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高二英语大阅读182013-11-14around it, guide-book 36 hand. Of course, we may 37 with our guide-books the history and 38 developments of a town and get to know them. 39 then, if we take our time and 40 in a town for a while, we may get to know it better. When we 41 it as a whole, we begin to have some 42 , which even the best guide-books do not answer. Why is the town just 43 this, this shape, this plan, this size? Why do its streets 44 in this particular way, and not in any 45 way?Here even the best guide-book 46 us. One can‟t find in it the information about how a town has developed to the 47 appearance. It may not describe the original (最初的) 48 of a town. However, one may get some idea of what it 49 look like by walking around the town. One can also imagine 50 the town was first planned and built. Then one can learn more about in what direction the town 51 to develop.What is the 52 of studying towns in this way? For me, it is 53 that one gets a greater depth of pleasure by visiting and seeing a town with one‟s own eyes. A 54 visit to a town may help one better understand why it is attractive 55 just reading about it in a guide-book.36. A. in B. at C. by D. on37. A. write B. study C. tell D. remember38. A. strange B. similar C. separate D. special39. A. But B. Before C. Since D. Until40. A. march B. work C. stay D. wait41. A. look at B. look after C. look for D. look up42. A. ideas B. opinions C. feelings D. questions43. A. of B. for C. like D. as44. A. open B. run C. begin D. move45. A. one B. more C. other D. such46. A. helps B. tricks C. fails D. satisfies47. A. old B. normal C. first D. present48. A. capital B. meaning C. design D. change49. A. used to B. seemed to C. had to D. happened to50. A. what B. how C. when D. where51. A. stops B. appears C. starts D. continues52. A. point B. view C. problem D. difficulty53. A. nearly B. simply C. generally D. hardly54. A. costly B. formal C. group D. personal55. A. from B. than C. through D. withReading: 8*2 = 16 socresAI was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn‟t be late for!I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paidfor her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile —warm and reassuring — and I retuned her gift by smiling back.“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers.” she said.“Yes, she‟s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the word s kept coming out . “It‟s only our second date, but some how I am just having the feeling she‟s…the one‟.” Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can‟t figure out why she‟d want to date a guy like me.”“Well, I think she‟s very lucky to have a boyf riend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said.“My husband used to bring me flowers every week —even when tim es were tough and we didn‟t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and — of course —I miss him since he passed away.”I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed f or a very special lady.” I hand ed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story.A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her — that was the night that I won her heart.56. Why was the writer in a hurry that day?A. He was to meet his girlfriend.B. He had to go back to school soon.C. He was delayed by an elderly lady.D. He had to pick up some groceries.57. What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2 ) refer to?A. Her words.B. Her smile.C. Her flowers.D. Her politeness.58. Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?A. She told him a nice story.B. She allowed him to pay first.C. She gave him encouragement.D. She liked flowers very much.59. What is the message conveyed in the story?A. Flowers are important for a date.B. Small talk is helpful.C. Love and kindness are rewarding.D. Elderly people deserve respecting.BBY now you've probably heard most of the Tiger Woods jokes.Look, I might be in the minority on this, but for the most part I couldn't care less about an entertainer's personal life. I want the stars to hit a golf ball for me, sing, act and throw a football or a baseball for me. But after that, I want them to go home and I don't want to hear from them again until the next time they hit a golf ball or act or sing or pitch (投掷) for me.Unless they're infringing (侵犯) on other's rights or breaking the law, I don't care.Whatever the truth happens to be in this situation, it's his life and his responsibility to sort it out. He's certainly not going to be able to get complete privacy, given his status as maybe the mostrecognizable (可公认的) athlete on Earth, along with the fact that he's built such a wall around his private life. A lot of people want a peek behind Woods' life, but that doesn't mean the view will be any more interesting than of his career.What do we really know about Woods, other than the fact that he is remarkably (非常地) gifted at what he does for a living? Almost nothing, which helps account for his clean image. He's been very good at protecting his privacy, which is a virtue (美德).For example, the last thing I want to see at press conferences is an athlete dragging his children along. It cannot do the child any good. I've often wondered why some athletes, like over-zealous (过度狂热的) teenagers on Facebook, surrender (交出) too much information about their private lives. Sometimes it comes back to bite them.Woods has given his side of the story. If it's true, everyone will forget. And even if other truths emerge (浮现), everyone will forget in time. I could bring up the cases of Kobe Bryant and many more like it, but chances are, you've already forgotten.60. What most interests the writer about Tiger Woods?A. His personal life.B. His golf.C. Scandals that he is involved in.D. His public image.61. The underlined word “peek” in the fourth paragraph probably means ______.A. glanceB. curiosityC. guessD. notice62. It seems that in the writer's opinion, the best way for an entertainer to have a clean image is to ______.A. stay away from the spotlightB. act sensibly in publicC. protect his or her privacyD. have a good relationship with the press63. The writer mentioned Kobe Bryant in the last paragraph to show that ______.A. all athletes have personal storiesB. Kobe Bryant has been involved in more scandals than Tiger WoodC. people are no longer interested in Kobe BryantD. people will forget the scandal over Woods sooner or later短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读472014-6-16Designed and Proofread by Geoffrey WuMusic has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my 21 was more manageable, I 22 ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs.23 that was years ago and times have changed. 24 I live with my mother on a country farm.Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to 25 my disability pension (残疾抚恤金). 26 I needed to sleep in afternoons. I was limited in my 27 . I decided that I would consider 28 to singing in restaurants.My family are all musicians, so I was 29 when I went into our local music store. I explained that I waned to sing again but using recorded karaoke music. I knew that discs were very expensive and I really didn't have a lot of 30 to get started. And 31 you find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can 32 use.When I told the owner of the shop about my 33 , he gave me a long, thoughtful 34 , “This means a lot to you, doesn't it?" h e said. “Come with me.”He led me 35 the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it. He placed his large hand 36 on his treasure and said, “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your 37 and I’ll record them for you.That should get you started.”I 38 . Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose 39 that I could sing. I have come full circle with his help.His 40 still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, which I have the chance.21. A. loneliness B. sadness C. tiredness D. sickness22. A. set B. enjoyed C. kept D. shared23. A. Gladly B. Eventually C. Unfortunately D. Surprisingly24. A. Now B. Then C. Sometime D. Meanwhile25. A. add up to B. make up for C. get rid of D. take advantage of26. A. If B. As C. Though D. Before27. A. movement B. condition C. choices D. positions28. A. reaching out B. living up C. getting on D. going back29. A. recognized B. interviewed C. found D. invited30. A. money B. time C. energy D. knowledge31. A. thus B. once C. seldom D. often32. A. actually B. hardly C. nearly D. formerly33. A. job B. family C. idea D. offer34. A. face B. view C. look D. sight35. A. over B. along C. towards D. through36. A. unhappily B. lovingly C. pitifully D. gratefully37. A. pick B. turn C. role D. step38. A. had to cry B. ought to cry C. should have cried D. could have cried39. A. more B. the ones C. few D. the rest40. A. courage B. devotion C. kindness D. trust Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010江西A)Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously —but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital — and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, d on’t panic. Use your brain and think your ways out of it.”On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards form the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did no t hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.”56. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?A. He was riding to school.B. He was listening to a strange sound.C. He was going fishing with his father.D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.57. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?A. They crowded like a black cloud.B. They shocked and terrified Andy.C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.58. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.B. He hid himself under the water.C. He rushed into the Nelson house.D. He rode off in the opposite direction.59. Which of the following can bes t describe Andy’s escape from the bees?A. No pains, no gains.B. Once bitten, twice shy.C. Where there is a will, there is a way.D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.B (2010江西B)Head of Research Salary:￡55,271We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU research Department and information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole.You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/or experience of the postal and/or telecommunications industry.To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@ or by telephoning HR (Human Resources) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state your source.Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2010 Anticipated interview date: 17th August 2010 No agencies please60. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement? A. Arts. B. Sales. C. Jobs. D. News. 61. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is .A. taking charge of research.B. seeking membership for the trade union.C. managing a team of three or four members.D. running a telecommunications company. 62. If you apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT .A. ask an agency for an application form.B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information.C. email hr@ for an application pack.D. send in your application before 4th August 2010.63. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed? A. A school teacher with a master’s degree.B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.C. A director from a research centre with a master’s degree.D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3龙岩 Dear Tom,Very pleased to know that you’re coming to study in Beijing.Here is an introduction (介绍) to a school of Chinese. Compared 76. __________ with other schools, it is a suitable one that you can go to. First, 77. __________ it is very convenient (方便) for you to get there by No. 16 bus. 78. __________ Next, the classes are very small. There are 24 teaching hours 79. __________ a week. After class, you can enjoy sports and activities 80. __________ with other students. Staying with a Chinese family will 81. __________ provide you with a chance to practise (练习) your Chinese 82. __________ and learn/know more about the Chinese family life. The time suits 83. __________ you and 3,000 yuan is paid per month. I’ll get in touch with 84. __________ them if you show interest in this school. 85. __________Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours,Li Hua Vocabulary and Grammar Subtleties of Verbs1. If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will her. (2012NMET1.35)A. persuadeB. promiseC. inviteD. support2. The athlete’s years of hard training when she finally won the Olympic gold medal. A. went on B. got through C. paid off D. ended uppersuade 1 to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it persuadesomebody to do something Try to persuade him to come. persuade somebodyPlease try and persuade her.promise 1 [INTRANSITIVE , TRANSITIVE ] to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happeninvite 1 to ask somebody to come to a social event invite somebody to something Have you been invited to their party?support ENCOURAGE /GIVE HELP 1 to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/itgo on 1 when a performer goes on , they begin their performance: She doesn't go on until Act 2. 7 to continue speaking, often after a short pause: She hesitated for a moment and then went on.get through (to somebody)1 to reach somebody: Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. 2 to make contact with somebody by telephone: I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get through.pay off (INFORMAL ) (OF A PLAN OR AN ACTION , ESPECIALLY ONE THAT INVOLVES RISK ) to be successful and bring good results:All their hard work has paid off! The house is finished at last. 他们的辛勤努力终于得到报偿! 房子建成了!end up to find yourself in a place or situation that you did not intend or expect to be in end doingsomething I ended up doing all the work myself. + adverb/preposition If you go on like this you'll end up If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead.。
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高二英语大阅读162013-10-2936 the hall. I was onlya 7-year-old girl, but I was the center of 37 . Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would38 all my hard work in a dance of performance. Everything would be 39 — so I thought.I waited backstage all 40 in my black tights with a golden belt. In a loud and clear voice, the master of ceremonies 41 that my class was next.My dance class was doing a routine on wooden boxes two feet by two feet, facing the 42 . All I had to do in the next move was put one foot on the box next to mine and keep my other foot on my box. It really was an 43 move. I was concentrating so much on 44 the huge smile on my face and holding my head up that I did not look 45 I was going. I missed my partner’s box altogether and 46 . There I was standing on the stage floor when my classmates were on top of their boxes. I could hear giggles (咯咯笑) coming from the audience, and I felt the 47 rush to my face. I remembered my dance teacher had told us, “If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not 48 .” I did my best to follow her 49 as I continued with the routine.When the curtain dropped, so did my 50 for the evening. I 51 bitterly, tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face. I ran backstage, but no one could 52 me down.Recently I realized I had been a 53 that night. I was 54 , but I fought the urge to run off the stage. 55 , I finished the routine with a smile on my face. Now when friends and family laugh about the time I slipped during a dance performance, I can laugh too.36. A. filled B. visited C. attended D. decorated37. A. pressure B. impression C. debate D. attention38. A. take over B. show off C. look after D. give up39. A. reasonable B. suitable C. obvious D. perfect40. A. dressed up B. folded up C. covered up D. mixed up41. A. suggested B. explained C. announced D. predicted42. A. music B. audience C. curtain D. stage43. A. easy B. active C. adventurous D. extra44. A. containing B. hiding C. sharing D. keeping45. A. why B. whether C. where D. what46. A. wandered B. slipped C. waved D. skipped47. A. blood B. pleasure C. pride D. tear48. A. leave B. cheer C. believe D. notice49. A. gesture B. example C. advice D. plan50. A. doubts B. hopes C. voice D. patience51. A. argued B. shouted C. begged D. sobbed52. A. turn B. calm C. let D. put53. A. star B. pioneer C. loser D. fool54. A. satisfied B. moved C. embarrassed D. confused55. A. However B. Instead C. In total D. In returnReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 socresA (2009NMET1A)I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water, and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.There was a sudden rise in the wate r and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk (象鼻) against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort, she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.Just at this moment she fell back into the river. If she were carried down, it would be certain death. I knew, as well as she did, that there was one spot (地点) where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mother’s love. Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring (吼叫) all the time, but to her calf it was music.56. The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw _____.A. the calf was about to fall into the riverB. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rockC. the calf was washed away by the rising waterD. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water57. How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water?A. By putting it on a safe spot.B. By pressing it against her body.C. By taking it away with her.D. By carrying it on her back.58. How did the ca lf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring?A. It was a great comfort.B. It was a sign of danger.C. It was a call for help.D. It was a musical note.59. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Mother’s LoveB. A Brave ActC. A Deadly RiverD. A Matter of Life and DeathB (2009NMET1B)Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card (信用卡). Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm releases (推出) two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage (抵押贷款), or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job becau se the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs,” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school,” he said. “But I had beenstudying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway.” David added: “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement (退休) is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”60. In what way is David different from people of his age?A. He often goes out with friends.B. He lives with his mother.C. He has a handsome income.D. He graduated with six O-levels.61. What is one of the problems that David is facing now?A. He is too young to get a credit card.B. He has no time to learn driving.C. He has very little spare time.D. He will soon lose his job.62. Why was David able to get the job in the company?A. He had done well in all his exams.B. He had written some computer programs.C. He was good at playing computer games.D. He had learnt to use computers at school.63. Why did David decide to leave school and start working?A. He received lots of job offers.B. He was eager to help his mother.C. He lost interest in school studies.D. He wanted to earn his own living.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3 Putian阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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Actions Speak Louder than Words People celebrate Earth Day differently. In Picture 1, a man is tra lonely tree surrounded by stumps, but in vain, while Picture 2 shows a couple happily planting trees. The message conveyed here is clear: "Actions speak louder than words." Our earth is suffering severe damage. Should we just pay lip service or take practical measures to protect it? The answer is definitely the latter. Immediate actions should be taken, like stopping cutting down trees to better the environment. Actions are important in other fields, too. Instead of shouting empty slogans, it is more meaningful to donate books and sports goods to children in need. We should strictly and voluntarily follow traffic rules, stopping at the red light rather than complaining about traffic jams. Only when we match our words with actions can we make a difference in whatever we hope to accomplish.
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高二英语大阅读132013-10-8sent him this letter.Dear son,I want to thank you for teaching me a very 36 lesson in life by the great example you 37 . When we were eating at that caféin Bondi and a person who had 38 his hamburger didn’t have enough money to pay for it, without any 39 , you went over and put the 40 $2 into his hand.When we were leaving, you 41 threw a five-cent coin onto the pavement and said 42 like, “Some kid will really enjoy 43 this.”Last week, a young man 44 me in the line at a petrol station didn’t have 45 money to pay for his petrol. I asked the money collector, “How much46 is he?” She told me he had meant to put $15 of petrol in his car 47 he had been looking at the wrong gauge (计量表) and had put in 15 48 , which came to just over 49 . That is an easy mistake 50 both gauges run fast.Something made me think of you and 51 you did that night at the café in Bondi. I handed the man $6. He was so 52 and said, “But why would you do this for me?” I just smiled as I thought of you.Thank you, son, for teaching me that “it’s 53 to give than receive”. Now when I see a five-cent coin on the 54 and want to pick it up, I think of you and leave it 55 , just in case some kid will get a kick out of finding it.Love always, Mum.36. A. humorous B. private C. reasonable D. valuable37. A. followed B. gave C. set D. took38. A. ordered B. booked C. offered D. bought39. A. hesitation B. doubt C. permission D. difficulty40. A. other B. last C. extra D. rest41. A. again B. already C. only D. also42. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something43. A. finding B. accepting C. looking for D. pointing at44. A. behind B. beyond C. ahead of D. next to45. A. much B. some C. any D. enough46. A. far B. 1ong C. short D. high47. A. and B. but C. so D. while48. A. 1itres B. kilograms C. pounds D. kilometers49. A. $15 B. $20 C. $25 D. $3050. A. until B. as C. although D. unless51. A. what B. which C. whatever D. whichever52. A. excited B. surprised C. interested D. encouraged53. A. easier B. better C. faster D. worse54. A. comer B. way C. ground D. carpet55. A. there B. here C. out D. around Reading: 9*2 = 18 scoresA (2009唐山2C)Court rules Rain pay $8MThe agents for South Korean star Rain said they are discussing with their lawyers after a US court ordered him to pay more than $8 million for calling off a concert in Honolulu in 2007, AFP reported Friday. “This is a result we would never have expected,” Jung Wook of JYP Entertainment said.“We will decide our future course of legal action with lawyers in a few days.”Sony freezes staff payJapanese electronics firm Sony Corp. said Thursday it had decided to freeze its worker s’ salaries (薪金) for the year starting from April 1 to improve profitability, Reuters reported. The workers’ bonuses (奖金) will also be lowered to 4 months’ pay from 6 months, and managers’ yearly bonuses will be dropped by 10-20%.Newspaper goes Web-onlyThe New York-based Hearst Corp. declared Monday it would publish its last print edition of the 146-year-old newspaper the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Tuesday and move its operation completely online. The newspaper said delivery would be stopped to about 118,000 weekday readers. Hearst had put the Seattle P-I up for sale since January, but there was no buyer. It is not clear how many of the paper’s 150 employees will lose their jobs.EU has high hopes for US message to IranIn a videotaped message marking Nowruz —the Persian New Year, Mr. Obama said US seeks a future with Iran that includes renewed exchanges and greater opportunities for partnership and economy.The European Union is hopeful that U.S. President Barack Obama’s message to Iran can help improve relations between Teheran and much of the world.EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said in Brussels Friday that the broadcast could help open “a new chapter”for relations with Iran. He also talked about U.S.’s relations with Japan and Korea.56. Who was fined for not doing things as promised?A. Sony Corp.B. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.C. Rain.D. The New York-based Hearst Corp.57. The Japanese electronics firm Sony Corp. has decided to .A. drop the workers’ bonuses by 20% at mostB. lower the worker s’ bonuses to 4 months’ payC. freeze its managers’ salaries starting from April 1D. reduce the managers’ yearly bonuses to 6 months’ pay58. The Seattle Post Intelligencer probably will .A. try to sell itself at a lower priceB. stop its online edition next TuesdayC. increase the price of its print editionD. cut the number of its employees59. From Mr. Obama’s message we know.A. relations between Japan and US will be strengthenedB. US will open “a new chapter” for relations with KoreaC. Iran has good relations with the rest of the worldD. US will improve its relations with Iran in economyB (2009山东外国语D)If boy wizard (巫师) Harry Potter uses his magic to capture (迷住) the hearts of millions of teenagers, high school students Gabriella and Troy have charmed American boys and girls with their stories of campus life.They are the leading characters in High School Musical, a series of hugely successful films in the US. The sequel (续集), High School Musical 3, came out on October 24 and has topped the American box office for two straight weeks.The show has everything attractive to teenagers — dancing, catchy (悦耳的) music, puppy love and good looks. The story starts when high school basketball star Troy and brainy Gabriella —two teenagers who are worlds apart— meet during the winter break. At a karaoke contest they discover their love for singing and an interest in each other. When school starts, Troy finds out that Gabriella is the new girl athis school.Eager to find the magic they had during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella decide to audition (试镜) for the school’s upcoming musical. This angers the school’s drama queen Sharpay. However, they overcome difficulties and become the leading actors.But the story doesn't end there. High School Musical 2 follows their adventures over summer vacation when Sharpay tries to break up Troy and Gabriella. In the latest sequel, high school seniors are facing the possibilities of being separated from each other as they go off in different directions when graduating from high school.Joined by the rest of their friends, Troy and Gabriella stage a musical reflecting (反映) their experiences, hopes and fears about the future."The success of the High School Musical films shows Disney's long-term efforts to attract youngsters for whom Mickey Mouse seems too babyish," wrote New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff. "For the time being, the movie has made fictional high school students as recognizable as that 79-year-old mouse."60. What is the passage mainly about?A. Boy wizard — Harry potter.B. High school students Gabriella and Troy.C. A successful show — High School Musical.D. Disney’s long-term efforts.61. How many films are there in this series of films?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.62. What can you learn from the words “two teenagers who are worlds apart?”A. They live far away from each other.B. They used to know each other well.C. They have a big difference between each other.D. They study at the same school.63. What happens in High School Musical 2, according to the passage?A. Troy and Gabriella audition for a school musical.B. Troy and Gabriella meet at a karaoke contest.C. Troy and Gabriella graduate from high school.D. Sharpay tries to break up Troy and Gabriella.64. What does New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff mean?A. The high school students don’t like Mickey Mouse.B. Mickey Mouse is more attractive to youngsters.C. High School Musical is possibly more attractive to youngsters.D. Mickey Mouse is too old to be recognized by youngsters.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2009.3. LyOnce upon a time there was a farmer who worked hardevery day. One day, ______ he was working in the field, he 76. while/whenheard a striking sound. He saw a rabbit l by the side of 77. lyinga tree. He picked it ______ and found that it was a fat rabbit. He 78. upthought to ______ (自己). "Since it is so easy to get a rabbit like 79. himselfthat, why should I work so hard all day long?" He t his tool 80. threwaway and lay by the tree every day, ______ (梦想着) for more rabbits 81. dreamingto come. When he ______ (最后) realized his foolishness and returned 82. finallyto his field, he found that all his ______ (庄稼) were dead. This story 83. cropstells us that we should not wait for unexpected gains by c . 84. chanceOr, we should not hope to get rewards ______ hard work. 85. without句子分析—并列复合句(Cloze47-49)She told me he had meant to put $15 of petrol in his car but he had been looking at the wrong gauge (计量表) and had put in 15 litres, which came to just over $20.（Words: 40）她告诉我他本意是加15美元的油，但看错了计量表，加了15升汽油，结果却是20多美元。
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高二英语大阅读432014-5-19The package consisted of a long, narrow box 21 wrapped in brown paper. 22 the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside — a very old one with a beautifully carved wooden handle. 23 he had not seen it in more than 20 years, he recognized it 24 .Oscar was 16 when he first saw the 25 umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its 26 , Oscar felt a strong desire to find its 27 .Oscar 28 the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat 29 Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O'Brien.Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O'Brien's 30 on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. "May I 31 you?" she asked."I'd like to return it if it's yours," Oscar said, 32 the umbrella as if presenting a 33 that had long been wished for."Why, yes! It's mine," replied Mrs. O'Brien with a 34 smile and shining eyes. "It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your 35 ?""No, ma'am," he said, "My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.""Well, that's 36 what my father used to say. What is your name, young man?"Years later Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O'Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how 37 it was. Why had it arrived here today?As if 38 , a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. O'Brien wanted you to 39 this umbrella as a present for a kind, 40 gesture long ago.21. A strictly B. carefully C. roughly D. casually22. A. Opening B. Seizing C. Observing D. Searching23. A. After B. When C. Since D. Although24. A. clearly B. fully C. immediately D. suddenly25. A. average B. unusual C. plain D. typical26. A. beauty B. shape C. origin D. history27. A. designer B. seller C. user D. owner28. A. convinced B. forced C. encouraged D. advised29. A. until B. before C. which D. where30. A. family B. theater C. house D. neighborhood31. A. invite B. help C. bother D. know32. A. putting up B. turning out C. picking up D. holding out33. A. chance B. fact C. gift D. result34. A. wide B. confident C. proud D. shy35. A. patience B. kindness C. courage D. determination36. A. obviously B. naturally C. exactly D. probably37. A. old B. rare C. precious D. nice38. A. in contrast B. in return C. in exchange D. in answer39. A. possess B. accept C. carry D. value40. A. attractive B. significant C. unselfish D. sympathetic Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2012湖南A)What makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt? Or is it the look on the recipient’s face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most?This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the word of it. The poem was focused around dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood, I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad’s face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift.56. The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was .A. doing shoppingB. having a debateC. reading a messageD. leaving for Wyoming57. The author’s inspiration for the gift came from .A. a photo of a flowerB. a story about a kidC. a call from the motherD. a text about Christmas58. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by .A. the fatherB. the authorC. William BlakeD. Edgar Allan Poe59. The author made the gift by .A. searching for the poems onlineB. drawing the background by handC. painting the letters in three colorsD. matching the words with pictures60. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To show how to design images for gifts.B. To suggest making gifts from one’s heart.C. To explain how computers help create gifts.D. To describe the gifts the author has received.B (2012北京D)Wilderness“In wilderness(荒野) is the preservation of the world.” This is a famous saying from a writer regarded as one of the fathers of environmentalism. The frequency with which it is borrowed mirrors a heated debate on environmental protection: whether to place wilderness at the heart of what is to be preserved.As John Sauven of Greenpeace UK points out, there is a strong appeal in images of the wild, the untouched; more than anything else, they speak of the nature that many people value most dearly. The urge to leave the subject of such images untouched is strong, and the danger exploitation (开发) brings to such landscapes (景观) is real. Some of these wildernesses also perform functions that humans need —the rainforests, for example, store carbon in vast quantities. To Mr. Sauven, these “ecosystem services” far outweigh the gains from exploitation.Lee Lane, a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute, takes the opposing view. He acknowledges that wildernesses do provide useful services, such as water conservation. But that is not, he argues, a reason to avoid all human presence, or indeed commercial and industrial exploitation. There are ever more people on the Earth, and they reasonably and rightfully want to have better lives, rather than merely struggle for survival. While the ways of using resources have improved, there is still a growing need for raw materials, and some wildernesses contain them in abundance. If they can be tapped without reducing the services those wildernesses provide, the argument goes, there is no further reason not to do so. Being untouched is not, in itself, a characteristic worth valuing above all others.I look forward to seeing these views taken further, and to their being challenged by the other participants. One challenge that suggests itself to me is that both cases need to take on the question of spiritual value a little more directly. And there is a practical question as to whether wildernesses can be exploited without harm.This is a topic that calls for not only free expression of feelings, but also the guidance of reason. What position wilderness should enjoy in the preservation of the world obviously deserves much more serious thinking.61. John Sauven holds that.A. many people value nature too muchB. exploitation of wildernesses is harmfulC. wildernesses provide humans with necessitiesD. the urge to develop the ecosystem services is strong62. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. The exploitation is necessary for the poor people.B. Wildernesses cannot guarantee better use of raw materials.C. Useful services of wildernesses are not the reason for no exploitation.D. All the characteristics concerning the exploitation should be treated equally.63. What is the author’s attitude towards this debate?A. Objective.B. Disapproving.C. Sceptical.D. Optimistic.64. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? DA. B. C. D.CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3南平一中阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读102013-9-23As a result, all students must 36 sixty hours of service learning, 37 they will not receive a diploma. Service learning is academic learning that also helps the community. 38 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. 39 a service experience, students must keep a journal（日志）and then write a 40 about what they have learned.Supporters claim that there are many 41 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 42 their own interests and become 43 of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 44 responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. 45 , students can explore possible careers 46 service learning. For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month.47 there are many benefits, opponents (反对者) 48 problems with the new requirement. First, they 49 that the main reason students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills. Because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 50 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without 51 goes against the law. By requiring service, the school takes away an individual's freedom to choose.In my view, service learning is a great way to 52 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 53 , I don' t believe you should force people to help others — the 54 to help must come from the heart. I think the best 55 is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service.Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely.36. A. spend B. gain C. complete D. save37. A. and B. or C. but D. for38. A. Subjects B. Ideas C. Procedures D. Examples39. A. With B. Before C . During D. After40. A. diary B. report C . note D. notice41. A. courses B. benefits C . challenges D. features42. A. beyond B. about C. over D. in43. A. careful B. proud C. tired D. aware44. A. possess B. apply C. include D. develop45. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Luckily D. Hopefully46. A. through B. across C. of D. on47. A. So B. Thus C. Since D. While48. A. deal with B. look into C. point out D. take down49. A. argue B. doubt C. overlook D. admit50. A. much B. full C. less D. more51. A. cost B. pay C. care D. praise52. A. contribute B. appeal C. attend D. belong53. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Besides D. However54. A. courage B. desire C. emotion D. spirit55. A. decision B. purpose C. solution D. result Reading: 8*2 = 16 scoresA（2009BeijingA）How I Turned to Be OptimisticI began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see —the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost —having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times”.My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my experiences I have learned one important rule: all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.56. How did the author get to know America?A. From her relatives.B. Form her mother.C. From books and pictures.D. From radio programs.57. Upon leaving for America the author felt ________.A. confusedB. excitedC. worriedD. amazed58. For the first two years in New York, the author _______.A. often lost her wayB. did not think about her futureC. studied in three different schoolsD. got on well with her stepfather59. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?A. She worked as a translatorB. She attended a lot of job interviews.C. She paid telephone bills for her family.D. She helped her family with her English.60. The author believes that ___________.A. her future will be free from troublesB. it is difficult to become patientC. there are more good things than bad thingsD. good things will happen if one keeps tryingB（2009BeijingB）Dear Friend,The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there’s a huge market out there.And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each yea r … plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.Who are these needed writers? They’re ordinary folks like you and me.But am I good enough?I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn’t know where to turn for help.Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude (潜能), and it turned out tobe the inspiration I needed.The promise that paid offThe Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿）suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.I really didn’t expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children’s books and over 300 stories and articles.Free test and brochureWe offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.Realize your writing dream today. There’s nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever. Sincerely,Kristi Holl, InstructorInstitute of Children’s Literature61. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that .A. children’s books are usually bestsellersB. publishers are making $3 billion each yearC. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attentionD. there is a growing need for writers of children’s books62. When finishing the course, you are promised to .A. be a successful publisherB. become a confident editorC. finish one work for publicationD. get one story or article published63. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to .A. prove she is a good instructorB. promote the writing programC. give her advice on course preparationD. show she sold more stories than articles短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Dentists always ask questions when it is impossible for you to answer.My dentist had (刚刚) pulled out one of my teeth and had told me 76. justto r for a while. I tried to say something, but my mouth was full of 77. restcotton wool. He knew I collected match (盒子) and asked me 78. boxeswhether my was growing. He then asked me how my brother 79. collectionwas and whether I liked my new job in London. In answer these 80. toquestions I either nodded made strange noises. Meanwhile, my 81. ortongue was busy s out the hole where the tooth had been. I suddenly 82. searchingfelt very worried, but could not say (什么). When the dentist 83. anythingat last r the cotton wool (药棉) from my mouth, I was able to 84. removedtell him that he had pulled out the w tooth. 85. wrong长难句分析（Cloze44/51）1. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that include responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. 学生也能够学会生活中的技能，包括责任感、解决问题的能力和团队精神。
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高二英语大阅读82013-9-18I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother and his friends were all 36 of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they 37 that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought 38 for performance. However, at the last minute, on e of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother 39 me the ticket. I was really 40 !I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our 41 . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became 42 . I could barely make out the stage in the 43 . We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band 44 the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t 45 what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as 46 as a jet engine. I could 47 the drum beats and the bass notes in my stomach.I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just 48 that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to 49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50 and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51 from a long sleep. My ears were still 52 with the beat of the last song.After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, 54 , I listen to one of their songs and 55 I’m back at that first show.36. A. members B. friends C. fans D. volunteers37. A. guessed B. discovered C. thought D. predicted38. A. flowers B. drinks C. clothes D. tickets39. A. booked B. offered C. returned D. found40. A. relaxed B. embarrassed C. excited D. encouraged41. A. seats B. entrance C. spots D. space42. A. comfortable B. quiet C. serious D. nervous43. A. silence B. noise C. darkness D. smoke44. A. fell upon B. got through C. broke into D. stepped onto45. A. forget B. hear C. repeat D. bear46. A. loud B. hard C. sweet D. fast47. A. feel B. touch C. enjoy D. digest48. A. realize B. understand C. believe D. remember49. A. continue B. delay C. finish D. change50. A. party B. theatre C. opera D. stage51. A. escaped B. traveled C. benefited D. woken52. A. aching B. burning C. ringing D. rolling53. A. competition B. performance C. interview D. celebration54. A. though B. otherwise C. instead D. besides55. A. decide B. regret C. conclude D. imagine Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2007福建A)When I met him, I had a lot of anger inside of me. I’ve lived my whole life in Spanish Harlem, but in my neighborhood, there are shoot-ups all the time. I know kids who have been shot or beaten up. I have friends who ended up in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn’t let that happen.Mr. Clark worked long hours, making sure I did my work. My grades rose. In fact, the scores of our whole class rose. One day, he took our class to see The Phantom of the Opera, and it was the first time some kids had ever been out of Harlem. Before the show, he treated us to dinner at a restaurant and taught us not to talk with our mouths full. We did not want to let him down.Mr. Clark was selected as Disney’s 2000 Teacher of the Year. He said he would draw three names out of a hat; those students would go with him to Los Angeles to get the award. But when the time came to draw names, Mr. Clark said, “You’re all going.”On graduation day, there were a lot of tears. We didn’t want his class to end. In 2001, he moved to Atlanta, but he always kept in touch. He started giving lectures about education, and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, The Essential 55. In 2003, Mr. Clark took some of us on a trip to South Africa to deliver school supplies and visit orphanages (孤儿院). It was the most amazing experience of my life. It’s now my dream to one day start a group of women’s clubs, helping people from all backgrounds.56. Without Mr. Clark, the writer .A. might have been put into prisonB. might not have won the prizeC. might have joined a women’s clubD. might not have moved to Atlanta57. The Essential 55 is .A. a showB. a speechC. a classroom ruleD. a book58. How many students’ names were finally drawn out of a hat by Mr. Clark?A. NoneB. ThreeC. Fifty-five.D. All.59. In the passage, the writer intends to tell us that .A. Mr. Clark went to South Africa because he liked travellingB. Mr. Clark helped to set up a group of women’s clubsC. a good teacher can help raise his or her students’ scoresD. a good teacher has a good influence on his or her students60. Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?A. PainfulB. CuriousC. FrightenedD. Disappointed61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.C. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.62. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are _______.A. Newton’s human friendsB. the names of the time machineC. two dinosaursD. the inventions of the time machine63. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _____.A. Elizabeth MacleodB. Eric WaltersC. Rocky London & David MacDonaldD. Bev Spencer短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2011福建Sport is necessary for everyone. It helps you keep fit. Fitness isi if you want to be healthy throughout your life. The best way to 76. important keep fit is to get plenty exercise by doing sport. 77. of According to (科学家), doing sport can benefit people a lot 78. scientists mentally as well as physically. The sport they do, the happier they 79. morewill f . Besides, sport can help people develop will and determination. 80. feel These qualities help people achieve their goals b they will not give 81. because up so easily when (面对) difficulties. What’s more, sport builds team 82. facing spirit, which is good for the whole society. It helps people work (密切) 83. closely and smoothly and think about , not just themselves. 84. others In c , sport is good for your health and happiness, and for society. 85. conclusion 难句翻译（词汇和语法）1. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn’t let that happen. 我本来可能会像其他朋友那样最后进了监狱，但是克拉克先生没有让这事发生。
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高二英语大阅读202013-11-28dictionary. I was 36 to see that it was an English English dictionary, also known as a monolingual dictionary. 37 it was a dictionary intended for non-native learners, none of my classmates had one 38 , to be honest, I found it extremely 39 to use at first. I would look up words in the dictionary and 40 not fully understand the meaning. I was used to the 41 bilingual dictionaries, in which the words are 42 both in English and Chinese. I really wondered why my aunt 43 to make things so difficult for me. Now, after studying English at university for three years, I 44 that monolingual dictionaries are 45 in learning a foreign language.As I found out, there is 46 often no perfect equivalence (对应) between two 47 in two languages. My aunt even goes so far as to 48 that a Chine se “equivalent” can never give you the 49 meaning of a word in English! 50 , she insisted that I read the definition (定义) of a word in a monolingual dictionary 51 I wanted to get a better understanding of its meaning. 52 , I have come to see what she meant.Using a monolingual dictionary for learners has helped me in another important way. This dictionary uses a(n) 53 number of words, around 2, 000, in its definitions. When I read these definitions, I am 54 exposed to（接触）the basic words and learn how they are used to explain objects and ideas. 55 this, I can express myself more easily in English.36. A. worried B. sad C. surprised D. nervous37. A. Because B. Although C. Unless D. If38. A. but B. so C. or D. and39. A. difficult B. interesting C. ambiguous D. practical40. A. thus B. even C. still D. again41. A. new B. familiar C. earlier D. ordinary42. A. explained B. expressed C. described D. created43. A. offered B. agreed C. decided D. happened44. A. imagine B. recommend C. predict D. understand45. A. natural B. better C. easier D. convenient46. A. at best B. in fact C. at times D. in case47. A. words B. names C. ideas D. characters48. A. hope B. declare C. doubt D. tell49. A. exact B. basic C. translated D. expected50. A. Rather B. However C. Therefore D. Instead51. A. when B. before C. until D. while52. A. Largely B. Generally C. Gradually D. Probably53. A. extra B. average C. total D. limited54. A. repeatedly B. nearly C. immediately D. anxiously55. A. According to B. In relation to C. In addition to D. Because of Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010湖北C)They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories (配饰). Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies. A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favouring the same high street looks worn by those half their age.Professor Julia Twigg, a social policy expert, said, “Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s. In the 1960s buying a coat for a woman was a serious matter. It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years — now you can pick one up at the supermarket whenever you wish to. Fashion is a lot cheaper and people get tired of things more quickly.”Professor Twigg analysed family expenditure (支出) data and found that while the percentage of spending on clothes and shoes by women had stayed around the same — at 5 or 6 per cent of spending — the amount of clothes bought had risen sharply.The professor said, “Clothes are now 70 per cent cheaper than they were in the 1960s because of the huge expansion of production in the Far East. In the 1960s Leeds was the heart of the British fashion industry and that was where most of the clothes came from, but now almost all of our clothes are sourced elsewhere. Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them.”Fashion designer Angela Barnard, who runs her own fashion business in London, said older women were much more affected by celebrity (名流) style than in previous years.She said, “When people see stars such as Judi Dench and Helen Mirren looking attractive and fashionable in their sixties, they want to follow them. Older women are much more aware of celebrities. There‟s also the boom in TV programmes showing people how they can change their look, and many of my older customers do yoga to stay in shape well in their fifties. When I started my business a few years ago, my older customers tended to be very rich, but now they are what I would call ordinary women. My own mother is 61 and she wears the latest fashions in a way she would never have done ten years ago.”56. Professor Twigg found that, compared with the 1960s, ________.A. the price of clothes has generally fallen by 70%B. the spending on clothes has increased by 5% or 6%C. people spend 30% less than they did on clothesD. the amount of clothes bought has risen by 5% or 6%57. What can we learn about old women in terms of fashion?A. They are often ignored by fashion designers.B. They are now more easily influenced by stars.C. They are regarded as pioneers in the latest fashion.D. They are more interested in clothes because of their old age.58. It can be concluded that old women tend to wear the latest fashions today mainly because ________.A. they get tired of things more quicklyB. TV shows teach them how to change their lookC. they are in much better shape nowD. clothes are much cheaper than before59. Which is the best possible title of the passage?A. Age Is No Barrier for Fashion FansB. The More Fashionable, the Less ExpensiveC. Unexpected Changes in FashionD. Boom of the British Fashion IndustryB (2010湖北D)This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life.Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling. The author, W. H. Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing. In his opinion, reading doesn‟t just mean recognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himself. The goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead trees. Reading and writing cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the text. I‟ve seen it again and again: someone who can‟t express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasn‟t read it at all.Only a third of the book remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and history. He generally handles these topics thoroughly (透彻地) and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion (激情) regarding history. Well, he was a history teacher —if conveyed only a tenth of his passion to his students, that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got across. To my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the arts. As a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kind. Although it‟s commonly believed that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematics.My other comment is that the text aged. The first edition apparently dates to the 1960s —none of the references (参考文献) seem newer than the late 1950s. As a result, the discussion misses the entire computer age.These are small points, though, and don‟t affect the main discussion. I recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student.60. According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to _____________.A. gain knowledge and expand one‟s viewB. understand the meaning between the linesC. express ideas based on what one has readD. get information and keep it alive in memory61. The author of the passage insists that learning the arts ___________.A. requires great effortsB. demands real passionC. is less natural than learning mathsD. is as natural as learning a language62. What is a shortcoming of Armstrong‟s work according to the author?A. Some ideas are slightly contradictory.B. There is too much discussion on studying science.C. The style is too serious.D. It lacks new information.63. This passage can be classified as ________.A. an advertisementB. a book reviewC. a feature storyD. a news report短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5泉五中模拟阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读262014-1-2not be 21 Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, "What would I say when the other kids asked what I'd 22 ?" Just when I started to 23 that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women 24 at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 25 that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn't 26 . Somebody had thought 27 of me to bring me a gift.Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my 28 Christmas there special and memorable, I 29 remembered the women's visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of 30 for as many children as I could possibly reach.So I 31 a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans (孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies, 32 with a child's name. We wanted all of them to know they were 33 . Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I 34 them that they couldn't open their presents 35 every child had come forward. Finally the 36 they had been waiting for came as I called out, "One, two, three. Open your presents!" As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles 37 up the room. The 38 in the room was obvious, and 39 wasn't just about toys. It was a feeling —the feeling I knew 40 that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn't forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.21. A. sending B. receiving C. making D. exchanging22. A. found B. prepared C. got D. expected23. A. doubt B. hope C. suggest D. accept24. A. broke in B. settled down C. turned up D. showed off25. A. relief B. loss C. achievement D. justice26. A. blamed B. loved C. forgotten D. affected27. A. highly B. little C. poorly D. enough28. A. present B. first C.. recent D. previous29. A. hardly B. instantly C. regularly D. occasionally30. A. strength B. independence C. importance D. safety31. A. kept up with B. caught up with C. came up with D. put up with32. A. none B. few C. some D. each33. A. fine B. special C. helpful D. normal34. A. reminded B. guaranteed C. convinced D. promised35. A. after B. until C. when D. since36. A. chance B. gift C. moment D. reward37. A. lit B. took C. burned D. cheered38. A. atmosphere B. sympathy C. calmness D. joy39. A. it B. such C. something D. everybody40. A. by B. till C. for D. fromReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 socresA (2013LNA)China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There ar e millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors —silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.56. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.57. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local cultureD. to improve his riding skills58. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was difficult.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.59. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.B (2010SCE)Fear plays no part in this latest problem. “I’m not afraid I'll lose my children. I won't lose my children. We live together, and nothing, nothing,” she repeats, her voice rising when speaking to John's lawyer, “will stop me from being with my children. A law? Year, right. Don't disturb me when it comes to my children. You are never going to win. If John wants to see them, I cannot stop him. He's their father — I want them to see him! However, his visit in his present condition will disturb the children's stable (稳定的) life.”John, who has spent much of his time in California recently, has only hired a house for himself in Pennsylvania, according to his lawyer. "If he'd like to stick to a regular life, I'd be more than happy to do that, " Jane says. "The best thing for any child of a divorced (离婚的) parent is a stable life. I want nothing more than for him to set up a stable life for himself, so that he can be part of making our children's lives more stable."While matters of money and care won't be settled for weeks, Jane hardly puts her life on hold. Last week the ABC network announced that Jane would return with her own show, Twist of Jane, in which she gives advice to other moms. Jane and her eight children will also return to ABC in a series of Jane Plus 8 specials showing them on various adventures. It’s a rest for Jane, who insists that she needs her new, busy life to provide for her family. “I have to lead such a life, and I’m thankful that I’ve built it to the top where now I can support my children.” she says.And whether a bellicose (好斗的) dance judge or a bellicose former wife, Jane plans to keep on facing attacks on her. “Some people try to knock me down— only to make me more fierce, more protective, more determined to do better,”she says. “Go ahead, take me on. This will just make me stronger.”60. According to Jane in the first paragraph, the law .A. can’t take her children away from herB. can’t do anything with the caseC. will best settle the problemD. will disturb her children61. What does “to do that” refer to in the second paragraph?A. To live with John.B. To hire a house for John.C. To allow John to see the childrenD. To ask John to set up a regular life.62. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean?A. Jane’s life is very difficult.B. Jane continues to live as usual.C. Jane almost can’t control her li feD. Jane works very hard to live a happy life.63. Which word can best describe Jane?A. Proud.B. Fierce.C. Determined.D. Independent.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3.19Fuzhou阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读252013-12-31all her time taking care of the tree. But the children nearby drover her 21 by making fun of her. They would climb her tree and then run away with pears, 22 “Aunty Misery” at her.One evening, a passer-by asked to 23 for the night. Seeing that he had an 24 face, she let him in and gave him a nice 25 . The next morning the stranger, actually a sorcerer (巫师), thanked her by granting (允准) her 26 that anyone who climbed up her tree 27 not be able to come back down until she 28 it.When the children came back to steal her 29 , she had them stuck on the tree. They had to beg her long 30 she gave the tree permission to let 31 go. Aunty Misery was free from the 32 at last.One day another man 33 her door. This one did not look trustworthy to her, 34 she asked who he was. “I am Death, I’ve come to take you 35 me.” said he.Th inking fast Aunty Misery said, “Fine, but I’d like to 36 some pears from my dear tree to remember the 37 it brought to me in this life. But I am too 38 to climb high to get the best fruit. Will you be so 39 as to do it for me?” With a deep sigh, Mr. Death climbed up the tree 40 and was immediately stuck to it. No matter how much he warned or begged, Aunty Misery would not allow the tree to let Death go.21. A. hopeless B. painful C. dull D. crazy22. A. calling B. shouting C. announcing D. whispering23. A. stay B. live C. hide D. lie24. A. interesting B. honest C. anxious D. angry25. A. gift B. kiss C. treat D. smile26. A. suggestion B. demand C. permission D. wish27. A. could B. should C. might D. must28. A. permitted B. promised C. answered D. declared29. A. branch B. food C. tree D. fruit30. A. after B. while C. since D. before31. A. it B. them C. him D. her32. A. trick B. question C. trouble D. difficulty33. A. stepped into B. left for C. stopped at D. walked around34. A. so B. but C. although D. because35. A. with B. off C. upon D. for36. A. choose B. pick C. shake D. hit37. A. honor B. pleasure C. hope D. excitement38. A. light B. short C. old D. thin39. A. proud B. kind C. fine D. smart40. A. disappointedly B. cheerfully C. unwillingly D. eagerlyReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010江西E)Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it.It is not the amazing complexity of television, nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noises with our mouths, and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other’s minds.This ability comes so naturally that tend to forget what a miracle（奇迹）it is.Obviously, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals. Of course, some animals have powers just as amazing. Birds can fly thousands of miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Nature’s talent show, humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms, it’s a ability for communicating information to others, by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.Not that we don’t have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, or joy, or disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called “body language”. Bristling (直立的) fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly, the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals, including human beings, instinctively acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct? If so, how did human beings acquire this amazing skill? Biologists can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function, but this doesn’t tell us how that part of our bodies originated in our biological history.56. According to the passage, the wonder we take for granted is .A. our ability to use languageB. the miracle of technologyC. the amazing power of natureD. our ability to make noises with mouth57. What feature of “body language” mentioned in the passage is common to both humans and animals?A. Lifting heads when sad.B. Keeping long faces when angry.C. Bristling hair when ready to attack.D. Bowing heads when willing to obey.58. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Body language is unique to humans.B. Animals express emotions just as humans do.C. Humans have other powers of communication.D. Humans are no different from animals to some degree.59. This passage is mainly about .A. the development of body language.B. the special role humans play in nature.C. the power to convey information to others.D. the difference between humans and animals in language use.B (2009NMET1D)It’s not easy being a teenager (13至19岁青少年) –nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion. If your child isunwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve (解决) things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for hi m should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.60. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents ______.A. how to get along with a teenagerB. how to respect a teenagerC. how to understand a teenagerD. how to help a teenager grow up61. What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. become excitedB. show respectC. refuse to talkD. seek help62. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager ______.A. to use the phone in a sensible wayB. to pay for his own telephoneC. to share the phone with friendsD. to answer the phone quickly63. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.B. Give him advice only when necessary.C. Let him have his own telephone.D. Not talk about personal things with him.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5Fuzhou阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
2011年全国高考英语试题及答案
2011 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（北京卷）英语本试卷共16 页，共150 分。
考试时长120 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30 分）第一节（共5 小题：每小题1.5 分，共7.5 分）听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A．A newspaper. B．A magazine. C．A book.答案是A。
1.What color T-shirt does the man plan to order?A.Red. B．Blue. C．Green.2.Which section does the man like to read?A.News. B．Sports. C．Entertainment.3.What job will the man probably take in summer?A．Lifeguard. B．Tour guide. C．Swimming coach.4.Where does the woman want to go on holiday?A.Turkey. B．Canada. C．Italy.5.What are the two speakers talking about?A.Shark. B．Camera. C．Movie.第二节（共10 小题：每小题1.5 分，共15 分）听下面4 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
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高二英语大阅读112013-9-2536 she wanted, knowing that she would throw a temper tantrum (耍小孩脾气) if they did not. She would scream and kick and 37 on the floor drumming her heels. Her parents always 38 .That was why she was alone on the 39 , wearing an expensive swimsuit. It had taken a massive tantrum to 40 her parents to buy it. They were back at the beach-house, 41 from the tantrum she had thrown when they told her that it was too dangerous to go diving 42 . “Dangerous?” she had said. “You just don’t want me to have43 . I’m going and if you try to stop me, I’ll scream.”“What are you doing?” a voice asked. Diane jumped. She did not know that the man was there44 he spoke .“I’m going diving,” she answered.“You shouldn’t swim today,” the man45 . “There is a storm coming up.”“You should mind your own46 !” Diane replied and walked into the gentle waves.“If you go out there you’ll be47 ,” the man called after her. She did not bother to reply.Diane slipped into the water and dived 48 until white caps began rolling in and it became harder to 49 against the current (水流). Saltwater hit against her face, making it 50 to breathe. Oh, why had she not listened to advice?Panicking, she began to 51 . Then, just as it seemed as if she would slip beneath the surface, she heard a 52 voice. “Hold on! I’m coming.” With53 , she saw the old man rowing an ancient-looking boat towards her. “I hope you’ve learned a lesson. You put us both in54 ,” he shouted angrily, as he dragged her over the side of the 55 . Gratefully, Diane thanked him and ran towards the beach-house.36. A. either B. neither C. nothing D. everything37. A. jump B. lie C. spin D. sleep38. A. set out B. set in C. gave in D. gave out39. A. beach B. bed C. floor D. ship40. A. allow B. warn C. get D. prefer41. A. changing B. recovering C. appearing D. traveling42. A. alone B. away C. again D. aside43. A. time B. money C. food D. fun44. A. when B. until C. after D. once45. A. decided B. intended C. advised D. repeated46. A. business B. swimsuit C. friends D. parents47. A. angry B. sorry C. confused D. excited48. A. nervously B. sadly C. shyly D. happily49. A. rise B. swim C. stop D. row50. A. difficult B. easy C. comfortable D. suitable51. A. speak B. sing C. sniff D. scream52. A. calm B. frightening C. beautiful D. disgusting53. A. regret B. relief C. interest D. ease54. A. power B. safety C. danger D. thought55. A. house B. wave C. beach D. boat Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010四川A)I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (观点) by creating worlds we could step into, take part in and live in.With this unshakable belief, I, at fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction (文学作品). As a law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter — the volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.56. What can be inferred about the author as a child?A. He never watched TV.B. He read what he had to.C. He found reading unbelievable.D. He considered reading part of his life.57. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “”.A. an ideaB. a sound qualityC. a way of writingD. a world to write about58. What effect does reading have on the author?A. It helps him to realize his dream.B. It opens up a wider world for him.C. It makes his college life more interesting.D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.59. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?A. Why do I read?B. How do I read?C. What do I read?D. When do I read?B (2010四川B)Boiler rooms are often dirty and steamy, but this one is clean and cool. Fox Point is a very new47-unit living building in South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest areas. Two-thirds of the people living there are formerly (以前) homeless people, whose rent is paid by the government. The rest arelow-income families. The boiler room has special equipment, which produces energy for electricity and heat. It reuses heat that would otherwise be lost to the air, reducing carbon emissions (碳排放) while also cutting costs.Fox Point is operated by Palladia, a group that specializes in providing housing and services to needy people. Palladia received support from Enterprise Community Partners (ECP), which helps build affordable housing by providing support to housing developers.ECP has created national standards for healthy, environmentally (环境方面) clever and affordable homes which are called the Green Communities Standards. These standards include water keeping, energy saving and the use of environmentally friendly building materials. Meeting the standards increaseshousing construction costs by 2%, which is rapidly paid back by lower running costs. Even the positioning of a window to get most daylight can help save energy.Michael Bloomberg, New York's mayor, plans to create 165,000 affordable housing units for500,000 New Yorkers. Almost 80% of New York City’s greenhouse-gas emissions come from buildings, and 40% of those are caused by housing. So he recently announced that the city’s Department of Housing and Preservation and De velopment (DHPD), whose duty is to develop and keep the city’s supply of affordable housing, will require all its new projects to follow ECP’s green standards.Similar measures have been taken by other cities, such as Cleveland and Denver, but New York’s DHPD is the largest city developer of affordable housing in the country.60. What is the purpose of describing the boiler room in the first paragraph?A. To explain the measures the city takes to care for poor people.B. To suggest that affordable housing is possible in all areas.C. To show how the environment-friendly building works.D. To compare old and new boiler rooms.61. What is an advantage of the buildings meeting the Green Communities Standards?A. Lower running costs.B. Costing less in construction.C. Less air to be lost in hot days.D. Better prices for homeless people.62. It can be learned from the text that .A. New York City is seriously pollutedB. people’s daily life causes many carbon emissions in New York CityC. a great number of people in New York City don't have houses to live inD. some other cities have developed more affordable housing than New York City63. What is the main purpose of this text?A. To call on people to pay more attention to housing problems.B. To prove that some standards are needed for affordable housing.C. To ask society to help homeless people and low-income families.D. To introduce healthy, environmentally clever and affordable housing.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5厦门适应性考试阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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广州市培正中学2017学年第一学期 11月段考高二英语试题（满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）I 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听力理解（4段共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面一段对话，回答1-2题1.Whose birthday is it today?A.The girl’s.B. The man’s.C. The girl’s mother’2.What causes the man to get upset at first?A.He thinks they have forgotten the watch.B. The dinner is not yet ready.C. They haven’t bought a birthday card.听下面一段对话，回答3-4题3.What’s the relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B. Neighhours.C. Teacher and student.4.Why does the boy come to see the girl?A.To bring her a present.B. To give her some homework.C. To ask her for help.听下面一段对话，回答5-7题5.What’s the talk mainly about?A.Choosing a TV show to watch.B. Discussing different movies.C. Making plans for the evening.6.Why is the woman unhappy at the start of the talk?A.Her husband is very selfish.B. There is nothing interesting on TV.C. She cannot see the movie she likes.7.Where will the man go right after the talk?A.To the cinema.B. To the kitchen.C. To the restaurant.听下面一段对话，回答8-10题8.What’s the main purpose of this talk?A.To teach people how to get fit.B. To tell listeners about a newgym.C. To introduce a new exercise program.9.What is true about the weekend classes?A.They are more expensive.B. They are more frequent.C. They are only for members.10.How much is a single Jazzercise lesson?A.$10.B. $12.C. $15.第一节完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）Throughouthistory, languageshaveappearedanddisappeared. The languages of16 groupshavespreadwhilethelanguagesofsmallercultureshave17 .Onelanguageexpertfamousl ydefineda/an18as“a dialectwithan army”.Today,whatdrivesalanguagetonewplacesisnota/an19 butthingsliketelevision,theInternet and international business.Inaglobalsociety,languagesspokeninremoteplacesarenolonger20 fromthelanguages used forworldcommunicationandcommerce(商业).Widely-usedlanguagessuchasMandarin,English,Russianand Spanishreachintotinycommunitiesand competewith21 languages.Whenonelanguageis22 used,childrenfromminoritylanguagegroupstendtolosetheirnativelanguagesastheygrowup,at tendschoolandstartworking.Thisispartlybecausesomepeoplethinkthatspeakingthesesmaller languagesisa23 tosuccess.Theseattitudes,alongwiththestrongdesiretofit-in,24 theuseofminoritylanguages.Politicalpressurecanfurther25 thesurvivalofsmallerlanguages,such aswhengovernmentsbantheuse ofsmaller languages ineducation orthemedia.Whyisthedisappearanceofa languagewith a smallnumberof speakers a concern?Differentlanguagesexpressdifferentwaysof26theworld.Theycarryinformationsuchasthe values, history and traditions of a culture, and they can show us how a/an 27culture expresses basic concepts such as time, numbers and colors. For example the Piraha, an Amazonian tribe, appear to have no words for numbers.28 , they simply use relative words such as few and many.When a language disappears, we also 29knowledge. This knowledge is just as important as a future miracle drug that may be lost when a plant or animal species30______.阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的争取形式填空。
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高二英语大阅读442014-5-26Designed and Proofread by Geoffrey Wu“ You can work alone or with a partner.”My friend, Cassie, and I smiled at each other. We always worked on projects 36 .The 37 of the Challenge was simple — to build a protective container to keep an egg from breaking when 38 the stadium wall.I made my sandwich that afternoon while waiting for Cassie. 39 the butter-cream gave me an idea.“I have a brilliant design for our40 container!” I said when Cassie arrived. “We can41 the egg with some buttercream.“Why not put the egg in a basket with a parachute (降落伞) 42 ?” Cassie rolled her eyes.” The parachute is better than that stupid idea.”I couldn’t believe it. Of course we’d had our little43 in the past, but she’d never called any of my ideas “44 ” before.“Then I’ll build mine and you build yours!”45 words had been out, our friendship was challenged.When Friday finally arrived, I had to 46 Cassie’s Egg Force One looked pretty good.47 , my Egg-cellent Egg Cream didn’t look quite scientific. We kids carried our containers up three s tadium steps and dropped them over the side wall. Those whose eggs broke were out; those whose egg survived 48 three more steps and dropped them again. This would go on till the last egg broke.After four rounds, only Cassie and I were 49 . I let go of my box. I heard someone say “ew” after seconds. Had my egg broken? I raced down the 50 . The sidewalk was dotted with egg shell (蛋壳) from those 51 drops. Finally I found my little Egg-cellent Egg Cream.“That looks like egg drop soup, Laura,” Ca ssie said. She was holding her Egg Force One. My 52 raced. Had she won? I looked at her basket. 53 .“My egg bounced54 ,” she explained, pointing to a broken shell.“A tie(平局),” Mr Baker said.Cassie looked at me, and her glare 55 . I laughed. She smiled …36. A. patiently B. silently C. together D. alone37. A. function B. goal C. reason D. result38. A. rolled down B. pushed against C. thrown at D. dropped over39. A. Spreading B. Boiling C. Baking D. Holding40. A. butter B. sandwich C. cream D. egg41. A. protect B. replace C. carry D. mix42. A. followed B. covered C. attached D. supported43. A. ideas B. fights C. worries D. challenges44. A. wrong B. stupid C. brilliant D. scientific45. A. Since B. While C. But D. And46. A. explain B. deny C. admit D. prove47. A. Therefore B. Anyway C. Otherwise D. Besides48. A. paced down B. turned around C. walked up D. went back49. A. left B. wanted C. chose D. discovered50. A. steps B. way C. wall D. sidewalk51. A. intended B. unexpected C. failed D. desired52. A. eyes B. hands C. feet D. heart53. A. Lost B. Dirty C. Broken D. Empty54. A. around B. out C. in D. down55. A. returned B. remained C. increased D. softened Reading: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (Teens383 P6 Determination …)“EVERYTHING happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932, I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer (解说员). I hitchhiked (搭便车) to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station – and got turned down every time.In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the sticks (边远地区) and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I went back home to Dixon, Illinois.While there were no radio –announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me.But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt jobs. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur told me they had already hired an announcer.As I left his office, my frustration (沮丧) boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding (在前的) autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute buildup (吹捧) to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game!On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”56. The author was turned down at radio stations in Chicago probably because ______.A. he had no connections at the stationB. there were no job openings at the stationC. there were too many people competing to get inD. he had no experience in radio broadcasting57. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the article?A. The author’s parents both showed their support for him during his job search.B. The author lost all hope when he wasn’t hired by Montgomery Ward.C. Peter MacArthur noticed the author’s talents after reading his resume (简历).D. The author’s frustration got him the job at WOC Radio.58. We can infer from the article that the author was ______ Peter MacArthur.A. angry atB. grateful toC. worried aboutD. afraid of59. What message does the story want to convey?A. Well begun is half done.B. All roads lead to Rome.C. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.D. If you keep trying, you’ll eventually succeed.B(2009ZJE)Four people in England, back in 1953, stared at photo 51. It wasn’t much — a picture showing a black X. But three of these people won the Nobel Prize for figuring out what the photo really showed —the shape of DNA. The discovery brought fame and fortune to scientists James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins. The fourth, the one who actually made the picture, was left out.Her name was Rosalind Franklin. “She should have been up there,” says historian Mary B owden. “If her photo hadn’t been there, the others couldn’t have come up with the structure.” One reason Franklin was missing was that she had died of cancer four years before the Nobel decision. But now scholars doubt that Franklin was not only robbed of her life by disease but robbed of credit by her competitors.At Cambridge University in the 1950s, Watson and Crick tried to make models by cutting up shapes of DNA’s parts and then putting them together. In the meantime, at K ing’s college in London, Franklin and Wilkins shone X-rays at the molecule (分子). The rays produced patterns reflecting the shape.But Wilkins and F ranklins’ relationship was a lot rockier than the celebrated teamwork of Watson and Crick. Wilkins though Franklin was hired to be his assistant. But the college actually employed her to take over the DNA project.What she did was produce X-ray pictures that told Watson and Crick that one of their early models was inside out. And she was not shy about saying so. That angered Watson, who attacked her in return, “Mere inspection suggested that she would not easily bend. Clearly she had to go or be put in her place.”As Franklin’s competitors, Wilkins, Watson and Crick had much to gain by cutting her out of the little group of researchers, says historian Pnina Abir-Am. In 1962 at the Nobel Prize awarding ceremony, Wilkins thanked 13 colleagues by name before he mentioned Franklin. Watson wrote his book laughing at her. Crick wrote in 1974 that “F ranklins was only two steps away from the solution.”No, Franklin was the solution. “She contribu ted more than any other player to solving the structure of DNA. She must be considered a co-discoverer,” Abir-Am says. This was backed up by Aaron Klug, who worked with Franklin and later won a Nobel Prize himself. Once described as the “Dark Lady of DNA”, Franklin is finally coming into the light.60. What is the text mainly about?A. The disagreements among DNA researchers.B. The unfair treatment of Franklin.C. The process of discovering DNA.D. The race between two teams of scientists.61. Watson was angry with Franklin because she ______.A. took the lead in the competitionB. kept her results from himC. proved some of his findings wrongD. shared her data with other scientists62. Why is Franklin described as “Dark Lady of DNA”?A. She developed pictures in dark labs.B. She discovered the black X — the shape of DNA.C. Her name was forgotten after her death.D. Her contribution was unknown to the public.63. What is the writer’s attitude toward Wilkins, Watson and Crick?A. Disapproving.B. Respectful.C. Admiring.D. Doubtful. 短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2009闽四地六校联考阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读172013-11-4That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 36 me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is37 for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no 38 than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, 39 my head slightly upward, and looked me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are 40 . This is not the worst boy at all, 41 the smartest one who hasn’t yet found an outlet（释放的途径）for his enthusiasm.”That statement began a(n) 42 between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my 43 as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things. She 44 my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the county seat, where my father’s career could be more 45 and my brother and I could be better 46 .When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand 47 and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, I 48 it, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her 49 and began to write for local newspapers. I was doing the same kind of 50 that great day I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my life’s work later.I wasn’t the 51 beneficiary (受益者). My father became the 52 man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president.What power 53 has! When that power is released to support the certainty of one’s purpose and is 54 strengthened by faith, it becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and temporary defeat can never 55 .You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it. This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.36. A. rushed B. sent C. carried D. introduced37. A. distinguished B. favored C. mistaken D. rewarded38. A. sooner B. later C. longer D. earlier39. A. dragged B. shook C. raised D. bent40. A. perfect B. right C. wrong D. impolite41. A. but B. so C. and D. or42. A. agreement B. friendship C. gap D. relationship43. A. opinion B. image C. expectation D. mind44. A. begged B. persuaded C. ordered D. invited45. A. successful B. meaningful C. helpful D. useful46. A. treated B. entertained C. educated D. respected47. A. camera B. radio C. bicycle D. typewriter48. A. considered B. suspected C. ignored D. appreciated49. A. belief B. request C. criticism D. description50. A. teaching B. writing C. studying D. reading51. A. next B. same C. only D. real52. A. cleverest B. wealthiest C. strongest D. healthiest53. A. enthusiasm B. sympathy C. fortune D. confidence54. A. deliberately B. happily C. traditionally D. constantly55. A. win B. match C. reach D. doubtReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010NMET2B)When you’re lying on the white sands of the Mexican Riviera, the stresses(压力) of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation — you have to finish something!Here lies the problem for travel writer and food critic (评论家) Edie Jarolim “I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to me that I could make money doing both of those things,” Jarolim said. Now you can read her travel advice everywhere in Arts and Antiques, in Brides, or in one of her there books, The Comple te Idiot’s Travel Guide to Mexican Beach Resorts.Her job in travel writing began some eight years ago. After getting a PhD in English in Canada, she took a test for Frommer’s travel guides, passed it, and got the job. After working at Frommer’s, Jarolim worked for a while at Rough Guides in London, then Fodor’s, where she fell so in love with a description of the Southwest of the U.S. that she moved there.Now as a travel writer, she spends one-third of her year on the road. The rest of the time is spent completing her tasks and writing reviews of restaurants at home in Tucson, Arisona.As adventurous as the job sounds, the hard part is fact-checking all the information. Sure, it’s great to write about a tourist attraction, but you’d better get the local(当地的) museum hours correct or you could really ruin someone’s vacation.56. Which country does Jarolim live in now?A. MexicoB. The U.S.C. The U.K.D. Canada57. What is most difficult for Jarolim?A. Working in different places to collect informationB. Checking all the facts to be written in the guidesC. Finishing her work as soon as possibleD. Passing a test to write travel guides58. What do we know about Jarolim from the text?A. She is successful in her job.B. She finds her life full of stresses.C. She spends half of her time traveling.D. She is especially interested in museums.59. What would be the best title for the text?A. Adventures in Travel WritingB. Working as a Food CriticC. Travel Guides on the MarketD. Vacationing for a LivingB (2010NMET2D)Coolest Hotels in the WorldAriau Amazon TowersThe Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way upto $3000 for the Tarzan Suite.For more information, visit the website: The Ice HotelEvery winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold rooms, but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.For more information, visit the website: Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.For more information, visit the website: For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website: 60. What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?A. You can sleep in tree housesB. You can choose any of the towersC. It is designed for big familiesD. Every room has a walkway61. For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at least .A. $111B. $182C. $600D. $63662. Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel under the sea?A. B. C. D. 63. Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?A. Propeller Island City LodgeB. Ariau Amazon TowersC. The Ice HotelD. Bahama Beach Club短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5福州三中阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读402014-4-28Designed and Proofread by Jackie WuInspiration“Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my 36 took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was 37 to more, my interests in the world of dance 38 varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a 39 in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a 40 ; I became a member of the company 41 back to 1925.As I look back on that day now, it surely 42 any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief 43 I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually 44 to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely 45 . I remember shaking with excitement.Though I was absolutely thrilled with the chance, it did not come without its fair share of 46 . Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to 47 up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme 48 to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us 49 . To then follow those high-energy rehearsals 50 a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new 51 of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical 52 were pushed much further than I thought 53 . I learned to make each performance better than the last.Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great 54 of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a 55 that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow —and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.36. A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word37. A connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended38. A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. consistently39. A. director B. trainer C. leader D. dancer40. A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality41. A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking42. A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings43. A. while B. since C. until D. when44. A. cared B. expected C. asked D. decided45. A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished46. A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures47. A. put B. mix C. build D. pick48. A. attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation49. A. apart B. aside C. off D. back50. A. over B. by C. with D. beyond51. A. function B. meaning C. expression D. usage52. A. boundaries B. problems C. barriers D. efforts53. A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible54. A. talent B. honor C. potential D. responsibility55. A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. desire Reading Comprehension: 9*2 = 18 scoresA (2012NMET1D)Grown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials (尝试) increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables (乘法口诀表) are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习) for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.56. Who is the main idea of paragraph 1?A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.57. The author explains the law of overlearning by _________.A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. making a comparisonD. using examples58. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is _______.A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies59. What does the word "they" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Commonly accepted rules.B. The multiplication tables.C. Things easily forgotten.D. School subjects.60. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It's helpful only in a limited way.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It increases students' learning interest.B (2012NMET1E)Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places:·Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offerworkshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.·Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur (恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.·Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.·Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.61. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .A. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum62. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.63. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids' science work.D. Reading science books.64. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2011.4FJ阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
高二英语大阅读 2014-1-7 27 Teacher's
高二英语大阅读272014-1-7believed I could 36 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 37 in class.When I took the first exam, I was 38 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 39 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 40 .I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that 41 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 42 with Professor Jay ne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 43 .One more test before the final exam. One more 44 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time, 45 t he meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 46 did no good and everything 47 as before.The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what 48 I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 49 goodbye.I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 50 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I’d have 51 with a test.A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office. He52 to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 53 , you wouldn’t continue to wor k as hard.”I stared at him, 54 that his analysis and strategy (策略) were correct. I had worked my head 55 , as I had never done before.I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson: you al one must set your own standard of excellence.36. A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get37. A. sought B. presented C. exchanged D. obtained38. A. shocked B. worried C. scared D. anxious39. A. but B. so C. for D. or40. A. unchanged B. unpleasant C. unfriendly D. unmoved41. A. reflected B. meant C. improved D. affected42. A. quarreled B. reasoned C. bargained D. chatted43. A. attitude B. mind C. plan D. view44. A. choice B. step C. chance D. measure45. A. memorized B. considered C. accepted D. learned46. A. ambition B. confidence C. effort D. method47. A. stayed B. went C. worked D. changed48. A. grade B. answer C. lesson D. comment49. A. scholarship B. course C. degree D. subject50. A. helped B. favored C. treated D. relaxed51. A. fun B. luck C. problems D. tricks52. A. happened B. proved C. pretended D. seemed53. A. valued B. imagined C. expected D. welcomed54. A. remembering B. guessing C. supposing D. realizing55. A. out B. over C. on D. offReading: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2009LiaoningA)When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China.When India had not opened up its markers to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now.Still, her answer surprised me, “Green tea.”As long as I can remember she didn’t even drink Indian tea.I dutifully bought a big packet of Longjing and headed home to hear the story. My mother and her brother, both regular newspaper readers, believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses.At the turn of the century, China was not really familiar to the average Indian. It was a strange country.How things change! And how soon!Now every town of any size seems to have a “China Market”. And everyone is talking about China.The government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done. A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investment (投资) and such a step would “work wonders as it did for China”.But it’s a two-way street, I just heard about a thousand Shenzhen office workers who have gone to Bangalore to train in software. Meanwhile, all the Indian IT majors are setting up a strong presence in China.No wonder that trade, which was only in the millions just ten years ago, is expected to hit about US$15 billion for last year and US$20 billion by 2008, a goal set by both governments.No wonder, my colleague wrote some weeks ago about this being the Sino-Indian (中印) century as the two countries started on January 1 the Sino-Indian Friendship Year.But what is still a wonder to me is my mother drinking Chinese tea.56. Why did the mother ask for Chinese green tea?A. She was tired of Indian tea.B. She had a son working in China.C. She believed it had a curing effect.D. She was fond of Chinese products.57. What does the author mean by “it’s a two-way street’ in paragraph 10?A. China and India have different traffic rules.B. Tea trade works wonders in both India and China.C. Chinese products are popular in both China and India.D. The exchanges between India and China benefit both.58. What do we know about the Indian IT industry?A. It will move its head office to Shenzhen.B. It is seeking further development in China.C. It has attracted an investment of US$15 billion.D. It caught up with the US IT industry in 2008.59. In the text the author expresses .A. his concern for his mother’s health.B. his support for drinking Chinese green tea.C. his surprise at China’s recent development.D. his wonder at the growth of India’s IT industry.B (2010江西C)Kong Zi, also called Confucius (551-479 B.C.), and Socrates (469-399 B.C.) lived only a hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these ideas in turn, shaped their societies.Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical (激进的) than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively. Thus Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went on to government service.Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life: “Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that some had more potential to develop their reason than others did. Like Confucius, he believed that the superior class should rule the inferior (下层的) classes.For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.64. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. Socrates and Confucius had much in common.B. Confucius had a influences on Socrates ideas.C. The societies were influenced by the philosophers’ ideas.D. There were culture exchanges between China and Greece.65. Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that .A. all men were equal when they were born.B. the lower classes should be ruled by the upper class.C. the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom.D. people should not ask others to do what they did not want to.66. What made some people different from others according to Confucius?A. Family.B. Potential.C. Knowledge.D. Community.67. This passage is organized in the pattern of .A. time and eventsB. comparison and contrastC. cause and effectD. definition and classification短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.1.Xiamen阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
2011年高考英语试题及答案(全国卷)
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1．c u shionA.b ttonB.b tcherC.D.d ty2.c ntryA.annB.cC.D.sh lder3．pillA.fl erB.allC.kn ledgeD.foll4.r chA.br theB.llyC.plD.h venristmas5．ChChristmasA.handker iefB.teaC.a eD.mer ant第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A,B,C,D四个选项中，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。
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6.----Did you forget about my birthday?Michel’’s restaurant for this evening.----I’ve booked a table at MichelA.What then?B.I’m afraid so.C.how could I?D.For sure.7.Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt,is a stupid thing to do in such weather.A.thisB.thatC.whatD.which8.If you smoke,please go outside.A.canB.shouldC.mustD.may9.If you don't like the drink you______just leave it and try a different one.A.orderedB.are orderingC.will orderD.had ordered10.Mary,I_____John of his promise to help you.A.toldB.remindedC.warnedD.advised11.I got this bicycle for;My friend gave it to me when she bought a new one.A.everythingB.somethingC.anythingD.nothing12.It is one thing to enjoy listening to good music,but it is another to play it well yourself.A.quiteB.veryC.ratherD.muchwon’’t join us for dinner tonight and13.Jane wonA.neither wonwon’’t eitherwon’’t Tom B.Tom wonC.Tom will tooD.so will Tom14.This shop will be closed for repairs further notice.A.withB.untilC.forD.at15.The island,to the mainland by a bridge,is easy to go to.A.joiningB.to joinC.joinedD.having joined16.As he reached front door,Jack saw strange sight.A.the;不填B.a;theC.不填aD.the;a17．Mr.Stevenson is great to work for--I really couldn't ask for a＿boss.A.betterB.goodC.bestD.still better 18．Sarah pretended to be cheerful,______nothing about the argument.A.says B:said C.to say D.saying19.It was a nice meal,_______a little expensive.A.thoughB.whetherC.asD.since20.-----So you gave her your phone?-----______she said she'd return it to me when she could afford her own.A.My pleasureB.Not exactlyC.No doubtD.All right第三节完形填空（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飞并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高二英语大阅读 2013-10-15 14 Teacher's
高二英语大阅读142013-10-15–reaching difference in my life.Fall, 1959, the first day of class at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School was about to begin. ―Who‖, I asked a senior, ―is Mrs McNamara, my 10th grade English teacher?‖ He just 31 and said something about my being in 32 . Soon, I understood what he meant. Mrs McNamara had a pattern of 33 that she repeated again and again. We would have a literature reading task for 34 . The next day, when we came to class, there would be two or three topics on the blackboard 35 to the homework reading. We were 36 to write an in–class essay about one of the topics. The following day, she would 37 the corrected and graded essays and each person would be called 38 to stand in front of the class and to 39 his/her essay. The class were required to criticize (评论) that essay, 40 the grade of everyone in class would be reduced.The first time that I 41 her read-write-crirticize method, I had not 42 to do the homework and had written something without knowing what it meant. 43 the extreme embarrassment I suffered, standing before my classmates 44 myself. No one laughed at me; no one would be 45 enough, or foolish enough, to do that in Mrs. McNamara’s class. The embarrassment came from 46 and along with it came a strong 47 not to let it happen again.Mrs. McNamara kept all of our written work in files; it was easy to see the 48 in writing that had occurred. What was not so easy to see was the inner transformation that had taken place, at least for me. What Mrs. McNamara 49 me to do was to see myself as others see me and, having done that, I could improve myself. And I 50 . Thank you, Mrs. McNamara.31. A. nodded B. laughed C. apologized D. shouted32. A. trouble B. sorrow C. danger D. anger33. A. behaviour B. evaluation C. activity D. thought34. A. review B. performance C. practice D. homework35. A. added B. related C. contributed D. advised36. A. expected B. persuaded C. allowed D. advised37. A. collect B. return C. send D. receive38. A. on purpose B. at first C. by chance D. in turn39. A. talk through B. hand over C. read out D. show off40. A. so B. and C. but D. or41. A. tried B. adopted C. examined D. experienced42.A. undertaken B. attempted C. bothered D. hesitated43. A. Remember B. Predict C. Bear D. Imagine44. A. playing jokes on B. making a fool of C. setting a trap for D. taking advantage of45. A. brave B. careless C. proud D. selfish46. A. above B. within C. behind D. below47. A. tendency B. preference C. determination D. sense48. A. improvements B. pains C. difficulties D. advantages49. A. trusted B. invited C. forced D. permitted50. A. did B. could C. had D. would Reading: 8*2 = 16 scoresLife is not easy for nine-year-old Joshuahisfamily’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in theconcentrationJoshua onecalls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.including his trips to India and the study of thewritings of several great spiritual leaders.More thingswho insists on finding the deepest meaning fortheir existence based on their own experiences.It is an easy to read collection of poemsfaithand to be a cure for chromic depression () …cure to strengthen identity and purpose.debate between scienceto be heated. In Creation or Evolution, MichaelEbifegha examinesviews within the的) science.achieve success whether in your current job, finding anew job, in education, family, or even hobbies.51. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A. Bill Bosworth.B. Michelle O. Donovan.C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose.D. Gloria Coykendall.52. The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.A. 9781462031795B. 9781412027854C. 9780595433582D. 978146205867953. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.C. Those who study the art of writing.D. Those who like traveling abroad.54. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?A. Seeking the Edge.B. Creation or Evolution.C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.D. More Things in Heaven.B (2009广州C)Father Christmas is at risk of serious illness because of his bulging waistline and needs to cut down on the mince pies, doctors warned.A survey of shopping centre Santas in Scotland revealed an average waist size of 47 inches — seveninches more than is considered safe.Dr Miles Fisher, consultant physician at Glasgow Royal Infirmary said: "The image of Santa is of a round, jolly person but if you have obesity around your tummy, then it is very bad for you."Before, we thought it was just not good to be overweight but now we know that having fat around your middle is particularly bad."That fat produces hormones, which have been associated with heart disease and other conditions."According to health guidelines, having a waist circumference of more than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women is a key indicator of abdominal obesity.It is associated with a greater risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes. And people who have rounder stomachs, known as "central obesity", are more at risk than people who are merely overweight.Perhaps Santa should consider cutting back on the sherry as well.55. What is the best title for the passage?A. Doctors order Santa to go on a dietB. Overweight Causes Many DiseasesC. A Survey on Father ChristmasD. Father Christmas should be Jolly56. Generally speaking, if a man’s waist size is about _____ inches, he is likely to be healthy.A. 54B. 25C. 47D. 3757. What does the underlined word probably mean in the first paragraph?A. 强壮的B. 鼓起的C. 扁细的D. 修长的58. According to the passage, Father Christmas should be _______.A. funny and strong.B. amusing and a little fatC. quick and handsomeD. healthy and serious短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2009.3泉州质检In today’s world, mastering a foreign language is helpful in our life. HereI’d like to share with you my opinions about my English learning. of 76. Firstall, I think it useful to learn some (语法) and remember as many 77. grammaruseful sentence patterns as I can. As we all know, the we read, the 78. morebetter our English will be. So I s much time reading English newspapers 79. spendand (杂志) after class, which helps to improve my English. Besides, 80. magazinesTV and radio programmes are great help for my listening. 81. of Learning English not only increases my awareness of (外国) 82. foreigncultures but also helps me to c with English-speaking people and 83. communicateto make more new friends.However, sometimes I get discouraged because I keep f words 84. forgettingI have learned. I would a it if you could give me some advice on 85. appreciatehow to learn English better.句子分析—复合句(2009湖北49-50)What Mrs. McNamara forced me to do was to see myself as others see me and, having done that, I could improve myself. Mrs. McNamara迫使我要做的是像别人看待我一样地去看待自己，如果已经那样做了，我肯定会提高自己。
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高二英语大阅读112011-9-15Class No NameRecently, I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive, the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight 2l before setting down. High desert winds had 22 the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be 23 the city for a few minutes waiting to 24 . We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened 25 there might be a few bumps (颠簸). Well, that few minutes turned into about forty-five minutes, including a ride that would make a roller coaster (过山车) 26 by comparison.The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt 27 and had to use airsickness bags. As you might gu ess, that’s not a good thing to have happen in a(n) 28 space because it only 29 to increase the discomfort of the situation.About twenty minutes into the adventure, the entire airplane became very 30 . There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be 31 noticed. Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A 32 was having a good time! With each bump of the 33 , he would let out a giggle (咯咯的笑) of delight. As I observed this, I 34 that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his 35 . He neither thought about the past nor about the future. Those are what we grown-ups have learned from 36 . He was 37 the ride because he had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this, I took a deep breath and 38 back into my seat, pretending I was39 on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even 40 to giggle once or twice, much to the chagrin (懊恼) of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.21. A. mistake B. delay C. change D. wind22. A. forced B. warned C. swept D. reminded23. A. watching B. visiting C. circling D. crossing24. A. arrive B. enter C. stop D. land25. A. if B. though C. because D. while26. A. light B. pale C. easy D. quick27. A. sick B. nervous C. angry D. afraid28. A. empty B. narrow C. secret D. open29. A. happens B. continues C. fails D. serves30. A. quiet B. hot C. dirty D. crowded31. A. partly B. gradually C. shortly D. clearly32. A. pilot B. baby C. guard D. man33. A. seats B. passengers C. flight D. airplane34. A. realized B. hoped C. agreed D. insisted35. A. health B. safety C. joy D. future36. A. teachers B. books C. experience D. practice37. A. learning B. taking C. missing D. enjoying38. A. sat B. lay C. went D. rode39. A. nearly B. finally C. really D. suddenly40. A. attempted B. managed C. wanted D. decided Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010四川)I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (观点) by creating worlds we could step into, take part in and live in.With this unshakable belief, I, at fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction (文学作品). As a law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter — the volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.41. What can be inferred about the author as a child?A. He never watched TV.B. He read what he had to.C. He found reading unbelievable.D. He considered reading part of his life.42. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “”.A. an ideaB. a sound qualityC. a way of writingD. a world to write about43. What effect does reading have on the author?A. It helps him to realize his dream.B. It opens up a wider world for him.C. It makes his college life more interesting.D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.44. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?A. Why do I read?B. How do I read?C. What do I read?D. When do I read?B (2010四川)Boiler rooms are often dirty and steamy, but this one is clean and cool. Fox Point is a very new47-unit living building in South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest areas. Two-thirds of the people living there are formerly (以前) homeless people, whose rent is paid by the government. The rest arelow-income families. The boiler room has special equipment, which produces energy for electricity and heat. It reuses heat that would otherwise be lost to the air, reducing carbon emissions (碳排放) while also cutting costs.Fox Point is operated by Palladia, a group that specializes in providing housing and services to needy people. Palladia received support from Enterprise Community Partners (ECP), which helps build affordable housing by providing support to housing developers.ECP has created national standards for healthy, environmentally (环境方面) clever and affordable homes which are called the Green Communities Standards. These standards include water keeping, energy saving and the use of environmentally friendly building materials. Meeting the standards increases housing construction costs by 2%, which is rapidly paid back by lower running costs. Even the positioning of a window to get most daylight can help save energy.Michael Bloomberg, New York's mayor, plans to create 165,000 affordable housing units for500,000 New Yorkers. Almost 80% of New York City’s greenhouse-gas emissions come from buildings, and 40% of those are caused by housing. So he recently announced that the city’s Department of Housing and Preservation and Development (DHPD), whose duty is to develop and keep the city’s supply of affordable housing, will require all its new projects to follow ECP’s green standards.Si milar measures have been taken by other cities, such as Cleveland and Denver, but New York’s DHPD is the largest city developer of affordable housing in the country.45. What is the purpose of describing the boiler room in the first paragraph?A. To explain the measures the city takes to care for poor people.B. To suggest that affordable housing is possible in all areas.C. To show how the environment-friendly building works.D. To compare old and new boiler rooms.46. What is an advantage of the buildings meeting the Green Communities Standards?A. Lower running costs.B. Costing less in construction.C. Less air to be lost in hot days.D. Better prices for homeless people.47. It can be learned from the text that .A. New York City is seriously pollutedB. people’s daily life causes many carbon emissions in New York CityC. a great number of people in New York City don't have houses to live inD. some other cities have developed more affordable housing than New York City48. What is the main purpose of this text?A. To call on people to pay more attention to housing problems.B. To prove that some standards are needed for affordable housing.C. To ask society to help homeless people and low-income families.D. To introduce healthy, environmentally clever and affordable housing.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5厦门适应性考试阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。