完形填空。
She was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds. However, Miss Bessie was a(n) _________presence in the classroom. From 1938 to 1942,when I attended Saint Bernard's High School, she taught me a lot ________ I realized.
There was never a(n) ________ problem in Miss Bessie's classes. We didn't dare to trouble a woman who knew about the Battle of Hastings and could also play the piano and ________ Shakespeare and Milton.
Miss Bessie knew that my family couldn't afford to buy a newspaper. She knew we didn't ______ own a radio. Still, she ______ me to look out for my ______ and find some ways to _______ what's going on in the world. _______ I became a delivery boy who delivered newspapers. I _______ made a dollar a week, but I got to read a newspaper every day.
Miss Bessie noticed things that had nothing to do with schoolwork but were vital to a youngster's ________. Once a few classmates made fun of my _______ overcoat. As I was leaving school, Miss Bessie _______ me on the back of that old overcoat and said, “Carl, never worry about what you don't have. Just make the most of what you do have — a(n) _______”.
Among the things that I didn't have was_______ in the little wooden house. But because of her _________, I spent many hours beside a kerosene lamp (煤油灯) reading Shakespeare's works. Miss Bessie introduced me ________ a wonderful world of poems and stories. She led me to _______ that I could write poems as well as Shakespeare.
So I read __________ Miss Bessie told me to, and tried to remember the things she insisted that I store. Years later, her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when Miss Bessie dropped me a note ________ “I'm so proud to read your article in The Times.”
1.A.amusing B.towering C.interesting D.exciting
2.A.more than B.less than C.better than D.worse than
3.A.academy B.homework C.race D.discipline
4.A.make use of B.make fun of C.make sense of D.make lightof
5.A.even B.still C.ever D.yet
6.A.allowed B.forced C.turned D.encouraged
7.A.happiness B.future C.family D.mistake
8.A.catch up with B.come up with C.keep up with D.put up with
9.A.So B.And C.Because D.As
10.A.always B.merely C.sometimes D.almost
11.A.appearance B.health C.development D.performance
12.A.colourful B.modern C.informal D.used
13.A.patted B.hit C.struck D.pulled
14.A.house B.overcoat C.radio D.brain
15.A.money B.electricity C.water D.gas
16.A.inspiration B.anger C.curiosity D.sponsorship
17.A.to B.in C.of D.about
18.A.imagine B.believe C.dream D.insist
19.A.whenever B.wherever C.whichever D.whatever
20.A.writing B.printing C.saying D.speaking
科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年辽宁东北育才校高二下第二段考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Today, one can trace Venice’s rich past from its buildings. Most cities can claim at least a handful of outstanding churches, palaces or houses of historical interest, but in Venice very nearly everything is remarkable, from the magnificent Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square ) and the palaces that line the Grand Canal to the centuries-old homes of simple fishermen. It would be easy to say that the city itself is an enormous museum if it were not for the fact it is so obviously alive.
At first sight, Venice looks unbelievably permanent, an apparently complete Renaissance (文艺复兴) city so untouched by time that there seems no reason why it should not go on forever. Now the city is slowly sinking, as the clay on which it is built loses its elasticity (弹性) and the massive wooden piles rot (腐烂) away. Flooding, such a rare occurrence a hundred years ago now happens several times each winter.
The damage caused by the flooding is immense, and the fabric of the ancient buildings is now being further damaged by pollution from the mainland town as well as by the wash produced by the constantly increasing number of motor boats that speed up and down the canals.
A further threat to Venice comes from the Venetians themselves, some of whom are not particularly interested in preserving the city as one of the wonders of the world and would prefer to see it modernized.
“What better place is there for the meeting of dear friends? See how it glows with the advancing summer; how the sky and the sea and the rosy air and the marble of the palaces all glimmer and melt together.” Thus wrote the famous author Henry James, of Venice, which provided the setting for his story “The Aspern Papers”, in the nineteenth century. The Splendor of Venice has captured the imagination of artists for centuries --- and not just of the great painters and novelists. How tragic now that she is faced with the double threat of man and nature. Venice indeed will be lucky to survive.
1.Venice proudly boasts .
A. its beautiful churches, palaces and houses
B. its unique St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal
C. its picturesque waterscape
D. its marvelous ancient buildings
2.The writer thinks that .
A. Venice can be regarded as a big museum
B. Venice is no longer a big museum
C. Venice is different from a big museum
D. Venice can never be a big museum because of its modernization
3.From the fourth paragraph, we know that .
A. Venetians are eager to modernize their city
B. Venetians value the Grand Canal
C. Venetians don’t care about any threat to the Grand Canal.
D. the threat of man is greater than the threat of nature
4.In the last paragraph, the writer .
A. is very confident that Venice will survive
B. is doubtful whether Venice will survive
C. thinks that Venice will have luck
D. is afraid that Venice will no longer attract artists and novelists
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七选五
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job?” 1. There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time. 2. He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad(少年) offered to take his place. 3. .
4. If the lad had gone home to ponder(考虑)his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another to take it and use it well. Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs(美差). When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. 5. And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.
A.This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.
B.People find jobs in an infinite number of ways.
C.It’s almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisement in newspapers.
D.Take for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor.
E.But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company’s faults.
F.He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.
G.It is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.
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短文改错
Dear fellow students,
There is a serious phenomenon in our school that many students crowded in the school store to buy snacks and some students even eat snacks in class.
Eating snacks are a bad habit and is also waste of money. In addition to, most snacks are unhealthy food, for they contain too many fat and sugar. Eating snacks improper may lead to fatness and illness. What's more, some students throw the wrappers everywhere, that pollutes our campus.
Dear fellow students, it's high time that we pay attention to this phenomenon. Our high school students should develop good eating habits. Remember that three regular meals a day as well as a balance diet is essential for us.
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阅读理解。
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hotspot travel destination, and it's easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.
Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English?speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers — perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.
Why it's a great choice:Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like?minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party?central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带的) jungle.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen Moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.
Why it's a great choice:Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you're not well?traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.
Why it's so great: you won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic — if you like monkeys, anyway.
1.What do the four places have in common according to the text?
A.They're cheap to travel around.
B.They're great for solo travelers.
C.They offer good spas and yoga.
D.There're no language barriers.
2.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?
A.Melbourne, Australia. B.Thailand.
C.Hong Kong, China. D.Bali, Indonesia.
3.What has made Bali No. 1 tourist attraction?
A.Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.
B.Friendly people and splendid visual culture.
C.Meeting some amazing characters along the way.
D.Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.
4.What type of writing is this text?
A.A travel journal. B.A business report.
C.A travel guide. D.A press advertisement.
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语法填空。
Two weeks before Christmas, two little girls were walking down the street 1. they saw old Harry, who was on his knees pulling weeds around a tree.
He wore a pair of worn gloves. His fingers were sticking out 2. the ends, blue from the cold. They stopped to talk to him.
Harry told them he 3. (get) the yard in shape as a Christmas gift for his mother, who had died several years before. “My mother was all I had. She loved her yard and trees, so I do this for her every Christmas.”
His words touched the girls and soon they _4._ (join) him, pulling weeds. When they finished, Harry pressed a coin into each of their hands. “I wish I could pay you more, but that's all I've got right now,” he said.
The girls had often passed his house, and they remembered that it had always been 5. poor condition. No decorations to add cheeriness were anywhere in sight.
As they walked on, the coin in one little girl's hand seemed to burn a hole of 6. (guilty). The next day she called her friends 7. they agreed to put their coins in a jar marked “Harry's Christmas Gift”. Then they began to seek out small jobs to earn more. Every coin they earned went into the jar.
Finally, they had enough 8. (buy) new gloves. On Christmas Eve they were on Harry's doorstep singing carols. They presented him with the gloves. With 9. (tremble) hands, he held the gloves to his face and wept. No doubt he once again felt _10._ love of others as the girls reached out to him.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届高三复习跟踪检测英语试卷(22)(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
阅读理解。
“A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website” is the definition of “selfie” in the Oxford English Dictionary. In fact, it wasn't even in the dictionary until August of 2013. It earned its place there because people are now so obsessed with (对……痴迷) selfies — we take them when we try on a new hat, play with our pets or when we meet a friend whom we haven't seen in a while.
But is there any scientific explanation for this obsession? Well, you should probably ask James Kilner, a neuroscientist (神经系统科学家) at University College London.
Through our lifetime we become experts at recognizing and interpreting other people's faces and facial expressions. In contrast, according to Kilner, we have a very poor understanding of our own faces since we have little experience of looking at them — we just feel them most of the time.
This has been proved in previous studies, according to the BBC.
Kilner found that most people chose the more attractive picture. This suggests that we tend to think of ourselves as better?looking than we actually are. To further test how we actually perceive our own faces, Kilner carried out another study. He showed people different versions of their own portrait — the original, one that had been edited to look less attractive and one that was made more attractive — and asked them to pick the version which they thought looked most like them. They chose the more attractive version.
But what does it say about selfies? Well, isn't that obvious? Selfies give us the power to create a photograph — by taking it from various angles, with different poses, using filters (滤色镜) and so on — that better matches our expectations with our actual faces.
“You suddenly have control in a way that you don't have in non?virtual (非虚拟的) interactions,” Kilner told the Canada?based CTV News. Selfies allow you “to keep taking pictures until you manage to take one you're happy with”, he explained.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The definition and fun of taking selfies.
B.A study of why people love taking selfies.
C.How taking selfies influences people's daily lives.
D.How to interpret people's facial expressions in their selfies.
2.The underlined word “perceive” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “________”.
A.interpret B.beautify
C.choose D.explain
3.According to Kilner, people like taking selfies probably because they think ________.
A.it is a good chance to learn more about their actual faces
B.it is a way to respond to others' facial expressions correctly
C.it enables them to interact with their friends in social media
D.it allows them to satisfy their expectations with their appearances
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We have all seen nervous presenters in classrooms and meetings. One effect of being nervous is moving from side to side. 1. In fact the audience can lose interest in a speaker who does not move.
How a speaker moves is important. Whole?body movement should be slow and planned to command attention. Such movement helps to communicate confidence.
2. But they look at their notes on a paper or at the screen if they have an electronic presentation.
With posture, the typical problem for new speakers is that they are often moving back and forth, and they're not facing the audience. They'll often be facing the white board or the screen with slides and be talking to that rather than talking to the audience. The same thing with eye contact with the audience, they find it really, really difficult, because they'll be looking at their notes, they'll be looking at their computer, they'll be looking at the screen, or they will be looking at the floor. The problem of having notes and trying to talk from notes often is a big problem. 3. The best way to avoid this problem is to use images and few words for notes instead of sentences. The image should help communicate the point you want to make. Writing a few words with the image on your slide helps you remember that point. Then you can look at the audience while speaking.
4. When you practice, remember these important tips: be aware of your posture, eye contact, and gestures.
5. Then step by step, you'll become an excellent speaker.
A.So they usually have eye contact with the audience.
B.So they have trouble with eye contact.
C.An important part of public speaking is practice.
D.New public speakers know that they should look at the audience while they speak.
E.A presenter does not need to stand perfectly still.
F.Improve your public speaking with body language.
G.Look for opportunities to speak and gain more confidence.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届高三复习跟踪检测英语试卷(3)(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
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Whether it is Mozart or Miley, your choice of music could determine whether you will perform well at your job. A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proofreading and problem solving. In an office?based experiment, 88 per cent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music.
The study also found that 81 per cent completed their work fastest when music was played. And it matters what type of music you listen to. For instance, if you're doing your tax returns, then classical music is the most effective as it improves maths skills.
Listening to Jessie J or Justin Bieber could also improve your speed, with 58 per cent of participants completing data entry tasks faster while listening to pop songs. During proofreading, dance music, such as David Guetta, had the biggest positive impact with participants increasing their speed by 20 per cent compared to tests undertaken with no music at all. Dance music also had a positive effect on spell?checking with a 75 per cent pass rate compared to 68 per cent when no music was played at all.
The research, undertaken by Brighton?based Mindlab International, suggests that silent offices may be the least productive. The Music Works experiment revealed a positive correlation between music and productivity. Overall, it showed that when listening to music, nine out of ten people performed better, said Dr David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International.
1.Whose music can help you do maths homework according to the study?
A.The music of Justin Bieber.
B.The music of Mozart.
C.The music of David Guetta.
D.The music of David Lewis.
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?
A.Music makes you relaxed.
B.Music helps you to enter data faster.
C.Music improves maths skills.
D.Music has a positive effect on spell?checking.
3.The result of the experiment showed that when music was played, ________.
A.88% of people worked faster
B.81% of people did their most accurate work
C.90% of people worked better
D.75% of people completed data entry task faster
4.What can we conclude from the passage?
A.Music may be helpless to people in office.
B.Silent offices can make people work better.
C.Different kinds of music have the same effect.
D.Silent offices may make people work least profitably.
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