faced many _________ .
There were many questions at the time about whether Jessica would be able to live a “ _________ ” life. However, Jessica’s father said he _________ had a tear about her birth condition. He had full confidence in her potential.
With the _________of her parents and family, Jessica became confident in herself as an adult and continued to _________ the world with her feet.
As a child, Jessica studied dance in her hometown. When her first _________ arrived, she asked to be put in the back row. Her dance teacher told her there was no_________ row.
Tentatively she took the stage with the other students and performed her _________ . When she finished, the applause from the audience gave her encouragement and _________to continue dancing for 14 years. _________, Jessica earned her first Black Belt in the International Taekwondo Federation at the age of 14.
After _________ from high school, Jessica attended the University of Arizona _________ she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. When talking about her degree, she frequently _________ that psychology(心理) trusts the way people think has a greater _________on their lives than a physical limitation.
Jessica’s most famous accomplishment was learning how to _________ . It took three states, four airplanes, two flight instructors and a discouraging year to _________ the right aircraft: a 1946 415C Ercoupe Airplane. She _________ the Guinness World Record _________ being the first person certified to fly an airplane with only her feet.
Jessica now _________ a motivational speaker. She travels the world sharing her story and _________ people to be creative and innovative.
1.A. challenges B. trouble C. advantages D. influences
2.A. simple B. special C. normal D. unusual
3.A. frequently B. never C. ever D. certainly
4.A. argument B. understanding C. opposition D. support
5.A. decorate B. explore C. explode D. fight
6.A. performance B. image C. exhibition D. appearance
7.A. back B. front C. side D. middle
8.A. line B. emotion C. dance D. behaviour
9.A. patience B. sorrow C. doubt D. confidence
10.A. Unfortunately B. Delightedly C. Disappointedly D. Hopefully
11.A. admitting B. entering C. graduating D. settling
12.A. which B. when C. what D. where
13.A. dreamed B. ignored C. explained D. refused
14.A. symbol B. frustration C. evidence D. effect
15.A. board B. fly C. seat D. launch
16.A. find B. lose C. cancel D. look
17.A. experienced B. scheduled C. received D. praised
18.A. for B. against C. beyond D. within
19.A. describes as B. considers as C. treats as D. works as
20.A. amazing B. encouraging C. enjoying D. surprising
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届北京海淀区高三下期末考试（二模）英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Even as Google plans to test its fleet（车队）of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains a bit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.
"Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people," said Chris Urmson, director of Google's self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.
The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator（油门）or brake pedal. "Our software and sensors do all the work," Urmson said. "The vehicles will be very basic—we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible—but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button." The prototype（雏形）are the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.
In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads—the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error—and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can't drive because of age or illness.
Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don't own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.
The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, including Delphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow "safety drivers" to take control if needed.
Google says the cars are safe. The vehicles have sensors that "can detect objects out to a distance of more than two football fields in all directions, which is especially helpful on busy streets with lots of intersections," Urmson said. "We're looking forward to learning how the community understands and interacts with the vehicles, and to uncovering challenges that are unique to a fully self-driving vehicle," Urmson said.
1.The passage informs us that self-driving cars __________.
A. will probably decrease traffic jams
B. have already passed necessary tests
C. have been purchased by some companies
D. will be able to communicate with drivers
2.According to Chris Urmson, ______________.
A. software and sensors are vital for self-driving cars
B. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humans
C. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderly
D. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars
3.The underlined word "intersections" in the last paragraph probably means ______________.
A. accidents B. buildings
C. crossings D. vehicles
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A. Self-driving Car Avoids Human Errors
B. Self-driving Car Meets New Challenges
C. Google's Self-driving Car Enjoys Global Popularity
D. Google's Self-driving Car Graduates to City Streets
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届北京海淀区高三下期末考试（二模）英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单项填空
Before you hand in your final report, ________ there are no spelling mistakes.
A. make sure B. to make sure
C. made sure D. making sure
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年四川绵阳南山中学高二4月考英语试试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
More than four decades ago British scientist Robert Edwards first witnessed the miracle of human life growing inside a test tube at his Cambridge lab. Since that ground-breaking moment, more than four million babies have been born through IVF and in 2010 his great contribution to science was finally recognized as he was awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine.
The prize for Dr. Edwards, who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008, includes a £900,000 check. The Nobel Assembly described IVF as a “milestone in modern medicine”.
With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, the Manchester-born physiologist developed IVF - leading to the birth of the world’s first test tube baby. Dr. Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertility treatment and given hope to millions of couples.
It was a scientific breakthrough that transformed the lives of millions of couples. They said: “His achievements have made it possible to treat infertility, a disease which makes human unable to have a baby. This disease has been afflicting a large percentage of mankind including more than 10% of all couples worldwide.”
Louise Brown, the world’s first test tube baby, made international headlines when she was born in Oldham, Manchester, in 1978 to parents Lesley and John who had been fruitlessly trying for a baby since 1969.
IVF-----in-vitro fertilization is the process whereby egg cells are fertilized outside the body before being implanted in the womb. After a cycle of IVF, the probability of a couple with infertility problems having a baby is one in five—the same as healthy couples who conceive naturally.
Professor Edwards, who has five daughters and 11 grandchildren, began his research at Cambridge University in 1963, after receiving his PhD in 1955. He once said: “The most important thing in life is having a child. Nothing is more special than a child.” With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, Prof. Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridge shire, which now treats more than 900 women a year. Each year, more than 30,000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11,000 babies are born as a result of the treatment.
But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was “unethical and immoral”.
Martin Johnson, professor of reproductive sciences at the University of Cambridge, said the award was “long overdue”. He said: “We couldn’t understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delighted - this is the cherry on the cake for him.”
Professor Edwards was too ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was “thrilled and delighted”.
1.What is Robert Edwards’ contribution to science?
A. Enabling millions of couples to live a better life.
B. Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing
C. Helping couples with infertility to have tube babies.
D. Challenging a disease which stops human having a baby.
2.What does the underlined word “afflicting”(Paragraph 4)most probably refer to?
A. Troubling B. Developing
C. Improving D. Confusing
3.Why did Professor Edwards begin his research on tube baby?
A. Because he thought it of great significance to have a child in life.
B. Because the birthrate around the world was unexpectedly low then.
C. Because a special child did make a difference to an ordinary family.
D. Because his fellow scientist wanted to give hope to the unlucky couples.
4.It can be inferred from Paragraph 8 and Paragraph 9 that ___________.
A. Professor Edwards deserved the prize for his breakthrough.
B. different opinions were voiced on Professor Edwards’ achievement.
C. some people envied Professor Edwards for his being awarded.
D. the prize was late because the finding was first considered immoral.
5.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. Life Stories of Robert Edwards
B. Preparations for Having a Baby
C. Nobel Prize for IVF Expert Edwards
D. Treatment of Infertility in a Lab
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年广东佛山一中高一下期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单词拼写
词汇基础
根据下列各句句意及所给单词的汉语或首字母提示，用正确形式的单词填空。并把完整单词填写在答题卷相应的位置上。
1.The porter will carry all of your _______________ (行李) to your room.
2.Her _______________ (偏爱) is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.
3._______________ (诗) is written to celebrate positive human emotions like joy, love and happiness.
4.The ___________ (雕像) of Liberty, standing in New York Harbor, is a world-famous landmark.
5.After the examination, the doctor said that Mr. King was _______________ (康复) nicely from his illness.
6.Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she e____________ died.
7.The country’s economy is mainly a_______________ and depends on crops like coffee.
8.The area, which m____________ 5 kilometres by 3 kilometres, has been purchased by the army.
9.The robbers took away several v_______________ jewels worth about $10000.
10.Xi’ an, once called Chang’ an, used to be the capital of six d_______________.
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