Over the past few years I’ve had an uncomfort...

Over the past few years I’ve had an uncomfortable sense that someone, or something, has been making changes to my brain. I’m not thinking the way I used to think. I can feel it most strongly when I’m reading. Involving myself in a book or a lengthy article used to be easy. That’s rarely the case any more.

I think I know what’s going on. For over a decade, I’ve been spending lots of time online. The Web has been a godsend to me as a writer. Research that once required days in the rooms of libraries can now be done in minutes by a few Google searches. Even when I’m not working, I’m scanning headlines or just tripping from link to link.

The Net is becoming a universal medium where information flows through my eyes and ears and into mind. The perfect recall of silicon memory (硅制存储器) can be a blessing to thinking. But that comes at a price. As the media theorist Marshall Mcluhan pointed out, media are not just passive channels of information. They supply the stuff of thought, but they also shape the process of thought. And what the Net seems to be doing is weakening my ability for concentration. Once I was a driver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a flying swallow.

I’m not the only one. When I mention my troubles with reading to acquaintances, Bruce Friedman, a blogger, also has described how the Internet has changed his mental habits. His thinking has taken on a “staccato (破碎)” quality. “I can’t read War and Peace any more” he admitted, “I’ve lost the ability to do that.”

A recently published study suggests that when reading online, we tend to become “more decoders (解码器) of information”. We are not only what we read; we are how we read.

1.According to the passage, the author thinks_______

A. the Net is merely a headache.

B. he can no longer die but swim shallowly.

C. the once naturally deep reading has become a struggle.

D. other people around rarely have similar feelings like him.

2.What is the author’s attitude towards the Internet?

A. Thoroughly passive.

B. Totally puzzled.

C. Gladly approving.

D. Evidently worried.

3.From the passage, the more people use the Web, _________

A. the more mental habits can be improved.

B. the more they have to fight to stay focused.

C. the more they are influenced in shape.

D. the more online activities they can enjoy.

4.Which of the following can best summarize the text?

A. Is the Net gradually making us stupid?

B. Long articles are hard to read nowadays.

C. Do people lack concentration to cover Web pages?

D. More Web involvement results from attention distraction(分心).

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AIDS is said______ the biggest challenge to both men and women in the area over the past few years.

A. that it is B. to be

C. that is has been D. to have been

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AIDS is said ______the biggest health challenge to both men and women in that area over the past few years.

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Shakespeare’s play Hamlet　　　　　　　　　 into at least ten different films over the past years.

A.had been made B.was made

C.has been made D.would be made

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Great changes ______ in the past few years, and a lot of factories ________.

A．had taken place; have been set up          B．have taken place; have been set up

C．took place; have set up                   D．were taken place; were set up

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Over the past l00 years，sea level________steadily as a result of global warming．

A．had increased          B．has been increasing          C．increased                             D．is increasing

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

All over Britain there are ruins of castles that reflect their entire past. Over the years, legends have focused on these castles.

Castell Coch

This castle was built in the 1870's. Lfor Bach was once the owner of this castle many decades ago, and it is told that he hid a treasure in the nearby tunnel（地道）. Rumors say that it is guarded by three eagles waiting for Lfor to return to collect his treasure.

Luffness Castle

In the basement(地下室) of this castle is a huge door leading to a room. The family kept this door open at all times, but one day the door was found locked and the key was missing. The whole family was surprised. The door was so big that it could not be broken down. One day the son of the family shone of a torch the door. He discovered that the key was on the inside of the room. To this day the door remains locked from the inside.

Toddington Castle

　This castle was built during the 13th century. This castle has a local legend that tells about a witch who was put in prison within the castle and died. It is told that her spirit remains and if you put your ear to the floor at Easter, you can hear her cooking below.

Castell Gwynionydd

A legend rests on this castle that states the devil(魔鬼) was the one who built it. It is said the devil had a problem with some people and had planned on punishing them. On his way, the devil met a cobbler（修鞋匠）.The cobbler pointed out that it was still a reasonable distance until he would reach his destination. The cobbler displayed how many shoes he had worn out. Listening to him, the devil did not think his plan was worth so much effort and gave up his plan.

50．Which of the castles mentioned in the passage is said to be guarded by several birds?

A．Castell Coch.          B．Luffness Castle.

C．Toddington Castle.   D．Castell Gwynionydd.

51．Which of the following castles is related to the legend about a witch?

A．Castell Coch.

B．Luffness Castle.

C．Toddington Castle.

D．Castell Gwynionydd.

52．We can learn from the passage that          .

A．Castell Coch is said to be built by the devil

B．Castell Gwynionydd is a great place to celebrate Easter

C．Luffness Castle was once broken down

D．Toddington Castle dates back to the 13 th century

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

In the past few years, many people found themselves trying really hard to hold on to jobs that they may not have wanted.　 1.　　 . Jobs data is improving, and the labor market seems to be picking up. Here are four signs that it might be time for you to move on.

1. You really hate the idea of going to work.

We all have days that we don’t want to go in to work. We may even dislike what we do for work. But do you really hate the idea of going in? 　　 2.　　 .

2. You are concerned about the values of your boss and coworkers.

3.　 . However, if you find yourself questioning the values and ideals of those around you at work, it could be an indication that you are out of place. If you feel that you are not in line with your organization, it might be the time to move on.

3. You wish you had more challenging tasks.

For some people, easy work is preferred.　　 4.　　 . However, you might wish for more challenging tasks. If you want to progress as a person, a job that doesn’t provide you with an abundant challenge can be disheartening. Now that the economy is a little more stable, you can look around for a job that offers more satisfaction.

4.　　　　 5.　　　　 .

If you feel left out of the culture at work, it might be a strong indication that you belong somewhere else. You want to be in a work environment that you feel a part of. If you have been with an organization for more than a few months, and you still feel somewhat awkward, it might be a sign that you need to find an organization where you integrate(融入) into the culture a little bit better.

A. You feel like an outsider.

B. It’s a matter of working day in and day out.

C. Many of us have our own values and ideals.

D. However, now might be the time to find a new job.

E. The cultural aspects of your job are just as important as the technical aspects.

F. If this is the case, it might be the time to find a new job, or even start a business.

G. Now that the economy is tough, many of us are unwilling to rock the boat at work.

高二英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析

Looking at China's history over the past 60 years，it is apparent that，despite much suffering，the country has achieved huge political，economic and social success，especially during the past three decades.

The press center for the celebration of the 60th founding anniversary of new China was officially opened on the morning of September 22. Zha Shouchen，deputy director of the press center introduced that，during the National Day，there would be 3,200 domestic reporters，and more than 1,300 foreign journalists to come to Beijing to make the covering work.

The press center provided many services for domestic and foreign reporters，such as issuing the press cards to reporters，accepting the interview application，organizing press conferences and activities of group interviews，providing the means of communication and information services for reporters.And the following was the scene.

A grand parade in Beijing on Oct.1，led by the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force，showed some of China's latest achievements in defense modernization.About 8,000 military officers，along with tanks and other vehicles，formed a straight line stretching 3 kms.

The military parade was followed by a civilian parade featuring six massive performing groups and 36 formations of about 100,000 people.In addition,60 floats(彩车)represented everything from the country's geographic areas to the previous year's Beijing Olympics.

Everyday life in China is a parade on a grand scale，with citizens now being able to enjoy things their ancestors did not dare to contemplate 100 years ago，things their grandparents took for luxury 60 years ago，and things their parents did not even know how to attempt 30 years ago.

1.Of the following achievements，which one is NOT listed in Paragraph 1?

A. Politics.　　 B. Economy.

C. Education.　　 D. Society.

2.Which of the following led the parade according to Paragraph 4?

A. The People's Liberation Army.

B. The People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force.

C. The People's Police Force and the People's Army.

D. The People's Armed Police Force.

3.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?

A. The civilian parade is after the military parade.

B. There are 60 floats representing everything from the country's geographic areas.

C. Everyday life in China is a parade on a grand scale.

D. The parade on Oct.1 showed some of China's latest achievements in automotive modernization，such as tanks and other vehicles.

4.What's the subject discussed in the text?

A. The celebration of 60th anniversary of the founding of New China.

B. The grand parade in the ceremony.

C. The defense modernization in China.

D. The economic development during recent years.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

－So hard________in the past few months that he has got an A in the Mid－term English Exam.

－I can see that only a few students________for it.

A. has he worked; has the teacher praised.                     B. has he worked; the teacher has praised.

C. he has worked; the teacher has praised.                     D. did he work; has the teacher praised.

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