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Creative alarm clocks

Dumbbell（哑铃） alarm clock

It is not a real dumbbell, but you have to shake it up and down 30 times to stop the alarm clock. And there is no stop button. Of course you will be totally refreshed by then. Don’t be lazy and take some exercise in the morning.

Target alarm clock

The alarm is ringing at the time you set it for！Do you see the target？Then hit it to stop the sound with a laser gun（激光枪）. Of course you have to be fully awake if you don’t want to miss the target.

Flying alarm clock

I’m sure you won’t be able to simply ignore this alarm as you usually do, because it flies！Its propeller（螺旋桨）flying off the alarm is the key. Before the frightening alarm sounds drive you crazy， you’d better quickly put the key back.

Banclock

Have you been keeping a pocketful of change for some time without knowing what to do with it？Maybe you can put those coins in your alarm. This is both an alarm clock and a money box. It only stops ringing if you put a coin in it.

IQ alarm clock

What about a brain workout in the morning？ IQ alarm will go off and ask you a set of IQ questions. Don’t even think about removing the battery, because it is hard to open. The only way to shut it off is to answer all questions correctly.

Mr. Bump-off-the-wall alarm clock

An alarm clock is so annoying when you are too tired and sleepy to get up. You can release your anger on Mr. Bump. It looks like a blue ball covered with “bandages（绷带）”. Just throw this alarm at the wall to silence it.

1.How can we turn off Target alarm clock？

A.By shooting at it. B.By shaking it 30 times.

C.By putting the key back on it. D.By answering questions shown on.

2.What is another function of Banclock？

A.Improving people’s sleep. B.Asking people to do exercise.

C.Testing people’s intelligence. D.Helping people to save money.

3.What can we infer about Mr. Bump-off-the-wall alarm clock?

A.It hangs on the wall. B.It is difficult to break.

C.It was invented by Mr. Bump. D.It rings louder than any other clocks.

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_______ that he was in great danger, Eric walked deeper into the forest.

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Not until the 11th century, when a young lady brought a fork to Italy, _______.

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Bodies are made to move！1.____________are not made for staying in front of the television or reading magazines all the time. Keeping fit doesn’t mean you have to be a super athlete and even a little exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and2.___________(health), you will find you look better and feel better. You’ll develop more energy and 3.____________(self­confident).

Every time you move, you are exercising. The human body4.__________(design) to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb. The more it does, the 5.___________(strong) it will become. Best of all, exercise is fun. It’s 6.___________your body likes doing most—keeping on the move.

Physical exercise is not only good 7.____________your body. People 8.__________take regular exercise are usually happier, more relaxed and more alert than those 9.__________(sit) around all day. Try an experiment next time you’re in10.________bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game.

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I was on vacation, and in my mind, vacation does not mean setting my hotel room alarm clock for 6 am. But when you’re in Aruba and hoping to reserve a beachside palapa（简陋草棚）, that’s exactly what you do.

Tourists begin lining up at the crack of dawn to secure these umbrella-like wood structures that are covered with dried and woven palm leaves. They then place towels on chairs and call them theirs for the day, whether they remain there or not. I knew nothing of this beach code of ethics on my first day in Aruba. I saw an empty chair covered with a towel and took it. It was a big mistake.

For many visitors, a week bathing in the sun is the only activity they wish to pursue. It sounded good to my girlfriend, Barbara, and me after Boston’s awful winter. Six more inches of snow was predicted on the day we left. The sun, the sand, and the beach seemed just about right.

Aruba’s slogan is “One Happy Island”, and it doesn’t take long to understand why. Aruba is said to be on “island time”. Translation: No one is in a rush to do anything. When in Aruba, you go with the flow, however slow and lazy that might be.

Cooling trade winds, white sandy beaches, turquoise（蓝绿色）waters, and dazzling sunsets are all good reasons to visit. But this 20-mile island offers more than lazy days walking on the beach. There is amazing night life, casinos, golf, scuba diving（水肺潜水）, fine dining, shopping, and a great national park.

But our first day was spent as you’d expect, swimming in the sea and enjoying cool drinks. Our drink of choice quickly became the Coco Loco. It’s as refreshing as it sounds.

1.Tourists get up at 6 am because they _____.

A. want to see the sunrise early

B. need to check out early

C. want to have fun longer

D. need to reserve a beachside palapa

2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to ?

A. Using whatever chair you like.

B. Waiting in a long line for a palapa.

C. Taking up a chair by placing a towel on it.

D. Covering a palapa with woven palm leaves.

3.Paragraph 4 shows life in Aruba is very _____.

A. relaxing 　　 B. expensive

C. frightening　　 D. disappointing

4.What did the author do on his first day there ?

A. He went shopping.

B. He swam in the sea.

C. He went scuba diving.

D. He visited a national park.

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There is nothing to get________ about for it is common in our daily life.

A. to alarm         B. alarming     C. alarmed      D.being alarmed

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Language requirements for all programmes, except Creative Writing

All teaching for the programmes is in English. We require all applicants whose first language is not English to have one of the following test results:

Academic IELTS details can be obtained from local British Council offices. The minimum requirement is an overall band score of 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in each of the four elements.

Applicant's Academic IELTS and Cambridge CAE test results will be directly accessed by our office.

In order for us to do this, applicants should supply the following information on their application form: Academic IELTS:

Test Report Form (TRF) number Cambridge CAE/CPE：

Candidate ID number (this is 3 letters and 6 numbers) and secret number (4 numbers)

These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.

Language requirements for Creative Writing

The minimum requirement is an overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in each of the four elements. Applicants with Cambridge CAE require grade A. These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.

In addition to meeting the above language requirements for Creative Writing, all applicants are required to submit a 300-400 word written piece, explaining their reasons for applying.

All programmes: notice concerning TOEFL test scores

Please note： Due to UK Government restrictions, we are no longer able to accept TOEFL test scores.

1.What subject does the text focus on?

A. Language requirements. B. International programmes.

C. College accommodation D. Information for teachers.

2.Besides satisfying language demands, what is needed for Creative Writing?

A. Candidate ID number. B. Test Report Form number

C. A written work of 300-400 words D. Secret information about the applicant.

3.Which of the following is unacceptable for the programmes?

A. Cambridge CPE. B. Cambridge CAE.

C. Academic IELTS. D. TOEFL test scores.

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Dear Amy，

My husband is a loving, creative and sensitive person who is 15 years my senior. (I am in my mid-30s.)

Now I still struggle with my ups and downs, and he is still broke. I have continually asked my husband to get a job. I know he’s trying, but even a part-time job at a convenience store would make ends meet. His former profession as a freelance(自由职业的) producer dropped off with the economy, and while he tries hard to find work in his field, he is extremely unwilling to accept the fact that he may need to get a “regular”job.

I love him very much, but I can’t continue to keep my frustration(沮丧)bottled up. I tell myself I’m going to leave him if he doesn’t find work, but I really want to stay together. How should I handle this?

Round the Bend

Dear Round,

Having been a freelancer for many years, I assure you (and him) that the true meaning of freelancing is that you have the freedom to accept a variety of jobs, as well as the responsibility to make a living between jobs. Freelancers teach, tend bar, sell things door to door and do anything it takes to bring home the money. Volunteering is also a wonderful way to keep busy and meet new people.

Amy

Dear Amy,

“Joan” was a 50-year-old reader who wants to spend her parents’ gift (money) on a trip to India. Her retirement fund(退休金) is less than half of what she will need for retirement. It’s also clear that she hasn’t budgeted monthly for car repairs and other out-of-pocket expenses. In your answer, you encourage her to go.

She’s 50 and the clock is ticking! How will she feel about the trip she took when she turns 70 when she can’t afford to retire? Maybe there are other ways she can experience Indian food, culture, history and art without spending the entire sum of money. When her “health slows her down.” she may wish she had kept a rainy-day fund.

Realistic Reader

Dear Realistic,

Your argument is very logical and realistic, but there are also times when you have to go for it. I hope she does.

Amy

1.Who might be Amy?

A. A reporter of a health magazine.

B. A kind-hearted friend of Joan’s.

C. An advisor offering people career advice.

D. An editor of “Ask Amy” section of a magazine.

2.What makes Miss Round so upset?

A. Her husband doesn’t love her as much as when they met.

B. Her husband doesn’t earn enough money to support the family.

C. Her husband fails to take the responsibility of feeding his family.

D. Her husband has a hard time finding a “regular” job in his former field.

3.Amy suggested Joan ________.

A. go for her dream of traveling to India

B. experience Indian culture at home

C. save money for retirement

D. refuse her parents’ gift money

4.According to Realistic Reader, when Joan retires she would feel ___ about her trip if she took it now.

A. worthwhile　　　　　　 B. regretful　　　　　 C. excited　　　　 D. sad

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It seems that creative thinking, which is one of the most___________skills in society, is a matter of habits.

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How is the man probably feeling about the fire alarm?

A.Excited. B.Annoyed. C.Secure.

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