One winter morning I bought a copy of the New...

One winter morning I bought a copy of the New York World and turned its pages until I got the “Help Wanted Unskilled” section．A small advertisement held my 36 .It read, “Easy job．Good wages．No experience 37.” It sounded like the job I was 38 ．Easy job．Good wages．Those four words 39 now and then in my brain as I was traveling to the address indicated in the 40 ．Easy job．Good wages．Easy job．Good wages．Easy ...

When I got to the place I saw a series of large 41half filled with water, out of which I noticed 42 the necks of many bottles of various sizes and shapes． 43these basins there were a number of workers sitting on small wooden benches．All had their 44in the water of the basin, the left hand holding a 45  and the thumb nail of the right hand scratching（刮;擦） the labels on 46.

I sat down on a 47 beside one of the basins and started to work on one bottle．As the minutes went by I noticed that the 48 of the water started to 49 from my hand to my body．But 50   still, the delicate thumb of my right hand was 51  by the minute into a full­ blown tomato­ colored finger．A numb（麻木的）pain began to be felt 52 from my right thumb．Then I began to feel as if the pain was coming from a finger bigger than all my body.

After three hours of this I told the manager I’d 53  .He figured I had 54  69 cents at 23 cents an hour．With the money, I left the working place．“Easy job．Good wages.” came to my brain again．Looking at my hands, I 55  myself, “Can easy job get good wages？”

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Rome, Paris and New York are the world’s top fashion cities, all of which have produced some of the top trends, from fashionable skirts to the hottest new shoes. But have you ever wondered about the negative ideas that they have enforced?

In April 2016, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in Britain banned an ad from Gucci that featured models dancing around and having fun, because they were all extremely skinny. Banning ads due to the models’ extreme figures isn’t new. The ASA banned an ad in 2015 for the same reason. In France, it has been ruled that models are to provide a doctor’s no providing that they are at a healthy weight.

So what is the healthy weight for models? Twenty years ago, the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman. Today, they weigh 23 less.

People may think that being at an unhealthy weight will help them gain the benefits that the models do. This provides a standard of beauty, and therefore people who want to achieve those things may attempt to obtain them through unhealthy ways. People may think that they are overweight, due to the images of models’ thin figures. They see something wrong with their bodies whether they are overweight or not. This is a key factor in a lowered body image, low self-esteem, depression and possibly even eating disorders.

I’m not blaming the fashion industry by any means. It’s not their fault that many people look up to the models and expect to live a life like theirs. I am glad that the ASA is raising its voices when discussing the growing issue of body images in the fashion industry. By banning photos and videos, speaking out against them and pushing for doctor’s notes from the models, it’s pushing for the ideas that the traditional fashion industry’s body image demands should be changed and something more needs to be questioned.

1.According to the text, why was one of Gucci’s ads banned?

A. Because the models didn’t act according to the rule

B. Because its models are much too thin.

C. Because none of its models had a doctor’s note

D. Because its models were dancing in an unhealthy way

2.We can infer from the numbers mentioned in paragraph 3 that 　　　　 .

A. many women on a diet to become models

B. people don’t know why models weigh less

C. models are becoming thinner with time going by

D. the healthy weight for models hasn’t been decided .

3.What does the fourth paragraph mainly show?

A. The changes in the standard of beauty　　 B. The benefits of becoming thin figures.

C. The negative effects of models images　　 D. people’s attitudes towards models’ images

4.What is the author’s tone of writing this passage?

A. Objective　　 B. Hopeful.

C. Critical.　　 D. Humorous.

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New York City is a world capital in every sense of the word—it's a cultural and economic powerhouse, and arguably the most influential city on the planet. But it wasn't always this way, as the following cities once dominated the world around them.

Djenne­Djenno

In the flood lands of the Niger delta people have been building houses and other structures with clay for centuries. The town of Djenne­Djenno is made entirely out of clay. It was inhabited as far back as 250 BC, and became an important link in the trans­Saharan gold trade(跨撒哈拉黄金交易). Constructed on hills called “toguere”， the city managed to escape the marshy(沼泽的) landscape and annual floods produced by the rainy season. Djenne­Djenno is believed to be one of the earliest settlements in the sub­Saharan region, and is considered by some to be “the typical African City”.

Archeological evidence shows us a continuous human presence in the area up until the 14th century AD, when people moved to the nearby town of Djenne, founded in the 11th century. Further evidence points out that even before the city's construction, the Bozo people were growing wild rice in the region. In the 13th century AD, with King Koumboro's conversion to Islam, its palace transformed into a mosque.

Carthage

Legend has it that Carthage was founded by Queen Dido of the Phoenicians. She fled the city of Tyre located in present­day Lebanon in order to escape the hatred of her brother Pygmalion, who was her rival to the throne. Along with a group of settlers, she traveled a great distance by sea and landed in North Africa, where she met King Iarbas. He offered to give them land in order to build a settlement, but no bigger than the surface covered by the hide(牛皮) of an ox. They cleverly cut the hide into thin strips and were able to enclose a fairly large area of land. On this land, the mighty city of Carthage was built.

These stories are most likely just that, but the fact that the Phoenicians built the city around 760 BC is true. Located in such a good position—in the middle of the Mediterranean, close to Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica, and a pretty good distance from Egypt—helped make Carthage a leading trade center and military power. The population soon reached half a million citizens and, in order to house them all, buildings were all built five or six stories tall. Carthage was the first city in ancient times to have a centralized sewage system, linking all buildings within the city walls. The most notable of structures among the ruins was the “Thophet”， which is believed to be an altar(圣坛) for child sacrifice.

Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire. It was built on an island surrounded by Lake Texcoco deep inside the jungles of Central America. By the time the Spanish conquerors were aware of its existence, the population was around 200，000. This was a city very different from what the Europeans were used to. Founded in 1325 AD, the Aztec capital was joined to the mainland by three causeways(堤道). It was laid out in straight street grids and had enormous pyramids at its center, which were surrounded by the skulls of the dead and ceremonial sculptures.

1.What do we know about the ancient cities?

A. Tenochtitlan was the first city to link all buildings within the city walls using a centralized sewage system.

B. Carthage was considered to have played an important role in the trans­Saharan gold trade.

C. There was no doubt that Carthage was founded by Queen Dido of the Phoenicians.

D. According to some people, the city Djenne­Djenno is “a typical African city”.

2.The passage is most probably taken from ________.

A. a news report B. a science fiction C. a history book D. a research paper

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New York University (NYU) is one of the best universities in the United States and it has just opened a school in Shanghai in partnership with East China Normal University(ECNU). The arrival of the American university on China mainland is an example of what is being called the “globalization” of education and it is hoped that this trend will influence the quality of education in all of China’s universities by raising the standard of teaching.

NYU Shanghai’s class of 2017(students will graduate in 2017) is made up of 295 students from China, America and other countries. The students will study liberal arts courses for two years before choosing a major and when they graduate, they will receive a degree from NYU and a degree from ECNU. All the classes will be taught in English, using the teaching methods in American universities. Students will be pushed to take risks in the classroom, pushed to speak up and pushed to say things that are not completely correct, which can make them understand that it’s OK for them to make mistakes in class.

This style of learning will be challenging for many Chinese students, because they will be mixed with the foreign students both in the classroom and in the dormitory. Living and studying with foreigners day to day will provide Chinese students with a cultural as well as academic education and it’s hoped that this cross-cultural experience will benefit them when they seek jobs in the competitive global market.

China’s interest in partnering with foreign universities comes at a time when western universities are trying to expand. They realize that information, technology and business are now borderless; they also realize education should be borderless too. This trend will have a deep effect on bringing the world closer together and the students at NYU Shanghai should be excited to be on the leading edge of this trend.

1.The opening of NYU Shanghai class may help _________.

A. improve the quality of China’s university education

B. prove that NYU is the best university in the United States

C. send more Chinese students to foreign universities

D. raise the standard of teaching in American university

2.What is the NYU Shanghai’s class like?

A. It offers the same courses as NYU does in the US.

B. It’s hard to follow the classes without knowing English.

C. The students are majoring in liberal arts courses.

D. Only two-year courses will be provided in this class.

3. How should the students perform in the classroom?

A. They must express themselves correctly.

B. They should try to be active in the class.

C. They will learn something dangerous.

D. They have to correct their mistakes.

4. What can be inferred from Paragraph3?

A. More foreign students will work in Shanghai after graduation.

B. Chinese students will get a better education than foreign students.

C. It may be easier for the students to find jobs after graduation.

D. No foreign students can benefit from the cross-cultural experience.

5.Why are the western universities trying to expand?

A. Because they want to get more information and more money.

B. Because they want to improve their technology.

C. Because Shanghai is on the leading edge in China.

D. Because they think the education resources should be shared.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Washington Square Park, ________ the first president, is one of New York city's most popular and oldest parks, dating back to 1827.

A．in terms of     B．in favor of

C．in praise of     D．in honor of

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One winter during college in New York, I took an 8: 00 a.m. history class. The professor was very __36  in class. He just looked at his lecture notes and __37__ looked up at us. I felt that I needed to get rid of my boredom, so I created a little __38__ for myself. I tried to find something from his lecture to ask a question about, forcing me to __39__ rather than letting my eyes close. The first time I raised my hand, he was surprised, but obviously pleased to have a question to answer. __40__ , his answers were always interesting. I continued to do this every day in the course and found my-self ac tually __41__ the material. The professor became a bit more __42__ and some other students also joined me in asking questions. My little game had __43__ me from being bored, __44__ it was expected to do. I learned a lot about world history in the discussions with him. The professor obviously knew his material, but had a hard time __45__ it on to his undergraduates in an interesting way. On the last day of class we gathered our books and headed for the door for the last time. The shy professor stepped directly in front of me as I reached the door. "Thank you for making this class so interesting,"

he said. I was so surprised. To me, it had been a pleasant way to pass the time; I had no idea that my asking questions had an effect on him and the others at all. That moment has stayed with me for 30 years. Each of us can have a(n) __46__ not just on our own experiences, but on those of others, and I’ll never forget the professor who taught me a lesson about the power of acts of kindness, intended __47__ not.

1. A. peaceful          B. accustomed           C. nervous     D. absent

2.A. frequently         B. suddenly             C. nearly   D. rarely

3. A. game          B. prize                C. toy     D. advantage

4. A. stare             B. concentrate          C. comment      D. present

5. A. Therefore         B. Otherwise            C. In fact   D. On the contrary

6. A. improving         B. writing              C. misunderstanding     D. enjoying

7.A. relaxed       B. graceful             C. serious D. clever

8. A. separated         B. saved           C. awoken   D. avoided

9.A. which          B. since                C. as           D.what

10. A. carrying         B. passing     C. bringing          D. putting

11. A. idea    B. effect       C. effort               D. power

12. A. and          B. so           C. or               D. but

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

bought three DVD copies of the film Avatar and now 　　　 _ is left. Somebody just borrows something and never returns.

A. none 　 B. nothing　　 C. either　　 D. neither

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I bought three copies of the famous novel “The Kite Runner” and now______ is left. Somebody just borrows something and never returns.

A. none             B. nothing              C. either            D. neither

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

London, New York, Tokyo and Paris these famous cities have a commanding influence on the world economy and are home to millions of people, as well as internationally famous arts, culture and educational institutions. But they are hardly representative of the rest of the world’s cities. While 54% of the global population live in cities, around half of those live in cities that have 500,000 inhabitants or fewer.

These “ordinary” cities can be overlooked by politicians, investors, researchers and big businesses. But they are dynamic places with many layers of social, cultural and economic significance. After experiencing a period of post-industrial decline, many such cities are considering urban regeneration (再生) programmes.

But that doesn't mean they have to follow the same path as other urban areas. In fact, the research into urban development has found that ordinary cities can avoid some of the ill effects of regeneration, by embracing what makes them unique.

At the turn of the century, city leaders became increasingly interested in the idea of the “creative city,” The idea was to encourage a “creative class” of talented workers to make their homes and businesses in cities, by creating urban spaces that are open, inclusive and diverse, as well as attractive and technologically advanced.

“Regeneration” became a buzzword associated with these types of strategies, which seek to repurpose seemingly disused or rundown spaces to support an economy led by creative and technological industries. The apparent success of creative city policies was seen in post-industrial centres such as Detroit, US, following investments in cultural, artistic and musical urban renewal.

Such policies swiftly became the go-to strategy for seemingly “ordinary” post-industrial cities around the world, even resulting in new rankings that pit cities against each other, based on criteria including entrepreneurship (创业精神), urban leadership and “liveability”. Having plenty of former industrial spaces that can be adapted for new uses, and a desire to be noticed on the national or global stage, encourages investment in urban regeneration from both public and private sources.

Yet regeneration programmes inspired by the creative city agenda can cause problems. Property developers (地产开发商) and foreign investors have recognized the economic potential of real estate(房地产) in “creative” cities. This has led to rocketing land costs, and many low-income residents have felt the effects of being displaced from their homes.

Yet as more cities seek to emphasize their cultural assets(资产), city leaders and policy makers must be aware of the negative impacts that can arise if local residents are not central to the decision-making process. This emphasizes the need to consider local contexts and communities before operating copycat creative policies.

1.Some famous cities can’t represent the rest of the world's cities in that____________.

A.they are always ignored by politicians, researchers and businessmen

B.they accommodate millions of people but don't contribute to the world economy.

C.about a quarter of global population live in middle-sized and small cities.

D.not all famous arts, culture and educational organizations are distributed there.

2.What measure was probably taken by cities like Detroit to promote city development?

A.Using culture and art as a driving force.

B.Forcing low-income residents to move.

C.Following the same path as some big cities.

D.Encouraging industrial investment continuously.

3.What does the author want to stress in the passage?

A.Cities should copy regeneration programmes.

B.Cities should compete with each other based on some criteria.

C.Cities should seek financial support from sources around the world.

D.Cities should consider regional factors before using creative policies.

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.Ordinary cities successfully avoid ill-effects of development.

B.Ordinary cities don' t have to copy trends to regenerate.

C.Ordinary cities are trying to recover from post-industrial decline.

D.Ordinary cities are dynamic places with social importance.

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Hundreds of students from around the world gathered in New York City last week for the Microsoft Imagine Cup finals. They came to present their ideas for using technology to solve world problems.

Microsoft education director Suzi Levine says the nine-year-old program began mainly as a competition to create technology.

SUZI LEVINE: "When we realized that students really actually want to have a purpose for what they're creating, we introduced the idea of inspiring them with the UN Millennium Development Goals and suggesting that they use those for their muse(灵感). "This past year we also rolled out something called the Imagine Cup Solve This library（创新杯求解计划知识库）, where IGOs, NGOs and nonprofits can submit some of the technical challenges that they would like students to consider for their solutions."

Microsoft says over 350，000 high school and college students registered for this year's competition. Judges chose more than four hundred of them to attend the finals.

SUZI LEVINE: "One from Thailand was called NewKrean, where they created a Windows Phone 7 application that allows you to broadcast your location to your social network of friends so that you can be more easily rescued." They named their application Terra.

Suzi Levine says there were also ideas from Egypt inspired by the revolution that overthrew president Hosni Mubarak in February.

SUZI LEVINE: "One was to use Bluetooth as sort of a Twitter equivalent so that if the government shuts down the Internet, you actually can still have a massive social distribution."

Students competed in nine categories. For example, in software design the top prize of twenty-five thousand dollars went to Team Hermes from Ireland. The students developed a device for cars to collect information on road conditions, driving behavior and traffic incidents.

A team from Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University won first place in the embedded（内嵌的） development category. They developed a network of wireless devices to help plot the safest escape routes during a fire.

Next year's awards ceremony will take place in Australia. Registration for Imagine Cup twenty-twelve opened Friday. Also, Microsoft announced plans for a three million dollar program to help Imagine Cup winners further develop their projects.

1.Which of the following is true ?

A．The program is sponsored by Microsoft.

B．Next year, the awards ceremony will be held in New York City.

C．Any high school or college student can attend the finals.

D．The initial purpose of the program is to solve world problems using technology.

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．The UN offers great help to the program.

B．Microsoft sets up a library for the students who want to achieve their goals.

C．IGOs, NGOs and nonprofits also provide help for the students.

D．Microsoft takes effective measures to inspire the students.

3.What does the underlined word “overthrew ” in Paragraph 6 mean ?

A． Abandoned       B．Supported         C．Drove away        D．Overturned

4.What can we know from Paragraph 7?

A．They want to replace Bluetooth with Twitter.

B．They want to combine Bluetooth with Twitter.

C．They want to replace Twitter with Bluetooth.

D．Twitter can still be used without the Internet.

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