What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Perhaps you picture an impressive building in a rather traditional design made of high-quality stone? Some might consider these customary institutions the best way to safeguard the future of typical educational topics. But according to the Museums Association, a museum is traditionally defined as a place enabling "… people to have more knowledge via various collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment."
There are about 2500 museums in the UK; a few are bound to be considered a little unconventional, unusual or even unknown. However atypical your interest is, there's a museum for you!
What about Neil Cole's Adventures? This museum was opened by founder Neil Cole. Visitors to this Allendale attraction in Northumberland can see items ranging from stage properties used in the BBC series Dr Who to part of Thor's costume from the Avengers movie. "Science fiction has now become more mainstream so I thought people might want to see this," says Mr Cole.
If clocks are more to your taste, why not visit the Cuckooland Museum? Set up by brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski, this Cheshire collection of over 600 cuckoo clocks is considered to be the largest of its kind in the world— and all from the Black Forest region in Germany.
Then, you could visit the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London. This offbeat, alternative institution is against the trend of educating visitors through written descriptions alongside its collections. Instead, it displays all of its rare treasures, which include dodo bones, shrunken heads and a collection of McDonald's Happy Meal toys, with no caption at all.
There are many more wonderful institutions out there that march to the beat of their own drum. All you have to do is go and find them!
1.What do the traditional museums serve to do?
A.To educate kids more about the world. B.To help people explore more
C.To show visitors a specialized field. D.To help understand the real life.
2.What does Neil Cole's Adventures focus on?
A.Allendale scenery. B.Stage properties.
C.Science fiction. D.The Avengers movies.
3.Which of the following museums has no written explanation for visitors?
A.The Museum Association. B.Neil Cole's Adventures.
C.The Cuckooland Museum. D.The Viktor Wynd Museum.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
When you think of American culture, what first comes to your mind? McDonald’s? Coca Cola? Levi’s? Disneyland? Michael Jordan? Julia Roberts? Many people 1 American culture is a 2of popular symbols like these. Actually, these symbols are only one 3 part of American culture—pop culture.
What is pop culture? Well, pop is 4 for popular. The origins of pop culture can often be traced to popular movies, television shows, music stars and sports figures. Pop culture is 5 promoted by business and advertising. The most 6 examples of American pop culture appear among high school and college students. Trends (趋势) 7 by famous personalities quickly become part of young people’s 8.
American pop culture has spread around the world. One major reason for its9 is that English is a universal language. English is the language of diplomacy, international business and transportation. 10 language and culture go together, learning English means becoming 11 of English-speaking cultures. Besides, America is a world 12 in movies, music and magazines. The kind of American culture 13 in those media is pop culture. Finally, pop culture is easy to package and to 14. For that reason, it is easy to “sell” to the world.
Many people believe that American pop culture is what American is all 15. Does pop culture 16 the true culture of America? Yes and no. Pop culture does17 a portion (比例) of American society — especially the 18 young people that are tuned in to the media. But American pop culture is faddish (流行一时的) and 19. If you want to learn about real American culture, you’ll have to go a little 20 than McDonald’s.
1. A．wonder B．imagine C．wish D．pretend
2. A．behavior B．signal C．side D．collection
3. A．small B．large C．main D．super
4. A．good B．eager C．known D．short
5. A．never B．only C．also D．just
6. A．famous B．common C．obvious D．helpful
7. A．set B．pushed C．ignored D．caused
8. A．hobbies B．taste C．admiration D．lifestyles
9. A．tendency B．popularity C．influence D．preference
10. A．Although B．Unless C．How D．Since
11. A．aware B．fond C．careful D．tired
12. A．driver B．worker C．leader D．officer
13. A．written B．communicated C．described D．taught
14. A．discuss B．display C．copy D．export
15. A．for B．about C．above D．against
16. A．reflect B．pay C．form D．affect
17. A．combine B．follow C．represent D．demand
18. A．urban B．rural C．quiet D．diligent
19. A．difficult B．simple C．ever-changing D．ever-lasting
20. A．slower B．farther C．nearer D．higher
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
When you think of American culture, what first comes to your mind? McDonald’s? Coca Cola? Levi’s? Disneyland? Michael Jordan? Julia Roberts? Many people ________1.________ American culture is a ________2.________of popular symbols like these. Actually, these symbols are only one ________3.________ part of American culture—pop culture.
What is pop culture? Well, pop is ________4.________ for popular. The origins of pop culture can often be traced to popular movies, television shows, music stars and sports figures. Pop culture is ________5.________ promoted by business and advertising. The most ________6.________ examples of American pop culture appear among high school and college students. Trends (趋势) ________7.________ by famous personalities quickly become part of young people’s ________8.________.
American pop culture has spread around the world. One major reason for its________9.________ is that English is a universal language. English is the language of diplomacy, international business and transportation. ________10.________ language and culture go together, learning English means becoming ________11.________ of English-speaking cultures. Besides, America is a world ________12.________ in movies, music and magazines. The kind of American culture ________13.________ in those media is pop culture. Finally, pop culture is easy to package and to ________14.________. For that reason, it is easy to “sell” to the world.
Many people believe that American pop culture is what American is all ________15.________. Does pop culture ________16.________ the true culture of America? Yes and no. Pop culture does________17.________ a portion (比例) of American society — especially the ________18.________ young people that are tuned in to the media. But American pop culture is faddish (流行一时的) and ________19.________. If you want to learn about real American culture, you’ll have to go a little ________20.________ than McDonald’s.
21. A．wonder B．imagine C．wish D．pretend
22. A．behavior B．signal C．side D．collection
23. A．small B．large C．main D．super
24. A．good B．eager C．known D．short
25. A．never B．only C．also D．just
26. A．famous B．common C．obvious D．helpful
27. A．set B．pushed C．ignored D．caused
28. A．hobbies B．taste C．admiration D．lifestyles
29. A．tendency B．popularity C．influence D．preference
30. A．Although B．Unless C．How D．Since
31. A．aware B．fond C．careful D．tired
32. A．driver B．worker C．leader D．officer
33. A．written B．communicated C．described D．taught
34. A．discuss B．display C．copy D．export
35. A．for B．about C．above D．against
36. A．reflect B．pay C．form D．affect
37. A．combine B．follow C．represent D．demand
38. A．urban B．rural C．quiet D．diligent
39. A．difficult B．simple C．ever-changing D．ever-lasting
40. A．slower B．farther C．nearer D．higher
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
When you think of robots,what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you think of science fiction movies like Star Wars , 1. robots of all shapes and sizes are part of daily life?Robots were once just a product of fiction.The word itself comes from the play Rossum's Universal Robots, 2.(write)in 1920 by Karei Capek.
Today most robots don't look human.They appear in many forms and 3.(program)to perform a wide variety of things,from working in factories 4. exploring the surface of Mars.But there is a surprising problem in the world of robots:What humans find easy is 5.(extreme)complicated for a robot.For example,picking up clothes in a messy room is simple for humans, 6.it is difficult for robots to do that. 7.problem is programming a robot to pick up some objects of different shapes and sizes without damaging them.
It shows that one of the most difficult things 8.(improve)in robots is their flexibility.Exciting 9.（develop)in making human-like hands and legs are under way.But the biggest advancements are to teach robots to guess what they can do and 10. they help us with daily tasks.
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
When you hear the word “recycling”, what comes to your mind? The color green or global warming?
What if I were to tell you there is a dark side of recycling? A type of recycling that does more than good. The dark side of recycling has nothing to do with the environment but rather has a lot to do with the recycling of ideas.
Environmental unrest is not the only trouble we must face. Idea pollution is quickly becoming widespread across the online world.
Think about it. When was the last time you read an original blog post? I’m guessing it has been quite a while. Why do you think top bloggers of today win so much respect? Do you think they recycle their ideas? With each recycled idea the online world becomes much more polluted. Used content contributes to the ever increasing mass of digital smog.
The first step to reduce pollution is simple: stop recycling. When you stop recycling, you will then be forced to take up the task of creating from your own ideas. When you recycle an excellent idea, it soon becomes good. When you recycle a good idea, it soon becomes just OK. The chain continues until the key part of what used to make the idea good is saturated, leaving you nothing but a pile of mess.
In order not to pollute, your ideas must go beyond “just recycled”. Your ideas must stand out from the pollution of the web. For your voice and talent to be heard and seen, you must go far beyond the standard copy of your neighbours’ ideas.
For the next week, make a promise not to recycle. Let your ideas flourish and flow. Believe in your ability to create, because the death of recycling starts with YOU.
1.Which is true about top bloggers of today according to the writer?
A. They often recycle their ideas.
B. They tend to express many fresh ideas.
C. They are not worth much respect.
D. They make good use of others’ ideas.
2.What is the meaning of the underlined word “saturated” in paragraph 5?
A. many and good B. useful but not enough C. many but not good D. beneficial
3.This passage is written mainly for ________.
A. top bloggers B. common bloggers
C. environmental polluters D. net researchers
4.The main purpose of this passage is ________.
A. to remind people to pay attention to environmental protection
B. to prove that the web environment is becoming worse and worse
C. to warn people not to pollute our web environment with bad words
D. to call on people to write online more creatively instead of repeating
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When mentioning China, what comes to mind? As a country with a history of more than 5000 years, China is rich in civilization and culture. What best represents China?
Confucius (551BC - 479 BC)
Confucius was a teacher and philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius stresses individual morality including kindness, fairness, politeness, and sincerity. Confucius’ principles have a broad basis in common Chinese tradition and belief.
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with winding or crawling characters. The dragon symbol is frequently used on ancient Chinese emperor’s items including chairs or costumes. It is considered a representation of power.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is considered the essence of China. As the larger form of Chinese opera, it has many “firsts” in Chinese dramas: the abundance of talents, the number of artists, opera groups and audience.
The Great Wall
There is an old saying that goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.” The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, is a destination one must see when visiting China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Developed in China, TCM has a tradition dating back to more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, cupping, massage, exercise (Qigong), and dietary therapy.
1.What do we know about Confucius according to the passage?
A. He died at the age of 82.
B. He put stress on teamwork spirits.
C. He was a teacher in the Warring States Period.
D. He created common Chinese tradition and belief.
2.Which of the following is regarded as symbol of power?
A. Confucius. B. Dragon. C. Peking Opera. D. The Great Wall.
3.What must you do when coming to China according to the passage?
A. Learn to exercise Qigong. B. Appreciate Peking Opera.
C. Pay a visit to the Great Wall. D. Experience the treatment of cupping.
4.What is probably the best title of this passage?
A. Cultural Symbols of China B. Rich in Civilization and Culture
C. Famous People and Places in China D. One of the Greatest of the World
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When an important holiday comes, I usually think of what gifts to buy or prepare for my family members. It is the act itself rather than the thing you buy 1. matters. Either a small present, a text message or a phone call can mean a lot to the receivers. 2. , I had never got anything from my son, who is a university student. Parents never forget to celebrate their children’s birthday, but their children seem to be very 3. (forget).They seldom do something in return.
Life is unpredictable, and you never know what will happen tomorrow. When my son came back during the summer vacation, my wife and I, as usual, 4. (meet) him at the station. On arriving home, much 5. my surprise, my son took out a wrist watch and gave it to me, 6. (say) it was a birthday gift for me. It is a very fashionable watch, 7. shows not only hours, minutes and seconds but days as well. You can imagine how surprised and excited I was at that moment.
Some people say children get too much care and love from their parents and just take them for granted. 8. is natural for people to have such concerns and worries, but things may not turn out as badly as 9. (expect).We need to look more at the positive side of life, as a famous writer once said, “Life is 10. best classroom one can never get.”
高二英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
Have you ever thought about what you would like to do after school? Perhaps one of these rather different jobs will suit you.
TASTER: Food companies need people to taste the products that they are making. So many kinds of no bad-tasting food are put onto the supermarket shelves. All tasters do all day is take small bites of food. They make notes of what tastes good and what tastes bad. It is not a job for those who would like to stay thin.
SNAKE MILKER: This involves taking the poison out of a snake’s teeth. You hold the snake over a glass and make it open its mouth very wide. The poison will then drip from the back of the teeth into the glass; this is known as milking the snake. You have to be very brave if you want to try this.
GOLF BALL HUNTER: You will spend your day diving into waterholes at different golf courses to hunt for lost golf balls. You could be picking up as many as 5,000 balls a day. Many golfers are willing to buy used golf balls and you could be making a lot of money.
CLOCK CLEANER: Every day you will be climbing to the top of the clock towers in the city. Your responsibilities will be to oil, wind and repair the clocks. This is not a job for someone who is afraid of heights.
1.If you are a taster, you will ________.
A. pick up golf balls B. oil and repair the clocks
C. get some milk from snakes D. try different kinds of food
2.If you are afraid of heights, you’d better not choose the job as a ________.
A. taster B. snake milker C. clock cleaner D. golf ball hunter
3.You can probably find this passage in a ________.
A. newspaper B. textbook C. report D. novel
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Have you ever thought about what you would like to do after school? Perhaps one of these rather different jobs will suit you.
TASTER: Food companies need people to taste the products that they are making. So many kinds of no bad-tasting food are put onto the supermarket shelves. All tasters do all day is take small bites of food. They make notes of what tastes good and what tastes bad. It is not a job for those who would like to stay thin.
SNAKE MILKER: This involves taking the poison out of a snake’s teeth. You hold the snake over a glass and make it open its mouth very wide. The poison will then drip from the back of the teeth into the glass; this is known as milking the snake. You have to be very brave if you want to try this.
GOLF BALL HUNTER: You will spend your day diving into waterholes at different golf courses to hunt for lost golf balls. You could be picking up as many as 5,000 balls a day. Many golfers are willing to buy used golf balls and you could be making a lot of money.
CLOCK CLEANER: Every day you will be climbing to the top of the clock towers in the city. Your responsibilities will be to oil, wind and repair the clocks. This is not a job for someone who is afraid of heights.
1. If you are a taster, you will ________.
A. pick up golf balls B. oil and repair the clocks
C. get some milk from snakes D. try different kinds of food
2. If you are afraid of heights, you’d better not choose the job as a ________.
A. taster B. snake milker C. clock cleaner D. golf ball hunter
3. You can probably find this passage in a ________.
A. newspaper B. textbook C. report D. novel
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Need to relax after a few stressful months? Perhaps you need to go to a spa.
First of all, what exactly is a spa? Traditionally, spas were places with a natural spring producing warm waters that could be used in hydrotherapy (水疗法) treatments. They were places where you “took the waters” --- meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.
But nowadays, a “spa” can mean a variety of things. In general, the term is often used to refer to commercial establishment that provides many services for health, fitness, weight loss, beauty and relaxation. This may include exercise classes, mud baths, body treatment, facials (美容), etc.
In Japan, traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries. And thermal baths (温泉浴) have been found in the ruins of the Cretan Palace of Knossos (2000-1400 B.C.). It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe. They established a number of towns around thermal waters. These include the English town of Aquae Sulis (which is called Bath today), and the Belgian town of Aquae Spadanae (which is known as Spa these days).
In the 18th century, spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday. Bath and Harrogate in the UK were popular with British rich people. And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary), Marienbad and Franzensbsf were Europe’s most important holiday centers.
A typical day in Carsbad in the 19th century went as follows. Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch. In the afternoon, visitors went sightseeing, walked or attended concerts. After dinner, there were theatrical performances. Guests returned to their hotels at about 9 p.m. to rest until six the following morning. Visitors would stay for as long as a month. Some of the more famous patients at these spas included the composers Beethoven and Chopin, and the Russian writer Turgnev.
Marienbad was the best spa town. It was popular with the inventor Thomas Edison, the writer Johann Goethe, and many famous people and European emperors.
Today, although taking the waters isn’t as common as it used to be, spa treatments are more popular than ever.
1.What can we learn about a spa?
A．It makes profits mainly on facials.
B．It is a center for rich people to relax.
C．It provides more services than before.
D．It is where one can get medical treatment.
2. From Paragraph 4, we can infer that ___________.
A．spas have a history of about 200 years
B．Japan has more spas than any other countries
C．the Romans played a positive part in the popularity of spas
D．ordinary people could enjoy thermal baths in 18th-century UK
3. At the spas in Carlsbad, ____________.
A．many visitors had facials
B．guests often stayed for at least a month
C．Thomas Edison was a regular guest
D．guests had a bath between breakfast and lunch
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A．The former name of Larlovy Vary was Carlsbad.
B．Spa treatments are not so popular as before.
C．Chopin visited Marienbad frequently.
D．Marienbad is located in the UK.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
-Did you come to the museum by bike yesterday?
-No. Two inches of snow fell during the night. As a result, several main roads___
| A．piled snow | B．had been closed | C．were blocked | D．covered with snow |
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析