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On Saturday, Feb. 15，author and former Los Angeles poet laureate (获奖者) Luis J. Rodriguez will discuss From Our Land to Our Land, a new collection of stories and essays about race, culture, identity, and belonging. Rodriguez will be in conversation with Times reporter Daniel Hernandez at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. Call 213-804- 2722 to get tickets.

On March 11, the book club authors Jeanine Cummins (American Dirt) and Reyna Grande (A Dream Called Home) in conversation with Times Column One editor Steve Padilla. Ticket information is coming soon.

Earlier, we read The Library Book by bestselling author Susan Orlean and hosted a community forum where Orlean and readers shared library stories. We also took a deep dive to explore what L. A. is reading right now and showed book lovers how to read for free with library apps.

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1.What is special about the L. A. Times Book Club?

A.It has all kinds of library apps.

B.It gives readers access to different cultures.

C.It provides information about some celebrities.

D.It invites you to communicate with great authors.

2.Which author will you meet if you book a ticket now?

A.Susan Orlean. B.Jeanine Cummins.

C.Luis J. Rodriguez. D.Reyna Grande.

3.How can you get more information from the Club?

A.Subscribe to the club news.

B.Contact the club @latimeshooks.

C.Call the organizer.

D.Send an email to bookclub©Latimes. com.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

On the first day of classes at a Los Angeles high school, several American boys came up to a Chinese boy and said: “Hi, what’s up?” 1.hearing their greeting, the boy, 2.had just moved to the US with his parents, raised his head and looked at the sky.

This is a story told by David Chen, 3.31-year-old actor in Taiwan who recently launched a Sina mini-blog, on which he teaches easy English expressions.

“ 4.me, the mini-blog is like a mirror．When I read the comments, I see myself more clearly.”

Chen made a breakthrough last year 5.he had a double-eyelid surgery．“I like making changes and I think it’s necessary,” he said．“I know many fans like my pretty boy image．But now I’m growing up, I want to look rougher and 6.mature.”

“When you have a new haircut, you do not need to explain it．__7.___ is just like changing your mood to do so–if you feel happy, that’s great,” said Chen．“Young people should realize

that sometimes you can just do what you want to do．You will eventually get support from others if you dare to be 8..”

高三英语填空题中等难度题查看答案及解析

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why will the man go to Los Angeles?

A. To visit Hollywood.　　 B. To look for movie stars.　　 C. To see a TV show.

2.Who is Dr. Phil?

A. The man's friend.　　 B. A TV host.　　 C. The woman’s doctor.

3.Who will the woman probably call next?

A. A travel agent.　　 B. Her boss.　　 C. Her husband.

高三英语长对话困难题查看答案及解析

Los Angeles Times reported that researchers may have found a way to ______ human life by changing certain genes, so that humans might expect to live twice as long.

A. extend　　　　　　　　 B. preserve

C. multiply 　 　　　　 　 D. transform

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Los Angeles Times reported that researchers may have found a way to ______ human life by changing certain genes, so that humans might expect to live twice as long.

A. extend　　　　　　 B. preserve

C. multiply　　　　　　 D. transform

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 (Xinhua)—Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has died at the age of 95, according to media reports on Monday.

Lee, born in Stanley Lieber on Dec. 28th, 1922, began his career in 1939 and joined the Marvel Comics in 1961.

He is considered as one of the most legendary names in the history of comic books and the leading creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics. He co-created iconic fictional characters such as Spider-Man, X-Men, the Avengers, and many more.

Lee’s characters often have super powers, but they also have weaknesses. They were humans, not gods. They not only struggled to save the world, but also to pay their bills, make friends, and hold jobs. This made Marvel comic book heroes stand apart from its competitor DC, which produced the seemingly perfect heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman. Those superheroes have been adapted into blockbuster films, most of which were made after Disney acquired Marvel in a 4-billion-dollar deal in 2009.

In a statement, Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company said Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created.

Marvel also praised Lee on its website by putting on one of Lee’s famous quotes, which goes, “I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: entertainment is one of the most important things in people’s lives. Without it, they might go off the deep end. I feel that if you’re able to entertain, you’re doing a good thing. ”

Praise from his Hollywood peers and colleagues was generous. President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige appreciated Lee’s unparalleled impact on the industry. “No one has had more of an impact on my career than Stan Lee,” Feige said. “Our thoughts are with his family and the millions of fans who have been forever touched by Stan’s genius, charisma and heart.”

1.How do Lee’s characters differ from those of DC?

A. They are perfect heroes.

B. They often have super powers.

C. They are not humans, but gods.

D. They have human shortcomings.

2.We can learn from Lee’s statement in Paragraph 6 that ________.

A. it is embarrassing to be a comic-book writer

B. a taste of entertainment is necessary in people’s lives

C. entertainment is the most important thing in the world

D. you can do everything well if you are able to entertain

3.According to the passage, we could know that ________.

A. Lee influenced Kevin Feige’s career a lot

B. Lee joined the Marvel Comics in his forties

C. Lee created the fictional characters all by himself

D. The superheroes were adapted into films before Disney acquired Marvel

4.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Comics Legend—the Marvels and DC

B. The Superheroes in Stan Lee’s Comics

C. Marvel’s Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95

D. The Life Story of Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A young Los Angeles actor in need of a second job to pay his bills has come up with a brilliant way to supplement his income-people walking.

Chuck McCarthy originally considered becoming a dog walker to earn some extra cash, but soon realized that the job required more than walking dogs on a leash. However, walking people didn't require much when they were out on walks. Chuck realized there was money to be made if he walked people around Los Angeles instead.

It might sound like a joke, but The People Walker, as he calls himself, is very serious about his new job. For $7 per mile, he offers to walk with clients around L.A., listening to their problems or simply making conversations and offering them a sense of security. At 6-feet, 2-inches, and sporting a bulky figure and bushy beard, Chuck doesn't look like the kind of guy you'd want to mess with.

Chuck's services are aimed at people who need a motivational boost to go walking, those who don't feel safe walking alone in some areas, and those who are afraid that people might see them walking by themselves and think that they have no friends. "I wear my The People Walker shirt upon request and on the first walk with a new client, so they can be 100% sure it's me," McCarthy says. However, he admits some people are a bit uncomfortable with this policy, as they don't necessarily want everyone to know that they're being walked.

So far, Chuck McCarthy has already had another five people walkers employed, covering various areas, like downtown L.A., Hollywood, Eagle Rock, or Fairfax. Once he posted signs around the city, his phone started ringing and clients began rolling in. And with all the free publicity he has been getting in the press lately, more requests are coming.

While he hopes that his acting career will pick up soon, in the meantime Chuck is very happy with his people walking business. After all, it's literally a walk in the park and it pays the bills.

1.What does the underlined word "supplement" in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Save.　　 B. Increase.

C. Change.　　 D. Invest.

2.Which service of The People Walker isn't mentioned in the text?

A. Cheering up the clients.　　 B. Accompanying the clients.

C. Buying the clients food.　　 D. Offering a sense of security.

3.Why do people prefer Chuck to walk without wearing the shirt?

A. To keep the walk comfortable.　　 B. To avoid being recognized.

C. To attract more new friends.　　 D. To keep themselves alone.

4.What do we know about Chuck McCarthy from the text?

A. He has lost confidence in his acting career.

B. He hopes to find excitement in people walking.

C. He has inspired other people to be more creative.

D. He earns more as a people walker than as an actor.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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1.What can you do after joining Mac Kids Book Club?

A. Create your book store.　　 B. Earn much money.

C. Share books and movies.　　 D. Discuss your study..

2.You can enter the Free Book giveaway ________.

A. on the Internet.　　 B. by telephone.

C. in the bank.　　 D. by email

3.Who can be allowed to sign up for Free iDOGO ID?

A. British pupils.　　 B. Chinese teenagers.

C. American pupils　　 D. American adults.

4.This text is most probably taken from___________.

A. a research paper　　 B. a newspaper report

C. a class presentation　　 D. an online advertisement.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Sign Up for Your Free iDOGO ID

The Mac Kids Book Club is home of the latest and greatest books, activities, and prizes. Claim your badge（徽章）now to join the coolest club around!

Why Join:

With iDOGO you can:

Create your custom avatar （虚拟化身）

Earn points and badges

Follow other DOGO users

Bookmark & share news, books, and movies

Express your opinions about news, books, and movies

FREE Book Club giveaway:

Terms and Conditions

★This Free Book giveaway is open to all iDOGO account holders in the US, except where prohibited by law. YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY ONLINE, NO OTHER METHOD OF ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

★If the number of readers interested in the book exceeds the number of copies available, winners will be picked solely at the mercy of DOGObooks.

★No purchase necessary. Only one entry is allowed per household. Ages 15 and under, and a legal resident of the US.

★The book publisher is the sponsor of this giveaway and is responsible for shipment of books to winners.

★You are not required to review the book if you win a copy. However, you are encouraged to do so.

★Winners will be notified by email. Note that in order to be considered for a giveaway participants must have their parent or legal guardian complete, sign, and return the Parental Consent Form.

★By accepting a free book and posting a review, you grant (授权) DOGObooks and the publisher a permanent, fully paid, worldwide license to use, copy, perform, display, and distribute your review.

★Please reveal in your review that you received the book for free through DOGObooks.

1.What can you do after joining Mac Kids Book Club?

A. Create your book store.　　 B. Earn much money.

C. Share books and movies.　　 D. Discuss your study..

2.You can enter the Free Book giveaway ________.

A. on the Internet.　　 B. by telephone.

C. in the bank.　　 D. by email

3.Who can be allowed to sign up for Free iDOGO ID?

A. British pupils.　　 B. Chinese teenagers.

C. American pupils　　 D. American adults.

4.This text is most probably taken from___________.

A. a research paper　　 B. a newspaper report

C. a class presentation　　 D. an online advertisement.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Growing up in one of the poorest communities with most crimes in Los Angeles, US, being raised by a poorly-educated single mother and attending the worst-quality public school, not many people expected much of me, so I chose to expect something of myself.

On my 12th birthday, I bought a poster of Harvard University to hang in my room. Being at Harvard became my dream: I saw myself attending class in Sanders Theater, studying in Widener Library and eating in Annenberg Hall. Driven by this dream, I kept studying hard. I’d begin my day by asking myself these two questions: “What do I want in my life?” and “Are the things I am doing today going to get me closer to that life?”

Asking myself the questions gave me the courage to ask over 50 Harvard, students for advice on my application essays; it gave me the energy to study just one more hour on my SATs when others were asleep; and it gave me the determination to apply for just one more scholarship when already refused many times. Moreover, reminding myself of my goal each day made it easy to say no to the same choices my friends made, because they would never get me closer to my goal. I found that even being poor could not take away my power to decide what I choose to do with my life.

Every day I could feel myself getting closer and closer to my goal as my writing got better, my SAT score increased, and my scholarship offers started coming in. On March 31st, 2011, an email arrived from Harvard. The first word was “Congratulations!”. Tears of joy filled my eyes.

Who you are today is the result of the decisions you made yesterday, and who you will be tomorrow will be the result of the choices you make today. Who do you want to be tomorrow?

1.What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?

A. It describes the author’s early living conditions.

B. It proves that the author once lived an unhappy life.

C. It shows how many people treated the author badly.

D. It shares the author’s dreams with readers.

2.How did the author push himself to get closer to his goal?

A. By hanging a poster of Harvard in his room.

B. By making the same choices with his friends.

C. By asking himself the questions each day.

D. By increasing his scores and getting scholarships.

3.What is the author’s attitude to the hardship?

A. Disappointed.　　 B. Positive.

C. Thankful.　　 D. Sorrowful.

4.What did the author want to tell us most?

A. A famous university, a successful life.

B. The earlier you set yourself a goal, the better.

C. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

D. Your choices determine who you are.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析