We have all heard of giant pandas, and know t...

We have all heard of giant pandas, and know that they are endangered. When one has babies, it makes national news_______, and pictures of their babies are_____　　 circulated. But it now seems that the giant panda is not ______ of itself.

The lovely animals have ______ a classic test of self-awareness. They cannot　　 ____ themselves in the mirror. Researchers use the mirror recognition test to ____　 whether children or animals have a ______ of self-awareness.

In the test, an animal is presented ______ a mirror. Researchers then watch to see ______ it notices a mark on its face, which is only_______ in the mirror. If the animal notices the mark, it often ______ it. Human children often pass the test when they are only two years old.

Many other animals have passed the mirror test, including monkeys, Asian elephants and even pigeons. But when researchers tested pandas, ______ of them did the same thing as those animals did. ______, each panda behaved as if their_____　　 in the mirror was another panda altogether. They acted as if they were_______ by what they saw in the mirror, scratching their feet and walking_______.

The________of this research will help design better areas for animals in captivity (圈养). For example, one-directional glass sometimes used in the areas may　　 ____ pandas to feel stressed when they see their own image in the ______. That’s because they might believe it to be another panda,________themselves.

1.A. papers　　 B. covers　　 C. headlines　　 D. pages

2.A. widely　　 B. popularly　　 C. especially　　 D. completely

3.A. shy　　 B. fond　　 C. conscious　　 D. confident

4.A. failed　　 B. ignored　　 C. faced　　 D. conducted

5.A. observe　　 B. discover　　 C. recognize　　 D. understand

6.A. believe in　　 B. find out　　 C. pick out　　 D. take in

7.A. sense　　 B. question　　 C. opinion　　 D. thought

8.A. for　　 B. with　　 C. in　　 D. before

9.A. how　　 B. when　　 C. why　　 D. whether

10.A. touchable　　 B. seeable　　 C. sensible　　 D. possible

11.A. dismisses　　 B. admits　　 C. feels　　 D. moves

12.A. all　　 B. most　　 C. one　　 D. none

13.A. Thus　　 B. However　　 C. Instead　　 D. Still

14.A. reaction　　 B. reflection　　 C. operation　　 D. imagination

15.A. trapped　　 B. amazed　　 C. threatened　　 D. teased

16.A. backwards　　 B. alone　　 C. forwards　　 D. along

17.A. failure　　 B. outcome　　 C. success　　 D. review

18.A. cause　　 B. prepare　　 C. accelerate　　 D. urge

19.A. eyes　　 B. cages　　 C. zoo　　 D. glass

20.A. other than　　 B. regardless of　　 C. because of　　 D. rather than

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

We all know that theme parks are places to have fun and amuse ourselves, but among so many exciting rides there are also some dangers. Make sure you know what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park. If you do that, you will be safe and have fun.

Drink water. Believe it or not, dehydration—when your body doesn’t have enough water—is the commonest cause of injuries at theme parks. Drinking water while you are at the park is not enough. You must make sure that you drink enough water before your visit.

Use your “common sense”. There are lots of people around, so make sure where your friends or family are. Also, if you are walking and want to stop, make sure nobody is walking behind you. First step aside, then look behind and if you aren’t in anybody’s way, then stop. It might sound exaggerated(夸张的), but crashes between people can cause accidents.

Follow the instructions. The majority of theme parks have instructions for each ride. Some rides only allow people of a certain height. So make sure you are not too tall or too short before boarding any ride. Also, people with certain diseases or conditions are advised not to go on some rides. Do remember: If you are told not to go on a ride, then DON’T.

Do not ride with a bad stomach or if you’ve just eaten. Rides can make you ill because of their violent changes of direction and your lunch may end up on someone else’s head: surely not a very pleasant experience.

Have fun, relax, and be a little brave!

Some rides might look scary but theme parks are very safe places.

1.What is the leading reason for injuries at theme parks?

A.snow B.dehydration

C.fire D.crashes

2.Which of the following will the author accept?

A.Children should not play in theme parks.

B.One shouldn’t eat anything before riding.

C.One must always stay with his friends or family in theme parks.

D.One must read the instructions before playing in theme parks.

3.According to the author,____.

A.it doesn’t pay to go to theme parks

B.men are more interested in theme parks than women

C.people can have lots of fun in theme parks

D.shy people should not go to theme parks

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We all know cameras. But have you heard of Google’s new camera? It is a small, smart device, called Clips. It comes with a case that has a clip (夹子), but it’s not designed to be worn on your clothing. Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own.

This roughly 2-inch by 2-inch camera, with a three-hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness, is intended for candid moments, like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smart phone.

Onboard the Clips device, it uses machine learning algorithms (计算程序) to help capture scenes. Those algorithms include face recognition. “Once it learns that there’s a face you see frequently, it’ll try to get nice photos of those faces,” said Juston Payne, the device’s product manager. And they also want it to recognize facial expressions, which involved “training it to know what happiness looks like”. The Google team also trained it to recognize what not to shoot—like when a child’s hand is over the lens, or if it is tossed in a dark purse.

The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone, as it has no screen for viewing or editing.

Did people think it was strange? Yes, Payne admitted. But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is. A green light on the front signals that the device is on. Besides, unlike a camera meant to monitor your home, it is not connected to the Internet.

“This product is only possible because of the way that technology has advanced,” Payne said. It was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size. Going forward, we’re likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets.

1.What is the most outstanding feature of Clips?

A. It is equipped with tough glass.

B. It enables easy Internet access.

C. It allows of hands-free photography.

D. It can be worn on your clothing.

2.What does the underlined word “candid” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Brief.　　 B. Touching.

C. Unforgettable.　　 D. Embarrassing.

3.What makes Clips a reality according to Juston Payne?

A. The popularity of the Internet.

B. The advance in technology.

C. The rise of the smart phone industry.

D. The reduction in the price of lens.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. An Alternative Way to Photograph

B. New Gadgets in the Age of Apps

C. Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life

D. A New Digital Camera from Google

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We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude 　 　 life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise.

it’s true that humans are born with certain tendencies or orientations, our personalities and attitudes are developed through our relationships and experiences. Our attitudes begin to develop in childhood and constantly evolve and change over the years through day-to-day interactions and experiences.

All the things that you have been 　　　　 , or all the people you have met and interacted with can affect your attitude. Even if you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a 　 　　　　 attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always a 　　　　 　 for change. You can make it by doing some simple things. The first step towards change is to 　　　　 what needs to be changed. You need to do a(n) 　　　　 　 __ and in-depth self-evaluation so you can point out exactly which of your qualities need to be 　　　　 or totally changed. Besides, we all need to know that what we are trying to accomplish can 　　　　 be achieved, and that we can be more optimistic, more social and more patient. 　　　　 　 someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and 　 　　　　 to move beyond your temporary failures on your 　　　　 .

Towards becoming a successful person. In addition, choose the 　　　　 company. Surround yourself with people who’re optimistic and have a positive 　 　　　　 about life. You’ll see that your effort to change will be 　　　　 　 with this kind of people as friends. 　 　　　　 　 , believe that you’re able to change. Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our 　 　　　　 　 is ourselves or our inability to 　 　　　　 .

What we’re able to do. If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life change, it just won’t 　　　　 　 .

It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important in living a successful and satisfying life, 　　　　 it’s only right to try to have a positive attitude.

1.A.spend　　　　　　 　 B.enjoy　　　　　　　　 C.share　　　　 D.choose

2.A.When　　　　　　　 　 B.Even　　　　　　　 C.While　　　　 D.Since

3.A.through　　　　　　 B.for　　　　　　　　 C.in　　　　　　 D.among

4.A.curious　　　　　　 B.casual　　　　　　　 C.poor　　　　 D.cautious

5.A.chance　　　　　　 B.reason　　　　　　　 C.decisions　　 D.detail

6.A.select　　　　　　　 B.appreciate　　　　 C.balance　　　　 D.understand

7.A.honest　　　　　　　 B.fancy　　　　　　 C.extra　　　　　 D.fun

8.A.praised　　　　　　 B.determined　　　　 C.improved　　　 D.developed

9.A.quickly　　　　　　 B.actually　　　　　　 C.regularly　　 D.personally

10.A.Observe　　　　　 B.Hire　　　　　　　　 C.Find　　　　　　 D.Interview

11.A.experiment　　　　 B.explanation　　　　 C.suggestion　　 D.encouragement

12.A.journey　　　　　　 B.performance　　　 C.stage　　　　　 D.level

13.A.general　　　　　　 B.right　　　　　　　　 C.perfect　　　　 D.same

14.A.opinion　　　　　　 B.plan　　　　　　　　 C.hobby　　　　　 D.manner

15.A.plainer　　　　　　 B.greater　　　　　 C.braver　　　　 D.easier

16.A.However　　　　 B.Usually　　　　　 C.Finally　　　　 D.Therefore

17.A.languages　　　　 B.goals　　　　　　 　 C.habits　　　　 D.roles

18.A.trust in　　　　　 B.take in　　　　　 C.result in　　 D.compete in

19.A.last　　　　　　　　 B.work　　　　　　 　　 C.happen　　　　 D.count

20.A.as　　　　　　　　　 B.if　　　　　　　　 　 C.but　　　　　　 D.so

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We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude ___life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise（灭亡）.

__ it’s true that humans are born with certain tendencies or orientations, our personalities and attitudes are developed through our relationships and experiences. Our attitudes begin to develop in childhood and constantly evolve and change over the years through day-to-day interactions and experiences.

All the things that you have been ____, or all the people you have met and interacted with can affect your attitude. Even if you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a ____attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always a ____ for change. You can make it by doing some simple things. The first step towards change is to ____ what needs to be changed. You need to do a(n)____ and in-depth self-evaluation so you can point out exactly which of your qualities need to be ____ or totally changed. Besides, we all need to know that what we are trying to accomplish can ____ be achieved, and that we can be more optimistic, more social and more patient. ___ someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and ___ to move beyond your temporary failures on your2__towards becoming a successful person. In addition, choose the ____ company. Surround yourself with people who’re optimistic and have a positive ____ about life. You’ll see that your effort to change will be ____ with this kind of people as friends. ___, believe that you’re able to change. Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our ___ is ourselves or our inability to ___

What we’re able to do. If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life change, it just won’t ____ .

It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important in living a successful and satisfying life, ____ it’s only right to try to have a positive attitude.

1.A. spend　　 B. enjoy　　 C. share　　 D. choose

2.A. When　　 B. Even　　 C. While　　 D. Since

3.A. through　　 B. for　　 C. in　　 D. among

4.A. curious　　 B. casual　　 C. poor　　 D. cautious

5.A. chance　　 B. reason　　 C. decisions　　 D. detail

6.A. select　　 B. appreciate　　 C. balance　　 D. understand

7.A. honest　　 B. fancy　　 C. extra　　 D. fun

8.A. praised　　 B. determined　　 C. improved　　 D. developed

9.A. quickly　　 B. actually　　 C. regularly　　 D. personally

10.A. Observe　　 B. Hire　　 C. Find　　 D. Interview

11.A. experiment　　 B. explanation　　 C. suggestion　　 D. encouragement

12.A. journey　　 B. performance　　 C. stage　　 D. level

13.A. general　　 B. right　　 C. perfect　　 D. same

14.A. opinion　　 B. plan　　 C. hobby　　 D. manner

15.A. plainer　　 B. greater　　 C. braver　　 D. easier

16.A. However　　 B. Usually　　 C. Finally　　 D. Therefore

17.A. languages　　 B. goals　　 C. habits　　 D. roles

18.A. trust in　　 B. take in　　 C. result in　　 D. compete in

19.A. last　　 B. work　　 C. happen　　 D. count

20.A. as　　 B. if　　 C. but　　 D. so

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.

All the things that you have been through, all the people you have met and interacted with can have an impact on your attitude. If you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a poor attitude towards life, there is no need to worry.  1.

1.Identify and understand what you want to change.

The first step towards change is clearly understanding what needs to be changed.  2.When it comes to changing your attitude, you need to do an honest and in-depth self-evaluation so you could point out exactly which of your traits need to be improved or totally changed.

2. 3.

Find someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and encouragement to move beyond your temporary failures in your journey towards becoming a better person.

3. Choose the right company.

As they say, “Bad company corrupts good character.” You don't expect yourself to be able to change if you go on surrounding yourself with people who possess all the negative traits that you want to change. Consider befriending new people, especially those who are optimistic and have a healthy attitude towards life.  4.

4. Believe that you are able to change.

5. If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life can change, it just won't happen—you will either never start, or give up quickly that you won't have even given yourself the opportunity to succeed.

A. Your effort to change will be easier with these people as friends.

B. Setting clear goals is the key to success in any endeavor.

C. The greatest obstacle is our inability to trust in what we can do.

D. Look for a role model.

E. Think about how your attitude change will affect your life.

F. There is always an opportunity for change.

G. Fix your mind on the things that would come as a result of your attitude change.

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As we all know ,trees are important to our life. They provide us with food, wood and most importantly, oxygen. Now there is one more thing we can add to this list—blocking out harmful bacteria in water.

The discovery was made by some scientists and high school students who were seeking for a natural water filter(过滤器)—one that could help people in developing countries that don’t have access to modern water systems.

The researchers, led by Rohit Karnik, a professor ,decided to turn to trees for help because they were able to allow liquid to flow through while blocking out air bubbles(气泡）.

They began by cutting 1.5-inch-wide sections of tree bark from the branch of a white pine tree. The researchers then tested the wood’s filtering ability by pouring water containing red dye particles(染料颗粒)of different sizes through. To their surprise, they found it was effective in trapping all the particles. Encouraged, the team did another experiment, this time with water containing bacteria. Sure enough, the bark held back 99%of the bacteria, allowing only 1% to flow through.

Mr. Karnik said the bark was able to filter water containing much smaller particles. This means that it can be used to get rid of most of the bacteria. However, what troubles them is that tree bark cannot hold back viruses, which tend to be much smaller.

Though the experiment is successful, we must remember one thing—the bark only works when damp. This means that before this natural filter can be put to practical use, the researchers will have to figure out how to keep the bark damp, or find a way to keep the bark’s great filtering ability even when it’s dry.

But the study is not done. The researchers plan on testing other types of trees, including those flowering trees. They think those may be more effective in trapping smaller particles and even viruses.

1.How will the discovery affect the world?

A. No harmful bacteria will be found in water.

B. There will be no water pollution around the world.

C. More pine trees will be planted around the world.

D. Clean water will be more accessible in developing countries.

2.What problem troubles the researchers when using the trees bark as a water filter?

A. Viruses cannot be prevented.

B. Tree bark should be wet.

C. It’s hard to remove air bubbles.

D. Not all bacteria can be held back.

3.Why does the team plan to do other experiments?

A. To find other natural water filters.

B. To improve the filtering ability of other trees.

C. To find a way to keep the bark wet.

D. To test the filtering ability of other trees.

4.In which column of a newspaper can we read this text?

A. Culture.　　 B. Science.

C. Lifestyle.　　 D. Society.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you heard of snake robots? Scientists and doctors are already using tiny snakes that coil through the human body armed with sharp surgical tools to perform operations on hearts, prostate cancer, and other diseased organs. The snake robots that carry tiny cameras, scissors and forceps, and even more advanced sensors are being developed.

The next generation of the robots will be wireless, and will explore inside your body on their own--- not attached to any cables. For now, they are powered by cables that humans control. Experts say the day is coming when some robots will roam around the body on their own. But the experts in robotics say the new creations work best when they are designed for very specific tasks.

Howie Choset has been researching and building robots, particularly snake robots. He believes that his snake robot and others like it can help reduce medical costs by making complex surgery faster and easier. Choset says his new design is smaller and more flexible than earlier models.

The size of surgical robots allows surgeons to operate with far less damage to the body, helping the patient heal faster. Choset has also built larger snake robots designed for search and rescue, or just exploration. They can climb poles and trees and then look around through a camera in the head and slither through places that humans cannot reach.

“ We sent our snake robots into these caves in the Red Sea to look for evidence of ancient Egyptian ships,” he said. “ To me, archeology is like search and rescue, but everyone has been dead for 5,000 years.”

The doctors are very excited about the potential for surgical robots to do things that humans can’t do. The variety of sensors available for surgical robots keeps expanding. As they get smaller, maybe one day they will be able to test chemicals or blood in the body, or even the electrical connections in nerves.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．The doctors carry out surgery using snake robots mainly for heart disease.

B．The doctors are very satisfied with the new snake robots during surgery.

C．Snake robots are completely free of human control today.

D．Other supplementary appliances will be added to snake robots.

2.Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

A．Snake robots are only used in the medical field.

B．Snake robots can reduce the patients’ medical costs.

C．Scientists are uncertain about the prospects for snake robots.

D．Scientists are forced to spend a lot of time researching snake robots.

3.How can snake robots work best, according to the passage?

A．When they carry tiny cameras, scissors and forceps.

B．When they are operated by experienced doctors.

C．When they are given a wireless function.

D．When they are designed for particular tasks.

4.Why do we know about Howie Choset, according to the passage?

A．He thought snake robots of different sizes can be used for different types of surgery.

B．He thought patients’ pain had been slightly reduced with the help of snake robots.

C．He also made snake robots for search, rescue and exploration.

D．He is very interested in researching ancient Egyptian ships.

5.The writers attitude towards the new technology is ______.

A．optimistic         B．doubtful           C．objective          D．negative

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We all know that 2016 is considered the year of superhero movies. Here are another four ones coming out in the second half of this year.

The BFG

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy 1 July 2016 (Canada)

Storyline: A little girl named Sophie comes across the Big Friendly Giant who despite his awful appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast (被遗弃的人) by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. More information:

http: // www. imdb, com / title / tt3691740/.

Directors: Steven Spielberg

Writer: Roald Dahl

Stars: Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance

The Hollars

Comedy, Drama, Family 26 August 2016 (USA)

Storyline: A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to go through surgery. Other related information is available at:

http: // www. imdb. com / title /tt3714720/.

Director: John Krasinski

Writer: Ibrahim El-Batout

Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick, John Krasinski

The Bombing

Action, Drama, War 30 September 2016 (China)

Storyline: During the World WarⅡ, five different Chinese people, most of whom are based on real figures, fight their way through Japanese air force attacks to protect an important military machine in Chongqing, in 1940. Click here for further information about it.

http: // www. imdb. com /title/ tt4743226/.

Director: Xiao Feng

Writer: Ping Chen

Stars: William Wai-Ting Chan, Wei Fan, Janine Chun-Ning Chang

Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim

Comedy, Drama, friendship 1 October 2016 (Egypt)

Storyline: Ali loves a goat called Nada and Ibrahim hears voices from another world. Both young men are misunderstood and ignored each other. Later, they make peace with each other. Click here for more information.

http: //www. imdb. com /title /tt4473378/.

Director: Sherif El Bendary

Writer: James C. Strouse

Stars: Ali Sobhy, Ahmed Magdy, Salwa Mohamed Ali

1.Where was the adventure movie from?

A. Canada.　　 B. USA.

C. China.　　 D. Egypt.

2.Which website should you visit to know more about The Hollars?

A. http: //www. imdb. com /title/ tt3691740/.

B. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4743226/.

C. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt3714720/.

D. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4473378/.

3.When was the movie directed by Sherif E1 Bendary shown?

A. In July.　　 B. In August.

C. In September.　　 D. In October.

4.What can we know from the passage?

A. The BFG is directed by John Krasinski.

B. The Bombing is a film related to historical facts.

C. The Hollar tells stories about children.

D. Anna Kendrick stars in Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim.

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--The Chinese government is trying to protect the giant panda.

--I know. By 2020, they _________ about 69,500 square miles of land to the country’s nature reserve system.

A. add　　 　　　　 　 B. are adding

C. will add　　　　 D. will have added

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