I believe his design is ______for it’s completely different from others’.
A. commonB. reasonableC. practicalD. original
科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年山東省棗莊市高三高考模擬訓(xùn)練（五）英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
Many years ago，a French naturalist，the Count de Buffon，wrote some books about natural history．The books were a great success even though some critics did not like them．Some critics said，“Count Buffon is more of a poet than a scientist．”
Thomas Jefferson did not like what the Count had said about the natural wonders of the New World．It seemed to Jefferson that the Count had spoken of natural wonders in America as if they were unimportant．
This troubled Thomas Jefferson．He too was a naturalist，as well as a farmer，inventor，historian，writer and politician．He had seen the natural wonders of Europe．To him，they were no more important than those of the New World．
In 1788，Thomas Jefferson wrote about his home state，Virginia．While writing，he thought of its natural beauty and then of the words of the Count de Buffon．At that moment．Jefferson created a new word—belittle．He said．“The Count de Buffon believes that nature belittles her productions on this side of the Atlantic．”
Noah Webster，the American word expert，liked this word．He put it in this English language dictionary in 1806，“Belittle—to make small，unimportant．”
Americans had already accepted Jefferson’s word and started to use it．In 1797，the Independent Chronicle newspaper used the word to describe a politician the paper supported．“He is an honorable man，”the paper wrote，“so let the opposition try to belittle him as much as they please．”
In 1872，a famous American word expert decided that the time had come to kill this word．He said，“Belittle has no chance of becoming English．And as more critical writers of America，like those of Britain，feel no need of it，the sooner it is forgotten，the better．”
This expert failed to kill the word．Today．belittle is used where the English language is spoken．
1.Why did Thomas Jefferson disagree with the Count de Buffon?
A．The Count said something silly about the Atlantic．
B．The Count wasn’t a true scientist in natural history．
C．The Count was a poet from a different country．
D．The Count belittled the natural wonders in America．
2.We can infer that Jefferson created the word“belittle”out of his ___________．
A．a(chǎn)nger B．excitement
C．kindness D．responsibility
3.From the text we can know that ______________．
A．a(chǎn)ll critics thought little of the Count de Buffon
B．Europe has better wonders than the New World
C．the word“belittle”survived from disagreements
D．word experts can change the future of a new word
4.Which of the following is true of the word“belittle”?
A．It is gradually accepted by people．
B．It was invented by the Count de Buffon．
C．It was used to describe nature．
D．The Independent Chronicle made it popular．
5.What is the main idea of the text?
A．How the word“belittle”came into being．
B．The argument about natural wonders．
C．Every word has a long history behind．
D．Noah Webster supported Jefferson’s idea．
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年安徽省馬鞍山市高三第一次教學(xué)質(zhì)量檢測英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完型填空
I have been in love with China since 2010.
After one year in Zhejiang University, I got a great — to work as an assistant manager in a big hotel. The best part of this job was that I was the only , so I got a good chance to understand Chinese culture and practice my .
Actually, I have got I supposed to. I have got valuable experience, devoted friends and the feeling that I am not laowai anymore.
Guests were pleasantly surprised to see me there, because I was an interpreter, trip adviser, and guide at the same time, which made their life much . I met people from all over the world, who came to China for the first time, who knew China better than me. my Chinese colleagues, who had answers to all the questions about , I could explain why you should before you buy, why Chinese don’t let guests dinner, why it is not common to book a taxi and why it is better to catch on the street. I also had chances to the development of China.
The waiters and managers were not only my teachers, but my friends. If I needed help, they were to help me. I enjoyed our small conversations they were kind and educated. I was very proud and happy of the fact that all of them me and I don’t feel anymore.
The best part of my job was to see people coming the hotel. When they recognized me, they share their adventures, burdens, even thoughts with me. It means the world to me.
I spent there 8 months and it was a period when I was proud to be who I am.
1.A. scholarship B. degree C. job D. entertainment
2.A. manager B. stranger C. guest D. foreigner
3.A. judgment B. cooking C. English D. Chinese
4.A. more than B. as much as C. less than D. as little as
5.A. restaurant B. tour C. school D. family
6.A. tougher B. easier C. sharper D. safer
7.A. but B. then C. or D. so
8.A. But for B. Thanks to C. In addition to D. Except for
9.A. weather B. language C. direction D. culture
10.A. weep B. disappear C. pray D. bargain
11.A. give up B. pay for C. leave out D. take away
12.A. one B. them C. it D. that
13.A. overlookB. discuss C. design D. prevent
14.A. never ever B. now and then C. most of the time D. at times
15.A. curious B. delighted C. afraid D. lucky
16.A. unlessB. althoughC. when D. because
17.A. trust B. envy C. ignore D. represent
18.A. annoyed B. embarrassed C. addicted D. amazed
19.A. out of B. from C. back to D. off
20.A. passively B. awfully C. unwillingly D. happily
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年安徽省安慶市高三第二次模擬考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：填空題
Can you escape from a sinking vehicle? The answer is obviously yes. “But you’ve got to be quick.” said Gordon Greisbeck, a professor from the University of Manitoba’s. Here he gives four rules of survival.
Rule 1. Don’t call 911 until you are out of the car. You should get out of that vehicle immediately after unbuckling. Think about calling 911 once you’ve made it out alive. ‘Time is very important,” Greisbeck says, “If you touch your cell phone, you’re probably going to die.”
Rule 2. Don’t open the door. Roll down or break the windows instead. Opening the door is very difficult against the water pressure and it also allows so much water into the vehicle that it will speed up the sinking process. Since most vehicles now have electronically controlled windows, it is probable that the circuits (電路) will short before you have a chance to roll them down. So you’ll need a tool like the Life Hammer to break the windows open. And make sure these tools are within reach at all times.
Rule 3. Children first. Everybody should get out of their own window if possible, but the kids are going to have a harder time fighting through the rush of water, so push them out if you have to. Greisbeck suggests starting with the oldest kids and taking the youngest out in your arms.
Rule 4. Get out. Swim through the broken windows as fast as possible. You can’t imagine what will happen in the next second. Any intention to take your belongings can be deadly.
If you’ve failed to get the windows rolled down or broken, you’ll still have the slightest of chances to escape. Once water fills the car, the pressure will be equalized and you will be able to open the door. But to do this, you will also have to be expert at holding your breath in an extremely stressful situation.
How to 1.___ a Sinking Vehicle | ||
Rules | Details | 2.___ |
Don’t call Immediately. | Make a phone call once you’ve 3.___ in escaping. | Time is of great importance. |
Don’t Open The door. | Roll down the windows or use a Life Hammer to 4.__. | ◆The water pressure can make opening the door 5.___. ◆The vehicle will sink 6.___ if you open the door. ◆Most cars have electronically controlled windows and the circuits will 7.___ short. |
Children first. | Push the oldest kids out first, and then go out with the youngest in your8.___. | Kids have more difficulty 9.___ through the rush of water. |
Get out. | Swim through the broken windows as fast as possible. | What will happen is10.___ your imagination. |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年安徽省安慶市高三第二次模擬考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：單項填空
— How do you want your eggs? — ______.
A. They taste good B. I want them very much
C. I’d like some cakesD. Fried, please
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年安徽省安慶市高三第二次模擬考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：單項填空
Dad decided to build a small tool room with a lock, ______ he would keep his best tools so my brother couldn’t reach them.
A. thatB. whichC. whatD. where
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年安徽省高三最后一卷英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
In recent years, temperatures in the polar areas are rising faster than anywhere else on Earth. As a result, the ice and the snow are melting at record-setting rates. One result is that sea levels are rising around the world, putting animals and people at risk.
A sheet of ice acts like a huge mirror, reflecting the sun’s energy. But ocean water, which is darker than ice, absorbs a lot of it. This causes the ocean to warm, which in turn speeds up ice melting and which leads to even more open waters. The cycle continues until all the ice is gone.
“As the ice melts, water flows into the oceans, making them less salty. That, along with warmer water temperatures, can harm the creatures that live in, under, and near the ice,” says zoologist Michael Stoddard. “Cold-adapted animals — including polar bears, foxes, hares, and seals — also need ice for travel and survival.”
“Most species of fish, sea spiders, and many other animals and plants that live in the waters of Antarctica don’t live anywhere else,” Stoddard says. “Many of them have special proteins in their bodies keeping them from freezing to death and have other adaptation to the cold that has yet to be explored.”
Therefore, experts are urging us to reconsider the way we live. The fuels that we burn in cars, power stations, and factories are largely to blame for the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are trapping overmuch heat in our atmosphere. If we can produce fewer of these gases, we can help save the polar ice. “Even small things would make a difference, if everyone did them.” Michael Stoddard says, “That’s what we have to figure out in the near future to help save the polar ice and thus protect the oceans and us.”
1.The passage is mainly written to _____.
A. introduce the present situation of the polar areas
B. warn people against extreme weather
C. call on people to protect the oceans and humans
D. advertise for volunteers to protect the environment
2.Paragraph 2 mainly tells us about _______.
A. the ice’s functions
B. ocean’s quick growing
C. the cause of sea level rising
D. the ways of more waters
3. From the passage, we can know that _______.
A. most polar animals prefer to live in less salty water
B. some of the cold-adapted animals mainly feed on ice
C. many polar creatures have special proteins to keep alive
D. scientists still don’t know how polar creatures have adapted to the cold
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Polar bears are expanding at a high speed.
B. Experts advise people not to use fuels at all.
C. Wildlife worldwide is in the process of dying out.
D. Global warm is putting animals and humans at risk.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年安徽省高三最后一卷英語試卷（解析版） 題型：單項填空
—Why didn’t you turn up at the party last night, Ella?
—_____, but I was fully occupied.
A. I’d love toB. I’d like to have
C. I’d rather notD. I was ready to
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學(xué)年寧夏銀川市高三下第四次模擬英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
Teen Climbing Camp 2014
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.
Rock Dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.
Dates
Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
Locations
Climbing Tower at Footsloggers
Linville Gorge and Table Rock area
Local climbing areas near Boone
Responsibilities
Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each day. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.
Pre-camp planning
Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注冊) packet Medical Form, Responsibility Agreement, Clothing/Equipment List, and Directions.
Cost
$575/person for the 5-day camp
$325/person for the first 3 days
Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss cing and necessary skills/experience.
1.According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will _______.
A. probably impress participants deeply
B. provide a few competitions
C. help the participants set their life goals
D. check the records of personal growth
2.What of the following do participants need to bring with them?
A. A safety rope. B. A helmet.
C. Climbing shoes. D. Appropriate clothing.
3. If Paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them _______.
A. 575 dollars B. 650 dollars
C. 900 dollars D. 1,150 dollars
4. What can we infer from the text?
A. Some experience is required of the participants.
B. It’ll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.
C. Parents are required to stay with their children.
D. Guides will talk about the prices
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