科目:高中英語 來源:2011屆河南省衛(wèi)輝市第一中學(xué)高三一月月考英語試題 題型:閱讀理解
Salem, the “City of Peace”, is a small city with a big history. It is the second established city in Massachusetts and the second oldest settlement in New England. While Salem has been long known as the “Witch City” due to the notable witch trials of 1692, Salem also played an important part in Revolutionary times and was an active leader of several Massachusetts’ industries, which is why you will find mansions (宅邸) of the country’s first millionaires there.
Salem is located approximately 16 miles (30 minutes) north of Boston and is bordered by Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Marblehead, Peabody, Swampscott and the Atlantic Ocean. Boston & Maine Railroad serves Salem with transport service, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority maintains a rail stop and bus service. Air service is available from Beverly Airport (5 miles away) and Logan International Airport (16 miles away). Access is also available on a ferry from Boston.
Salem has various restaurants including outdoor cafes, various restaurants and fine dining establishments. For shoppers there are malls and department stores, an open market, a waterfront village, as well as a downtown shopping district.
There are many local artists and musicians who have shops along the city streets. On a nightly basis, one can stop in a local restaurant or nightspot and listen to some of the most creative music. World famous artwork is displayed at the Peabody Essex Museum and the work of local artists can be found displayed in many downtown shops including Artist Row.
The City of Salem has long had a commitment to the promotion of art and culture. The Salem Cultural Council is a local agency of Salem residents that supports public programs and educational activities in the arts, sciences and humanities. Local artists and theaters, such as CinemaSalem, the Salem Theatre Company, the Salem State College Center for the Arts, the Griffen Theater and the Rebel Shakespeare Company provide entertainment and learning opportunities to residents and visitors alike. The Salem Arts Association, Inc. is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit arts organization. The SAA seeks to bring art, in all its forms, to the community and bring the community, in all its diversity, to the arts in Salem, Massachusetts.
【小題1】What would be the best title of this passage?
A.Salem, the Industry City |
B.Salem, the Witch City |
C.Salem, the City with a Big History |
D.Salem, the City of Peace |
A.It is the second established city in Massachusetts with Boston to the north. |
B.It was developed in several of Massachusetts’ industries. |
C.Every night local restaurants there entertain visitors with some music. |
D.Salem is accessible by train, bus, plane and ferry. |
A.Artist Row | B.Peabody Essex Museum |
C.the MBTA | D.the Salem Cultural Council |
A.Salem is a preferred city for millionaires now |
B.the promotion of art and culture in Salem is totally government action |
C.once an important industrial city, now Salem has a strong cultural atmosphere |
D.visitors to Salem will find few choices in dining and shopping |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2010年廣東省深圳高級中學(xué)高二上學(xué)期期中測試英語卷 題型:填空題
信息匹配(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)
請閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息,并按照要求匹配信息。請在答題卡56—60上將對應(yīng)題號的相應(yīng)字母涂黑。注意E涂AB,F(xiàn)涂CD。
首先,請閱讀下面的售貨廣告:
A. HORNSBY Demolition Sale 21 Steward Avenue Saturday and Sunday 9am-12am Furniture, and even the kitchen sink, new outdoor lighting and a lot more to go
B. HUGE SALE PENNANT HILLS,2a Pomona Street, Saturday 7th October ,8am-2pm,furniture,househole goods, variety of items.
C. HUGE Garage Sale, PYMBLE 80 Bannockburn road, Corner Rushall Street Saturday 30th September only. 9.00am to 2.00pm Nothing sold before! Gymnasium equipment. Hi-fis, Fridges, Cycles, Book Furniture and much more! Don’t miss it!
D. Last Sale Moving Sunday 1st October form 7am. Great variety of goods ,twin bedroom suite other furniture and tools.11 Bellamy Avenue , Eastwood
E. MOVING SALE HORNSBY HTS. Claros Close. Saturday 7Th Oct .from .9am. H/Hold items, furniture, & o/door furniture, TV, garden tools & equip .Every thing must go .Bargain prices.
F.MOVING SALE MT.COLAH Sale Lounge, Dining and Bedroom Furniture, Electrical and Whitegoods . Ph:0405 770 699
請閱讀下面購買者的信息,然后匹配他們可能購買的商品:
【小題1】 Ross ,a young man who has just found a job in a company. He rents a small apartment near the downtown and needs some bowls, plates and forks, ect.
【小題2】Joseph and his wife just moved into a new house with a big garden. Wild grass crawls all over the garden. They need some tools to make the garden tidy.
【小題3】 Roger, lives in a house 22 Bellamy Avenue, Eastwood. He needs a writing desk, a dining table, some chairs and a sofa.
【小題4】 Richard, a young man who likes sports and music. He would add something more to satisfy his interests at home.
【小題5】Mike, a private gymnasium owner. He has just increased several new tennis courts for his growing business. He is planning to open them at evening and needs the lighting.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012-2013學(xué)年甘肅省蘭州一中高一下學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:填空題
單句改錯(共10小題,每小題1 分,共計10分)
【小題1】 Dad is coming back from abroad. What presents do you think will he bring to us? 1. __________
【小題2】 He mustn’t have gone far, because his coat is still here on his chair. 2. __________
【小題3】According to a widely accepted theory, the universe began with a “Big Bang” that threw matters in all directions. 3. ___________
【小題4】We are advised to wear sunglasses to prevent our eyes from the strong sunlight. 4. ___________
【小題5】We won’t have Jim get away with cheating in the exam. 5. ___________
【小題6】I have told him about the get-together but if he will come I don’t know. 6. ___________
【小題7】He told us that it would be a great chance to build our bodies and we would have a wonderful time in it. 7. __________
【小題8】 Dressed in a bright red dress, she was easy to be picked out in the big crowd. 8. __________
【小題9】She said that she might not come, so it is no point waiting for her here. 9. __________
【小題10】 After they moved in, she decided to change the curtains because they did not fit the wall and the furniture. 10. __________
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科目:高中英語 來源:2010-2011學(xué)年山東省高三上學(xué)期第二次診斷性考試英語卷 題型:完型填空
Several times on my way to work, I passed a gentleman who I supposed homeless. He had a lot of his possessions 36 down to his bike and held a cardboard sign that said he was a 37 who doesn’t drink or do drugs, but would 38 anything that could be given. He usually has 39 on and is listening to the radio. He is always 40 his own business, often reading 41 . I’ve never seen him 42 “begging”.
Several times, while I was 43 him, I realized I had some food with me, so I turned 44 and offered him that food. He took off his headphones, and said, “Umm, blueberry muffins are my 45 !” with a big smile and a gleam in his 46 . He thanked me so 47 .
The graciousness(有禮貌) and humbleness(謙遜) of his 48 makes me want to continue to stop by with “ 49 ” of food, money or other gifts. In the past, I’ve met 50 folks who 51 the food I was offering, saying that they wanted only money instead.
So this wonderful gentleman being so open to receiving has been a 52 .
It also makes me think how 53 I am to receiving in my life --- am I humble and grateful when I am 54 with something? Sometimes yes, sometimes no, but 55 as gracious, humble and sincere as this wonderful man has been in receiving.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2007年高考試題(遼寧卷)解析版 題型:閱讀理解
Danielle Steel,America’s sweetheart,is one of the hardest working women in the book business.Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time,she can work on up to five.Her research alone before writing takes at least three years.Once she has fully studied her subjects,ready to dive into a book,she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk.
Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education.After graduation,she worked in the public relations and advertising industries.Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for.Her achievements are unbelievable:390 million copies of books in print,nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels,and a series of “Max and Martha” picture books for children to help them deal with the real-life problems of death,new babies and new schools.Her 1998 book about the death of her son shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out.Twenty-eight of her books have been made into films.She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight.
Not content with a big house,a loving family,and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge,Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource(資源) and has kept in touch with them by e-mail.While she is often compared to the heroines(女主人公) of her own invention,her life is undoubtedly much quieter.But,if she does have anything in common with them,it is her strength of will and her inimitable(獨特的) style.There is only one Danielle Steel.
1.Danielle Steel is different from other writers in that _______.
A.she can write several books at the same time
B.she often does some reasearch before writing a book
C.she is one of the most popular American women writers
D.she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break
2.Children who have read “Max and Martha” picture books may know _______.
A.how to deal with affairs at school
B.what to do if Max and Martha die
C.what to do when new babies are born into their families
D.how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes
3.One of Danielle Steel’s achievements is that _______.
A.some TV plays were based on her books
B.her picture books attracted a lot of young men
C.one of her books became a best-seller in 1998
D.she wrote the Guinness Book of World Records
4.We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel _______.
A.lives an exciting life B.values her readers a lot
C.writes about quiet women D.is pleased with her achievements
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