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In the English Reading Week, one of my classmates recommended a quote to us, _1. goes like this; "Your future depends on many things, 2. mostly on you." I can't agree 3. (much) with this view. It's true that our future 4. (determine) by many things, such as opportunities and help from others, but our own attitude, determination 5. hard work play a more important role. In 6. words, we are the master of our own future.

Take Abraham Lincoln, for example. He was born in a poor family, and only received a 7. (limit) education in his childhood. Yet through his painstaking efforts, he changed not only his own fate but also the history of America. 8. to this day. Lincoln is __9.___(regard) as one of the most inspiring figures in the world. 10. , I firmly believe that our future is in our own hands.

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科目:高中英語 來源:2016-2017學(xué)年陜西西安一中高二上第二次月考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

One of the most successful singers of the twentieth century, Ella Fitzgerald has made several different styles of her own. She was born in Virginia but was brought up in an orphanage in Yonkers, New York. Chick Webb spotted her in an amateur competition when she was sixteen. He engaged her to sing with his band and when he died in 1939, she took over.

Unlike Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald taught herself the sentimental music so popular in the 1930’s — songs like “My Heart Belongs to Daddy”— and her recordings became best-sellers. During the 1940’s she developed her own “scat singing” — a breathless, nonsense—syllable style—for songs like “Flying Home” and “Lady Be Good.”

Ella Fitzgerald was the perfect musical partner for her friend, the trumpeter Louis Armstrong, matching him in warmth and artistry. “I just like music, period,” she said. “To me, it’s a story. There’s only one thing better than singing…. It’s more singing.”

1.What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. A comparison of Ella Fitzgerald and Bessie Smith.

B. The musical career of Ella Fitzgerald.

C. Ella Fitzgerald’s early childhood.

D. Ella Fitzgerald’s most recent recordings.

2.The underlined word “spotted” means ________.

A. noticedB. brought upC. employedD. recognized

3.What does the passage imply about Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong?

A. They were the founders of “scat singing”.

B. They played the same musical instruments.

C. They performed well together.

D. They were a married couple.

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科目:高中英語 來源:2016-2017學(xué)年江蘇南通中學(xué)高二12月考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

Have you ever seen a real night sky that looks like Van Gogh’s Starry Night? I hope not! So, why would an artist paint the sky this way? Perhaps I can answer that with another question. When you’re happy, why do you sing instead of speaking? Or when you’re in love, why do you speak of roses and honey? When we do these things, we, too are artists. We’re using something that goes beyond a mere scientific description in order to communicate our feelings more powerfully than straightforward words can. So consider for a moment that Van Gogh might not have been hallucinating on the night he painted this. Maybe he felt something so powerful that he had to go beyond the familiar to express it.

I hope I’m reminding you of something you already know as I describe the experience of being outside at night under a crystal clear sky that makes everything seem clean and refreshing. So you look up. And suddenly you see the sky that you’ve seldom seen before. It’s not just the same old dark night sky tonight. Instead, the blackness is a deep, rich blue that is more bottomless than any ocean. The stars are not spots of light but brilliant, magical diamonds that dance like tiny angels. In just this special moment, the sky is somehow alive, and it seems to speak to you silently about the meaning of infinity.

Now look at the painting again. Can you see something of what makes this such a famous and well-loved image? But there’s more here than that. Van Gogh painted this while he was quite struck down by a mental disease. It is natural to imagine that he frequently battled the fear that he would never escape his prison to true freedom. It is natural for us to imagine this because each of us has faced our own personal prison, whether it be disease, the loss of a loved one, serious financial problems … In such moments it is tempting to give up to despair and collapse in hopelessness.

Looking at this painting, I imagine Van Gogh in just such a moment of despair, when he is struck by the memory of one of those amazing night skies. He recalls the sense that he is not alone, that there is a living, infinite world with rich colorful creatures and scenes all around.

And so the sky flows across the canvas full of vitality and power. The stars don’t just sparkle; they explode. Looking closer, we notice that the earth itself seems to respond to the movement in the sky, forming its own living waves in the mountain and rolling trees. In the sleepy village, the windows of the houses glow with the same light that brightens the universe. The giant trees at the left seem to capture the joy by stretching upwards toward the sky.

What a tremendous message of hope there is in this masterpiece! Even if our troubles persist, the world around us assures us that life is worth living. That’s what the angels sing about. Doesn’t it make you want to sing, too?

1.Looking at the painting Starry Night, we can see all the following except ________.

A. the singing angelsB. the giant trees

C. the sleeping villageD. the sparkling stars

2.Van Gogh does NOT describe a feeling of ________ through the Starry Night.

A. happinessB. vitalityC. powerD. despair

3.What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To explain how Van Gogh painted the Starry Night.

B. To tell us how to appreciate the Starry Night.

C. To prove Van Gogh was in a hallucinating state of mind while painting the picture.

D. To show us the beauty of the sky on a Starry Night.

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________ news hit ________ Venice Film Festival unexpectedly: Hayao Miyazaki, the world’s most honored creator of animated features, was ending his movie career.

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科目:高中英語 來源:2017屆山東萊州市高三上期第二次質(zhì)檢英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

Though Ayn Rand died more than twenty-five years ago,many Americans still argue about her.People also continue to talk about her ideas and her interesting life.

As a young child,Alisa loved books.She began to write her own stories,when she was only seven.She took classes in politics,history,law and writing.In 1926,she traveled to the United States and decided she would never leave.She also decided to change her name to“Ayn Rand.”Newly named,Rand moved to Hollywood,California to work in the movie business.Throughout the 1930s,she published two books,but did not earn much critical or popular recognition.

Then,in 1943,Rand’s famous book“The Fountainhead”was published.It took her seven years to write the novel.Twelve publishers rejected the book.However,a man named Archibald Ogden loved the story and convinced the Bobbs-Merrill company to publish it.“The Fountainhead”became a huge SUCCESS around the world.It has sold more than six million copies.It continues to sell about one hundred thousand copies each year.

“The Fountainhead”tells the story of a young building designer named Howard Roark.Roark wants to build interesting,modern-looking buildings.However,most people only want to see traditional designs.Roark loves designing and building more than anything in the world. But he refuses to compromise and make buildings he hates.Several people work against Roark and his goals.But in the end,Roark succeeds.

“The Fountainhead”is an unusual novel for many reasons.It is more than 700 pages long,far longer than most books people read for entertainment.More importantly,it also includes discussions of philosophy,which are not usually found in popular books.Most critics did not like“The Fountainhead”.But readers loved it.In 1949,it was made into a popular movie.

She lived quietly in New York City until she died in 1982.She is still one of the most loved,and hated American thinkers and writers.

1.When did Alisa decide to change her name to Ayn Rand?

A.When she began to write her own stories.

B.When she decided to settle in the US.

C.When she took classes in politics and writing.

D.When she moved to Hollywood,California.

2.Which of the following is true of Rand’s famous book“The Fountainhead”?

A.It cost the author eight years to complete.

B.It was loved by all the twelve publishers.

C.It was finally published by Archibald Ogden.

D.It was a great Success around the world.

3.What can we learn about Howard Roark?

A.He wants to build interesting,traditional buildings.

B.He loves designing and building anything in the world.

C.He has to give in and make buildings he hates.

D.He achieves his goals and eventually gains success.

4.“The Fountainhead”is an unusual novel mainly because_______.

A.it is far longer than most books for entertainment

B.it was well-received by most critics and readers

C.it also includes discussions of philosophy

D.it was made into a popular TV play in 1949

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Owning a smart phone may not be as smart as you think. They may let you surf the Internet, listen to music and snap photos wherever you are… but they also turn you into a workaholic(工作狂), it seems.

A study suggests that, by giving you access to emails at all times, the smart phone adds as much as two hours to your working day. Researchers found that Britons work an additional 460 hours a year on average as they are able to respond to emails on their mobiles. The study shows the average UK working day is between 9 and 10 hours, but a further 2 hours is spent responding to or sending work emails, or making work calls.

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1.With a smart phone the average UK working day is ________.

A.2 hoursB.8 hoursC.9 to 10 hoursD. 11 to 12 hours

2.It could be inferred from the text that the British people ________.

A.prefer to check emails in the morning

B.a(chǎn)re crazy about different smart phones

C.work extra hours with smart phones

D.shorten their normal working hours

3.What does Ghadi Hobeika feel about smart phones?

A.They are unimportant for most of people.

B.They have disadvantages for some companies.

C.They are useful to improve a work ability.

D.They make it impossible for people to rest.

4.What can we conclude from the text?

A.Every coin has two sides.

B.All that glitters is not gold.

C.It never rains but pours.

D.It’s no good crying over spilt milk.

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科目:高中英語 來源:2017屆貴州遵義航天高中高三第五次模擬英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

Register in person, by phone 264-8833, or by mail. Use form given.

178 IN Winchester St, Chicago

Basic Photography

This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(鏡頭). Bring your own 35mm camera to class. Course charge: $50. Jan.10,12,17,19, Tues. & Thurs. 6:00~8:00 p.m. Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.

Understanding Computers

This twelve-hour course is for people who don’t know very much about computers, but need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them. Course charge:$75. Equipment charge:$10. Jan.14,21,28, Sat. 6:00~10:00 p.m. Joseph Saimders is Professor of Computer Science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.

Typing

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Oil Painting

Oil paint is easy to use once you learn the basics. When you enroll(注冊(cè)) in this oil painting course, you will learn to draw and paint using many oil painting techniques under complete guidance and instruction. Together—with the teacher’s knowledge and your passion—we’ll unlock your creativity and develop your potential! Course charge: $35. Jan. 5,12,19,26, Thurs. 2:00---5:00pm. Ralf Ericssion has taught beginners to masters and he has learned that everything builds on just a few basic concepts that he will show you here.

1.Of all the courses mentioned in the text, the shortest one is ________.

A. Understanding ComputersB. Basic Photography

C. Oil PaintingD. Typing

2.There are typing courses ________.

A. from Monday to Friday

B. on Saturdays and Sundays

C. from Monday to Saturday

D. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

3.If you want to take the oil painting course, you should ________.

A. know that oil painting is not so easy to learn

B. master some basic oil painting techniques beforehand

C. contact the teacher Ralf Ericssion for your enrollment

D. have free time on the afternoon of every Thursday in January

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科目:高中英語 來源:2015-2016學(xué)年內(nèi)蒙古高二下期第一次月考英語卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium(水族館)

The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, is one of Victoria's leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.

◆Opening Times

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.

◆Location(位置)

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.

◆Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Train

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.

Tram(有軌電車)

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium tram stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route(公交線路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle Trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.

Shuttle Bus

The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

◆Car Parking

While there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.

◆Wheelchair Access

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.

◆Terms

Tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your tickets once payment has been accepted. Please print all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!

1.Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________.

A. is located at the center of the CBD in the city

B. has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne

C. admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm

D. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex

2.Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.

A. trains from Southern Cross train station

B. shuttle buses around the train station

C. boats across the Yarra River

D. either tram route 70 or 75

3.Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors ________.

A. free car parking

B. wheelchair access

C. Internet connection

D. transportation service

4.Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________.

A. are free to all visitors

B. can be purchased by email

C. are checked at the entrance

D. can be printed at the ticket office

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科目:高中英語 來源:2016-2017學(xué)年山東棗莊八中東校區(qū)高二12月考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:完形填空

One afternoon,as I was driving back home, I stopped at a busy intersection as the traffic light turned red. I waited ____ for the light to turn green,so that I could ____ my journey.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, an old woman ____ and started asking for ___. That day, I had unknowingly ____ off the air conditioner in the car and my window was down. The old woman was standing very close to my car. As she begged for alms(施舍物), I closely ____ her weather-beaten face, which had lots of wrinkles on it. Her eyes ____ lots of sadness and her whole body was ____. I sensed that this elderly lady had ____ some incredibly hard times in her life and at this time there was no one to look after her, ____ forced her to beg on the streets.

Seeing her condition, I immediately felt from ____ my being a huge surge (洶涌)of ____ for her. It was coming deep from within my heart. I normally gave loose ____ to beggars, however, that day my inner self strongly ____ me that I give her something substantial(大量的)so that she ____ have a decent meal.

Without any ____ I took out a substantial amount from my wallet and ____ it in her hand. Her weather-beaten face lit up with a toothless smile and she ____ me and went on her way. In the ____ the traffic light had turned green, and it was time to move on.

As I drove back home I felt within myself a sense of joy and ____ surging through me because I was able to do something for at least one person on this planet.

1.A. carefully B. worriedly C. patiently D. narrowly

2.A. continue B. stop C. take D. start

3.A. escaped B. disappeared C. appeared D. fled

4.A. food B. note C. direction D. money

5.A. carried B. switched C. put D. broke

6.A. observed B. noticed C. stared D. found

7.A. presented B. suggested C. showed D. possessed

8.A. moving B. turning C. falling D. shaking

9.A. heard B. gone through C. met D. look through

10.A. that B. who C. what D. which[

11.A. in B. beyond C. within D. across

12.A. passion B. pity C. emotion D. sympathy

13.A. pound B. change C. dollar D. allowance

14.A. urged B. suggested C. ordered D. requested

15.A. will B. might C. could D. must

16.A. permission B. hesitation C. discussion D. decision

17.A. placed B. lied C. existed D. pushed

18.A. blessed B. called C. forced D. required

19.A. daytime B. meantime C. trap D. world

20.A. sadness B. sorrow C. happiness D. mixture

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