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Want to pick up that new best-seller for your flight, but not sure you want to spend the money?
This will change your mind.
If you’ve done a lot of traveling, you’ve probably noticed that the bookstores at airports all look pretty similar. They’ve all got familiar logos, the walls of inviting plane snacks, and, of course, the towers of new hardcover books. Chances are you’ve wanted to grab one of those books for the plane ride. However, those hardcover books are a little pricey. Is it worth it to splurge, just to relieve the midair boredom?
Yes it is—because of a cool program that these bookstores have in place. These similar airport stores are all owned by the company Paradies Lagardère, and all of those stores take part in what’s called the “Read and Return program.” It’s exactly what it sounds like. Whenever you buy one of those books, you’ve got six months to finish it and bring it back to the same, or another, Paradies Lagardère location. When you do that, you get half your money for the original purchase back.
If you’re going on a trip, buy that book you’ve been dying to read. When you go back to the airport for the return trip, bring the book back with you and get half the money back. While you’re still in the bookstore, go ahead and get that other book you’ve been dying to read. Or the sequel to the book you read on the way there. Either way, your boredom on the flight back will be cured. And it gets better: the book you gave back will be re-sold for half price! Here’s what you can get for free at an airport.
There are two things you do need to make sure of. You have to bring back the receipt to get your money back. Also, the book needs to be in decent condition. But other than that, this program couldn’t be easier. In a way, it’s like a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal for books. Or get two books for the price of one-and-a-half. Either way, count us in.
1.What does the underlined word “splurge” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Spend the money. B.Take the effort.
C.Take the trouble. D.Spend the time.
2.How does the “Read and Return program” run?
A.You can read books for free in any Paradies Lagardère store.
B.You can buy books for half price in airport bookstores.
C.You need to return the book to the same store where you buy it.
D.You can get half your money back if you return the book timely.
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.It is difficult to take part in the program.
B.The receipt is necessary if you want to return the book.
C.The program is popular with readers.
D.The program runs successfully.
4.Why does the author write this passage?
A.To encourage people to read on airplanes.
B.To introduce Paradies Lagardère company.
C.To advertise the “Read and Return program”.
D.To show the advantages of reading on airplanes.
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Choosing a name for a child is often a headache for parents, but new research shows that picking well could be more crucial than previously thought.
Academics have found that your first name actually changes the way you look. For example, someone called ‘Bob’ is expected by society to have a rounder and happier face than a man called ‘Tim’. That expectation eventually leads ‘Bobs’ to become more social, while ‘Tims’ may appear thinner and reserved. The connection may be linked to the “bouba-kiki” effect which suggests that across languages, rounder and smoother objects are labelled with rounded ‘bouba’ sounds, while thinner pointed objects have ‘kik’ sounds. Likewise ‘Winstons’ are believed to be feeling blue, while ‘Marys’ are considered to be moral, both traits which may change appearance, and over time, change face shape. And a woman named ‘Katherine’ is considered to be more serious and dependable than a girl named ‘Bonnie’. Such cultural expectations may encourage ‘Katherines’ to be more studious and academic, which could gradually influence the development of facial muscles, perhaps through increased concentration.
“Prior researches have shown there are cultural stereotypes attached to names, including how someone should look,” said lead author Dr Yonat Zwebner, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. “For instance, people are more likely to imagine a person named Bob to have a rounder face than a person named Tim. We believe these stereotypes can, over time, affect people’s facial appearance.”
To find out if face shape was linked to name, researchers conducted eight studies to see whether it was possible for strangers to correctly identify the names of people simply by looking at their faces. In every experiment, the participants were significantly better (up to 40 percent accurate) at matching the name to the face than random chance (20-25 percent accurate) even when nationality, age and other socioeconomic variables were controlled for. “Together, these findings suggest that facial appearance represents social expectations of how a person with a particular name should look. In this way, a social tag may influence one’s facial appearance,” said co-author Dr Ruth Mayo.
1.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
A.How your name sounds simply counts.
B.Your name may tell how you look.
C.Social expectations determine your name.
D.It’s important to concentrate on facial muscles.
2.What can we learn from the eight studies?
A.Most of the participants match the name with the face correctly.
B.The findings are contradictory to those of the previous research.
C.They are based on the data from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
D.The findings are similar to those of the previous research.
3.According to Dr Ruth Mayo, one’s facial appearance is basically affected by ___________.
A.social expectations B.the experience of their life
C.their parents’ preference D.the meaning of their names
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Photography has been my interest ever since I was old enough to pick up a camera, but today I want to share with you the 15 most treasured photos of mine, and I didn’t take any of them. There were no art directors, no stylists, no chance for reshoots, not even any regard for lighting. In fact, most of them were taken by random tourists.
My story begins when I was in New York City for a speech, and my wife took a picture of me holding my daughter on her first birthday. We’re on the corner of the 57th and 5th avenue. We happened to be back in New York exactly a year later, so we decided to take the same picture.
Well you can see where this is going. Approaching my daughter’s third birthday, my wife said, “Hey, why don’t you take Sabina back to New York and make it a father-daughter trip, and continue the ceremony?” This is when we started asking passing tourists to take the picture.
So these photos are far more than representatives for a single moment, or even a specific trip. They’re also ways for us to freeze time for one week in October and reflect on our times and how we change from year to year, and nor just physically, but in every way. Because while we take the same photo, our viewpoints change, and she reaches new milestones and I get to see life through her eyes, and how she communicates with and sees everything. This very focused time we get to spend together is something we value and expect the entire year.
1.What can we know about the author from the first paragraph?
A. He is fond of being photographed alone.
B. He hardly ever asks strangers to take pictures of him.
C. He has been interested in photography since childhood.
D. He’s proud of the 15 most treasured photos taken by himself.
2.Who came up with the idea of having a father-daughter trip when Sabina was 3 years old?
A. Her mother. B. Her father.
C. Sabina herself D. An unknown tourist.
3.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .
A. children usually get to see life through adults’ eyes
B. the 15 photos are meaningful to the author’s family
C. it takes the author a whole week to have a family photo taken
D. the viewpoints of the author’s family never change with the time.
4.What can be the best title of the text?
A. Believe it or not; photos do change
B. Photos help a family become rich
C. Even strangers can help take photographs
D. A father-daughter bond, one photo at a time
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $ 50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.
They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!
A free flight to any destination in Asia
30% off any course at Tanya Language School
20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners with every set dinner ordered
A birthday gift on your child's birthday
A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All booking made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS
for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015
1.One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.
A.a free flight to any destination in the world
B.30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C.a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
D.a discount on any course at Tanya Language School
2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A.You need to pay $ 50 to sign up a child for the club.
B.Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight
C.The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D.Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $ 50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.
They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!
A free flight to any destination in Asia
30% off any course at Tanya Language School
20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners with every set dinner ordered
A birthday gift on your child's birthday
A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All booking made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS
for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015
1.One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.
A.a free flight to any destination in the world
B.30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C.a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
D.a discount on any course at Tanya Language School
2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A.You need to pay $ 50 to sign up a child for the club.
B.Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight
C.The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D.Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE * FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members. They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!
• A free * flight to any destination in Asia
• 30% off any course at Tanya Language School
• 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
• A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
• A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners with every set dinner ordered
• A birthday gift on your child's birthday
• A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! ** Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015* Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.
** Terms and conditions apply.
1.One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.
A. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School
B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
D. a free flight to any destination in the world
2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A. Booking date Departure date
September 13 September 18
B. Booking date Departure date
September 2 September 12
C. Booking date Departure date
August 15 September 8
D. Booking date Departure date
August 16 September 4
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement？
A. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.
B. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.
C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
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SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $ 50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.
They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!
A free flight to any destination in Asia
30% off any course at Tanya Language School
20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners with every set dinner ordered
A birthday gift on your child's birthday
A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All booking made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS
for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015
1.One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.
A. a free flight to any destination in the world
B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
D. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School
2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A. You need to pay $ 50 to sign up a child for the club.
B. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight
C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE * FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $50 per child,
children under the age of 12
can join Eagle Airways'
FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.
They can then enjoy the same benefits
onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797
to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!
• A free * flight to any destination in Asia
• 30% off any course at Tanya Language School
• 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
• A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
• A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners
dinner ordered
• A birthday gift on your child's birthday
• A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for
the entire family! ** Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS
for departures from 5 to 11 September
* Child must be accompanied by two
paying adults.
** Terms and conditions apply.
1.One of the benefits mentioned in, the advertisement is .
A.a free flight to any destination in the world
B.30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C.a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
D.a discount on any course at Tanya Language School
2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A.
Booking date
Departure date
September 13
September 18
B．
Booking date
Departure date
September 2
September 12
C.
Booking date
Departure date
August 15
September 4
D.
Booking date
Departure date
August 16
September 8
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A.You need to pay$50 to sign up a child for the club.
B.Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.
C.The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D.Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE * FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways'FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members. They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!
• A free flight to any destination in Asia
• 30% off any course at Tanya Language School
• 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
• A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
• A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diner dinner ordered
• A birthday gift on your child's birthday
• A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
*All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
*10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS for departures from 5 to 11 September
* Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.
* Terms and conditions apply.
1.One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.
A. a free flight to any destination in the world
B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School.
D. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A.
Booking date
Departure date
September 13
September 18
B．
Booking date
Departure date
August 16
September 8
C.
Booking date
Departure date
August 15
September 4
D.
Booking date
Departure date
September 2
September 12
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
B. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.
C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.
4.What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. Introduce some information about "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB".
B. Attract children to become members of "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB".
C. Attract children to take a free flight to any destination in Asia.
D. Get a free travel insurance for the entire family.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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—Thanks for picking me up, Cindy.
—________.
A.No problem B.All right C.With pleasure D.That’s right
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
