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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。