高中 英语
A pleasant surprise
For a long time, I had been looking for a piano of my own to practise on. There was a piano shop on the street along which I walked every day to school. Whenever I passed the shop, I would stop, looking at the beautiful piano standing in the comer of the shop window. How I had been dreaming, day and night to possess a piano like that!
Unfortunately, my father was just a clerk. Times were tough during the Depression, and there were five mouths to feed, besides buying coal and wood for the stove. In order to save money, even on cold winter days, my father would walk the seven miles every day to get to work. No he could never afford to buy me an expensive piano. Though he knew I wanted to play that piano so much» buying it was an extravagance (奢侈品) well beyond our family's income.
One day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, to my surprise and disappointment, the piano had gone. I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. Tears filled my eyes when I thought of not being able to sec that piano any more.
Disappointed, helpless and sad, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. After about an hour. I returned home. I had just entered into our house, when I heard my mother calling me. I brushed away my tears and followed the sound of her voice into the dining-room.
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I could not believe my eyes.
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As soon as my father appeared, I hugged him tightly.
Who can think of the race between the tortoise and the rabbit when it comes to the greatest races? Sure, that race only took place in ancient Aesop's mind, but while the great modern races can teach us a lot about commitment, perseverance (毅力) and the virtues of having a rather large engine, "The Tortoise and the Rabbit" may tell us everything about animals and even vehicles on this planet.
In a study published this week, Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering, concludes that no one should be surprised that the tortoise wins over the seemingly speedier rabbit. In fact, after analyzing the reported speeds of land-air-and-water-based animals, Bejan concludes that the world's well-known speedsters are actually among the slowest when their movements are averaged out over the course of a lifetime.
The study builds on Bejan's previous research showing that an animals speed increases with mass regardless of species. And that principle can also be extended to non-living things, like aircraft.
After studying data from historical airplane models, Bajan noted the speed of each model increased with its size, too. That doesn't sound right. What about the modern jet fighter? How is that relatively small craft not faster than a clumsy large transport plane?
Again, Bejan harks back to the tortoise. That transport plane spends lots of time in the air, moving regularly across long distances. The fighter jet, on the other hand, may fly across the sky occasionally, but-like the rabbit-it's often found resting on the ground.
The slow and steady transport plane wins the marathon of life.
But like so many good stories, Aesop's tale offers even more than a lesson in perseverance.
At one point, the rabbit asks the tortoise how he expects to win a race at such a slow pace.
The tortoise—ever focused—doesn't respond But it's the rabbits own words that provide the moment to reflect on, especially in modem times.
"There is plenty of time to relax," Until there isn't.
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（1） Why is the story "The Tortoise and the Rabbit" mentioned?A . To warm people not to be proud. B . To introduce a unique phenomenon. C . To help put forward the author's idea. D . To show the importance of perseverance.
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（2） What has Bejan proved in his research?A . Airplanes improve in speed. B . Speed has nothing to do with size. C . Speed matters most in the animal world
D . Animals' speed and mass go hand in hand.
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（3） What lesson does the author want to teach us?A . We shouldn't look down on others B . We should put our time to good use. C . Staying focused during races is important. D . People should often reflect on themselves.
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（4） What is the main idea of the passage?A . Life is just like a race. B . Nearly all races are the same C . Quickness is not all advantage in a race. D . The slow but steady are always winners.
A crew of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after braving seasickness and strong winds.
For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers who set sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained the boat, said this was the first time he'd taken out an all-female crew.
The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts(轮流换班)along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was rough because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild, 16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the option of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”
The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We've learned everything from steering(掌舵)the boat itself to putting up the sails to cooking while we have rough seas, ” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.
The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn't make it to their original destination in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren't disappointed, however, as they'd learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.
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（1） What was special about the US Sea Cadet trip this year?A . It was the longest sailing trip ever. B . It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip. C . It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever. D . It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.
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（2） What happened on the crew's first day of the trip?A . They all got seasick. B . They regretted taking the trip. C . They decided to stay in the bay. D . Some of them were injured.
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（3） Which of the following best describes these young sailors?A . Determined and cooperative. B . Hard-working and talented. C . Understanding and creative. D . Adventurous and skillful.
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（4） According to Noakes, what was the sailors' greatest benefit from the trip?A . They acquired excellent sailing skills. B . They learned to work in teams. C . They built confidence and character. D . They knew the sea better.
1）活动目的：实施劳动教育；
2）所需物品：手套、扫把、浇水壶等；
3）具体安排：清理垃圾和杂草，给农作物浇水。
注意：
1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
When asked to explain he did to make his students so fascinated with his lessons the teacher paused and thought deeply.
A. what it was that B. that what it was
C. what was it that D. that what was it
(江苏省南京十三中2009届高三第三次模拟考试)
In 1982, Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and sank. He got into a life boat, but his supplies were 36 . His chances of surviving were small. 37 when three fishermen found him 76 days later, he was alive—much 38 than he was when he started, but alive.
His 39 of how he survived is fascinating. His cleverness — how he 40 to catch fish, how he evaporated（蒸发）sea water to 41 fresh water — is very interesting.
But the thing that 42 my eye was how he managed to keep himself going when all hope seemed lost, and there seemed no 43 in continuing the struggle. He was starved and 44 worn-out. Giving up would have seemed the only possible choice.
When people 45 these kinds of circumstances, they do something with their minds that gives them the courage to keep going. Many people in 46 desperate circumstances 47 in or go mad. Something the survivors do with their thoughts helps them find the courage to carry on 48 difficulties.
“I tell myself I can 49 it,” wrote Callahan in his book. “Compared to what others have been through, I’m fortunate. I tell myself these things over and over, 50 up courage…”
I wrote that down after I read it. It 51 me as something important. And I’ve told myself the same thing when my own goals seemed 52 off or when my problems seemed too terrible. And every time I’ve said it, I have always come back to my 53 .
The truth is, our circumstances are only bad 54 to something better. But others have been through the much worse, that is, in comparison with what others have been through, you’re fortunate. Tell this to yourself over and over again, and it will help you 55 through the rough situations with a little more courage.
36. A. little B. rich C. few D. enough
37. A. And B. Yet C. Still D. Thus
38. A. thinner B. stronger C. worse D. healthier
39. A. attitude B. assumption C. instruction D. account
40. A. assisted B. tended C. managed D. intended
41. A. make B. absorb C. select D. replace
42. A. attacked B. caught C. froze D. cheated
43. A. need B. taste C. message D. point
44. A. firmly B. completely C. hardly D. generally
45. A. deal B. defend C. survive D. observe
46. A. similarly B. differently C. gradually D. commonly
47. A. pull B. take C. break D. give
48. A. for the lack of B. in the face of C. in exchange for D. as a result of
49. A. handle B. carry C. follow D. inspect
50. A. rolling B. using C. building D. making
51. A. defeated B. recommended C. introduced D. struck
52. A. far B. long C. ever D. even
53. A. supplies B. senses C. ideas D. influences
54. A. related B. measured C. contributed D. compared
55. A. see B. cut C. get D. think
---Being young generations in China, _______they take up all of the challenges and opportunities that this country offers?
---Absolutely.
A. mustn’t B. mightn’t C. shouldn’t D. couldn’t
—Got your driving license？
—Yes. It is a week since I____________ the driving test.
A. have passed B. passed C. will pass D. had passed
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Students typically speak of their experiences abroad as “life-changing” and count their international experience as one of the most rewarding features of their college careers. They not only advance themselves academically, but also acquire a mature view of our complex world. The benefits of studying abroad are many. Here are a few:
Special academic opportunities. For all students, but especially for those with an interest in area studies, attending a university abroad opens up a lot of academic options: courses not offered at Princeton, access to research materials, and contact with foreign scholars and researchers in particular fields of interest. Foreign environments can also provide a kind of living laboratory for original research that can only be conducted on-site.
Foreign language competency. The best way to become fluent in a foreign language is to go to a country where the language is spoken. The ability to read and talk in a foreign language benefits the scholarly work of all students and is a skill that is increasingly valued in all professions.
Preparation for careers with an international dimension. Today’s workplace is increasingly global and requires knowledge and experience that transcends (超出) national boundaries. Students who have studied abroad can prove to possible employers that they can handle themselves in new situations and have experience interacting with people from other backgrounds. Students may also develop professional relationships that continue long after the study abroad experience is over.
Cross-cultural competence and understanding. Spending time abroad allows you to test your abilities to cope with the challenges of living in another culture as a participant rather than a tourist. Living in another culture exposes you to different views about world events and your own country—deepening your understanding of your own culture, yourself, and the world.
Improve decision-making and problem-solving skills. Students studying abroad find themselves in new situations all the time. When students convey their needs and thoughts using new language skills, they gain confidence. These skills are helpful in other aspects of life, both personal and professional.
Test your interests. While studying abroad, especially on a field-based program, students can often take their interests on a more specific, applied direction. For example, they can try field research and interact with professionals working in fields of interest to them.
Make new contacts. Students form a large network of people while studying abroad. Some students may call upon their in-country professional contacts soon after the program’s conclusion; others stay in touch with homestay families for decades; still others form lifelong friendships with their peers(同龄人). These relationships can be deeply expanding.
| Title: Why not study abroad? | ||
| Introduction | ●Studying abroad is an valuable experience that may (71) __________ one’s life. ●Students can improve their (72) __________ performance and understand the world better. | |
| Provide special academic opportunities | Students can gain (73) __________ to research materials and build contact with researchers. | |
| (74) __________ foreign language competency | The ability to read and talk in a foreign language is (75) __________ to students’ school work and jobs in the future. | |
| Make (76) __________ for future careers | Students who have studied abroad can handle new situations and people from different backgrounds. | |
| Learn to understand another culture | Living in another culture allows you to see the world and your own country in a (77) __________ way. | |
| Learn to make decisions and (78) __________ problems | Students can gain confidence when they deal with new situations using new language skills. | |
| Test your interests and make new contacts | ●Students can do research in a more specific direction according to their (79) __________. ●Students form many relationships while studying abroad, which can be (80) __________over time. | |
Teens For Planet Earth
This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting our planet. They can connect with other green-minded teens, choose a project or create their own. Teens For Planet Earth encourages young folks to get busy in their own communities. They offer guidance on local projects with categories such as habitats, animals, water and education. Awards are given to active members.
Meez
At Meez, teens can create their own avatars (头像), rooms and virtual pets. It is a social community of creative people that combines avatars, virtual worlds and games. Meez offers contests and chat as well as homework help, a fashion central and a writers’ corner. A chat area for younger teens is available. Other areas are music, geek (极客） central, art and sports.
Cyberteens
Cyberteens is another cool site that celebrates the teen years. Here teenagers can find community, games, and news. There is a link called “creativity” where teens can share their poems, stories, photos and artwork. The “cool links” section offers a huge variety of options to the curious teens. This site also has surveys and helps with jobs and school work.
Student.com
Student.com is a resource site for teens and high school students. Its social network has over 900,000 members. Members earn points to win prizes just by browsing and they offer several multi-player games. Points are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会). Student.com is filled with useful information and articles.
21. What is Teens For Planet Earth aimed to?
A. Set up a project
B. Give awards to teens
C. Get young folks busy
D. Give advice on local projects
22. Which website offers assistance in jobs?
A. Teens For Planet Earth B. Meez C. Cyberteens D. Student.com
23. What makes Student.com special among these websites?
A. It has the most members
B. Teens can read articles on it
C. It offers help on school work
D. Teens can make purchases on it
24. What can we infer about the websites mentioned in the text?
A. They provide game platforms
B. They benefit teens in their social life
C. They award outstanding teens
D. They offer various study guidance
It is hard to believe that the man who was the owner of three big companies now has become _______; he even can’t pay the daily bills.
A. so wealthy B. so successful C. badly off D. well off
Even as I write this story, I am still smiling. The past few weeks have been rather 21 , but when a large number of Smile Cards arrived in my 22 the other day, having traveled all the way from the United States to my home in the Netherlands, I knew things were about to 23 .
I 24 where to leave the cards as I went to bed that night: the train, benches at the station, at work, libraries, mailboxes, the gym - the possibilities were 25
I woke up, went to work, and afterwards, I went 26 to the shop to buy some candy bars, planning to leave them as anonymous(匿名的) 27 for people on the train. However, 28 my early morning train, my train home was extremely crowded. An elderly man must have seen me searching for a place to 29 a Smile Card, because he asked me if I was looking for something.
Right then I 30 that my first Smile Card would not be anonymous. With a big smile and cheeks 31 with excitement, I told him that I 32 what I was looking for, 33 him the candy bar and Smile Card I had in my hands. He had only just finished reading the card 34 I arrived at my stop, but he was still smiling and 35 his candy as I waved at him from the 36 .
Despite having worked a full day, I almost bounced(跳) home. Before I entered my 37 , I delivered a few more Smile Cards and candy bars to my neighbors’ mailboxes. I added an 38 candy bar for a neighbor who I knew was in a difficult financial 39 , but who I saw working hard every day to get the very best for her young son. I figured they both 40 a tasty little treat.
21. A. pleasant B. simple C. tough D. common
22. A. office B. room C. mailbox D. hands
23. A. turn away B. turn around C. turn up D. turn down
24. A. required B. asked C.realized D. wondered
25. A.important B.small C. specific D. endless
26. A. slowly B. smoothly C. freely D. straight
27. A. surprise B. gifts C. notice D. intention
28. A. unlike B. unusual C. unsure D. unlucky
29. A. drop B. mail C. leave D. hide
30. A. wondered B. decided C. doubted D. suggested
31. A. filled B. faced C. satisfied D. content
32. A. found B. invented C. forgot D. remembered
33. A. transporting B. delivering C. sending D. handing
34. A. when B. while C. until D. once
35. A. reading B. enjoying C. buying D. carrying
36. A. entrance B. office C. platform D. bench
37. A.office B. apartment C. school D. garden
38. A. affordable B. available C. extra D. excellent
39. A. situation B. company C. staff D. puzzle
40. A. admired B. deserved C. won D. rewarded
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