Andy Pope,a police community support officer for West Midlands Police,in the UK,has come to be known as a memory policeman for his surprising memory,which has helped him successfully recognize over 850 suspects(嫌疑犯)in the last four years.
Every day,Pope arrives at work half an hour early,opens his computer,and scans the pictures of suspects in his computer.He has been doing it even since he joined the West Midlands Police in 2013,and as his brain stores more faces,hrs record of recognizing bad guys keeps getting better.His skill has made him special,and when policemen use up all other possible ways trying to put a name to a suspect's face,they tum to him.
"If you look at a picture enough times,there is usually something that sticks in the mind.Maybe I can't remember what it is at the time,but when I see the person in the flesh,it causes that recognition,"Pope says.He once recognized a robber whose photo he had looked at a year before,and another from a CCTV video,by a tiny mole(痣)on his face.
Andy Pope first attracted the attention of the media in 2017 after recognizing about 250 suspects.But according to a recent ITV report,Pope's record has improved in the last four years.
"I thought I was just normal until inspector Morris told me I was recognizing more people than anyone else," Pope told The Telegraph in 2017."I don't know whether I have a photographic memory.My wife has to deal with things like birthdays.When it comes to remembering dates,I'm useless."
1.If work starts at 8:30,Pope will always reach the West Midlands Police at .
A. 7:00 B. 7:30
C. 8:00 D. 8:30
2.What is Pope's special skill?
A. Good memory for faces. B. Good communication ability.
C. Playing with computers D. Being good at taking photos.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Pope can remember anything he has seen.
B. Pope has recognized 250 suspects in total in the past four years.
C. Pope's wife isn't satisfied with him because he is always useless.
D. The suspect with a tiny mole on his face never escaped from Pope's recognition.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. A Policeman with Super Memory B. Policemen and Robbers
C. Policemen in the UK D. A Happy Life of a Policeman
科目:高中英语 来源:福建师范大学第二附属中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
In the town of Whitesburg, Kentucky, Mick Polly is known as the bike man. Over the past five years, Mick has built hundreds of bicycles for needy kids.
One day in 2011, a 13-year-old boy with a broken bike walked by Mick's house. "I was working in my garage, and he asked if I could fix it." says Mick, now 53. The boy left his bike with Mick, who asked friends on Facebook if they had the missing part. The town's former police chief saw the post and donated two used bicycles. Mick took parts from each to engineer a new set of wheels for the boy.
Soon after, Mick repaired a bike for the boy's brother and assembled one for his sister. Word spread, and within the year, he had fixed up dozens of bikes for local kids whose parents couldn't afford to buy new ones.
"The people in this town don't have much, but they'll do anything for the children." says Mick Polly. He stores the bikes and bike parts in his garage. "I take off the good tires or the handlebars or the seat and use them."
To date, the bike man has repaired hundreds of cycles and given away nearly 700 newly constructed bikes. They're free, but the kids must agree to two things: They've got to "mind whoever's raising them." and they've got to try in school.
If a kid's grades are low, Mick requires a teacher's note "saying that you're doing your best." Mick says.
Mick also hopes the bikes will get kids off the couch(沙发). "When I was growing up, we all rode our bikes," he says. "Hopefully these kids can get some exercise."
1.How did Mick build his bikes?
A. With the designs from Facebook.
B. With the parts bought from others.
C. With the broken parts collected from other garages.
D. With the good parts of the used bikes donated by others.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "assembled" in the Paragraph 4?
A. Built. B. Sold.
C. Donated. D. Stored.
3.Which of the following can describe Mick Polly best?
A. Skillful. B. Popular.
C. Caring D. Enthusiastic.
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科目:高中英语 来源:内蒙古2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
How fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case. An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.
The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.
The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right (don’t forget the insides of the teeth!) and make sure you’re brushing long enough. “It’s kind of like having a doctor actually watch your brushing on a day-to-day basis,” says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.
The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications(应用) on your phone, so developers could, for example, create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating monsters(怪物) among your teeth. “We try to make it smart but also fun,” Serval says.
Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They said “yes,” but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.
The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, for $99 to $199, depending on features. The U.S. is the first target market.
Serval says that one day, it’ll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing unit that also has a camera. The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.
1.Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush?
A. It can sense how users brush their teeth.
B. It can track users’ school performance.
C. It can cause users’ fear of seeing a doctor.
D. It can help users find their phones.
2.What can we learn from Serval’s words in Paragraph 3?
A. You will find it enjoyable to see a doctor.
B. You should see your doctor on a day-to-day basis.
C. You can brush with the Kolibree as if guided by a doctor.
D. You’d like a doctor to watch you brush your teeth every day.
3.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?
A. How Serval found out his kids lied to him.
B. Why Serval thought brushing teeth was necessary.
C. How Serval taught his kids to brush their teeth.
D. What inspired Serval to invent the toothbrush.
4.What can we learn about the future development of the Kolibree?
A. The brush handle will be removed.
B. A mobile phone will be built into it.
C. It will be used to fill holes in teeth.
D. It will be able to check users’ teeth.
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科目:高中英语 来源:辽宁省分校2017届高三高考仿真模拟英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
A Dream Realized
Zhao Yang, 33, an employee of a French company in Beijing, who has traveled extensively in the United States by motorbike.
I have been addicted to Harley-Davidson motorcycles since I was young, and knowing that motorcycle-related culture is very popular in the US, I decided to take a trip. Along with my wife and a group of fellow enthusiasts, I participated in a 15-day tour in October last year. We had one free day, so I headed to Las Vegas.
Before arriving in the US, I researched a range of materials about riding a motorbike there. I also found some classic recommended routes on Chinese websites related to Harley Davidson clubs.
With the help of their suggestions, I designed my own route.
In accordance with the rules, before I left China I visited a notary office (公证机关), where my driving license was confirmed as acceptable in the US and my documents were translated into English. Only then did I buy my basic motorcycle equipment.
When we arrived at Las Vegas, we rented a Harley Davidson and rode around the city. It was an exciting, unforgettable experience, because it was not only the achievement of a dream, but I also experienced the regional motorcycle culture in the US. As we parked the bike at the roadside, some drivers rolled down their car windows and gave us the thumbs-up, and when we drove on the road, car drivers pulled over to let us pass. We also visited a motorcycle-themed restaurant for lunch and enjoyed the fantastic decoration and delicious food.
I believe that traveling by motorcycle in the US will become popular because of the recent joint efforts to promote Sino-US tourism, especially after the two countries decided to name 2016 as US-China Tourism Year. This new style of traveling will attract more young Chinese tourists, and people like me, who have a passion for freedom and adventure, will visit the US more frequently. For example, I am planning to travel along the famous highway called Route 66 with friends during next year's Spring Festival.
If travel agencies and governments can promote the need for motorcyclists to obtain accurate information before they head to the US - such as the required documents, how to rent a motorbike and local traffic laws - "riding the range" will become a safe and great way to spend a vacation.
1.Zhao Yang’s childhood dream was to ______.
A. become a professional motorcyclist
B. travel in Harley-Davidson motorcycles
C. take a trip in the USA along with his wife
D. travel to work on a fashionable motorcycle
2.To prepare for the motorcycle trip in the USA, Zhao Yang ______.
A. made various research and checked his driving license
B. took the suggestions given and chose the classic route
C. joined one of the Harley Davidson clubs and got suggestions
D. took lots of health examinations and bought some equipment
3.How did Zhao Yang feel when driving in Las Vegas?
A. disturbed B. disappointed
C. depressed D. excited
4.Zhao Yang thinks that traveling by motorcycle in the US will ______.
A. enjoy much popularity with Sino-US tourism
B. obtain less American fans in motorcycle travel
C. get less support from the modern motorcyclists
D. meet more challenge with the information gap
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科目:高中英语 来源:辽宁省葫芦岛协作体2016-2017学年高一下学期期中联合考试英语试卷(有答案) 题型:完形填空
Every morning,when I'm on my way to work,I see people who are homeless,sleeping in doorways and on sidewalks.They're clearly in____of help.I feel very sad to____this,and most people walk by,____they don't exist and don't offer any help at all,not____a word.
Recently,it has been extremely____in Vancouver,Canada,which makes things very____for the homeless.
I usually arrive at my____around 8 am.Those homeless people in the area are trying to____in cold weather,so sometimes I'm not sure whether it's a good idea to leave something for them while sleeping,as it may get____.
Today,I____someone,who seemed to be homeless,sitting on the sidewalk,awake.I had a little bit of time ____ started work,so I rushed out across the____to ask if I could get anything for him to drink or eat.He didn't want a coffee or warm drink,____a soft rink,a Cola,so I went and got this for him,along with a banana.
Then I went back to my office across the street to____a bag that I packed with items like a hat,a toothbrush, snacks,hand warmers and so on.I had been planning to give the____someone in need.I____back outside to give it to the stranger,who was very____.
Society may feel____with homeless people,but we must remember that they're just like us,human beings,who are just down on their luck for certain____.It could be your father,mother,brother,sister or friend.If we____to help someone in need,we can truly make our world better.
1.A. place B. need C. memory D. praise
2.A. see B. expect C. hear D. understand
3.A. telling B. guessing C. pretending D. promising
4.A. still B. only C. just D. even
5.A. hot B. Cold C. cool D. warm
6.A. weak B. obvious C. easy D. difficult
7.A. shop B. home C. office D. school
8.A. sleep B. stand C. wake D. sit
9.A. trapped B. stolen C. sought D. paid
10.A. spotted B. missed C. consulted D. realized
11.A. if B. after C. before D. though
12.A. bridge B. market C. door D. street
13.A. but B. or C. and D. so
14.A. wipe B. buy C. get D. collect
15.A. banana B. bag C. hat D. snack
16.A. looked B. called C. held D. hurried
17.A. puzzled B. grateful C. angry D. sad
18.A. pleased B. dishonest C. uncomfortable D. helpful
19.A. reasons B. purposes C. illnesses D. benefits
20.A. turn out B. look out C. give out D. reach out
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科目:高中英语 来源:云南省曲靖市2017届高三第七次月考试卷英语试卷(有答案) 题型:七选五
If you are a motivated person, it is easy to put your personal goals ahead of those of the people around you. It is natural and not necessarily a bad thing. However, it is crucial t learn to be a team player. Acting as a part of a team builds character, teacher empathy (共鸣), and eventually achieves goals.1.Here’s why:
Group Effort Is More Effective than Individual Effort. You can run a small business pretty independently, but if you ever plan on being employed or running a business that employs others, you’ll have to learn how to work with other people.2.
Improving Others Equals Improving Yourself. If you’re on a team, your personal success helps make you a good team player. This is because most people are at least a little bit competitive, whether they admit it or not. When you do well, you set a standard that others will want to meet. By pushing yourself, you help push the people on your team.3.When you see someone you’re working with do something better than you, more often than not, you’ll push yourself to meet that standard.
Your Attitude Matters4. People respect the ability to work well with others more than anything. Your individual actions have an impact, but if you’re reluctant to do something to help your team, it’ll be evident and your contribution will be less appreciated. Having a genuine interest in your team helps you as well as those you’re working with.
5.As much as your work is important and necessary to the success of your team, the success of your team is important and necessary to your success.
A. Of course, this works both ways
B. These is a mutual(相互的)effect between personal success and team achievement
C. People with team spirit try hard to make their team the best of all
D. You should be the kind of person who wants to be a team player
E. Those who show respect for others will be respected in turn
F. All of these things, in turn, contribute to your personal success
G. The most impressive achievements are accomplished by groups of people, not individuals
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科目:高中英语 来源:河北省张家口市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷(有答案) 题型:短文填空
The parts of a traditional piano have changed very little for1.(hundred) of years.The keys are black and white2.color.But now an electronic,piano-like musical instrument replaces those keys with surfaces3.respond to touch.
A start-up company called ROLI began selling the electronic keyboard in 2013.The keyboard is known as Seaboard.It does not have4.same white and black keys as a piano.Instead it is5.(make) from soft and rubbery materials.
Roland Lamb is the6.(invent) of Seaboard and a jazz piano player.He says he invented Seaboard so he could create7.(difference) kinds of sounds with the instrument.
"I wanted to be able8.(express) more from the keyboard and create the kinds of sounds that people could create on a guitar or a saxophone.And I sat at the piano thinking9.I can't strike a note and then move it."
The way a person touches the keys on a Seaboard10.(affect) the instrument's sound.This new technology enables the player to create sounds that traditional pianos cannot make.
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科目:高中英语 来源:甘肃省2017届高三5月第二次诊断考试英语试卷 题型:短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,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。
Challenges of life are of great importance in our grow. It reminds me my days when I joined in the military training after I entered senior high school. It was the first time I have lived away from my home, so I found it difficultly to fit in. And the training officer was strict with myself. I once thought I couldn’t be stick to the end. But anyway, I made it. The trials made it easy for me to adapt to my future life, but the difficulties I came across have now become the precious memory in my life.
In short, learning to regard the challenges of life as a stepping stone to future success and make the best of them.
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科目:高中英语 来源:内蒙古2016-2017学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
The Swedish Academy’s mid-October announcement regarding literature seldom fails to cause second-guessing.
Bob Dylan was awarded the big prize this morning, and my social media has been alive with indignation ever since. The Nobel did not go to those excellent novelists but to a songwriter. Some of those same people are still protesting that last year it was warded to Svetlana Alexievich, a “journalist”. They have decided, for whatever reasons, that song lyrics(歌词) are not literature.
And people are upset because Bob Dylan is the voice of some generation other than theirs, because he works in a popular style, because he does not work in this minute’s popular style, because he appeared on a car commercial that aired during the Super Bowl, because his songwriting skills dropped off — he was famous long ago, after all.
You may not think of Dylan as a poet, but Dylan created a climate in which lyrics were taken seriously. And Dylan accomplished something that few novelists or poets or for that matter songwriters have managed to do in our time: he changed the time he lived. Through words, with music, he affected the opinions and ambitions of hundreds of millions of people all over the world.The Nobel Prize in Literature cannot ever be all things to all people, and while this year’s award failed to accomplish various possible objectives, it was not in any way misapplied.
1.What does the underlined word “indignation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Curiosity. B. Happiness.
C. Excitement. D. Anger.
2.Why are people upset about Dylan’s being awarded?
A. He failed to represent any generation.
B. He didn’t have good songwriting skills.
C. He played badly in the Super Bowl.
D. He is not popular any longer.
3.Paragraph 4 mainly focuses on Dylan’s _________.
A. style B. influence
C. efforts D. ambitions
4.Which can serve as the title of the passage?
A. No dish suits all tastes
B. Great minds think alike
C. Misfortune may be actual blessing
D. Judge not according to the appearance
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