________ , J.K.Rowing is considered to be the...

________ , J.K.Rowing is considered to be the fiction writer now.

A. Having sold millions of copies of her books

B  Because millions of copies of her books are sold

C. Sold millions of copies of her books

D. Selling millions of copies of her books

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The science fiction type of entertainment is considered by mot to be fathered by Jules Verne (A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and H. G. Wells (The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds). Sei-Fi, as it is commonly shortened, is a fictional story in which science and technology have a significant influence on the characters and plot. Many such works are guesswork about what the future holds and how scientific findings and technological advances will shape humankind.

Writing in the late 1800s, Jules Verne was remarkably successful in his 10 guesses about future technologies of air conditioning, automobiles, the Internet, television, and underwater, air, and space travel. Unbelievably, of all places from which to choose, Jules Verne guessed Tampa, Florida, USA as the launching site of the first project to the Moon, which was only 200 kilometers away from the actual 1969 location at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

One of the best-known science fiction books is Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Published in 1949, it was not meant as a prediction, but as a warning: Orwell was describing what he saw as the outcome of the ideas, trends, and emerging technologies of his time. Many invented terms from this novel have become common in everyday use, such as “big brother” and “doublethink”. Even the author’s name has been made into an adjective—Orwellian—and has become a warning descriptor for situations where privacy is lost and the individual has no power and is completely controlled by the government. Nineteen Eighty-Four was translated into sixty-five languages within five years of its publication, setting a record that still stands.

What helps bring science fiction into being is usually a new discovery or innovation. The author creates an analysis of the potential influence and consequences and then wraps it in a pleasant story. For example, the beginning of space exploration was followed a few years later by the Star Trek television program and movie series. The science fiction author’s self-determined role is search the world of future possibilities upon the road which we are traveling.

1.From the first paragraph, we know that science fiction might be ________.

A.a forecast of how a new discovery could influence mankind

B.a brief review of the present drawbacks of technology

C.a thoughtful look at the past and a prediction of the future

D.an analysis of how a new technology could be used to harm human.

2.Which of the following best describes Nineteen Eighty-Four?

A.A prediction of future technologies.

B.A warning of unfair and cruel ruling.

C.The motive of scientific development.

D.An imaginary perfect world of freedom.

3.From the passage we can learn that ________.

A.H.G. Wells predicted the Internet in the late 1800s

B.Nineteen Eighty-Four adopted some popular terms

C.Star Trek movie series were based on space exploration

D.Cape Canaveral was mentioned in Jules Verne’s fiction

4.According to the author, what is the role of science fiction in society?

A.A reference of technology.

B.A moral compass.

C.A record of science development.

D.A form of thinking about possibilities.

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It is known to all 1._________ the Chinese diet is considered to be the 2._____(healthy) in the world because it 3._________ (contain) a lot of fruit and green vegetables. It is rich4.________ fiber and low in sugar and fat. How 5._______ the Western food? It has too much fat in the form 6._________ potato chips, chocolate and so on. It is also rich in sugar in the form of cakes, soft drinks, etc. As 7.__________result, the 8._________(west) usually become very fat and have bad 9.___________(tooth), and many of them even die at an early age from heart10._________(ill).

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The computer is ________ to be one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.

A. considered　　 B. regarded

C. expected　　 　 D. suggested

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___________to be the greatest writer of plays in the English-speaking world, Williams Shakespeare is more famous than he was in his own lifetime.

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Mr. Wang, a(n)_______editor and writer, is going to attend the conference to be held in Beijing next week.

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The Children’s Book-Show Competition is a chance for young readers to be writers.

Reading, it seems, is coming back in fashion, if a survey by the famous National Literacy Trust (the NLT) is true. It shows that the percentage of children who admit enjoying reading has grown for the first time in the past 8 years.

So it’s a good time to launch a competition that includes a shed-load of new books for schools as prizes. The Children’s Book-show Competition, backed by The Independent, is taking to the roads again from the start of next term, with a nation-wide tour of 15 big cities, featuring a line-up of a dozen children’s writers and illustrators (插图画家) aiming to persuade pupils to follow their footsteps.

The competition, launched by the children’s writer and illustrator Jessica Souhami, has two categories: the under-nine’s and nine to 13-year-olds.

Children are asked to choose their favorite fairy or folk tale and set it in an extraordinary place.

Then they are to retell it with the aid of drawings and writings—whether it is set at sea, on a distant planet, in the future or in the past. The closing date for the competition is 30th November.

“Tell your tale in pictures and in words, ”say the organizers of the competition. “It can be in a picture book or comic-book format.”

The winner of each competition will receive a signed copy of a book by each of the 12 authors involved in this year’s tour, plus £150 worth of books for their school. The runners-up will receive a signed copy of Souhami’s new book.

1.What can we know about the Book-show Competition?

A. It will be held by the famous NLT.　　 B. It will be held in different cities.

C. It has never been organized before.　　 D. Children of all ages will join in it.

2.The underlined word “backed” in Paragraph 3 means ________.

A. started　　 B. promoted

C. supported　　 D. reported

3.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A. The survey by the NLT is definitely true.

B. The winner of each competition will receive a signed copy of Souhami’s new book.

C. 12 children’s writers and illustrators are involved in this year’s tour.

D. The survey by the NLT shows that the number of children who enjoy reading is much larger than before.

4.The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ________.

A. encourage young readers to become writers

B. persuade all children to join in the competition

C. promote children’s books by famous writers

D. introduce the Children’s Book-Show Competition

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________ book of this writer is East and West.

A. Known to be the best　　 B. Known as the best

C. As the best known　　 D. It was the best known

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The little boy, who had _____ gift for music from an early age, is considered to be _____ future Beethoven by his teachers.

A. the; /        B. /; a         C. a; a                 D. the; /

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His suggestion that we should put up a hospital in the town is _______ to be considered.

A.worth B.worthwhile C.worthy D.deserved

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