The role of Chinese Dama in the economy has been over-estimated by some western media ______ their “gold rush” has had little influence on gold prices.
A. so thatB. but thatC. now thatD. in that
科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學年江西省高三高考熱身卷英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Jenny found her old bicycle at the back of the garage.It was a lot smaller than she remembered.When she sat on it and put her feet on the pedals,her knees nearly touched her chin. She then asked her dad for a new bicycle.
“Well,I’m sorry,but I can’t afford a bicycle now,“said Dad.“Why don’t you work and earn some money? You can save up for a bicycle yourself.”
Jenny began to work.That day she earned five dollars for cutting the grass and ten dollars for mowing the lawn for her dad.
That night Jenny went on the computer.She wrote“Gardening and Housework—Ten dollars an hour.Call Jenny at 23 Roseville Lane.“She decorated the page with pictures of cleaning and gardening equipment.She printed it fifty times.Then she posted the pages through all the doors on her street.
That week,Jenny was very busy! Lots of people had jobs to do,but they didn’t have time to do them.So they called Jenny.Every day,Jenny rushed home from schoo1.She did her homework quickly,and then she went out to work.
At the end of the week.she had$65! She told her father.
“That’s enough for a second hand bicycle.”he said.
“Yes,but if I work for one more week,I might have enough money for a new bike,“said Jenny.“In two more weeks,I could buy a really good bicycle! I think that's what I'll do. I want to have the best bicycle in the class,because I earn it myself!”
Jenny’s dad hugged her.“I think you learned something important.We appreciate things a lot more when we earn them.When we get something without earning it,we do not realize its true value.”
1.What was the problem with Jenny’s old bicycle?
A.It was broken. B.It was too small.
C.Jenny didn't like it.D.It was too dirty.
2.Why didn’t Jenny’s dad buy her a bicycle?
A.He had just bought Jenny a birthday present.
B.He was too busy.
C.He wanted to teach her a lesson.
D.He didn’t think it was a good idea.
3.How much money did Jenny earn on the first day?
A.$10. B.$15. C.$65.D.$5.
4.How did Jenny tell her neighbors about her new business?
A.She mailed letters to them. B.She talked to all her neighbors.
C.she sent them an email.D.She delivered messages by hand.
5.We can infer from Jenny’s words at the end of the story that she was ___________.
A.optimistic about making more money
B.grateful to her father for his advice
C.pleased because she had learnt a useful lesson
D.disappointed because she couldn’t afford a new bicycle
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學年江蘇省高三高考壓軸英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
British writer John Bunyan was born at Elstow, Bedfordshire, England, in November, 1628. His father was a maker and mender of pots and kettles, and the son followed the same trade. Though he is usually called a tinker, Bunyan had a settled home and place of business. He had little schooling, and he describes his early surroundings as poor and mean. He became much interested in religions, but it was only after a tremendous spiritual conflict, lasting three or four years, that he found peace. His struggles are related with extraordinary vividness and intensity in his “Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners.” His writing began with a controversy against the Quakers (教友派), and shows from the first the command of a homely but vigorous style.
Like most working men at the time, Bunyan had a deep hatred for the corrupted, hypocritical rich who accumulated their wealth “by hook and by crook.” As a stout Puritan(清教徒), he had made a conscientious study of the Bible and firmly believed in salvation (拯救) through spiritual struggle.
Bunyan’s style was modeled after that of the English Bible. With his concrete and living language and carefully observed and vividly presented details, he made it possible for the reader of the least education to share the pleasure of reading his novel and to relive the experience of his characters.
Bunyan’s works include Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners (1666), The Life and Death of Mr. Badman (1680), The Holy War (1682) and The Pilgrim’s Progress (1684).
The Pilgrim’s Progress is the most successful religious allegory (寓言) in the English language. Its purpose is to urge people to observe Christian doctrines and seek salvation through constant struggle with their own weaknesses and all kinds of social evils. It is not only about something spiritual but also bears much relevance to the time. Its predominant metaphor — life as a journey — is simple and familiar. The objects that Christian meets are homely and commonplace, and the scenes presented are typical English ones, but throughout the allegory a spiritual significance is added to the commonplace details. Here the strange is combined with the familiar and the trivial joined to the divine, and, a rich imagination and a natural talent for storytelling also contribute to the success of the work which is at once entertaining and morally instructive.
“The Vanity Fair,” is an excerpt from The Pilgrim’s Progress. The story starts with a dream in which the author sees Christian the Pilgrim, with a heavy burden on his back, reading the Bible. When he learns from the book that the city in which he and his family live shall be burnt down in a fire, Christian tries to convince his family and his neighbors of the oncoming disaster and asks them to go with him in search of salvation, but most of them simply ignore him. So he starts off with a friend, Pliable. Pliable turns back after they stumble into a pit, the Slough of Despond. Christian struggles on by himself. Then he is misled by Mr. Wordly Wiseman and is brought back onto the right road by Mr. Evangelist. There he joins Faithful, a neighbor who has set out later but has made better progress. The two go on together through many adventures, including the great struggle with Apollyon, who claims them to be his subjects and refuse to accept their allegiance to God. After many other adventures they come to the Vanity Fair where both are arrested as alien agitators. They are tried and Faithful is condemned to death. Christian, however manages to escape and goes on his way, assisted by a new friend, Hopeful. Tired of the hard journey, they are tempted to take pleasant path and are then captured by Giant Despair. Finally they got away and reach the Celestial City, where they enjoy eternal life in the fellowship of the blessed.
1.According to the passage, Bunyan hated the rich people mainly because ______.
A. his father was making and mending pots and kettles
B. Bunyan had poor and mean early surroundings
C. the rich usually got their wealth in dishonest ways
D. Bunyan studied the Bible to save the human souls
2.What are the main characteristics of Bunyan’s works?
① The languages are concrete and living.
② The stories are carefully and vividly described.
③ The plots are romantic and twisting.
④ The works are easy to understand.
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①③④ D.①②④
3.John Bunyan wrote the book The Pilgrim’s Progress in order to ______.
A. advise people to obey religious principles for salvation
B. tell people that life is a simple and familiar journey
C. add spiritual significance to the commonplace details
D. to combine the strange things with the familiar things
4.What moral does the story of the last paragraph convey to us?
A. Any imaginable things might happen in a pilgrim’s dream.
B. Christian the Pilgrim likes reading the Bible with a burden.
C. People can struggle against weaknesses and evils for salvation
D. People can enjoy eternal life in the fellowship of the blessed.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學年江蘇省高三高考壓軸英語試卷(解析版) 題型:單項填空
—Alice, you have won the first place!
—Pardon? I ______ I would fail the exam this time.
A. think B. thought C. have thought D. am thinking
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Music | |
Little Red Katy B Katy B has clearly made it to the world stage since the release of her 2011 debut (首次) album On a Mission. Three years later, she’s fully established herself as a dance floor singer. On her new album Little Red, the 24-year-old British singer sounds more confident and assured, and finds meaningful connections in club-friendly songs with real heart. | |
Here’s to the Good Times Florida Georgia Line The debut album of the US country duo (兩人搭檔) was released in late 2012, but it didn’t gain popularity until almost a year later when the single (單曲) Cruise became a chart-topping hit. The song is certainly excellent for its catchy chorus and overall country/rock sound, but the rest of the album is also full of energy and emotion. | |
Games | |
Toca Cars The new gaming app made by children’s app developer Toca Boca is just as fun for adults. It’s simple to pick up and play. Players choose a racer and then start steering (操舵) it around a virtual environment simply by touching the screen. The game also allows players to create the racing ground from scratch (白手起家) by placing buildings and objects. | |
Jet Car Stunts 2 The free gaming app by True Axis is the long-awaited sequel to the physics-based racing and stunt (絕技) car game that was a hit way back in 2009 in the App Store. This new installment expands on the original game with new tracks, cars, and game modes that are both fun and addictive. | |
1.The newspaper’s special column is to inform the readers of ________.
A. some brief accounts of new computer games
B. some up-to-date information about entertainment
C. the introduction of some celebrities and their works
D. the introduction of catchy chorus and overall rock sound
2.We can infer from the Music that ________.
A. the last three years has witnessed Katy B going up to the world stage
B. the single Cruise that became a chart-topping hit was released in early 2013
C. the US country duo gained their popularity on the release of their debut album
D. in her debut album On a Mission Katy B sings club-friendly songs with real heart
3.Which of the following is true of the Games?
A. Toca Cars is enjoyed by children and adults alike.
B. Jet Car Stunts 2 was a hit in 2009 in the App Store.
C. Both of the games provide confidence for car racers.
D. Both games offer players chances to create new racing grounds.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學年江蘇省蘇錫常鎮(zhèn)四市聯(lián)考(二)英語試卷(解析版) 題型:單項填空
The record about the massacre (大屠殺) is fairly clear and beyond dispute ______ those activities the Japanese soldiers were involved in.
A. in memory ofB. with assistance ofC. with respect toD. in place of
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—Do you understand the film The Hobbit, the most amazing US-made one last year?
—______, but I am confused at many scenes.
A. Not a littleB. Not a bitC. Just a bitD. No problem
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It was ______ the president's speech that the secretary spent the whole morning at home.
A. to prepareB. preparing C. prepared D. be prepared
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— It’s no easy task to catch a ticket on a website that receives 1 billion clicks daily.
—I can’t agree with you more. There ________ be errors for every single step.
A.should B.must C.will D.can
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