Books You’ll Need For Your Shelf In Fall 2017...

Books You’ll Need For Your Shelf In Fall 2017

♦ Swing Time

- By Zadie Smith

The author of countless essays has a new work of fiction on the way, and, once again, she’s looking at young women of color finding their lives as they grow into adulthood. In Swing Time, it’s two friends who share a passion for dancing. As the women reach their 20s, they part ways — but their friendship continues throughout their lives.

♦ Another Place You’ve Never Been

-By Rebecca Kauffman

Her collection is a set of connected stories, each about a young woman named Tracy who lives and works as a waitress. The stories follow Tracy from childhood to present day, through parties into the working world. Some are showed by Tracy herself, but we’re given a fuller view of her character from stories told from eyes of others.

♦ Moonglow

-By Michael Chabon

Michael Chabon drew inspiration for his new novel from stories his grandfather told in 1989 — stories of a colorful life that touched on unexpected bits of history. It promises to bear all of Chabon’s best qualities: amazing accounts, real and knowable characters, and a taste of top humor.

♦ Whatever Happened to Interracial Love?

-By Kathleen Collins

Kathleen Collins died in 1988 at just 46. Written several decades ago, the stories offer an honest, artful peephole into the thoughts and experiences of the black people and women about whom Collins writes.

1.If Andy wants to read something funny, whose book can be recommended?

A. Zadie Smith　　 B. Michael Chabon

C. Kathleen Collins　　 D. Rebecca Kauffman

2.In which part of a library can we probably find Swing Time?

A. Math　　 B. Women

C. History　　 D. Medicine

3.The book Another Place You \e Never Been is written by following 　　　　 .

A. order of time　　 B. order of space

C. order of importance　　 D. order of emergency

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Everyone has those nights-you lie in your bed for hours, tossing and turning, totally unable to fall asleep. You wish you could just turn your brain off as if it were a light. That would make things much easier, wouldn’t it?

Now it looks like you are one step closer to this wild dream of yours-scientists from Oxford University, UK have just discovered the “switch” that tells the brain to go to sleep, reported Forbes.

To understand the study, you first need to know that there are two mechanisms(机能) that regulate sleep. There’s one that we’re already familiar with —our body clock, which works in a 24-hour cycle based on the light changes throughout the day.

The other one is what scientists call the sleep “homeostat(动态平衡系统)”. This mechanism has nothing to do with daylight. Instead, it keeps track of the brain’s waking hours and urges it to rest if it has been awake for a long time. “It is similar to the thermostat(自动调温器) in your home. A thermostat measures temperature and switches on the heating if it’s too cold,” Professor Gero Miesenbock, who led the study, told The Telegraph.

Our bodies use both of the mechanisms to regulate sleep. “The body clock says it’s the right time, and the sleep thermostat has built up pressure during a long waking day,” explained Miesenbock.

There is no way that scientists can trick the body clock. But with the sleep homeostat, there might be something they can do.

The researchers found that the sleep homeostat works by activating a specific group of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain. They tested their theory on fruit flies by removing the neurons from the insects’ brains. And as expected, they found that the flies without the homeostat neurons did not keep a regular sleep pattern anymore.

Now that scientists have pinpointed the exact place in the brain— or, the “switch”—that regulates sleep, they can begin investigating how to activate these cells at any given time so that people can be sent to sleep instantly.

More importantly, figuring out how sleep mechanisms work may also help us to one day unravel one of the oldest mysteries of all: why do we need to sleep in the first place?

1.What is the article mainly about?

A. A new way to treat sleep disorders.

B. The discovery of the sleep “homeostat”

C. Advice on what to do when you fail to fall asleep.

D. A comparison of the two mechanisms that regulate sleep.

2.How does the author explain the function of the sleep homeostat?

A. Through examples.

B. With comparisons.

C. Through cause and effect analysis.

D. By presenting research findings.

3.What can we conclude from the article?

A. Generally, the sleep homeostat has less effect on people during the day than at night.

B. There is little scientists can do to affect the way the sleep homeostat works.

C. What makes us go to sleep at night is probably a combination of the two mechanisms.

D. The more homeostat neurons there are in one’s brain, the more easily one can fall asleep.

4.The underlined word “unravel” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to 　　　　 .

A. put up with　　　　　　 　 B. figure out

C. keep track of　　　　　 D. take notice of

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

A program in our college helps you work part-time to ease your pressure from costs. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, this program may be fit for you.

Advantages

Work experience: Last year, more than 1,400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs wary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.

Money: During the regular academic year(September to April), you can work party-time and earn $3,200---sometimes more---while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6,000 over 18 weeks.

Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!

Did you know?

At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate(证明)financial need.

You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs:

·Student ambassador

·Computing and network technician

·Marketing assistant

·Sports team manager

·Researcher/translator/Writer

And more!

The admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants’ questions.

Phone: 613-562-5315　 Toll-free: 1-877-868-8292(#5315)

1. What will you benefit from the program if accepted?

A. You can make $ 3,200 in the academic year at least.

B. You will get $ 6,000 scholarship a year.

C. You can take courses free of charge.

D. You may get more academic scores.

2.What are you required to do to apply for the program?

A. Get some working experience.

B. Take a face-to face interview

C. Phone the Admission Section telling your needs.

D. Complete your application forms and email them.

3.To be admitted to the program, you need to___________.

A. get some government assistance.

B. show your financial need.

C. perform well in your studies.

D. posses computing techniques

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I think you are at the end of your ________ this time and need to turn to Pro. Smith for advice.

A. resources        B. careers                C. features            D. issues

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

He went to the library ____ last night, but you broke your word.

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Don't have plenty of time for reading? If you are interested in non-fiction books, here are good choices for you.

A Room of One's Own

This essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on several lectures given to two woman's colleges at Cambridge University to 1928. In it, Woolf describes that it's circumstance not talent that allows men to be more successful at writing. Women, in other word, spend so much time cooking, cleaning, and tending to their children that they have no time left for art. To write well, therefore, a woman must have a "room of her own".

The Art of War

Written by Chinese warrior SunZi in the 5th century BC, The Art of War widely considered to be one of the best books about military strategy in human history. Containing of 13 chapters, each detailing a separate aspect of warfare, the book has been translated into every major language and has thousands of editions. For centuries, it has been cited (引用) and praised by world leaders both for its detailed study of military strategy (军事策略） and its phibsophical (哲学的）examination of strong, effective leadership.

Letter to My Daughter

This 2009 book of essays and poems by Maya Angelou，a respectable American poet, is written for the daughter never had—the millions of women, both young and old，that she considers to be her "family." From the viewpoint of a caring, older relative, this book contains lessons selected from her own life experiences, including the birth of her only child，a son，as well as the formation and loss of friendships,

A Brief History of Time

If you' re short on time，then why not read about，well，the creation of time? This 1998 from brilliant scientist and mathematician Stephen Hawking explores mind-bending question s about the creation of the universe, including if and when it will end，and if so, how? Despite heavy subject matter, Hawkimg addresses these questions in a way that's easy to understand, even for those who know little about physics.

1.What can we learns about the contents of the books?

A. A Room of One's Own talks about more than writing,

B. The Art of War also gives definition of philosophy.

C. Letter to My Daughter is actually a common family letter.

D. A Brief History of Time mainly focuses on the mailer of time.

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Woolf looks down, upon men in writing.

B. The book by SunZi is helpful in policy-making.

C. Mgya devotes herself to fighting for women's rights.

D. As a physicist, Hawking is equally famous in writing.

3.What is the purpose of the pasaage?

A. To promote of the four books.

B. To make comments on the four books,

C. To recommend the four books to readers.

D. To make comparisons between the four books.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Nick，it’s good for you to read some books ________ China before you start your trip there.

A．in　                         B．for

C．of                          D．on

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Once you are in a new culture, you need to _____yourself for a time, before you ______it

A. fit; get used to                                                                    B. suit; used to

C. adjust; get used to                                                                D. correct; used to

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Fall in Love With Your Writing With These Books!

Write Naked

By Jennifer Probst

WAS: $16.99

NOW: $15.99

Bestselling author Jennifer Probst reveals her pathway to success, from struggling as a new writer to signing a seven-figure deal. Written in Probst’s unmistakable and honest voice, Write Naked mixes personal essays on craft with down-to-earth advice on writing romance in the digital age.

Just Write

By James Scott Beli

WAS: $17.99

NOW: $10.99

Write yourself past fears, doubts and setbacks, using your desire writing excellence to deeply involve yourself in the craft. In Just Write, you’ll learn how to master the nuances(细微差别) of fiction, discover what readers really want, and persevere through the challenges of getting started, conquering writers block and dealing with rejection.

Damn Fine Story

By Chuck Wendig

WAS: $17.99

NOW: $8.99

Great storytelling is making readers care about your characters. And to tell a damn fine story, you need to understand why and how that caring happens. Using a mix of personal stories, pop fiction examples and traditional storytelling terms, The New York Times bestselling author Chuck Wendig will help you internalize the feel of powerful storytelling,

Fearless Writing

By William Kenower

WAS: $16.99

NOW:$15.99

Filled with insightful wisdom and practical advice, Fearless Writing teaches you how to accept the inner value of your work, enter a flow state while writing and overcome rejection, delay and other obstacles that prevent your creativity. With Fearless Writing, you’ll find the inner strength to set on a brave journey and build a lifelong career in the process.

1.Who shares his/her own writing experience with the readers?

A. Jennifer Probst.

B. James Scott Beli.

C. Chuck Wendig.

D. William Kenower.

2.Which book has the highest discount?

A. Write Naked.

B. Just Write.

C. Damn Fine Story.

D. Fearless Writing.

3.What do the four books have in common?

A. They are written by bestselling authors.

B. They focus on traditional storytelling terms.

C. They show how to overcome rejection.

D. They give some practical advice on writing

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

—— There are ______ such books here.

—— I only need ______ these books on this shelf.

A. eight dozens ; one dozen  B. eight dozens of ; one dozen of

C. eight dozen ; one dozen   D. dozens of ; one dozen of

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析