Are you a student in Pickering? Do you like t...

Are you a student in Pickering? Do you like to write? Can you imagine Pickering in the year 2025? If you say yes to these questions then you should enter the “In Your Words ”writing contest. You can write an essay, story or a poem on the topic “Imagine my diverse community in the year 2025”

Guidelines :

1. Students are to submit a piece of writing (e.g. poem , story , essay ) on the topic.

2. Entries will be separated into three categories : Elementary : Grades 2-5, Elementary : Grades 6-8, Secondary: Grades 9-12.

3. Entries should speak to issues of diversity(差异/多样性), equality and or race relations. Entries that speak to personal experiences or personal thoughts about the topic are recommended(推荐/建议).

4. Entries are to be 600 words at most . Typed. Double spaced . Size 12 front.

5. First, second and third places will be chosen for each category to award an “Honourable Mention”.

6. One submission per student will be accepted.

Timelines :

All entries must be submitted(上交) by 4:00 pm on December 3,2009.

Only mailed or hand-delivered original submissions will be accepted ( no faxes or emails ).

Judges will review entries and select winners in each category by February 2010.

Incentives(奖励)：

Contest winners will be invited to share their submissions at the Race Relations Forum hosted by the Pickering Advisory.

Winning entries will be displayed in the lobby of the Pickering Civic Complex and featured on the city of Pickering website for the month of March 2010.

The winners of each category will have their entries printed in the News Advertiser and other possible publications.

72. Which of the following is NOT a topic of the writing contest ?

Family responsibilities                  B. Social justice(正义)

C.  Relationship between different races       D. Various races in the same community(社区)

73. According to the passage, if you join in the contest, you_______.

A. must base your writing on your personal experiences

B. should write an article of at least 600 words

C. can submit several pieces of writing

will be free to choose a writing style

74. If an entry is awarded, it will be ______.

A. advertised in a newspaper                        B. used as learning material

C. posted on the Pickering website                  D. presented at an international forum

75. How many contestants at least will be awarded in all ?

A. 1                 B. 3                        C. 6                        D. 9

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

If you are like most international students, you are probably comfortable reading and writing in English. 1. Below are some tips to help you to improve your conversational skills.

Make friends with American students. Many international students end up making friends with a lot of—or only—other international students. 2. Hanging out with natives not only naturally pushes you to improve your spoken English, but also helps you pick up cultural and social information.

Learn from American friends. Tell your American friends that you are trying to improve your listening and speaking skills, and would like them to help you. If you pronounce a word incorrectly, or misuse an idiom, you ask them to guide you. 3.

Increase your knowledge. 4. If you are familiar with the topics that are likely to be discussed in conversation, you have a much better chance of understanding people when they talk, and of being able to express yourself well.

5. If you have to explain something to someone, you have a strong motivation to pronounce everything as well as you can, and find other ways to explain yourself. Finally, this becomes a good habit. Many people have asked me how I learned to speak English fluently, and I owe most of it to my years of being a math teacher in college for years.

A. It is bad for them to do that.

B. You will make progress this way.

C. Become a teacher at your school, if possible.

D. It's a win－win opportunity for international students.

E. Keep up with news and watch popular shows and movies.

F. Explaining everything in a different way matters.

G. However, you may have trouble in listening and speaking in the language.

高一英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析

Are you interested in students in other countries: Do they also have so much homework like you?What do they do in their spare time?

On April 8,a report came out on the lives of high school students in China,Japan,South Korea and the US.It surveyed（调查）around 6,200 students from the four countries last year.You will find the answers to many of your questions in this report.

Who study hardest?

Chinese students spend the most time studying.Nearly half of Chinese students(48.6%) spend more than two hours on their homework every day.That's much more than students of the US(26.4%),Japan(8.2%) and South Korea (5.2%).

Who sleep most often in class?

Japanese students fall asleep in class most often.About 45% of them said they sometimes sleep in class.In South Korea,it's 32%;in the US,21%;and 5% in China.

Who are the most distracted（分心的）?

American students are the most active in class,but also the most distracted.64.2% said they chat with friends in class;46.9% said they eat snacks in class;and 38.9% said they send emails or read storybooks in class.

What do they do after school?

In their spare time,most Chinese students study or surf the Internet.Most American students go out to play with their friends.Most Japanese students do physical exercises.Most Korean students watch TV.

1.What is the text mainly about?

A. The education tips for parents.　　 B. The suggestions from teachers.

C. The lives of high school students.　　 D. The schools of different countries..

2.Who are the least hard-working at school according to the survey?

A. South Korean students.　　 B. Chinese students.

C. Japanese students.　　 D. American students.

3.What do most Japanese do after school?

A. Go shopping.　　 B. Do physical exercises.

C. Surf the Internet.　　 D. Sleep at home.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Are you a big fan of pirate（海盗） stories? Do you know how to talk like a pirate? You can have fun on September 19th. This special holiday is called International Talk Like A Pirate Day. It was invented in 1995 by two young Americans, John Baur and Mark Summers.

These two good friends came up with this idea when they were playing racquetball, and began to talk like pirates. At that moment, they thought, “Young people are interested in pirate, but there is no such a chance for people to get together to share it. Why not have a day when everybody talks like a pirate?” They decided to make September 19th the date. Since then, Baur and Summers have tried hard to promote Talk Like A Pirate Day. As Baur said, “We’ve talked like pirates, and encouraged several of our friends to do so every September 19th.”

At first, this day was only known by a few people. In 2002, Baur and Summers sent a letter about their invented holiday to Dave Barry. This columnist（专栏作家）really liked their idea. He promoted the holiday and made it known to more and more people. Now, it has really become an international holiday. On Talk Like A Pirate Day, you need to dress like a pirate. You should wear a big hat or maybe cover one of your eyes. You can pretend to be any kind of pirate that you can find in any story or movie.

Having fun and being relaxed are not the only best things about the holiday. Young people share the same interest and childhood dreams that day. That's why it is welcomed by so many people, especially young people.

Unlike traditional holidays, International Talk Like A Pirate Day is a brand new holiday which is invented by the youth themselves and celebrated by themselves too. Because of Baur and Summers’ imagination and creativity, thousands of young people’s pirate dream come true. Next time, when you have a good idea, why not share it with your fiends and insist on your belief? Maybe you can create another wonderful holiday for the youth in the future.

1.How did John Baur and Mark Summers invent the special holiday?

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

3.According to the passage, which of the following can show that the holiday is special?

4.Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage in a newspaper？

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

---What do you think of the two students ______ to take part in the competition?

---They are hardworking as well as intelligent.

A. selecting 　 B. to select

C. selected 　 D. having selected

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Can you imagine a cloud floating in the middle of your room? Do you want to know what it feels like to fly like a bird? Find your answers in Time Magazine's 25 "Best Inventions". Here, we have picked out the most interesting 4 to share with you.

Talking Gloves

Ever felt confused by the sign language used by disabled people? Here is the "helping hand" you need. Four Ukrainian students have created a pair of gloves that helps people with hearing and speech problems communicate with others. The gloves are equipped with sensors that recognize sign language and translate it into text on a smartphone. Then the smartphone changes the text to spoken words.

Google Glasses

Google Glasses are like a computer built into the frame of a pair of glasses. With its 1.3-centimeter display, the glasses allow you to surf the Internet and make calls without even lifting a finger. The glasses also have a camera and GPS mapping system. Users can take and share photos, check maps and surf the Internet just by looking up, down, left and right.

Indoor Clouds

It's not virtual.That's a real world. Dutch artist Smilde managed to create a small but perfect white cloud in the middle of a room using a fog machine. But it required careful planning—the temperature, humidity（湿度）and lighting all had to be just right. Once everything was ready, the cloud formed in the air with the machine. But it only lasted for a short while.

Wingsuits

The suit fulfills your dreams of flying like a bird.Well, not exactly flying, but gliding（滑翔）through the air. It increases the surface area of the human body, which makes it easier for people to float in the air. Fliers wearing wingsuits can glide one kilometer in about 30 seconds.

1.Who will probably be the users of “Talking Gloves”?

A.Disabled people B.Normal people.

C.Trained people. D.Working people.

2.How can users of Google Glasses surf the Internet?

A.By moving the mouse. B.By tapping the keyboard.

C.By moving the eyeballs. D.By pressing the button.

3.Which of the following can help you fly?

A.Talking Gloves. B.Wingsuits.

C.Google Glasses. D.Indoor Clouds.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

High school students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the most from all you do, you must be in control of your time. Otherwise decision that affect how well you play the game, what position you play and when you get to play will be decided for you. Your success in high school depends on your use of time. Here are some important things to remember.

·Begin each term by filling in a master plan. First fill in things you must do (classes, work, practice, etc. that you can’t change.) Then find the most effective use for these times.

·Set a regular time and place for study. This will save your time in the long run. If you have a study hall in your school, use it!

·Use daylight hours to study whenever possible. For most people for every hour of study done in daylight hours, it will take them one and a half hours to do the same task at night.

·Take breaks. Don’t plan marathon study time. Have a short rest before you study again.

·By using flash cards or summary sheets, you can use odd times to study while you’re waiting for class to start or for a friend to pick you up.

·If possible, plan study time with a partner. Choose your partner wisely however. Make sure you study, not socialize.

·Do the most difficult tasks for times when you are active. (For example, when you’re energetic, it will become easier to solve maths questions; when you’re tired, it will be impossible!)

·Make a daily checklist. Do the most important tasks first.

1.According to the passage, your success in high school mainly lies in _________.

2.We should use daylight hours to study whenever possible because __________.

3. On how to use our time, we should follow the following suggestions EXCEPT _______.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

There are plenty of things you can do right now to prepare if you live in an area where earthquakes often happen.

① Make sure each member of your family knows what to do no matter where they are when earthquakes happen:

Agree on a meeting place where you can all reunite afterward.

Find out about earthquake plans developed by children’s school or day care.

Remember transportation may be affected, so keep some emergency supplies--food, liquids, and comfortable shoes, for example—at work.

② Make sure all family members know where your gas, electric and water main shutoffs are and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short.

③ Find the exact position of your nearest fire and police stations and emergency medical places.

④ Talk to your neighbors--how could they help you, or you them after an earthquake?

⑤ Take Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training Course.

⑥ Make your disaster supply bag. Beyond the usual flashlights, batteries and radios, include a first-aid bag; work gloves; shoes or boots; a week’s supply of medicine you or your family might need; credit card and cash; personal identification; extra set of keys; matches in a waterproof container; map of your area; phone numbers of family and other important people; copies of insurance policies and other important documents; a certain amount of water per person; three-day supply of food per person; hand tools; something for joy (toys, books, coloring books and crayons, playing cards)

⑦ Make sure bookcases, cupboards, tall furniture, and etc. stand well. Move the items which are heavy or easy to break to lower shelves. Fasten drawers and cabinet doors with latches or locks. Look for other steps you can take in your home and workplace to reduce your chances for injury and loss.

⑧ Ask about the safety of your home and/or business. It’s well known that some brick buildings can fail quickly during earthquakes. A check by an engineer now can help you decide what to do so that your buildings can withstand shaking.

1.How can you prepare your family for a possible gas leak caused by an earquake?

A.Keep food and liquid supplies at work.

B.Tell them where the main shutoffs are and how to shut them off.

C.Find the exact position of your nearest fire station.

D.Make agreement with the neighbors to help each other.

2.According to the passage, the following items should be included in the disaster supply bag EXCEPT ________.

A.Flashlights B.Some medicine

C.Some water and food D.Bookcases and cupboards

3.If you have doubt about the safety of your building, you should ________.

A.make sure the heavy items do not fall B.add more bricks to your building

C.go to your company and raise some questions D.ask an engineer to check it

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

----What can I do for you,sir?

----I”d like to see the manager ________of sales department.

A．in the charge       B．in charge          C．is in charge        D．under charge

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

--What can I do for you,sir?

----I”d like to see the manager ________of sales department.

A．in the charge       B．in charge          C．is in charge        D．under charge

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析