Writers used to approach publishers to have their work read by the public. Now they can simply post them and find millions of instant audience.
After breaking up with her boyfriend, Bao Jingjing started “making up” a love story simply to distract her attention. Her story of a girl suffering the pain like hers progressed quickly, attracting many readers.
When Bao stopped writing as she reunited with her boyfriend, she was urged to continue, as readers wanted to know what happened next. Bao finished it soon. It became so popular that it was turned into a best-seller. To cap it all off, Bao’s novel was later adapted into a successful movie.
Bao’s story is only one of many Internet novels that have landed deals for physical books, TV shows and films. Unlike traditional writers who buried themselves in their books for years, some young writers like Bao have got readers rapidly online and found overnight success.
Bao admits her success was unexpected. She still remembers how surprised her parents were when she proudly gave them her copyright earnings. Online literature forums(论坛) are platforms for grassroots writers to succeed.
In recent years, Zhang Wei, known as “Tangjiasanshao”, has earned 177 million yuan by his fingers though working as an author was beyond his dreams. He topped the list of wealthiest Chinese Internet novelists twice and was the only online writer to be listed on the 2014 Forbes “Chinese Celebrity List”.
He admits that he is one of the few writers at the top of the pyramid while most online writers remain unknown. However, he urged that his success can be achieved by others, as long as “they write hard enough”.
1.According to the passage, we know that ________.
A. Bao Jingjing’s parents didn’t want her to be a writer
B. Bao Jingjing didn’t really expect her success overnight
C. Bao Jingjing didn’t finish her first online love story
D. Bao Jingjing’s first online story was turned into a TV show
2.The author mentioned Zhang Wei’s example mainly to ________.
A. introduce another online writer to the readers
B. show the example of another online writer’s success
C. encourage readers to become online writers
D. express his admiration for online writer Zhang Wei
3.What can we infer from what Zhang Wei says in the last paragraph?
A. Few words, many deeds. B. First try, and then trust.
C. Harm set, harm get. D. No pains, no gains.
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Carter was saying all the right things, but his smile was ________, and I knew I couldn't trust him.
A. preferential B. artificial
C. confidential D. beneficial
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Humans have long been interested greatly in the idea of being able to walk on water. Sadly, biological facts prevent us ever realizing this dream without artificial aid—we simply weigh too much, and all our weight pushes down through our relatively small feet, resulting in a lot of pressure that makes us sink.
However, several types of animals can walk on water. One of the most interesting is the common basilisk Basilicus basilicus, a lizard (蜥蜴) native to Central and South America. It can run across water for a distance of several meters, avoiding getting wet by rapidly hitting the water's surface with its feet. The lizard will reach a speed of 20 steps per second to keep moving forward. For humans, we would need huge feet that we could bring up to our ears in order to create enough “hitting”.
But fortunately there is an alternative: cornflour(玉米淀粉). By adding enough of this common thickening agent to water (and it does take a lot), you can create a special mixture that doesn't behave like normal water. Now, if the surface of the water is hit hard enough, particles(微粒) in the water get together for a moment to make the surface hard. Move quickly enough and put enough force into each step, and you really can walk across the surface of this adequately thick liquid of cornflour.
Fun though all this may sound, it's still rather messy and better read about in theory than carried out in practice. If you must do it, then keep the water wings(救生圈) ready in case you start to sink—and take a bath afterward!
1.Walking on water hasn't become a reality mainly because humans _________.
A. are not interested in it
B. are afraid to make an attempt
C. have not invented proper tools
D. have biological limitations
2.What do we know about Basilicus basilicus from the passage?
A. It is light enough to walk on water.
B. It can run across water at a certain speed.
C. Its huge feet make it able to stay above water.
D. Its unique skin keeps it from getting wet in water.
3.What is the function of the cornflour according to the passage?
A. To help the liquid behave normally.
B. To turn the water into solid.
C. To create a thick liquid.
D. To make the water move rapidly.
4.What is the author’s attitude toward the idea of humans’ walking on water?
A. It is risky but beneficial.
B. It is impractical though possible in thoery.
C. It is crazy and cannot become a reality.
D. It is interesting and worth trying.
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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。
Droughts in California
A terrible drought has created trouble in California, USA. A drought is a long period of time with little rain or snow. That means there isn’t enough water. Droughts are natural disasters. But unlike earthquakes or hurricanes(飓风), droughts do not happen suddenly.1.
The drought in the western United States began four years ago. California has been hit hardest. About 95% of the state now has serious drought conditions. About 3,500 people in East Porterville, California, have no running water in their homes. 2. Some people haven’t had running water for years. Rivers and lakes have been drying up, too. That’s a problem for fish and animals. 3. As a result, farms might lose more than $2 billion in 2015. More than 18,000 farm jobs have been lost.
Scientists aren’t sure when the problem will end. A rainy autumn and winter could help. Experts say it will take 11 trillion gallons(加仑) of water to end the drought. 4. They take the water home for washing dishes, cleaning toilets, and more. 5. They’ve stopped watering lawns(草坪) and washing cars. “We need to make the best use of what we have,” explains weather scientist Michael Anderson.
A. Instead, they happen slowly.
B. Without water, farms can’t grow as much food.
C. Future droughts in California are likely to last longer.
D. That’s because the drought has caused their wells to dry up.
E. All across California, people are saving water any way they can.
F. California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States.
G. Many people drive to fire stations to fetch water.
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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给四个选项(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。
When you eat out in a restaurant, it is not unusual to hear people yelling, “Let me get this one!” Sometimes you can see them _________ or arm wrestling to fight for the _________ for paying the bill. These fights are often very loud and active. Each person _________ shows an honest desire to pick up the bill, and in the end, all the people at the table give the winner praise and _________ .
In fact, figuring out who will get the bill is always a _________for Chinese people at formal meals. Although the people who _________ the meal are very likely to pay the check, it is a _________ practice to make an effort to pay the bill. But you will _________ them if you do end up actually collecting money.
In recent years, going Dutch has been embraced by many young people. _________ , older generations who fear “losing _________ ” still find it embarrassing and mean to calculate each person’s _________ of the bill.
But these days, _________ digital payment apps, splitting (分摊) the bill _________ is becoming widely-accepted idea. Even people from _________ generations may want to do so. By scanning a code _________ paying their share via WeChat or Alipay on their phones in one easy click, Chinese are _________it easy to relieve the embarrassment of figuring out each person’s payment when they order a meal. This function has made going Dutch less _________ and more fun in China. “Many of us are never without our phones ___________ they are convenient. And person-to-person mobile payment services are incredibly _________to use and at the same time save the trouble of _________ change,” said 18-year-old Han Chen, a student from Senior High School.
1.A. talking B. arguing C. pushing D. carrying
2.A. turn B. privilege C. order D. right
3.A. involved B. called C. selected D. invited
4.A. courage B. comment C. apology D. gratitude
5.A. headache B. tradition C. plan D. conflict
6.A. eat B. cook C. host D.enjoy
7.A. unusual B. strange C. unexpected D. common
8.A. disappoint B. frustrate C. embarrass D. inspire
9.A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Besides
10.A.promise B. face C. credit D. money
11.A.task B. pa rt C. ability D. share
12.A.as well as B. according to C. thanks to D. apart from
13.A.personally B. electronically C. separately D. immediately
14.A.younger B. newer C. older D. later
15.A.and B. but C. or D. for
16.A.hoping B. finding C. looking D. making
17.A.sadness B. excitement C. quarrel D. trouble
18.A.although B. because C. if D. so
19.A.easy B. expensive C. difficult D. complex
20.A.putting on B. setting aside C. providing with D. dealing with
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语法填空。
Two little children were sitting by the fire one cold winter’s night. Suddenly, they heard a knock at the door. “Who can it be?” they wondered. One ran 【题文1】 (curious) to open it. There, outside in the cold and the darkness, stood a child 【题文2】 no shoes on his feet and clad (穿……的衣服)in old thin garments. He 【题文3】 (tremble) with cold, and he asked to come in and warm himself.
“ Yes, come,” cried both the children. They drew the little stranger to their warm seat, shared their supper with him, and gave him their bed, and they slept on 【题文4】 hard bench.
On the night, they were awakened by sweet music, 【题文5】 was played by a band of children in shining garments. Suddenly the stranger child stood before 【题文6】 : no longer cold and ragged, but clad in silvery light. He said, “ I am the Christ Child, 【题文7】 (wander) through the world to bring peace and 【题文8】 (happy) to good children as you. As you have helped me so much, this tree will give rich fruit to you every year.”
【题文9】 he was saying that, he broke a branch from the tree that grew near the door, and planted it in the ground and disappeared. But the branch grew 【题文10】 a great tree, and every year it bore wonderful golden fruit for the kind children.
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The man as well as his horse ____ crossed the river ____ from Tokyo.
A. which; come B. that; comes
C. who; came D. that; come
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假如你是星海中学的李华。你打算高三毕业后去美国留学,想咨询你的美国笔友Mike,请你根据以下提示写一封信。
1.目的:增长见识,体验文化; 2.困惑:语言障碍,学业压力; 3.征求建议。
注意:1.词数不少于80 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总次数。
Dear Mike,
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Large quantities of information, as well as some timely help ________since the organization was built.
A.has offered B.had been offered
C.have been offered D.is offered
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