科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
Do you know what really troubles me? For some reason, words with silent letters have always bothered me. For example, consider these words: know, design, island, school, wrist, naughty, and salmon. All of these words have at least one letter that is not typically pronounced, and these words are just a very small part of words with silent letters in them.
Some words are even worse, consider this word: colonel. Not only are some letters not pronounced, but letters that are not even there are pronounced.
Even foreign languages, especially French, are guilty of this needless complexity and confusion. I know there must be some main historical reasons why the words are spelled and pronounced the way they are, but that does not mean bad traditions must continue to survive. Especially if they are no longer logical.
Unfortunately, there is very little that anyone can do for it, because there’s no group of people who can change or have the right to change the English language for everyone. However, the only thing we can do is make changes in the way we talk and write in hopes that it catches on. For example, I pronounce the letter “l(fā)” in salmon on purpose to make people annoyed and to sound more different or complicated. I even pronounce colonel the correct or French way.
I can only hope these two minor changes to the English language make sense to you, and you will help to keep up these minor changes forever in your everyday life.
We can learn from the passage ________.
A. colonel is pronounced
B. salmon is pronounced
C. all the words with silent letters come from French
D. linguists will solve the problem of dumb letters
Which of the following is the main reason for silent letters?
A. French language. B. Historical reasons. C. Some linguists D. Bad traditions.
The underlined phrase “catches on” probably means “________”.
A. becomes popular B. gets across C. follows the fashion D. doesn’t fall behind
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. Troubles in everyday life B. Traps in English words
C. Words with silent letters D. Necessary changes of languages
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項
Yesterday I was fortunate enough to find one more person in our world who is kind and caring. It was about 11:00 p.m. 16 my telephone rang. The caller ID showed the number of a Best Western Hotel. 17 , I would ignore this type of call. For some reason, 18 , I went ahead and answered.
The man on the other end asked if I knew Samual K. I 19 , as he is my 91 – year – old grandfather. Still not 20 why I was the one that had been called, the caller went on to tell me that I was the only 21 listed in the phone book. He said his name was Mason and that he was the 22 at the Best Western Hotel. The 23 was that grandpa had no money with him, and that he couldn’t 24 any phone numbers, so Mason called all over the state trying to get help.
Grandpa told me that he just wanted me to tell Mason that he is a (n) 25 guy and would pay the money once he got home. But the man in charge there was 26 because my grandfather seemed to be 27 . He had been going somewhere else when he got on the wrong bus and 28 100 miles from home.
Not wanting to turn him away and not wanting the police to 29 him to the police station, Mason, 30 any normal duty, not only took the time to 31 me, but also charged just $ 39 so that grandpa could 32 safely and comfortably overnight. (The rooms normally rent for about $ 140!) Besides, he had the staff of that hotel all 33 him until my uncle was able to drive the 100 miles to pick him up!
So, it’s just one more piece of 34 that proves that there are still good people out there; wherever you go, there is always one who 35 .
16.A.while B.when C.a(chǎn)fter D.before
17.A.Obviously B.Personally C.Actually D.Generally
18.A.however B.besides C.otherwise D.therefore
19.A.was B.did C.had D.would
20.A.a(chǎn)dmitting B.a(chǎn)ccepting C.understanding D.recognizing
21.A.neighbor B.relative C.colleague D.friend
22.A.manager B.waiter C.mayor D.guest
23.A.disadvantage B.question C.problem D.pity
24.A.write B.remember C.repeat D.keep
15.A.easy – going B.generous C.forgettable D.okay
26.A.concerned B.disappointed C.convinced D.surprised
27.A.hurt B.moved C.a(chǎn)nnoyed D.lost
28.A.went up B.a(chǎn)dded up C.ended up D.sent up
29.A.take B.bring C.invite D.carry
30.A.except B.a(chǎn)gainst C.beyond D.from
31.A.contact B.persuade C.warn D.a(chǎn)pproach
32.A.leave B.live C.a(chǎn)dapt D.stay
33.A.look for B.watch over C.care about D.a(chǎn)djust to
34.A.news B.information C.a(chǎn)dvice D.evidence
35.A.minds B.cares C.sees D.matters
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013屆江蘇南京鹽城市高三第三次模擬考試英語卷(帶解析) 題型:完型填空
Helen was loved as a friendly 1ady by a11 who knew her. She had belonged to the same church for almost all her adult lire and was highly 36.______. Poor Helen was well into her 90’s. Since her husband passed away,she moved in with Jennifer, her young granddaughter. However, life is 37._______. One night driving home from the store, Jennifer was hit dead by a drunk driver. Once again, Helen was alone.
The 38._______ of losing those closest to her and the loneliness of being all alone were 39.______ she could bear. She changed--she fell into 40._______ and hopelessness. Naturally, people around her saw the change. But nobody seemed to know how to 41._______ her. Months passed. It was now December, and the holiday season was 42._______ to be harder than Helen imagined it would be. She felt like she was 43._______, slowly inside. She wondered if she would see Christmas this year.
44._______, the second Sunday of December, the Sunday School teacher came to her with a special request. Would she be 45.______ enough to help decorate the tree that was in the middle of the children’s classroom? Each child had handmade a special decoration to 46.______ on the tree, and they needed assistance. Helen attempted to 47._______ refuse, but the teacher said that the children had requested she be the 48._______ that year. It was important to them for some reason, the teacher whispered.
The night of the special event, Helen was present and wore the best smile. The 49.______ of the young children was bittersweet, which held memories of her dear Jennifer. For the first time in months, though, you could see her eyes 50._______ through tears. She was happy that the children had 51.______ her. Most decorations had been placed on the tree 52._______ a group of nine children came and sat in front of her. Each of them either had no grandmother any longer, 53.______ had never even known theirs. This was a very special celebration and union. In the middle lay a gift-wrapped box 54._______ for her with a card reading “Our Grandma, with love. ”
Christmas this year wasn’t unkind to Helen. No, it was a new 55._______, a brand-new start and nine new reasons to her…
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科目:高中英語 來源:江蘇寧海外國語學校2010屆高三高考模擬英語試題(11) 題型:完型填空
第二節(jié) 完形填空(共20小題,每小題1.5分,滿分30分)
After winning a big game,athletes are often asked how they feel.Usually athletes say how 36 it is to win this big game.On the contrary,the fact is that losing a big game,or in my case,all the games,can be even harder.
From the spectators’ point of view,last year’s basketball 37 for my high school team was nothing 38 of an embarrassment.And 39 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of,that season had a bigger impact on me than any other.As a team captain,I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 40 year,but did I ever think we would lose every game?Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated,it was clear that we were a (n) 41 team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected, 42 ,as our team center was suspended (禁賽) for the season,and two key members decided to 43 for some reason.At this point,dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind,but in the end,we all stuck if out, 44 to work still harder.
Then there came a time when even our 45 and given up on us.Personally,I felt like it was 46 worthwhile giving my all.I thought,if even the coach doesn’t believe in us,whyshould I?But just as my hope began to 47 ,a teammate called a meeting.He said,“Nobody thinks we are going to win,but,as teammates and friends,we 48 it to each other to go all out every game.”
It was that moment that 49 me how to be a leader.It hit me that I certainly didn’t 50 the role.As a leader you can never quit 51 the team who looks up to you.It is one 52 to be named captain,feel great and go through the motions,but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 53 all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards.But in all honesty,I 54 the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better basketball player,but it already has made me a better leader,and 55 .
36.A.exciting B.pleasant C.tough D.significant
37.A.game B.event C.league D.season
38.A.short B.full C.lacking D.sufficient
39.A.a(chǎn)s B.while C.since D.now that
40.A.most interesting B.dullest C.most difficult D.easiest
41.A.unique B.a(chǎn)dventurous C.young D.untrained
42.A.meanwhile B.though C.instead D.somehow
43.A.quit B.stay C.resign D.rest
44.A.hoping B.swearing C.claiming D.wishing
45.A.fans B.classmates C.sponsor D.coach
46.A.only too B.more than C.not a little D.no longer
47.A.fade B.gain C.destroy D.grow
48.A.owe B.think C.demand D.recommend
49.A.reminded B.told C.taught D.guided
50.A.a(chǎn)ct B.deserve C.play D.take
51.A.with B.a(chǎn)longside C.on D.for
52.A.matter B.a(chǎn)spect C.issue D.thing
53.A.potential B.goal C.enthusiasm D.confidence
54.A.hate B.treasure C.a(chǎn)dmit D.recognize
55.A.character B.captain C.person D.figure
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科目:高中英語 來源:20102011年浙江臺州中學高二上學期期中考試英語試題 題型:信息匹配
要想成為最有吸引力的人,要注意生活中一些簡單的細節(jié)。閱讀下面六個有關(guān)如何成為最有吸引力的人的方法的描寫,選出符合題中五個標題的選項,并在答題卡上將相應的選項的標號涂黑。選項中有一項多余選項。
_____1 Ask lots of questions
_____ 2. Great posture
_____ 3. Stay busy
_____ 4. Show your pearly whites ( or just smile)
_____5. Be interested in other persons
A. Don’t talk about yourself … remove attention from yourself. If you are interested in other persons, it will be helpful. And if you want to talk about yourself, you'll find that putting the other person first actually opens him up to return the favor and ask you questions. See how fun this is?
B. In other words, be humble. If you are a know-it-all (even if you really do know it all!), it really pushes people away. Rather, asking lots and lots of questions makes people feel like you care, you can be trusted, and you are... humble.
C. Walk like you know where you're going, and do so with good posture. Walk like you'll run over anyone who even attempts to hassle you. If you walk like this, you'll be spotted from a mile away.
D. Smile more, no matter how ugly your teeth are. I'm not kidding about this one. It's not all about the teeth. If you are smiling genuinely, you can draw everyone for 100 meters around to you.
E. Perhaps you have seen someone who perhaps could be quite ugly but they have great posture and so suddenly they are really attractive? It's true. Your posture says a lot about you -- it says whether you have confidence, or simply if you really care. Talking physically, it is one of the most important physical characteristics you need !
F. Do you really know the power of this? We're told to stay busy to break away from depression and feelings of anxiety. But did you know you should also stay busy to be really attractive? It's true. Always have something to do. Have you ever seen someone just sitting around, doing nothing? How unattractive. Always be busy with something, even if for some reason you have to make something up.
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