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Looking overwhelmed(淹没) the attention，Rubi Ibarra celebrated her 15th birthday on a big farm in central Mexico. The_______to the event by her father_______rapidly and made her a star in her country. Family members had to open a path for the girl through dozens of_______　 and photographers so she could reach the Mass(弥撒) for her on a farm in the state of San Luis Potosi. A large board_______“Welcome to my 15th birthday party” with Rubi’s picture towered over the tents and tables_______ with food.

Thousands of people_______ from across Mexico for the celebration. Rubi’s party_______ national and international fame after a local event photographer posted on his Facebook page a video of the girl’s father_______a birthday party complete with food, horse races and local bands. In the video, Crescencio Ibarra_______describes the party and prizes, before announcing that “everyone is__________invited.”

Rubi’s mother later__________that Crescencio had only been referring to everyone in the__________communities, not the world, but by then the video had been picked up many times on YouTube and been seen by millions.

Mexican Airline Interject published a promotion offering 30%__________on flights to San Luis Potosi, under the slogan ”Are you going to Rubi’s party? ” Actor Gael Garcia Bemal made a funny video of the invitation, and singer Luis Antonio Lopez wrote a lovely__________especially for Rubi.

Several hundred guests__________on the morning of the day for the party, but the number increased as the day__________so that by evening there were thousands and the event looked like a rock concert. Cars__________the access roads to the communities and police monitored the__________.

“What happened with Rubi is an interesting example of how the__________amplifies(放大) people’s personal lives and how__________medias look for stories on social network to bring in new audiences,” said Sergio Octavio Contreras, a professor from a Mexican university.

1.A.argument B.invitation C.plan D.secret

2.A.troubled B.moved C.switched D.spread

3.A.reporters B.doctors C.teachers D.scientists

4.A.lying B.saying C.confirming D.promising

5.A.finished B.linked C.filled D.shared

6.A.heard B.dated C.kept D.came

7.A.gained B.accepted C.touched D.produced

8.A.complaining B.recalling C.describing D.reflecting

9.A.wisely B.impolitely C.proudly D.guiltily

10.A.accidentally B.sincerely C.unwillingly D.unbelievably

11.A.explained B.proved C.refused D.introduced

12.A.friendly B.differently C.other D.neighboring

13.A.protections B.discounts C.suggestions D.services

14.A.diary B.letter C.song D.book

15.A.arrived B.researched C.took D.carried

16.A.determined B.reached C.progressed D.formed

17.A.limited B.blocked C.controlled D.destroyed

18.A.competition B.situation C.adventure D.decision

19.A.video B.television C.newspaper D.internet

20.A.traditional B.fashionable C.perfect D.special

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Modern people are paying more attention to exercise and many celebrities are leading the trend， while in ancient China there were also many fitness lovers．

Lu You： chosho

As a noted productive poet， Lu You from the Song Dynasty wrote more than 20，000 poems in his lifetime． According to historical records， he lived to 85 years old， the longest living poet in the Song Dynasty．

However， Lu You was weak as a child． During his later years， Lu You started the body building called chosho． Chosho was quite popular in ancient times， which was not roaring or whistling， but an elegant， serious and skillful health method． People opened their body， breathed in deep and then breathed out with a long and loud cry in rhyme．

Su Dongpo： long run， five kilometers per day

The great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo， or Su Shi preferred to take long runs， and he thought that only by moving your body regularly could you have a strong body．

He would slow down when he breathed hard， and speed up when his breath balanced． Su Dongpo would run until he was sweaty， hot， blood circulating and limbs feeling refreshed．

Huyan Zan： cold bath

There was an annual festival in November during the early Tang Dynasty （618-907）called "Pouring cold"， where a group of strong men， nearly bare， sang and danced in the street while crowds poured cold water on them． The festival， a sacrifice to god， was thought to be helpful to body building．

During the Song Dynasty， Huyan Zan recovered the tradition by removing the singing and dancing parts and keeping the pouring cold water part， as a way to exercise his kids' physical bodies．

1.What would Lu You do when doing chosho exercise？ ______

A.Scream after opening his body．

B.Make a long and loud roar．

C.Whistle for a long time．

D.Breathe deep and shout with a rhyme．

2.While Su Dongpo was running， he ______ ．

A.adjusted his running speed according to his breath

B.kept running at a high speed all the way

C.would run until his body was tired

D.practiced Qigong during the course of running

3.Why did Huyan Zan have his kids do a cold bath？ ______

A.To teach them the hardship of life．

B.To honor his general-inherited family．

C.To make them have a healthy body．

D.To expect them to have a long life．

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The housing problems we are looking forward to seeing _______ have attracted the government’s attention.

A. solving　　　　　　　 B. solve　　　　　　　 C. solved　　　　　　 D. to solve

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The housing problems we are looking forward to seeing _______ have attracted the government’s attention.

A．solving           B．solve             C．solved            D．to solve

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Scientists have solved the mystery of why the overwhelming majority of mammoth fossils(化石)are male.

Much like wild elephants today, young male Ice Age mammoths probably travelled around alone and more often got themselves into risky situations where they were swept into rivers, or fell through ice or into mud, lakes or sinkholes that preserved their bones for thousands of years, scientists say.

Females, on the other hand, travelled in groups led by an older matriarch who knew the landscape and directed her group away from danger.

"Without the benefit of living in a herd led by an experienced female, male mammoths had a much higher risk of dying in natural traps such as mud holes, rock cracks and lakes, "said co-author Love Dalen of the Swedish Museum of Natural History in a report published on Thursday in the journal Current Biology.

The study used genetic data to determine the sex of 98 woolly mammoth fossils in Siberia Researchers found that 69% of the samples were male, a heavily unbalanced sex ratio, assuming that the sexes were fairly even at birth.

"We were very surprised because there was no reason to expect a sex bias in the fossil record," said first author Patricia Pecnerova, also of the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Therefore, researchers believe that something about the way they lived influenced the way they died.Most bones, tusks, and teeth from mammoths and other Ice Age animals haven't survived," explained Dalen.

"It is highly likely that the remains that are found in Siberia these days have been preserved because they have been buried, and thus protected from weathering."

These giant, tusked plant eaters disappeared about 4,000 years ago. While there is no scientific agreement about the causes of their disappearance from the planet, most believe that climate change, excessive hunting by humans and the spread of other animals into mammoth feeding grounds were influential factors.

1.The underlined word "matriarch" in paragraph 3 means _______.

A. figure head　　 B. female leader

C. experienced animal　　 D. mature mammoth

2.Why do the majority of mammoth fossils come from male animals?

A. Scientists find it easier to study male fossilized bones.

B. There were more male mammoths in comparison to females

C. Male mammoths were better able to adapt to the changing circumstances.

D. Male mammoths more frequently died in places where fossils could form.

3.Which of the following is suggested as a reason for mammoths dying out?

A. The increasing competition for food.

B. The cooling of the earth's temperature.

C. The disappearance of male mammoths.

D. The risky behaviour of younger mammoths.

4.What is the text type of the passage?

A. A newspaper article.　　 B. An academic essay.

C. A historical description.　　 D. A science fiction story.

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Are you a travel lover? If you are, attention then. No matter whether you’re looking for big international events, delicious food, natural wonders or simply relaxation on a beach, these places should be on your checklist.

Brazil

Attractions: Festivities for the 2014 World Cup

The world is casting its eye on Brazil for hosting two of the most popular sporting events — the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics two years after. Except for watching exciting games and cheering for your favorite team and players, you can also take a trip to ‘the lungs of the earth’，the Amazon forest, to escape the crowds and embrace nature.

Belgium

Attractions: Europe’s underrated gem

Many grand and spectacular museums are located in picturesque cities like Bruges, Antwerp and Brussels. Art lovers can fully engage themselves in the numerous treasures dating back to the medieval period. Exploring the quiet towns and appreciating their Gothic architecture is also an opportunity not to be missed.

Seychells

Attractions: Paradise within reach

This so-called ‘playground for millionaires’ is open to everyone. The wallet-friendly hotels, guest houses and self-catering apartments make tours comfortable. With more than 100 diving islands scattered on the Indian ocean, many activities await, such as sunbathing, fishing, diving, sailing, and going on boat tours. The Seychelles islands are blessed with a warm tropical climate all year round, so you can go there whenever you want.

1.The 1st paragraph aims to tell us______.

A. what you can expect from a trip

B. how to find a place to holiday

C. what this passage is really about

D. what to do on a holiday trip

2.If you visit Brazil in 2014, you can______.

A. watch the Summer Olympics

B. enjoy medieval treasures in museums

C. take a trip to the Amazon forest

D. cook your own food in a guest house

3.Which of the following has the closest meaning with wallet-friendly？

A. cheap 　 B. attractive　 C. expensive 　 D. affordable

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Choosing a major, which is the specialized area of your college study, can be overwhelming. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. And the major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Consider these factors when picking your major.

Career Prep

Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study. Maybe you already know that you want to be a nurse, a day trader, or a web developer. Before you declare, take a class or two in the relevant discipline, check out the syllabus for an advanced seminar, and talk to students in the department of your choice. Make sure you’re ready for the coursework required for the career of your dreams.

Earning Potential

Future　 earning　 potential　 is　 worth　 considering—college　 is　 a　 big　　 investment,　　 and while college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans. According to PayScale.com, the majors that lead to the highest salaries include just about any type of engineering, actuarial mathematics, computer science, physics, government, and economics. Keep your quality of life in mind, too—that six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.

Subjects You Love

Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience, and that can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field. If your calling is philosophy, don't write it off just because you're not sure about graduate school, or what the job market holds for philosophers. Many liberal arts majors provide students with critical thinking skills and writing abilities that are highly valued by employers.

Undecided? Explore your interests.

If you truly have no idea what you want to study, that's okay—many schools don't require students to declare a major until you are a second-year student. That gives you four semesters to play the field. Exploring your interests will help you find your best fit major—and maybe even your ideal career.

1.You don’t need to feel fearful when choosing your major because ______.

A.your major has completely nothing to do with your future

B.you are not limited to only one particular career for your whole life

C.changing career fields are unavoidable in your life

D.you only spend a little time on whatever subject you choose

2.The underlined word discipline is closest in meaning to ______.

A.field B.rule

C.theory D.knowledge

3.What do we learn about from Para. 3?

A.Your college investment will be all given back to you in the form of high salary.

B.Future career earning is viewed as the top concern for most college students.

C.High salary will not be worthwhile at the cost of your unhappy office work.

D.If you choose engineering-related majors, you are sure to earn high salary.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.You are advised to choose liberal arts majors for what are provided.

B.Worse grades result from poor relationships with others in college.

C.Employers like liberal arts majors more than science majors in job market.

D.Some students don’t necessarily need to decide their choices of majors upon entering college.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Why is it difficult to choose a major. B.What influences your choice of a major.

C.How can a major affect your career. D.When should you decide your major.

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The dawn of a new school year is often full of exciting-and occasionally overwhelming-”firsts”for students. That perhaps explains why a “beautiful”_______of a school bus driver, Isabel Izzy Lane,_________a crying 4-year-old boy on his first day of school has gone viral(疯传)online.

Last Monday, Amy Johnson’s young son Axel_______to preschool in their hometown, and felt “super_________” for the big day-until it was time to get on the_______that morning. As soon as the bus_______the corner, her youngster fell silent_______bursting into tears when the bus doors_______. His mother got him on the bus. As the youngster got_______in his seat directly behind Lane, tears rolling down his face, the merciful driver________to offer a hand for the boy to________, which Amy immediately caught on camera.

The small act of kindness________a whole lot to Axel, who finally calmed down and felt　　 ________enough to take the bus on his own the next day. “ I didn’t think it was that big of a deal__________, just I guess, but it’s just something that I would do.” Lane later told WEAU.

“The day after that, he was waiting at the bus stop all by himself.” Lane said.

In a larger________, Lane hopes the simple________reminds others that the smallest acts of kindness can often have the biggest effects on other people’s lives. “ You don’t have to say anything, but just to________someone you are there,” she said. “That makes a big________to someone’s day.”

In the days since, Johnson’s photo of the________back-to -school moment has been shared by social media, receiving more than 1,200 likes and more than 220________on Facebook.

1.A.shadow B.sculpture C.picture D.exhibition

2.A.questioning B.comforting C.praising D.scolding

3.A.headed B.subscribed C.appealed D.wandered

4.A.frightened B.doubtful C.curious D.excited

5.A.passage B.bus C.bridge D.website

6.A.disappeared around B.took up C.broke down D.rolled around

7.A.after B.if C.before D.once

8.A.locked B.opened C.dropped D.folded

9.A.settled B.lost C.changed D.interested

10.A.struggle B.declined C.reached D.hesitated

11.A.ware B.bite C.greet D.hold

12.A.Meant B.mentioned C.convinced D.adapted

13.A.clever B.brave C.hopeful D.elegant

14.A.universally B.theoretically C.personally D.gradually

15.A.sense B.affection C.framework D.imagination

16.A.assessment B.talent C.action D.topic

17.A.show B.warn C.advise D.persuade

18.A.impression B.decision C.distinction D.difference

19.A.embarrassing B.touching C.troublesome D.unexpected

20.A.designs B.outlines C.shares D.receptions

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

– The film Tiny Times 3 is being discussed widely these days.

--____________. It is overwhelmed with bad views.

A. Nothing worse than that.　　　 B. Beyond comparison.

C. No comments　　　　 D. Just so-so.

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When you go to St. Petersburg, the number of at-tractions can seem overwhelming. If you’re short on time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.

The Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There you can see lots of different paintings of old masters inside the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.

The Russian Museum

The Russian Museum holds one of the largest collections of Russian art in the world. View Russian art creations through the ages, from Byzantine (拜占庭)-style icons to the Socialist Realism of Stalin’s times.

Kizhi Island

Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made without any nails (钉子) — the wood fits together with joints and grooves (沟槽).

Peterhof

Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission (门票), but go to Peterhof when the fountains (喷泉) are working — during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter as well as in the evenings.

The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood is an attractive must-see sight. The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will make you say “Wow!”

The Bronze Horseman Statue

The Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian Culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin (普希金), this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness.

1.If you’re interested in paintings, you’d better go to _____.

A. the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof

B. the Hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

C. Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

D. the Russian Museum and Kizhi Island

2.The man on the Bronze Horse refers to _____.

A. Peter the Great 　　 B. Alexander Pushkin

C. Byzantine 　　　 D. Stalin

3.What can we know from the passage?

A. The fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round.

B. The largest collection of Russian art is in the Hermitage Museum.

C. The buildings on Kizhi Island are made of wood.

D. You can visit Peterhof free of charge.

4.The main purpose of this passage is to _____.

A. show the wonderful history of Russia

B. introduce the famous buildings in Russia

C. persuade artists to study St. Petersburg

D. attract tourists to visit St. Petersburg

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