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MAINE

by J. Courtney Sullivan, fiction, $26

The Kellehers are a big, disorderly family who sometimes seem to have only one thing in common: love for their beach house in Maine. Lie there with this novel and listen to a summer’s worth of secrets, quarrels, and misunderstandings.

WHAT I LEARNED WHEN I ALMOST DIED

by Chris Licht, nonfiction, $23

The energetic co-creator of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” was unprepared for the pain, fear, and helplessness he felt after suffering a brain bleed. But as he detailed in this outspoken, thoughtful book, the lessons he took from the event surprised him the most.

FIRE AND RAIN

by David Browne, nonfiction, $26

This book transports you back to a year — the 1970 of Apollo 13, the first Earth Day — and the turning point of albums by the Beatles, James Taylor, and Crosby, Stills and Nash that provided the sound for a new decade. Rolling Stone contributing editor Browne artfully describes the creation of these classic songs.

LONG DRIVE HOME

by Will Allison, fiction, $22

A moment of anger has life-and-death consequences in this beautifully written novel. Being angry with a speeding teenage driver, Dad Glen Bauer makes a turn of his car in response, causing an accident in which the other driver dies. It’s a story about guilt, responsibility, and how mistrust can tear a loving family apart.

JESSICA LOST

by Bunny Crumpacker and J.S. Picariello, memoir (回忆录)，$25

Two authors — a woman who gave up a baby for adoption and the child herself — write alternating chapters in this memoir, which takes readers on a 50-year journey through their separate lives, their meeting, and their following relationship. Its account is both original and heartbreaking.

1. Which of the following is TURE according to the text?

A. MAINE talks about a loving happy family.

B. WHAT I LEARNED WHEN I ALMOST DIED is a novel.

C. JSSICA LOST is about a mother and her daughter.

D. LONG DRIVE HOME is written in the first person.

2.. Which of the following may be favored by music lovers?

A. MAINE.                                                                           B. FIRE AND RAIN.

C. LONG DRIVE HOME.                                        D. JESSICA LOST.

3.The text is most probably a(n) _______.

A. advertisement.                                                              B. literary research report.

C. Collection of novels                                                        D. book review

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Although the main characters in the fiction are so true to life, they are certainly ______.

A.false B.visible C.familiar D.imaginary

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Mention the word superhero, and the images that come to mind are of fictional characters like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, or Batman. However, photographer Josh Rossi has used his camera to show the world’s real superheroes — young children who are battling severe diseases and disabilities.

The event leading to the creative project began in 2016, when Rossi fulfilled his then three-year-old daughter’s dream of becoming Wonder Woman. Thanks to the handmade costume and Rossi’s impressive Photoshop skills, the photoshoot instantly became a hit.

Since it was Wonder Woman that brought about the idea, Rossi decided to focus on the superheroes that will appear alongside her in the upcoming movie, Justice League. To make the photoshoot more meaningful to the kids, he matched each child with a superhero with whom they had the most in common.

The first member of the real-life “Justice League” was Kayden Kinckle. The five-year-old uses prosthetics (假肢) to walk because both his legs had to be cut off due to a born disorder. To Rossi, Kayden’s perfect superhero was Cyborg, who was a healthy boy before a terrible accident left him injured, forcing his father to keep him alive with robotic parts.

Teagan Pettit was born with only half a heart and has already gone through three open-heart surgeries. According to Rossi, the nine-year-old fits the bill for Superman because they both have a weak heart. The fictional superhero grows weak when near Kryptonite (氪), while Teagen’s half heart is too weak to control his body temperature. The photographer says, “Superman and Teagan both have hearts of steel!”

1.What led Rossi to begin his heartwarming project?

A.He was a big fan of superheroes.

B.He photographed his daughter as Wonder Woman.

C.He was asked by many parents to film their children.

D.He wanted to advertise the upcoming movie.

2.Kayden is similar to ________ according to Rossi.

A.Cyborg. B.Wonder Woman. C.Teagan. D.Batman.

3.What does the underlined phrase “fits the bill for” in the last paragraph mean?

A.loves. B.matches. C.orders. D.watches.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.A Superhero Photographer B.Fictional Superheroes

C.Fans of Superheroes D.Real-life Superheroes

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The British science fiction writer, Isaac Azimac, believes that robots are_____ ever to do harm  to a human being.

A．unfortunately      B．unexpectedly      C．unlikely           D．unbelievably

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The final results of Best-Ever Teen Fiction vote are in. While it’s no surprise to see Harry Potter and The Hunger Games series on top, this year’s list also highlights some writers we weren’t as familiar with. For example, John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, appears five times in the top 100.

Summer, like youth, passes quickly. But the books we read when we’re young can stay with us for a lifetime. The following are the top 4 on the list. Enjoy.

1. Harry Potter series

The Harry Potter books make up the popular series written by J. K. Rowing. The series includes seven books. The books concern a wizard (魔法师) called Harry Potter and his journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The stories tell of him over coming dangerous obstacles to defeat the dark wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old.

2. The Hunger Games series

In the ruins of a future North America, a young girl is picked to leave her poor district and travel to Capitol for a battle to the death in the cruel Hunger Games. But for Katniss Everdeen, the main character in this series by Suzanne Collins, winning the Games only puts her deeper in danger as the strict social order of Panem begins to unravel (瓦解).

3. To Kill a Mockingbird

Author Harper Lee explores racial tensions in the fictional “tired old town” of Maycomb, Ala., through the eyes of 6-year-old Scout Finch. As her lawyer father, Atticus, defends a black man accused of a crime, Scout and her friends learn about the unjust treatment of African-Americans – and their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley.

4. The fault in Our Stars

Hazel Grace, a teenage girl, has got all sorts of cancer inside her body, and her lungs aren’t working very well. She knows she is dying and doesn’t live in hope any more. When a man named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

1.What do we know about John Green?

A. One of his novels tops the list.

B. Many of his novels are very popular.

C. He is the favorite writer of many teens.

D. He was a well-known writer long before the vote.

2.Who is the author of The Hunger Games series?

A. Harper Lee.

B. John Green.

C. J.K. Rowling.

D. Suzanne Collins.

3.What is To Kill a Mockingbird mainly about?

A. Lifelong friendships.

B. Racial discrimination.

C. A man working as a lawyer.

D. A little girl’s difficult childhood.

4.Hazel in The Fault in Our Stars ______.

A. is very optimistic

B. writes a great story

C. makes many mistakes

D. is changed by Augustus.

5.In which part of a newspaper can we find the text probably?

A. Sports.

B. News.

C. Literature.

D. Entertainment.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What kind of TV series are the speakers talking about?

A. Sci-fiction. B. Crime. C. Documentary.

2.What does the woman think of the TV series?

A. It's confusing. B. It's boring. C. It's thrilling.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where are the books the man is interested in？

A. In Row C.　　 B. In Row J.　　 C. In Row G.

2.What is on the front cover of the book the man chooses？

A. A statue.　　 B. A soldier.　　 C. A stadium.

3.Why does the man choose the shortest book？

A. Because he doesn’t have much time to read.

B. Because he doesn’t enjoy reading.

C. Because the book has won many awards.

高三英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析

Miss Sullivan clarified the science Project in Simple but vivid language so as to make it easier for teenagers ________.

A. understanding　　　 B. to understand　　　　 C. understood　　　　　 D. to be understood

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Fiction books tend to be much more popular than self-improvement books. Fiction books are designed and written in such a way as inspires you to continue reading them. On the other hand, non-fiction books in the self-improvement field are intended to help you settle a problem or reach a specific goal. In most cases, these types of books aren't written in the form of stories. 1. Self-improvement books can open up all kinds of future chances for you. You'll learn new things, be inspired, and develop a deep love for practical knowledge and wisdom. 2.

You'll be able to use the ideas and advice that you learn in your daily life. And once you do this, you'll be likely to get positive results.

3. The secret is to understand your present situation and to have a clear vision of what you hope to achieve in the future. The ideal self-improvement book will be one that fits your present needs. 4. In this way, you can identify all the problems you're facing. Once you've recognized a problem, try to figure out the cause behind it. Then keep the problem and the cause in mind when you come to choose a book.

A keyword search of an online bookseller's listing will usually throw up dozens or even hundreds of results. 5. For example, you can read the foreword, look at comments and consider whether the book can give you the answers you need. The whole process may take you some time but it'll be worth it.

A.And what's the most exciting thing?

B.They read specifically for self-improvement and success.

C.So you need to take a good look at yourself and your life.

D.Then, how can we choose a right self-improvement book?

E.This leads many people to believe the books are boring to read.

F.After picking the book, keep your desired answer in mind as you read.

G.However, there are many things you can do to narrow these results down.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

“Facial transplants are no longer science fiction imagination ,”a surgeon has said,____that they are ___possible but  technically complex..

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