◆The Big Cake Show comes to the WestPoint Arena in Exeter, England, March 21-22. Hopefully, cakes of all sizes will be on sale and on show. An impressive list of famous people sharing their great knowledge and skill includes Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and Gregg Wallace. Tickets, from ￡12, are available online (bigcakeshow.com).
◆From January 17 to March 8, RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, England has some special guests to brighten the winter: beautiful butterflies. The Glasshouse introduces a group of butterflies from other countries feeding on fruit and the juice-rich plants of the Exotic Zone. Tickets for adults are ￡13.20, for children are ￡6.60. For a family with 2 adults and 2 children, they should pay ￡32.75 in total. For groups of more than 10 adults, each should pay ￡10.80 (rhs. org.uk/wisley).
◆The week-long London Wine Week starts from May 18. Buy a ￡5 wristband to qualify for a pocket-sized guidebook and discounted wine around the capital. Partnering with London' s best bars and restaurants, we will be organizing events such as master classes and meet-the -maker time, plus offering discounts to wristband wearers (londonwineweek.com).
◆The World Shakespeare Festival begins in April, with everything from foreign productions of Shakespearean plays at Shakespeare's Globe to Shakespearean plays at the Royal Opera House. Plays will run until the end of the year in London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Gateshead. And there' s a programme of events such as director talks and family workshops. Prices start from ￡60 (worldshakespearefestival.org. uk).
1.We can infer that Paul Hollywood is most likely to be ________.
A. a ticket dealerB. the cake show host
C. the event organizerD. a professional cook
2.If you want to buy wine at lower prices, you should ________.
A. buy a wristband first
B. pay ￡5 for a discount card
C. eat in the specific restaurants
D. obtain a guidebook
3.Which of the following activities lasts for the longest time?
A. The Big Cake Show.
B. The World Shakespeare Festival.
C. Butterflies in the Glasshouse.
D. The London Wine Week.
科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年广东实验中学高二上期中考英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
In 1905, as part of his Special Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein published the point that a large amount of energy could be released from a small amount of matter. This was expressed by equation E = me 2(energy = mass times the speed of light squared). But bombs were not what Einstein had in mind when he published this equation.
In 1929, he publicly declared that if a war broke out he would “refused to do war service, direct or indirect…” His position would change in 1933, as the result of Adolf Hitler’s coming into power in Germany.
Einstein’s greatest role in the invention of the atomic bomb was signing a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt urging that the bomb be built because some physicists feared that Germany might be working on an atomic bomb. Among those concerned were physicists Leo Szilard and Eugene Wigner. But Szilard and Wigner had no influence with those in power. So in July 1939 they explained the problem to someone who did: Albert Einstein. After talking with Einstein, in August 1939 Szilard wrote a letter to President Roosevelt with Einstein’s signature on it, which was delivered to Roosevelt in October 1939.
Germany has invaded Poland the previous month; the time was ripe for action. That October research of a-bomb began but proceeded slowly because the invention of the atomic bomb seemed distant and unlikely. In April 1940 an Einstein letter, ghost-written by Szilard, pressed the researchers on the need for “greater speed”.
As the realization of nuclear weapons grew near, Einstein looked beyond the current war to future problems that such weapons could bring. He wrote to his friend about his fear about the future use of the a-bomb.
The atomic bombings of Japan occurred three months after Germany gave in.
In November 1954, five months before his death, Einstein summarized his feelings about his role in the creation of the atomic bomb: “I made one great mistake in my life… when I signed a letter to President Roosevelt recommending that atom bombs be made; but there was some justification---- the danger that the Germans would make them”.
1.What can we learn about Szilard and Wigner?
A. They were not as influential as Einstein.
B. They were responsible for the invention of nuclear weapons
C. They had cheated their friend Albert Einstein.
D. They had an intention to destroy the world.
2. Einstein realized his mistake of ___________.
A. co-operating with his workmates
B. inventing the atomic bomb
C. publishing his equation
D. signing the letter to President Roosevelt
3. We can conclude that Einstein ___________.
A. was important in the development of atomic bomb
B. was not involved in the invention of atomic bomb
C. directly participated in the invention of the atomic bomb
D. helped with the invention of atomic bomb
4. Why did Einstein suggest making atom bombs?
A. Because President Roosevelt asked to do so.
B. Because it was likely that Hitler would make them.
C. Because it was not in favor of President Roosevelt.
D. Because it was not necessary to do so.
5.The best title for the passage would be __________.
A. A Story of Albert Einstein
B. Albert Einstein and the Atomic Bomb
C. It was Unfair for Einstein
D. How the Atomic Bomb was Invented
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年江西玉山县一中高一下第三次考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：七选五
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last August, I flew to Columbia, Missouri to continue my education at the University of Missouri. At first I thought I was brave to deal with any 41 in a foreign country. 42 during my first semester here, I always felt so 43 . Being silent was my 44 to interact with Americans. Although I wanted to make 45 , I didn’t know how to approach them. I was afraid that they wouldn’t understand my English and I 46 to be careful not to make anyone angry. Therefore, I always 47 others to talk to me.
In fact, I found that a lot of American students are 48 me. They also don’t know how to interact with international students, so they choose not to be 49 . Obviously, two passive persons 50 have a chance to communicate with each other. And that’s why people from the same country like to 51 themselves from others. They feel more 52 with their own people and they are used to their own ways of behaving. 53 , they build barriers (障碍) for themselves.
However, I 54 to approach Americans gradually. Since I had the 55 to come to this country, I told myself, there was no reason for me to be 56 of approaching and communicating with Americans. When I showed kindness to them, most of them 57 my kindness. I found Americans are actually fun and 58 . Now I am glad that I’ve made some good American friends here. I try hard to 59 my attitudes and my world has become brighter. Being an open-minded and brave person makes my life more joyful. I was 60 , but I found my way.
1.A. fightB. challengeC. decisionD. mistake
2.A. ForB. SoC. ButD. Or
3.A. anxiousB. happyC. lonelyD. lazy
4.A. dutyB. wayC. taskD. advice
5.A. plansB. achievementsC. jokesD. friends
6.A. forgotB. refusedC. rememberedD. wanted
7.A. sent forB. waited forC. called onD. depended on
8.A. likeB. againstC. besideD. behind
9.A. activeB. politeC. friendlyD. kind
10.A. alwaysB. usuallyC. neverD. sometimes
11.A. protectB. freeC. separateD. save
12.A. specialB. comfortableC. successfulD. busy
13.A. At firstB. At presentC. By the wayD. In the end
14.A. fearedB. helpedC. pretendedD. started
15.A. timeB. moneyC. courageD. power
16.A. afraidB. proudC. gladD. fond
17.A. hatedB. wastedC. spreadD. repaid
18.A. hard-workingB. easy-going
C. self-centeredD. broken-hearted
19.A. holdB. takeC. explainD. change
20.A. lostB. hurtC. bornD. late
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年河南郸城一中高一上第三次月考英语卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After thirty years in the classroom, I have come to realize that teacher’s behavior can make a world of difference for a child. This is one such ________.
While I was attending a party being ________ at a high school one evening, I looked around and noticed a young girl who looked ________. I thought she had been a(n) ________ of mine. I tried to remember her ________, but I couldn’t. I felt so frustrated (沮丧的), ________ I have always been able to ________ former students.
Her eyes met mine and she threw her ________ around me and said, “Mrs. G, it’s me, Sarah, and I’m still ________!” The memories ________. You see, Sarah was ________ a student in my classroom. Sarah’s mother had abandoned (遗弃) her, and her father had ________ her. She was sent to live with her grandparents the year I ________ her. Sarah was angry, often in ________ and often in the office.
It was during one of those ________ visits that I first met her. She was writing. I introduced myself to her and asked her ________ she was writing. Sarah shared her story with me. I knew it was healing (康复) for her to put her ________ on paper. Every morning before school she would come into my classroom and we would work on her writing skills.
Our conversation that evening was filled with ________. She expected to go to college. Driving home, I could not help but ________ the impact (影响) for both good and bad that teachers have upon their students. Taking the time to ________ with a child has the power to change that child’s life. That’s why I teach.
1.A. childB. lessonC. historyD. story
2.A. startedB. plannedC. heldD. kept
3.A. beautifulB. familiarC. strangeD. different
4.A. teacherB. studentC. friendD. co-worker
5.A. nameB. faceC. hobbyD. job
6.A. asB. soC. butD. if
7.A. forgetB. rememberC. missD. know
8.A. shoulderB. backC. armsD. chest
9.A. studyingB. writingC. readingD. drawing
10.A. broke upB. went byC. stood outD. came back
11.A. alreadyB. stillC. justD. never
12.A. passedB. leftC. missedD. lost
13.A. changedB. taughtC. metD. accepted
14.A. timeB. needC. placeD. trouble
15.A. officeB. classC. homeD. room
16.A. howB. whatC. whyD. who
17.A. decisionsB. wordsC. thoughtsD. actions
18.A. tearB. chanceC. hopeD. care
19.A. understandB. receiveC. suggestD. realize
20.A. connectB. playC. agreeD. compare
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年江苏南通中学高一上期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：任务型阅读
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。
Do you love traveling? If the answer is yes, then have you ever thought about why? You may argue that traveling can help you enrich your knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. It will provide more chances for you to enjoy food and try on clothes that you otherwise cannot possible have. A famous English author Francis Bacon (1561-1626) makes a point when he says that, “Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.”
Evidence of leisure travel can be traced as far back as ancient Babylon. This year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the 1 billionth tourist will cross an international boundary before the end of this month. That means that one in seven people on the planet traveled this year, something that would not have been possible a few decades ago. Around 20 years ago only the rich could travel.
While the US and France remain the two largest destinations for world travel, experts say much of the explosive growth in tourism has been to countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast, which weren’t even on the world tourism map a decade ago. The top five destinations in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, are Paris, London, New York, the Mediterranean, Turkey.
Several factors have led to the boom in world travel. The prosperity (富裕) of people in Asia is one factor. People in Asian developing countries have lifted their incomes above middle-class levels in the past few years. And a lot of them have used their new wealth to travel. In addition, travel costs have been reduced thanks to the rapid development of transportation, and competition between airlines to give customers the best prices.
Topic | Travelling |
1.___________ | ● Enrich knowledge, especially in geography and 2.___________. ● Taste different 3.__________ and buy different clothes. ● Travel is a part of education and a part of experience. |
Development | ●4.___________ back to ancient Babylon, travel only really took off after World War II. ● Only the wealthy people could go on a trip about two decades ago. ● The number of people travelling abroad will 5.___________ 1 billion before the end of this month. |
Tourist 6.__________ | ● The US and France remain the two most popular countries for world travel. ● Tourism has developed 7. ___________ in countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast. ● The top five destinations in the world are Paris, London, New York, the Mediterranean and Turkey. |
Factors 8.___________ in the popularity of global tourism | ● Asian people are 9.___________than before. ● People are 10._________ less money on travel because of convenient transportation and price competition between airlines. |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年江苏南通中学高一上期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单项填空
He insisted that the problem discussed at the meeting ________ right away.
A. be carried out
B. was carried out
C. would be carried out
D. was to carry out
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年江苏南通中学高一上期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单项填空
I was doing my homework when suddenly the power ___________ in my neighbourhood.
A. went outB. worked outC. turned outD. figured out
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科目：高中英语 来源：205-2016学年吉林毓文中学高二下期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
My mom died when I was two years old. She died in an accident when to visit her parents. I was in the backseat, and I wasn’t .I don’t remember anything about her. The only few things I know are from the my dad tells me. I with only my dad and myself. I love my dad, but sometimes it was , like being in elementary school when Mothers’ day was coming, kids would decorate cards, and so on. To make it , there was“Tea party with mom ”day for 2nd and 3rd grade when kids and their _ would come during the school day and have _ _and snacks. Except that my dad would let me_ those days, we would do something _ _together like going to Disneyland. I never exactly felt _even though I didn’t have a mom.
My dad worked very hard. My mom died right as he_ _ from Harvard law, and he tried to be both a good_ _and a great dad, but also he tried to play both _ _as dad and mom. I remember all the other girls in my 2nd grade class had hair braided (辫子), and I _that too. So my dad would braid my hair every morning before . It makes me smile just to___it.
I think about not having mother occasionally, and_ __it does bother me ,like the _ _that on Mothers’ day my dad and I visit my moms’ grave , and bring her _ _yellow roses .
Maybe I don’t have exactly what I want, but I have what I need.
1.A. walking B. flying C. running D. driving
2.A. saved B. deserted C. hurt D. interrupted
3.A. stories B. decisions C. experiences D. adventures
4.A. set off B. grew up C. pulled up D. settled down
5.A. useless B. impossible C. dangerous D. difficult
6.A. worse B. less C. closer D. slower
7.A. friends B. moms C. classmates D. neighbors
8.A. meal B. lunch C. beer D. tea
9.A. spend B. forget C. end D. name
10.A. easy B. important C. fun D. similar
11.A. brought up B. shown off C. lifted up D. left out
12.A. returned B. failed C. graduated D. stopped
13.A. lawyer B. guide C. actor D. businessman
14.A. games B. roles C. tapes D. tricks
15.A. wanted B. understood C. started D. accepted
16.A. weekends B. lunch C. school D. games
17.A. turn to B. ask for C. look for D. think about
18.A. always B. sometimes C. recently D. again
19.A. schedule B. plan C. fact D. thought
20.A. favorite B. available C. actual D. common
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016-2017学年辽宁葫芦岛一中高二上期中考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Modern man has cleared the forests for farmland and for wood, and has also carelessly burned them. More than that, though, he has also interfered(干预) with the invisible bonds between the living things in the forests. There are many examples of this kind of destruction. The harmfulness of man’s interference can be seen in what happened many years ago in the forest of the Kaibab plateau （凯亚巴布高原） of northern Arizona. Man tried to improve on the natural web of forest life and destroyed it instead.
The Kaibab had a storybook forest of large-sized pine, Douglas fir, white fir, blue and Engelmann spruce. In 1882 a visitor noted, "We, who have wandered through its forests and parks, have come to regard it as the most enchanting（迷人的）region it has ever been our privilege to visit. "This was also the living place of the Rocky Mountain mule deer. Indians hunted there every autumn to gather meat and skins. The forest also had mountain lions, timber wolves and bobcats that kept the deer from multiplying too rapidly.
Then, in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt made the Kaibab a national game preserve. Deer hunting was forbidden. Government hunters started killing off the deer’s enemies. In 25 years’ time, 6,250 mountain lions, wolves and bobcats were killed. Before the program, there were about 4,000 deer in the Kaibab, by 1924, there were about 100,000.
The deer ate every leaf and twig they could reach. But there was not nearly enough food. Hunting of deer was permitted again. This caused a slight decrease in the deer herd，but a far greater loss resulted from starvation and disease. Some 60 percent of the deer herd died in two winters. By 1930 the herd had dropped to 20,000 animals. By 1942 it was down to 8,000.
1. The destruction of the environment of the Kaibab resulted from ________ .
A. turning the forest into cultivated land
B. interfering with natural cycle of forest life
C. forest fires caused by man’s carelessness
D. cutting the trees for building materials
2. "Engelmann spruce"（Para. 2）is most likely the name of ________ .
A. a tree B. an animal
C. a mountain D. a game
3. The number of the deer in the Kaibab had increased enormously in
________ years’ time.
A.25 B.6 C.18 D.12
4.Years later, large numbers of deer in the Kaibab died mainly because of
_______.
A. the cold
B. the organized kill
C. the shortage of food
D. the poor management
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