Do you know how to pick a good book you’ll really like? Here are some tips.
Start With Your Interest. 1. . You can pick something that you love to read, not for school. They can be ancient martial (武术) arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are books about it.
What’s Your Type? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)? Fiction books, like novels, can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. 2. . Many of them read like novels from start to finish.
Read the description. The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which authors praised the book. 3..
Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother love best when she was at your age? 4.. Find out and give them a read — then you can share your thoughts about the book.
Finally, you’ll probably enjoy what you’re reading a lot more if you find a quiet place and make time for the book. 5. You can put on some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. You’ll see that time does fly when you’re reading something you love!
A. How about your brothers and sisters?
B. They tell stories using facts — but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.
C. Reading is a good way to improve your English.
D. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can concentrate (全神贯注) on it.
E. Often, they’ll have similar styles and you might find books you like by those authors, too.
F. So you should read as much as possible when you are free.
G. Reading on your own isn’t like reading for school.
科目：高中英语 来源：江苏省盐城市2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：单项填空
—Would you please show me the way to the city library?
—Stick to the road until you reach the second crossroads. ________.
A. Take it easy B. You can’t miss it
C. Don’t get me wrong D. You bet
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科目：高中英语 来源：安徽省蚌埠市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists. But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1. Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery store to department stores and Amazon. You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2. Make an Autograph Book
An autograph (亲笔签名)book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you. These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the park's 60th anniversary edition. Other choices can get the job done for under $5. For example, you can buy a small photo album; cute pads or notebooks.
3. Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland parks. If you have a hotel with a free breakfast, take advantage of it. If you want to eat out, eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids' menu, such as McDonald's which is close to the park.
4. Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts, including for military service members, college students, teachers, and youth groups. If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate, call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
1.It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at_____.
A. Disneyland B. Department stores
C. Walmart D. Amazon
2.How much do you pay for the park's 60th anniversary edition?
A. $7.95 B. $19.95
C. $5 D. $30
3.What is one piece of the author’s advice on breakfast?
A. You had better eat at Disneyland.
B. You should prepare it well at home .
C. You can eat at a local restaurant.
D. You can ask the hotel to supply it for free.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources（来源）, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills（风车）began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to grind（磨碎）wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s, when electricity was available
to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
1.From the text we know that windmills_________________.
A. were invented by European armies
B. have a history of more than 3000 years
C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas
D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered
2.What was a new use for wind power in the late l9th century?
A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricity.
C. Grinding wheat into flour. D. Pumping water from underground.
3.One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that________.
A. wind power is cleaner
B. it is one of the oldest power sources
C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind
D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs
4.What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. The advantage of wind power.
B. The design of wind power plants.
C. The worldwide movement to save energy.
D. The global movement towards producing power from wind.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017年高考英语母题题源系列01 书面表达（全国新课标Ⅰ卷） 题型：书面表达
【2017·安徽省“皖南八校”高三第二次联考】假如你是学生会主席李华，为了让外国人了解中国传统文化，学生会将进行“唐诗吟诵大赛” (Tang Poetry Recitation Contest)，特邀请学校国际部学生参加，请你根据提示写一则通知。
主要内容包括：
1. 大赛目的和意义；
2. 主办方：校学生会。时间：2017年12月30日。地点：校报告厅 (assembly hall)；
3. 范围：唐诗三百首 (Three Hundred Tang Poems)。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省晋中市2016-2017学年高二下学期质量监测（优生检测）英语试卷 题型：书面表达
假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack发邮件告诉你他对中国传统文化非常感兴趣，但是在学习时遇到了很多困难，希望得到你的帮助。请你用英文给Jack回邮件，鼓励他，并建议他利用网络解决一些困难，同时，请教周围的中国人也是一种很好的办法。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省晋中市2016-2017学年高二下学期质量监测（优生检测）英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Small and round transparent water bottles filled with natural water could help provide a solution to London's plastic waste problem,according to Skipping Rocks Lab,the company in the British capital that produces them.They added that the balls have been made of plant and seaweed extracts and will decompose（分解）after four to six weeks if not consumed.
With many cities struggling to get rid of vast numbers of used plastic water bottles,the 'Ooho' has begun to meet the thirst of consumers in San Francisco and London.A report published last Thursday said more than 4,000 plastic bottles had been removed from the River Thames in a month last year,proving the scale of the waste problem.
"We think Ooho may not be the solution for all the applications that plastic bottles have,but definitely for short term consumption it could be a solution,"said Rodrigo,the founder of Skipping Rocks Lab.In a trial near London Bridge last Wednesday,Ooho drew a mixture of surprise,amusement and delight among those who sampled them. London's city assembly said Ooho was a step forward."It could be part of the solution but not the only solution.You also need to be able to refill bottles at railway stations for example,"said Leonie Cooper,the Chair of the assembly's environment committee.
The company aims to target,among other consumers,marathon runners,who will be able to eat the Oohos mid-race without concerns about the environment.It is also considering sealing alcohol for a whole new market. "People see these small round bubbles and they just think 'shots'.So that's definitely something we're looking at,"said Skipping Rocks Lab Chief Operating Officer Lise."We have sealed alcohol,we want to perfect it,and hopefully this will be the great change of the future."
1.'Ooho' can help solve the plastic waste problem because .
A. it is small and transparent B. it is filled with natural water
C. it is made of plant and seaweed D. it can disappear some time later
2.How is Rodrigo's comment on 'Ooho'?
A. Subjective. B. Unreal.
C. Objective. D. Ridiculous.
3.In which column can we find the text?
A. Technology and Invention. B. Health and Medicine.
C. Industry and Economy. D. Tourism and Development.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017年高考英语母题题源系列12 完形填空（故事类） 题型：完形填空
【福建省泉州市2017届高三下学期高中毕业班3月质量检测】完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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。
An -year-old student at Stanford University was struggling to pay his fees.Not knowing where to turn for money,he came up with a bright___ ___.He and a friend decided to host a musical conceit on campus to___ ___money for their education.
They___ ___out to the great pianist Ignacy J.Paderewski.His manager___ ___a guaranteed fee of $2, 0 for the piano recital（独奏会）.A deal was___ ___and the boys began to work to make the concert a___ ___.
The big day arrived.But___ ___,they had not managed to sell enough tickets.The total___ ___was only $ 1,6Disappointed,they went to Paderewski and explained their plight (困境）.They gave him the entire $ 1,600,plus a__ ___for the balance $400.They promised to honour the cheque at the___ ___possible.Paderewski tore up the cheque,___ ___the $ 1,600 and told the two boys to keep the money they needed for the fees.The boys were___ ___,and thanked him heartedly.
It was a small act of___ ___.But it clearly marked out Paderewski___ ___a great human being.___ ___should he help two people he did not even know?We all___ ___situations like these in our lives.And___ ___of us only think“If I help them,what will happen to me?”The truly___ ___people think,“If I don’t help them,what will happen to them?” They don't do it___ ___something in return.They do it____ ____they feel it’s the right thing to do.
1. A. time B. task C. idea D. decision
2. A. receive B. raise C. borrow D. donate
3. A. reached B. turned C. pointed D. called
4. A. increased B. covered C. considered D. demanded
5. A. rejected B. struck C. cancelled D. attracted
6. A. success B. career C. background D. performance
7. A. uncertainly B. unbelievably C. unfortunately D. undoubtedly
8. A. cost B. bill C. collection D. allowance
9. A. benefit B. profit C. charge D. cheque
10. A. soonest B. latest C. longest D. farthest
11. A. took B. counted C. deposited D. returned
12. A. pleased B. surprised C. frightened D. interested
13. A. devotion B. kindness C. sympathy D. teamwork
14. A. like B. for C. as D. to
15. A. How B. Where C. When D. Why
16. A. come across B. deal with C. adapt to D. think of
17. A. both B. few C. none D. most
18. A. able B. rich C. great D. famous
19. A. taking B. expecting C. offering D. Preparing
20. A. because B. though C. before D. so
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科目：高中英语 来源：江西省2016-2017学年高二下学期第二次月考（5月）英语试卷 题型：七选五
A hobby is an inverstment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to developing more than one type of hobby. 1.When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.
Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. 2. Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.
Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. 3.It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.
Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. 4.Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.
5. But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.
A. However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related.
B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.
C. Look one up or start your own.
D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!
E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.
F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.
G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you
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