There are a lot of products out there that make your life easier. Some, however, are a little sillier than others — so much that they seem like joke products. Here are a few products that sound crazy, but actually true.
Sleep Phones
It’s hard to imagine something sillier than a music-playing headband you wear while you sleep, but they exist — and are quite popular. Sleep Phones won’t give you the highest quality sound in the world, but if you prefer to fall asleep to music, they’re far more comfortable than normal headphones. While they’re a bit expensive, they might be perfect for you. There’s also a wireless version if you prefer.
Onion Goggles
If cutting onion brings on the waterworks no matter what you try, it’s time for desperate measures. We tested a bunch of methods for avoiding onion tears, and found the best solutions came down to cutting the onion under a vent (通风孔), or wearing these stylish and awesome goggles.
Lock Laces
There’re some great ways to tie your shoes better, but if you long for the laceless shoes of your childhood days, Lock Laces are a pretty good choice. They’re basically elastic (有弹性的) laces that remove the need to tie your shoes. Sure, people will make fun of you, but you can make fun of them after they trip over their own untied laces. Or you can make your own slip-on shoes with elastic tubing.
2D-Glasses
Hate 3D-movies, but have to go to one? The difference between 2D-glasses and 3D-glasses lies in their lenses (镜片). Each lens of 2D-glasses blocks the same picture, so each eye gets the same picture, while each lens of 3D-glasses blocks a different picture, so each eye gets a different picture which the brain interprets as 3D. Now you have a pair of glasses that can save you from the headache caused by wearing 3D-glasses which are popular in our movie theaters. You can buy them or make a pair for yourself.
1.What do we know about Sleep Phones?
A. There are two versions.
B. They’re comfortable but unhealthy.
C. They give you the best quality sound.
D. They’re cheaper than other headphones.
2.The underlined part “brings on the waterworks” in the text probably means _____.
A. makes your eyes water B. makes your fingers hurt
C. destroys your water pipes D. adds to your washing work
3.Compared with 3D-glasses, 2D-glasses _____.
A. are cheaper and thinner B. won’t give you a headache
C. let you see a different picture D. are more popular in movie theaters
科目：高中英语 来源：广东省佛山市2016-2017学年高一上学期第一次大考英语试卷 题型：完成句子
The man who ___________________ (stand) there is the headmaster of our school.
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科目：高中英语 来源：江苏省如皋市2016-2017学年高二英语：选修六 Unit 4 Helping people around the world课时练习 题型：完成句子
1.As Teachers’ Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.
__________ Teachers’ Day __________, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.
2.This land was difficult to farm but now water has been pumped into the fields.
______________ to farm this land but now water has been pumped into the fields.
3.Though Jack lacked experience, he made up for it in enthusiasm.
Though Jack was ______________ experience, he made up for it in enthusiasm.
4.All of us believe the old temple is worth repairing.
All of us believe the old temple is worthy ______________.
5.My album of boyhood photographs often calls up the past happiness.
My album of boyhood photographs often __________ me __________ the past happiness.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2017届高三高考仿真卷(三)英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Half off usually unaffordable products?Only $49.99 for that $100.00 dinner?That’s the magic of Groupon,but for some small business owners the “great business” offered by Groupon can be equal to the kiss of death.How could that occur?
The math of Groupon seems simple at a glance,but upon further inspection the numbers don’t add up when it comes to smaller businesses.A Groupon typically offers a 50% discount on a product or service;then the remaining profit is divided between Groupon and the small business.While Groupon has already received the profit in advance,the merchant is left waiting for their cut.Those worrying numbers are assuming the price cut is 50/50,which,in some cases,is being generous.
When you break it down to numbers,a Groupon deal seems disastrous,but it’s not only the numbers small business owners have to worry about.The point of Groupon deals is to attract new and hopefully long term customers.Yet,does this actually happen?The majority of consumers buying the Groupon are there for the bargain and don’t return after using their Groupon.CFHS Junior Angelita Pope stated,“I love the deals offered by Groupon!They can really save you so much money.”However,she went on to say that she hadn’t returned once to any of the businesses after using her Groupon.
For some small businesses,the pressure lies with the responses of their loyal customers,who watch as new faces get the same product or service for half the price that they have been paying for years.When you break it down,Groupon indicates that the business offering the deal is not only willing to be flexible with their price,but also that their product or service isn’t worth the price they’re charging for.When combining these factors,it’s no wonder loyal customers are put off by the idea of their favorite shop offering Groupons.
Now I by no means say Groupons have bad effects on all businesses;however the storm of Groupon is actually a disaster for a small business.
1.What is good about Groupon?
A. It can offer a large discount.
B. It helps add up the numbers.
C. It can improve the quality of the product.
D. It brings small business owners more profit.
2.CFHS Junior Angelita Pope’s statement suggests that .
A. small business owners needn’t worry about deals
B. people like using Groupon in the same business
C. the purpose of Groupon is to promote business
D. Groupon may not bring customers back
3.What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. New faces. B. Loyal customers.
C. Groupon dealers. D. Small businesses.
4.What could be the best title for the text?
A. A new business trend—Groupon dealing
B. The development of a Groupon company
C. The effects of Groupon on small businesses
D. A fantastic shopping experience—Groupon
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科目：高中英语 来源：黑龙江省哈尔滨市2017届高三下学期第三次模拟考试英语试卷 题型：完形填空
Learning a second language fuels children’s intelligence and makes their job prospects brighter. _______ the fact is, in U.S.A, as in many other English speaking countries, speakers of two or more languages are in the ______. Eighty-four per cent of US people are monolingual (speakers of only one language). This leaves a small number who ______ to speak two or more languages.
No matter how proud people are of their cultural roots, to speak anything ______ English is a marker of difference here. That’s why fourteen-year-old Umar is ______ when people comment on the fact that he is able to speak Arabic. Umar’s mother points out: “In U.S.A, it’s not ______ for kids to be bilingual. But, if you speak another language to your children in U.S.A, it is thought that you are not helping them to ______ society.”
But in fact, the general ______ among experts is that learning a second language is good for children. Experts believe that bilinguals – people who speak ______ languages – have a clear learning advantage ____ their monolingual schoolmates. This ______ on how much of each language they can speak, not on which language is used, ______ they are learning Arabic, French, Chinese or any other language.
Vinss Millon, a professor of Foreign Language Training, says: “A lot of studies have ______ that children who speak more than one language sometimes learn one language more ______, but in the end they do as well as their monolingual schoolmates, and often better, in other subjects.”
The view is that there is a(n) ______ from the effort of learning another language. A few other _______ agree that “Bilinguals tend to use language better as a whole. They also ______ greater creativity and problem-solving ability, and they learn further languages more easily”.
With all of the benefits, why do we not show more ______ for learning other languages? Parents and teachers ______ in bilingual education say it is pressure from friends at school, general ______ to other languages in English-speaking countries, and problems in the school system that are to blame.
1.A. And B. So C. But D. Thus
2.A. minimum B. maximum C. minority D. majority
3.A. claim B. pretend C. decide D. plan
4.A. more than B. less than C. rather than D. other than
5.A. excited B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. appreciated
6.A. common B. unusual C. unique D. general
7.A. fit in B. build up C. contribute to D. figure out
8.A. distinction B. commission C. announcement D. agreement
9.A. one B. two C. three D. more
10.A. beneath B. beyond C. over D. of
11.A. determines B. focuses C. comments D. depends
12.A. if B. whether C. when D. because
13.A. rejected B. released C. revealed D. reminded
14.A. slowly B. rapidly C. easily D. efficiently
15.A. outcome B. improvement C. advantage D. tendency
16.A. parents B. learners C. schoolmates D. professors
17.A. display B. produce C. inspire D. discover
18.A. concern B. respect C. enthusiasm D. intelligence
19.A. involved B. impressed C. competing D. replacing
20.A. opinions B. obstacles C. senses D. attitudes
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏吴忠市2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：完形填空
Travelers to new cities are often told to start their trip with a bus tour. It is said that they can then get a full view of the places that _______ them. Nonsense! What you see from the _______ of a moving bus is ______ and completely removed from the real sights, sounds, and _______ outside. Be adventurous! The best _______ to experience any place is on foot and with absolutely no travel plan._______ go wherever your feet and your interests_______ you. You finally will get to the ______ sites as you are on the bus tour―the museums, the monuments, the city hall --- but you will have seen much more. You will have _______ the present life of the city.
“But what if I get lost?” people might ask. No one ever gets _______ lost in a major city.
At first, you can find your way back to a(n) ______ location. If it ______ you to be “lost”, just find a taxi and go back to where you started. However,_______ things can happen if you get lost. You can _____ at a sidewalk café to sit and relax. You can ask the local people at the next table about the directions. And _______ they don’t speak your language, your trip becomes more memorable because of the ______. Here are a few more ways to get most out of your travel.
Know before you do. _____ a few hours before your trip learning about the history and culture of your destination. This will help you understand what you’re seeing.
Move around like a local. Use the subways and buses of the city you’re ________ You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also learn how people really live.
Check the bulletin boards (布告牌). Sometimes you can find advertisements for free concerts and______ fun activities on bulletin boards around universities.
So next time you see a poster advertising an introductory _______ tour, save your money. Instead, wander on your own. I promise you a time you’ll remember with great pleasure.
1.A. remembered B. disappointed C. interested D. reminded
2.A. inside B. front C. back D. center
3.A. invisible B. untrue C. unreal D. uncommon
4.A. views B. cities C. beauties D. smells
5.A. suggestion B. way C. thought D. tip
6.A. Simply B. Particularly C. Generally D. Especially
7.A. lead B. move C. tell D. help
8.A. different B. mistaken C. correct D. same
9.A. left B. felt C. lived D. lost
10.A. terribly B. possibly C. hopelessly D. finally
11.A. unknown B. well-known C. strange D. beautiful
12.A. frightens B. supposes C. delights D. surprises
13.A. worst B. hardest C. nicest D. happiest
14.A. reach B. get C. arrive D. stop
15.A. in case B. as a result C. in fact D. even if
16.A. experience B. conversation C. talk D. coffee
17.A. Take B. Spend C. Pay D. Use
18.A. seeing B. visiting C. going D. walking
19.A. the others B. another C. others D. other
20.A. plane B. car C. bus D. train
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科目：高中英语 来源：黑龙江省伊春市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型：书面表达
下面短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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。
Dear sir,
Last year I buy a refrigerator in your store on Chang An road. We all like shape of the refrigerator. And recently I find something is wrong with it. It begins to make noise when it turned on. At first it is low but gradually it become louder and louder. To make the matter worse, it even stops working sometimes. We all feel disappointing. I am writing you to ask for help. Would you please send a people to repair it? I will at home this weekend. Please call me before you come to here.
My telephone number is 6606.5531. Thanks you very much.
Customer
Li Ming
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科目：高中英语 来源：安徽省宿州市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：书面表达
假设你是李华，校英文报举行题为“我最喜欢的幽默大师---卓别林”的征文比赛，请你投稿参赛。
要点：
1.简要介绍卓别林；
2.谈谈你喜欢他的原因。
要求：行文流畅，适当添加细节，字数100左右。
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科目：高中英语 来源：河南省鹤壁市2016-2017学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷 题型：短文填空
This is a story of a little girl and her grandmother. One day, I was looking for medicine in a store1.I saw an old woman with a little girl in her arms. The little girl asked her grandmother, " 2.do you think about a brand new face cream that is supposed3.(reduce) laugh lines?" The grandmother just laughed and said, "Sweetie, I am 80 years old. I 4. (learn) to love all my laugh lines. I have 5. (actual) earned every one of them. "Then just to prove her point, she laughed again and amused 6.granddaughter. The laughter of the little girl and the old woman mixed together with a sound 7. was as musical and beautiful as an angel's song.
I left the store feeling a lot 8. (good) about all the laugh lines I had earned in my own life. I remembered all the beautiful faces I had seen 9. the years. Their beauty is ageless no matter how old they are. May you have a time in your life earning10.most attractive laugh lines.
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