The National Air and Space Museum in Washington，DC has thousands of objects on display，including the 1903 Wright Flyer，Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St．Louis，the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia，and a lunar rock you can touch．In addition to our exhibition galleries，you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium，Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater，and the Public Observatory on the east end．There are many things to do at the Museum in DC．We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults．We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year．
Hours & Admission：Open every day except December 25．Admission is free．
Regular hours：10：00 am to 5：30 pm
Extended Hours：10：00 am to 7：30 pm
December 26-30，2016
March 30-April 20，2017
Fridays and Saturdays，April 24-May 16，2017
May 17-September 7，2017
VISITING TIPS：
Limit the Number of Bags：All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry．The fewer items you bring inside the Museum，the faster your entry．Before you visit，please review the list of prohibited items，which include pocket knives and tripods（三脚架）．Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the museum，so please leave them at home or in your car．
No food and Drink：Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum．You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court，not in the Museum．Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall．
Please Take Photos：You are welcome to take photos for personal use．However，tripods and monopods（单脚架） are not permitted without approval．
First Aid：The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty．Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance．
Visit the Welcome Center：At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby，staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit．
Phone：202-633-2214
E-mail：NASM-VisitorServices@si．edu
1.According to the passage，the National Air and Space Museum is a museum .
A. where only adults can take part in some educational activities
B. everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets
C. where one can touch anything he likes
D. everyone can visit without time limits all the year round
2.If the Greens plan to visit the Museum at 6：00 pm，it is accessible on .
A. December 24，2016 ( Wednesday )
B. March 1，2017 ( Sunday )
C. July 6，2017 (Monday )
D. September 15，2017 (Tuesday )
3.A visitor to the museum can .
A. eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court
B. take photos with tripods for personal use
C. bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors
D. get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill
4.The purpose of this passage is to .
A. make an advertisement for the museum
B. attract people to explore the universe
C. encourage adults to bring their children there
D. show what is on display in the museum．
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
Every so often, mankind comes up with really good inventions that have changed our daily lives. However, the U.S. Patent Office has issued over 7. 5 million patents, and not all of them are quite so celebrated. Some good, some bad, and some crazy! The following lists some of the more unusual ideas that have come along.
Snake Leash
In 2002, a patent was issued for a snake-walking leash. There are at least two major problems with this idea. 1) Dog leashes fit securely between the head and shoulders. A snake does not have shoulders; so it might slither away. 2) Dogs are OK for public places because they are social animals, and people like them. Snakes are not OK for public places because they are not social, and some people are terrified of them.
Stadium Helmet
Americans are known for our love of sports. Unfortunately, good tickets to games are expensive, and some fans have to sit in the nosebleed sections. This invention, patented in 2000, is designed for these fans. Featuring a built-in radio, binoculars(望远镜) , a cooling fan, and a helmet for falling litter, this design transforms the stadium experience.
Bacon Alarm Clock
When you think about it, waking to the dreadful, blaring noise of an alarm clock is a terrible way to start the day. However; this clock could change that. You simply put a piece of frozen bacon in the alarm clock, set the alarm, and go to sleep. The clock gently wakes you up with the mouthwatering smell of bacon the next morning, just like waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of Mom cooking breakfast. Who said there’s no time to eat breakfast?
Toilet Lock
In 1969, a patent was issued for a really bad idea – the toilet seat lock. First of all, fishing for your keys when you have to go seems very unpleasant. Then there is the possibility of losing the key altogether. What about guests? Just think that you would have to ask permission for the bathroom. Of course, there is the ultimate question: Why would you lock it in the first place?
Humana Bird Feeder
People have always admired the gracefulness and beauty of birds, and bird watching is a popular hobby. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal is a challenge. That is, until now. In 1999, a patent was issued for a helmet with birdfeeders attached to it. Although there may be a design flaw (缺陷) (turning the head to see the birds would probably frighten them), this invention could change the way of bird watching.
1.Snake Leash was designed to .
A. catch a snake B. keep off a snake
C. take a snake for a walk D. keep dogs and snakes together
2.What can be inferred about the nosebleed sections? .
A. They are for fans who have no tickets.
B. They are for fans who have poor eyesight.
C. They are close to the center of a stadium.
D. They are far from the center of a stadium.
3.What is the use of Human Bird Feeder?
A. To watch birds near enough. '
B. To feed birds personally.
C. To communicate with birds.
D. To hide from birds.
4.Which of the following inventions can help to save your time?
A. Toilet Lock. B. Stadium Helmt.
C. Snake Leash. D. Bacon Alarm Clock.
难度: 困难查看答案及解析
You can love them or hate them, but no matter which tourist destination you visit, chances are you'll see someone with their head buried in a Lonely Planet guidebook.
Lonely Planet is one of the world’s largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages. The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts (播客) all devoted to travel.
Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable. They also save time and make sure you don’t miss the best things.
They also provide the reviews of hostels, hotels, restaurants and ticket information about your destination.
This can be great if you’re a nervous traveler, or if you haven’t traveled by yourself before. If you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language, sometimes there’s nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook. You simply point to a map that directs the taxi driver to a hostel that’s cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.
But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers like them. They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity (自发性) out of traveling, and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen. They also regret that if you follow a guidebook, you’ll end up doing the same thing and having the same experience as everyone else. You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same route.
Another criticism of travel guides is that they have a large impact on local communities. For example, some locals devote their lives to behaving in ways that attract tourists. They pretend to live a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses in order to attract the tourist dollar.
1.The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT that _____.
A. you can speak a foreign language when opening a guidebook
B. you can easily find a nice place to stay in a strange city
C. it provides lots of useful information about your destination
D. it can help you save time and money when traveling
2.People criticize the guidebook because ________.
A. it is not as useful as most travelers expect
B. tourist destinations will be crowded if everyone follows the same route
C. travelers may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures
D. local people keep modern lifestyles under its influence
3.What do we know about the Lonely Planet guidebook from the text?
A. It's a world-famous brand only producing guidebooks for travelers.
B. It's very useful to a person who's nervous about touring an unfamiliar place.
C. It's very useful to a tourist who likes to repeat others' experiences.
D. It is loved by all travelers because of the convenience it brings to travelers.
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
Everything was put neatly into my suitcase．I'm a flight attendant．I'm so organized，my half of the closet could be a display at The Container Store．My husband's half of the closet？Just thinking about it made my head ache．I carried my suitcase downstairs．Bill was in the kitchen cooking．Looking at the messy kitchen，I shouted，“Why do you have to be so messy？” Bill looked hurt，“What？” I sighed and left for the airport．
On my last flight，an elderly couple had the seats in my section．They held hands during takeoff．Later I caught them looking into each other’s eyes．Something about that look was familiar．Then I realized：it was the look Bill and I had worn in our wedding photographs．I couldn’t resist asking them about the secret of their long-lasting marriage. “Have fun together，”the man said, “and never take each other for granted．”
His words circled in my head long after we landed．Bill wasn’t perfect．But then，was I？I kept complaining about his messiness and forgot his kindness，his ability to see the bright side of every situation-qualities that ran so much deeper，the reasons I had married him in the first place
I took out my cell phone and called Bill. “I miss you already.” I said．“I miss you too，Kim，” he said．As soon as my flights were over，I rushed home．Bill met me at the door．"I have a surprise for you．"he said and led me into the kitchen．I glanced around the room．He really had worked hard．In spite of the fingerprints on that microwave floor，I could see our reflection in it：my husband and I，our smiles glowing with love for each other，just like in our wedding photos．
1.Why did Kim get so angry with her husband？
A. She found his weaknesses one morning．
B. She didn’t love him any more．
C. He left things in an untidy state．
D. He turned a deaf ear to her complaints．
2.What’s special about the old couple？
A. They never quarreled with each other．
B. They often made fun of each other．
C. They kept their love so fresh．
D. They took each other for granted．
3.The author changed her attitude towards her husband after .
A. she realized Bill wasn’t perfect
B. she got inspired by the old couple
C. her husband had cleaned up the kitchen
D. they had their wedding photos taken
4.The best title of the passage might be .
A. Love You，Love Your Mess B. Love is blind，Love is messy
C. The Wedding Photos D. A Loving Old Couple．
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
Moving to a new place may be an exciting adventure. 1. If you have a friend experiencing this anxiety, there are some steps you can take to make him feel more at home. Talk to your friend about his homesickness. 2. This also gives you the option to share with him any strategies you have personally discovered to help overcome these feelings.
Join your friend in discovering and adapting to the new environment. It is human nature to fear the unknown. By learning to deal with the new environment, your friend will find it easier to overcome the desire for what is familiar.
Introduce him to new friends by including him in your social circle. These new relationships help relieve the feelings of homesickness and keep his mind off those friends he left behind. 3. For example, if he likes sports and being outdoors invite him to go hiking or camping with you and your friends.
4. Developing a new schedule will help him change things to where he does not need his old routine. Perhaps get him involved in an athletic club where he can boost endorphins(内啡肽) by keeping physically fit.
Keep a positive outlook. Encourage him to see the glass half full so he can embrace this new experience instead of longing for what once was. Being positive helps your friends become more positive, so make the most of your influence.5.
A. However, there are many ways to overcome it.
B. Burying it will only make his homesickness worse.
C. Invite him to clubs that you know he will enjoy.
D. Help him develop a new routine to replace the old one.
E. You will help him keep an active attitude to life if you are positive.
F. He could be homesick due to missing family dinners every night
G. However, following that is the anxiety that comes from a change in routine.
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
Anger is a feeling that many of us know all too well. Some of us experience it daily, _____ others hold on to it for years at a time. As you likely know, anger is not a healthy _____ . Over time it can become self-destructive, _____ relationships and even your health.
This is not to say that anger is always a _____ thing—anger is a natural part of living；it is a _______ that something is wrong. If anger is not a ______ normal and natural human emotion, it is _____ important to learn and understand how to _____ anger the right way.
You can release anger the right or the wrong way. _______ whether you have an anger problem yourself or not, it is ______ for everyone to understand what the right ______ of releasing anger are. Transforming anger is a powerful _____to take that will create positive changes in our relationships. One of the best ways to _____ anger is to give yourself the _____to express anger. In fact, it is quite healthy to express your anger as long as you do it _______Remember that anger management ___ both on mental and physical effort. Although mental therapy alone will help you tremendously for releasing your anger, it can only take you so far. The same ______for exercise too. However, if you ____ both mental therapy and exercising, you will then have ______ to an unbelievable positive solution. Do a particular physical activity _____ the mental intention of releasing your anger.
1.A. when B. while C. but D. however
2.A. life B. feeling C. happiness D. emotion
3.A. reflecting B. ruining C. limiting D. satisfying
4.A. bad B. good C. ordinary D. especial
5.A. appearance B. mark C. signal D. gesture
6.A. unbelievable B. completely C. incompletely D. carefully
7.A. whatever B. how C. much D. however
8.A. release B. relax C. absorb D. influence
9.A. Instead of B. Except for C. Regardless of D. As a result of
10.A. important B. common C. hard D. easy
11.A. answers B. messages C. ways D. actions
12.A. step B. right C. attitude D. chance
13.A. shift B. change C. move D. transform
14.A. permission B. application C. affection D. admission
15.A. confidently B. correctly C. gradually D. separately
16.A. requires B. relies C. lacks D. decline
17.A. arranges B. reaches C. prepares D. applies
18.A. control B. join C. separate D. combine
19.A. access B. approach C. admission D. contact
20.A. in conflict with B. rather than C. along with D. in place of
难度: 困难查看答案及解析
By the time Jill got to a little town, every hotel room 1.（take）. “You’ve got to give me a room somewhere,” he said to the manager at the hotel, “2.just a bed --- I don’t care where.”
“Well, I do have a double room with one guest,”3.(admit) the manager, “and he might be glad to split（分担）the cost. But to tell you 4.truth, he snores 5.loudly that people in the next room have complained 6.(late). I’m not sure if it would be worth it to you.”
“No problem.” Jill assured him, “I’ll take 7..”
The next morning Jill came down to breakfast bright-eyed.
“How did you sleep” asked the manager.
“Never better.”
The manager was impressed. “No problem with the other guy snoring, then?”
“No, I shut him up 8.no time,” said Jill.
“How did you manage that?” asked the manager. “Did you give him some medicine to stop the snoring?”
“No, I didn’t. But here is 9.I did. He was already in bed when I went into the room,” Jill explained. “I went over, gave him a kiss on the forehead, and said, ‘Good night, beautiful,’ and he sat up all night 10.(watch) me.”
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I am enthusiastic and fun-loving student. My favorite subject is English. I am pretty fluent with English, and my teachers say my style and presentation is good. My first love is writing, and I have been writing for some magazine for about three years. Mostly I like to write about things those are happening in the school, like sports events, trips to places of interest, and tips on how to study effective. Seen my words in print makes me extremely proud. I also enjoyed communicating with other people to find out what do they think. I am always interested in what others are concerning about, from students worries, local news to world events.
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
假设你是李华，最近在浏览新西兰的中学网站时，看到一位名叫Tom的同学的留言，他计划在暑假期间到中国的哈尔滨旅游，希望能有一名中国的学生当他的导游。你对此很感兴趣。请你根据以下要点提示给他写一封电子邮件，介绍相关情况。
主要内容：1. 希望当他的导游；
2. 打算如何给他当导游；
3. 期盼他的回复。
注意： 词数：100字左右，开头与落款已给出，不计入总词数；
Dear Tom,
Recently, while browsing a senior high school website of New Zealand, I saw the message you posted on it.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
难度: 中等查看答案及解析