More than 90 years has passed since Hollywood...

More than 90 years has passed since Hollywood’s official film organization first proposed plans to build its own museum. Those plans are finally becoming a reality, with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures set to open in 2019.

The project is underway at the site of a historic Los Angeles department store built in 1939. Museum officials say visitors will be able to “experience the magic of cinema” by learning about all parts of the film-making process.

Film historian Kerry Brougher has been named directors of the museum. Brougher says the museum will include 12 million photographs and 80,000 screenplays as well as props（道具）, costumes and other objects from famous films. The Academy Museum will also feature Oscar statuettes（小雕像）donated by actors who won the awards.

Brougher says the museum is designed to make visitors feel like they are in a movie, too, with many interactive experiences. “You won’t necessarily know what’s coming next, ‘‘ he adds. “You’ll be in environments sometimes that make you feel like you’ve gone back to the past and that you’re in the area that you’re actually exploring.” He adds that visitors may even get the chance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.

Currently, Hollywood only has a few possibilities for visitors. They can go along the Walk of Fame and visit movie studios or see the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars are presented. But beyond these, movie fans have limited possibilities.

Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles says the Academy Museum will provide visitors the chance to experience many different parts of the film industry all in one place. Garcetti notes the museum will also serve the hundreds of thousands of local people working in film-related businesses. He says they, too, will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their own Hollywood movie industry.

1.When was the idea of building a museum in Hollywood first put forward?

A. In the 1920s.　　 B. In 1939.

C. In the 1990s.　　 D. In 2019.

2.What can we learn from Brougher’s words?

A. Photos of visitors will be put on display.

B. Settings in the museum will feel quite real.

C. Most visitors will be presented an award.

D. Actors will donate much money to the museum.

3.What is Eric Garcetti’s attitude towards the Academy Museum?

A. Supportive.　　 B. Critical.

C. Disapproving.　　 D. Cautious.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Hollywood movie industry.

B. The Film-making Process of Hollywood.

C. Hollywood Making Plans of Film Museums.

D. Hollywood Getting Its Own Film Museum.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It has been more than twenty years since pioneering British computer programmer, Sir Tim Berners Lee, created the World Wide Web. But could he have ever imagined how much the web would change our lives? And would he approve of how some British students are taking advantage of his invention?

Universities and exam boards around the UK are becoming increasingly concerned with the rising number of cases of plagiarism, many of which are facilitated (助长) by the Internet access.

In the UK most school and university students complete coursework throughout the academic year which contributes toward their final mark. In many cases coursework makes up the main part of the qualification. Since coursework is completed in the students’ own time it cannot be monitored by teachers in the same way as an exam.

Derec Stockley, director of examinations in the UK, explains, “Plagiarism affects coursework more than anything else, and in the cases that come to our attention, more and more are linked to the Internet.”

At a university level recent reports suggest that plagiarism has evolved from separate cases of individual cheating to systematic and even commercial operation. Students can now pay for bespoke essays to be written for them by experts.

It is estimated that the market in online plagiarism is now worth 200 million pounds a year. Every month more and more websites offering to write student’s essays for them appear on the Internet.

Barclay Littlewood, owner of Degree Essays UK employs 3,500 specialist writers and charges between 120 pounds and 4,000 pounds per essay. However, Mr. Littlewood refutes the accusation that he is helping students to cheat.

1.What dose the underlined word “plagiarism” in Paragraph 2 mean in the passage?

2.Which of the following statements is mentioned by the author?

3.It can be inferred from the text that the author seems to _____.

4.The paragraph following the passage will most probably be about_____.

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It has been more than 50 years since Harvard Business School started admitting women, yet the institution (机构) is still trying hard to find out how to best attract and support them. Its latest effort: a program targeting women’s colleges—place that are not traditional feeding grounds for the male-majority business school.

The program is called Peek. It offers juniors, seniors and recent graduates from women’s colleges the opportunity to read and discuss four HBS case studies in class specially taught by top HBS members. About 50 to 70 promising students will pay $500 for their stay there.

Women make up 41 percent of Harvard Business School class of 2016—the most the school has had. In 1985, women made up only one-quarter of the graduating class. Harvard is not alone when it comes to struggling with a gender gap (性别差别). At Wharton, the class of 2016 is 40 percent women; at Standford Business School, it’s 42 percent. No top business school had gotten to 50 percent yet.

Despite the Peek program’s good intention, the $500 fee bothered someone, said John A. Byrne, the editor of business school new site. “The fact that HBS would charge women for the chance of coming to campus rubbed a lot of people the wrong way,” said Byrne. HBS said the $500 fee was a “fair price” for room and daily meals at the business school for a weekend, and didn’t actually cover the full costs of the program.

For years, women students at Harvard Business School failed to keep pace with men. In 2010, Harvard business School got a new manager, Nitin Nohrin, who promised a turnaround. Nohrin designed a program to encourage women students and professors. He promised to change the school’s case studies so that at least 20 percent of the people in the business texts would be women.

1.What can we learn about the program Peek?

A. It is free for new students.

B. It offers all kinds of business classes.

C. It is helped by the best teachers.

D. It is intended for high school students.

2.What is the main idea of the Paragraph 3?

A. Women are not good at business management.

B. Women are less interested in business school.

C. Women students are less talented than men students.

D. Women students are becoming fewer and fewer in college.

3.In the eyes of Byrne, Harvard’s program ________.

A. will be a total failure

B. will waste lots of money

C. doesn’t have many good intention

D. will shut some students out

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. HBS’s new plan to attract more women students.

B. HBS’s new manager Nitin Nohrin.

C. HBS’s effort to attract talented students.

D. HBS, the best business school ever world-wide.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Cecile and I have been friends since college, for more than thirty years. Our friendship has 　　　 constant. We have seen each other through all the times when we really need a friend. In 　　　 of our friendship, Cecile and I took our first 　　　 trip together.

The first day of our trip ended in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

from the long drive, we decided to go to the restaurant for dinner. We sat down and　　 　 our meal. As we talked, I noticed a(n) 　　　 couple sitting a short distance away from us. The look of 　　 on the woman’s face attracted me. She stared into the face of the man as he talked,　 　　 me of a teenager in love!

I called Cecile’s 　　 to the couple. As we watched, the man reached 　　　 to place a gentle kiss on the woman’s cheek. She　　　 . “Now that’s what I call real love! I imagine they’ve been married for a long time.” I said. “　　 maybe,” remarked Cecile, “they haven’t been together long.” “Well, whatever the case, it’s 　　　 they care much for each other,” I said.

Cecile and I watched and listened 　　 to their conversation. She smiled and 　　　 whatever he said.　 We were touched by the warm scene we were witnessing. Then the 　　　 changed. The woman’s wrinkled but beautiful face was suddenly covered with a 　　　 look. She asked the man in a sweet voice, “Do I know you? What is this place?” “You know me. I’m Ralph, your husband. We’re in Santa Fe,” the man said. “Oh, I 　　　 to have forgotten. I’m not sure,” she said.

“That’s okay, sweetheart. You’ll be all right,” he 　　　 her, kissing her cheek again. Tears coursed down our cheeks as Cecile and I looked at each other. “We were right,” she said 　　 . “It is the real thing. That is love.”

1.A. become　 B. remained　　　　 C. grown　　　　 D. developed

2.A. celebration　 B. terms　　　　　　 C. favor　　　　 D. congratulation

3.A. air　　　　　　　 B. boat　　　　　　 C. road　　　　　　 D. bicycle

4.A. Bored　　　　 B. Suffered　　　 C. Excited　　 D. Tired

5.A. ordered　　　 B. cooked　　　 C. prepared　　 D. finished

6.A. young　　　　　　 B. friendly　　　 C. elderly　　　 D. rich

7.A. adoration（爱慕）　 B. doubt　　　 C. hope　　 D. envy

8.A. showing　　　 B. telling　　　　　　 C. reminding　　 D. introducing

9.A. idea　　　　　　 B. intention　　　 C. time　　　　 D. attention

10.A. away　　　　　　 B. over　　　　　　 C. around　　　　 D. off

11.A. smiled　　　　　　 B. disagreed　　　 C. angered　　 D. moved

12.A. Though　　　 B. Or　　　　　　 C. Therefore　　 D. Otherwise

13.A. natural　　　　　　 B. important　　　 C. obvious　　 D. moving

14.A. madly　　　　　　 B. shamefully　　　 C. casually　　 D. unashamedly

15.A. picked up　　　 B. agreed with　 C. stuck to　　 D. questioned on

16.A. scene　　　　　　 B. place　　　　　　 C. topic　　　　 D. sense

17.A. frightened　　 B. confused　　　　 C. disappointing D. puzzling

18.A. seem　　　　　　 B. feel　　　　　　 C. use　　　　 D. need

19.A. answered　　 B. comforted　　　　 C. told　　　　 D. encouraged

20.A. quickly　　　　 B. eagerly　　　 C. thoughtfully　 D. cheerfully

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Since I moved to Seattle, there’s no farm whose name has come up more than Quillisascut. Quillisascut is a cheese company, 36  what they call “traditional farmstead cheese’’, but it’s also a school. 37 completing a five-day “Introduction to Farming” workshop at Quillisascut, I understand why this farm school is so 38 . I hope that you can one day visit it, too.

At Quillisascut, mornings begin at 5:30 am with 39  and milking the goats. The morning’s 40  is made into cheese in the afternoon. Cheese making requires many steps. The process can take one day to several months, 41  the type of cheese being made.

During our workshop, we were lucky enough to have the farm’s chefs 42  meals of grains and beans from neighboring farms and herbs from the garden. All of the foods used for cooking are either grown there or 43  sourced.

Any 44  from meals is made into compost(堆肥). It is 45  onto the farm’s land, transforming Quillisascut’s soil 46  fertile salad bars for the goats. In addition to sunlight, rain, and compost, the goat farm 47  seeding and reseeding.

When I know where my food came from, who 48  it, and the complex process it took to get to my 49 , food does more than fuel my body. It also heats my 50 . I wonder how different our food and healthcare systems would look like if all people learnt firsthand about the 51  and tears involved in bringing food to the table.

If every food production operation 52  the public onto its ground, it is possible that our country’s food system would look very different; and our country’s connection with food could 53 . But for now, Quillisascut and other educational farms are making a(an) 54 , carrying out the goal “to make the world a more 55  place”.

1.                A．displaying       B．selling          C．advertising    D．designing

2.                A．Until           B．Unless          C．After D．If

3.                A．beloved        B．interested       C．moved   D．excited

4.                A．observing       B．feeding         C．introducing    D．finding

5.                A．goat           B．milk            C．choice    D．meat

6.                A．putting on       B．taking on        C．focusing on    D．depending on

7.                A．describe        B．check          C．cook D．heat

8.                A．regionally       B．comfortably     C．formally  D．positively

9.                A．leftover        B．makeup         C．food     D．drink

10.               A．passed         B．based          C．worked   D．spread

11.               A．with           B．of             C．as    D．into

12.               A．avoids         B．protests        C．requires   D．promotes

13.               A．tasted          B．measured       C．grew D．learnt

14.               A．car            B．wallet          C．wall  D．plate

15.               A．soul           B．face           C．hand D．dream

16.               A．seed           B．sweat          C．money    D．imagination

17.               A．welcomed      B．persuaded      C．demanded     D．suggested

18.               A．break          B．settle          C．begin D．deepen

19.               A．performance    B．difference      C．expression D．impression

20.               A．famous         B．curious         C．beautiful  D．traditional

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Over the last 15 years, digital communication has ushered（引入）in more changes than the printing press did in 1570. And the stand-out early adopters in this world are teenagers, whose brains appear to have an extraordinary _____ to adapt to the world around them, according to Dr Jay Giedd, an adolescent brain expert.

We are now proving that as a species, our brains are still flexible and _____during adolescence. Having a more flexible brain means that some _____ of it, such as impulse control and the ability to make long-term decisions, haven’t developed yet, which may also explain why we spend a/an _____ period living under the protection of our parents rather than leaving home at the age of 12 or 13. This also means that the adolescent brain can adapt to new technology, allowing teenagers to _____ the accelerating pace of digital technology and giving them a multitasking advantage.

In the US, teenagers are spending 8.5 hours using computers, mobiles and other devices to learn, interact and play. This jumps to 11.5 if you take into account all of the _____ that goes on, such as talking on the phone while you’re watching TV. Australian teenagers were found to be spending an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes using these devices in 2009.

There are _____as to how social media is affecting the way in which the brain learns to _____ , as one of the most important skills that we learn as children is how to make friends and interact with people around you. Geidd says that from a biology standpoint, a lot of what goes on inside our brains is social.“A lot of the brain changes are sort of set up to develop these social skills. ” These interactions are now being _____ by technology—you could have hundreds of friends, all of whom are real people that you interact with—and scientists aren’t sure whether we’ll be able to develop the same _____using Facebook.

There is possible _____ of the growing digital trend: Youtube indicates that teenagers all over the world are watching the same clips and laughing at the same jokes, indicating that they are more _____ than their predecessors. Sharing the same jokes could possibly go a long way to breaking down some of the prejudices out there. They may be _____ to texting their friends and posting updates on Facebook, but teenagers today are probably going to have access to technology and _____ social and educational opportunities that anyone with a less flexible brain might have trouble imagining. _____, there is a cut off and by the age of 30, our brains become more set in their ways, making it harder for us to adapt and cope with new technologies.

1.A.activity B.capacity C.responsibility D.opportunity

2.A.operating B.promoting C.adjusting D.establishing

3.A.functions B.options C.restrictions D.positions

4.A.opposed B.imposed C.limited D.extended

5.A.keep up with B.come up with C.put up with D.end up with

6.A.entertaining B.multitasking C.interacting D.gossiping

7.A.curiosities B.criticisms C.concerns D.shortcomings

8.A.memorize B.internalize C.realize D.socialize

9.A.changed B.controlled C.troubled D.interrupted

10.A.attitudes B.prospects C.trends D.skills

11.A.advantage B.distraction C.indication D.tuition

12.A.narrow-minded B.global-minded C.absent-minded D.quick-minded

13.A.keen B.addicted C.obsessed D.enthusiastic

14.A.however B.hence C.moreover D.instead

15.A.Consequently B.Additionally C.Nevertheless D.Thus

高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

Over the past 20 years, the number of children who are overweight has increased by more than 50%.About 25% to 30% of school-age children in the United States are overweight or obese (肥胖的), which puts them at a high risk for heart disease and other health problems.

According to the experts, poor eating habits and inactivity are the root causes of childhood obesity. In addition, the high level of fat calories in the average United States diet combined with the inactive lifestyle of many children is contributing to (促成) the rapid increase in childhood obesity.

If a child is more than 40% overweight, a scientific weight loss program may be suggested to change the child's eating behaviors. During the course of the program, the emphasis should be on developing a healthier lifestyle for the long term, not just on losing weight now. Children are developing physically and mentally, and they need adequate nutrition (足够的营养) as they grow. Combining a healthy diet with exercise is the best way to achieve healthy level of body fat.

Dr. Gidding, a professor at Yale University, explains that many children or teens tend to become overweight because of too many calories and too little exercise. “If your child or teen tends to sit around and watch television or play video games, try gently introducing more physical activities into your family life，” suggests Dr. Gidding. “Take a walk together or go for a bike ride. Make good nutrition and exercise a family affair by planning lower fat meals, nutritious snacks and family activities.”

1.In the first paragraph, the writer emphasizes that ________.

A.overweight causes many health problems

B.childhood obesity is a serious problem in the USA

C.about 25% of children will be obese in the USA

D.more than 50% of children are overweight in the USA

2.How many causes of obesity in kids are mentioned in the passage?

A.1. B.2. C.3. D.4.

3.A weight loss program is focused on ________.

A.nutrition meals B.regular exercise

C.a healthy lifestyle D.an easy lifestyle

4.When a child is on weight loss program, his pa-rents should pay much attention to ________.

A.the nutrition he needs B.the change in his weight

C.the effect of the program D.the sports he takes part in

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John Otway

John Otway has been playing music and making records in the UK for more than 40 years. Over the years he has released more than ten albums. He has played hundreds of concerts. He has written two autobiographies. He has worked with some of the country’s best musicians and he has even made a film about his life. But despite all of this, most people have never heard of him.

Otway released his first record in 1972, but it was the Punk Movement a few years later that really gave him his big chance. Otway wasn’t the greatest musician but his songs were always fun, and his performances on stage were always entertaining - there was a good chance he would fall off the stage at least once in each show. The punks liked him, and in 1977 he had a small hit when his single Really Free made it to No. 27 in the UK top 40 charts. Otway really enjoyed his success but unfortunately, no more came. Not one of his records over the next 30 years was a hit.

Although he never had much commercial success, Otway had a lot of very loyal fans. When someone asked him what he would like for his 50th birthday, his reply was: “A second hit.” His fans went out and bought as many copies of the new single Bunsen Burner as they could. And in October 2002, Otway finally saw his wish come true. In a chart that featured international superstars like Pink, Will Young and Oasis, Bunsen Burner made it to No. 9. Many high street shops refused to sell the record, saying that Otway was too old and unattractive for the teenage market. Otway didn’t care. He celebrated his success with an appearance on TV’s biggest music show Top of the Pops.

These days John Otway continues to play his music around the country, and there are always plenty of people who are happy to go and watch him perform. He’s a great example for anyone who loves making music. You don’t have to be young, good-looking (or even very talented) to enjoy a long career in the music business.

1.From paragraph 1, we know that ________.

A.John Otway has released hundreds of albums

B.John Otway never worked with best musicians

C.John Otway has written hundreds of autobiographies

D.John Otway is not well-known in the UK as a musician

2.John Otway saw his wish come true when he released ________.

A.Really Free B.Bunsen Burner

C.Top of the Pops D.his first record

3.Why were some street shops unwilling to sell his single Bunsen Burner?

A.They thought it was terrible.

B.It wasn’t a very big hit.

C.John Otway didn’t want them to have it.

D.They thought teenagers would not like to buy it.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Musicians have to be young and attractive.

B.Success isn’t important in our life.

C.We should be determined to do what we love.

D.Musicians do much better as they get older.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

London has more than nine million visitors every year. They come and visit some of the most famous places in England: Big Ben, the Tower of London and the River Thames.

You can see some of the most interesting places in London by getting on the tour buses. Or you can take a ride on the London Eye. This large wheel slowly takes you 135m above the River Thames.

The River Thames is London’s main waterway. It has shaped the capital’s landscape, history and geography. So one of the best ways of knowing more about the city is to take a trip along the river.

The clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, has become one of the main symbols of London. The sound of the bell, which you can hear at the beginning of many television and radio programmes, has become well-known throughout the nation.

No visit to London is complete without a look at the Tower of London, in the eastern part of the city. After Big Ben, the Tower may be London’s most visited tourist spot. Directly south is Tower Bridge, which is more than100 years old.

Along all the palaces in London, Buckingham Palace is the most famous. It has been the main London home of the royal family since Queen Victoria moved there in 1873. You can visit some of the rooms in August and September. And most mornings of the year you can watch the soldiers

outside changing the guard.

About one hour by train out of London is the Tower of Windsor. Here you can visit another of the Queen’s homes-Windsor Castle. There was a fire in 1992 and many of the rooms were badly burned. But now they are full of beautiful pictures, tables and chairs again.

Sightseeing in London is great, but it can get very tiring. So, the best way to start the day is to fill up with an English breakfast.

You can buy an English breakfast in nearly every hotel, and at many restaurants and cafes. An English pub is a good place to stop for lunch and a drink. You can get hot or cold food and try one of England’s many ales(浓啤酒). Fish and chips are also a traditional English meal. So look out for fish and chip shops in cities as well as by the sea.

Or you can sit outside one of the many roadside pubs and cafes in London, and simply watch the busy world go by.

1.We can learn from the text that ____________.

2. Which place may be London’s most visited tourist spot?

3.If you go to London in December, you will not be able to ___________

4.The underlined word “landscape” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _________.

5.The whole passage mainly introduces the ________________.

A. tourism in London              B. tourists in London

B. history in London               D. sightseeing in London

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

For many years, people________ electric cars. However, making them has been more difficult than predicted.

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