It is Saturday night and you want to turn on ...

It is Saturday night and you want to turn on your television. Can you? Or do you first need to call your partner, or your child, or whoever it is in your household who knows which handset to use and which buttons to press? If so, you are not alone. Our televisions are an unspoken disaster zone. Finally, somebody has said something.

All hail (致敬) the Duke of Edinburgh. “To work out how to operate a television set, you practically have to make love to the thing,” he says, in this week’s Saturday Review. “And why can’t

you have a handset that people who are not ten years old can actually read?”

The Duke is often a reactionary (反动者), but this is not reactionary thinking. Our computers become ever easier to operate. Our cars almost drive themselves. Some mobile telephones, such as the phone, are obvious wonders: successful designs that could be operated by a child. The remote control of your television, by comparison, has changed only for the worse.

The first wide – spread commercial remote control was the Zenith Space Command, designed in 1956. It had four buttons: power, channel up, channel down and volume. Oh, for such simple things in our lives today. Before long, the remote control was out of control. Not just with televisions, but with video players, too. They came and went, and a whole generation never figured out how to use them. Why not? In all other ways, televisual technology has developed a great deal. The screens have grown grander, the picture definition (清晰度) has grown higher, and the sound clearer. The remote controls have merely grown. Nobody ever uses half those buttons. A remote revolution is long overdue.

1.What does “Our televisions are an unspoken disaster zone” mean?

A. Television is actually a great danger to humans.

B. It is very difficult to use many TV handsets properly.

C. We should treat televisions in a friendly way.

D. Somebody has said something about television.

2.What the Duke of Edinburgh says actually means that ________.

A. TV remote controls should be made easier to use

B. we must learn to respect TVs

C. we should love watching TV

D. we should buy handsets to control our TVs

3.What’s the author’s attitude to television remote controls?

A. Positive.       B. Negative.       C. Neutral (中立的). D. Indifferent (漠然的)

4.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Remote Revolution.                                   B. From Buttons to Handsets.

C. Televisions－Out of Control.       D. Computers－Under Control.

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Your car is a necessary part of your life． You use it every day． Of course， you want to hold on to it so you make sure it has the latest alarm and immobilizer （汽车防盗器）．But despite all these， cars like yours are still stolen every day． In fact， in this country，one car is stolen almost every minute! And if your car is stolen， you only have a 50：50 chance of seeing it again．

Each year，car crime costs nearly £3 billion． Of course， if you're insured （保险），you won't lose out， or will you？ Firstly， you will have to pay extra insurance later on， and then you may not be offered the full amount by the agent． You will probably have to hire a car and you will also lose he value of the contents and accessories （配件）in the car．

Now comes the solution． An RAC Trackstar system， hidden in one of 47 possible secret locations in your car， is the key to our system． If your car is stolen， radio signals are sent at twenty﹣second intervals from the car to the RAC Trackstar National Control Center via a satellite network． Then a computer gives he vehicle's exact location， speed and direction．

The RAC Trackstar National Control Center， which operates 24 hours a day， 365 days a year，will immediately inform the police in the area where the car is located． Because the police receive information every twenty seconds，they will always know the vehicle's location． Once the thief has been arrested，your car will be returned to you．

RAC Trackstar is unique in being able to provide the National Control Center with details of the exact location of your car， its speed and direction． And speed is the key to successful recovery of a stolen vehicle． RAC Trackstar Control will immediately tell the police if you report your car stolen and under the 24﹣hour Guardian Option． It will also tell you if your car has been stolen． RAC Trackstar's constant updates mean the police are kept informed of the car's location． All these greatly improve your chances of seeing your car again．

1.If your car is stolen，you will have to　　　 ．

A. pay more insurance

B. hire a new car

C. buy a RAC Trackstar system

D. inform the National Control Center

2.The Trackstar system can tell the police　　　 ．

A. who the thief is

B. how the car is stolen

C. where the car is

D. what brand the car is

3.According to the passage，with RAC Trackstar， people will　　　 ．

A. surely get their stolen car back

B. lose no time in finding their stolen car

C. predict whether their car has been stolen

D. have less chances of having their car stolen

4.We can learn from the passage that　　　 ．

A. RAC Trackstar system is installed in the car

B. you won't lose money if your stolen car is insured

C. the speed of the car will help the police find the stolen car

D. without an RAC Trackstar，you can't get your lost car back

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MANY of us enjoy doing it: you turn on the camera on your mobile phone and hold it at a high angle (角度), making your eyes look bigger and your cheekbones more marked out. You turn to your best side and click.

There it is – your selfie.

Over the past year, “selfie” has become a well-known term across the globe. This August the Oxford dictionary added the word to their online dictionary and defined it as: “A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.”

Today it’s not difficult to find social networking pages full of photos people have taken of themselves and their friends. And selfie culture has become especially related to young people. As many as 91 percent of teenagers have posted photos of themselves online, according to a recent survey by the US Pew Research Center.

So what are the reasons for the rise of selfie culture?

“The cult (狂热) of the selfie celebrates regular people,” Pamela Rutledge, a professor at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, told Vogue magazine. “There are many more photographs available now of real people than models.”

Posting selfies also allows you to control your image online. “I like having the power to choose how I look, even if I’m making a funny face,” Samantha Barks, 19, a high school student in the US, told Vogue.

In addition to self-expression and documentation (记录), selfies “allow for an close friendship for long-distance friends, because you can see each other’s faces every day”, wrote Casey Miller at The Huffington Post.

But US psychologist Jill Weber is concerned that selfies might lead to social problems. “There’s a danger that your self-esteem (自尊心) may start to be tied to the comments and ‘likes’ you get when you post a selfie, and they aren’t based on who you are – they’re based on what you look like,” Weber told Vogue. “When you get nothing or a negative response, your confidence can plummet.”

1.The first paragraph is intended to _________.

A. explain why selfie is popular                B. describe how to make selfie

C. show the importance of selfie                D. introduce the topic of selfie

2.How many reasons for the rise of selfie culture are mentioned in the passage?

A. Two        B. Three            C. Four            D. Five

3.What is Jill Weber’s opinion about selfies?

A. Comments on selfie are based on who you are.

B. Selfies have more disadvantages than advantages.

C. Others’ response to selfies might affect one’s self-esteem.

D. Selfies shouldn’t be encouraged for they lead to social problems.

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

A. go down        B. calm down            C. pick up        D. build up

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Do you want to be productive（富有成效的）at work or at home? Here's what you should do.

Turn off television

I used to tell myself that I needed a break. So, when the kids slept I turned on the cable and watched whatever program that caught my fancy. Often, I found myself not watching, just channel-surfing. And I didn’t end up watching a full program. I decided one day to just give up on TV as it made me sleep late and woke up exhausted（疲惫的）.

If you want to be productive, cut off TV. You are better off reading a book. Without TV, I have managed to finish many books which I have bought but never read.

Limit Internet Use

The other big distraction that can make you sleep late is the Internet. Probably because you will be checking your emails, updating your blog, watching YouTube, etc. Try limiting the use of it at home, or switch it to the morning session.

Nowadays, I check all my personal emails early in the morning. When I get into work, I find myself less tempted to check personal emails.

Know Your Priorities(优先考虑的事)

Really, it is all about the choices you make and the priorities you have. If you know it is competitive out there in the world, how can you be a better worker than the person who is also aiming for the position above you?

Rest Early, Rise Early

You want to be productive? Rise early, read more books, have more energy, be more focused and set standards for others to catch up. It’s as simple as that.

1.The passage aims to give advice on how to ________.

A. take better care of our kids at home.

B. balance our work and energy well.

C. divide time between work and family.

D. compete against others for a better position.

2.What does the author mainly use to support her theory?

A. Ancient wisdom　　 B. Internet information

C. Popular beliefs　　 D. Personal experience

3.The author used to be in the habit of _________.

A. changing channels frequently when watching TV.

B. checking all her personal emails in the morning.

C. watching her favorite TV programs with her kids.

D. reading the books immediately after she bought them.

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Do you want to be excellent in study? Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being an excellent student!

Pay attention to everything the teacher says. I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add. 1..

Taking notes is important. You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he/she writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test. 2.. This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don’t skip school. You will be missing out on stuff(东西). 3.. However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures and in-class movies. Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

Keep a good attitude towards things. 4., then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or offer you extra credit. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.

5.. There is no shame in needing some help. If you don’t understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails, seek help. Ask a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc. Get a tutor if you are really a poor learner.

A. Enjoy your class

B. Always ask questions

C. Write in your own words

D. When you do poorly in your study

E. It is true that you could make up the work

F. If you have an “I don’t care about study” attitude

G. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do you want to be at the top of your class? Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!

1. I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.

Taking notes is important. You don't need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he/she writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test. 2. This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don't skip school. You will be missing out on stuff . 3. However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures and in-class movies. Also, try not to be late for class. It's most likely that your teacher won't appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

4. If you have an "I don't care about school or this class" attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or offer you extra credit. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.

Always ask questions.5.. If you don't understand,ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails,seek help. Ask a teacher,friend,classmate,parent,etc. Get a tutor if you need one.

A. There is no shame in needing some help.

B. Staying organized will be helpful.

C. Be prepared.

D. Pay attention to everything the teacher says.

E. Write in your own words.

F. Keep a good attitude towards things.

G. It is true that you could make up the work.

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Do you want to be at the top of your class？Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student！

1. I cannot stress enough how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you.Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add.Pay attention during class，especially during lectures.

Taking notes is important.You don't need to write down every word your teacher says but write down what he/she writes on the board，or any special fact you think you might need for a test.2. This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don't skip school.You will missing out on stuff.3.However，you will have more work because you have missed lectures and in-class movies.Also，try not to be late for class.It's most likely that your teachers won't appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

4. If you have an "I don't care about school or this class" attitude，then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or offer you extra credit(学分).The same goes for lazy attitude.Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students.Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.

Always ask questions.5. If you don't understand，ask someone.Read your textbook and notes，and then if that fails，seek help.Ask a teacher，friend，classmate，parent，ect.Get a tutor if you need one.

A.Be prepared.

B.Staying organized will be helpful.

C.Write in your own words.

D.It is true that you could make up the work.

E.Pay attention to everything the teacher says.

F.Keep a good attitude toward things.

G.There is no shame in needing some help.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Everyone wants to perform well at school. Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!

1..I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worth adding. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.

Taking notes is important. You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the board or any special fact you think you might need for a test. 2.. In this way it will help you learn more effectively (有效地) by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don’t skip school. You will be missing out on stuff. 3.. However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures. Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

4.. If you have an “I don’t care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make mistakes.

Always ask questions. 5.. If you don’t understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes，and then if that fails, seek help. Ask a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc. Get a tutor if you need one.

A. It is true that you could make up the work.

B. Keep a good attitude towards things.

C. Pay attention to everything the teacher says.

D. There is no shame in needing some help.

E. Staying organized will be helpful.

F. Write in your own words.

G. Be prepared.

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Everyone wants to perform well at school. Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!

1. . I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worth adding. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.

Taking notes is important .You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the board，or any special fact you think you might need for a test.

___2. . This away it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don’t skip school. You will be missing out on stuff. 　 3. However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures, Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

4.If you have an “I don’t care about school or this class" attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or offer you extra credit. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make mistakes.

Always ask questions.　　 5.If you don’t understand，ask someone. Read your textbook and notes，and then if that fails ,seek help. Ask a teacher，friend，classmate, parent, etc. Get a tutor if you need one.

A. Be prepared.

B. Write in your own words.

C. Pay attention to everything the teacher says.

D. Staying organized will be helpful.

E. There is no shame in needing some help.

F. It is true that you could make up the work.

G. Keep a good attitude towards things.

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Happiness is a feeling that lights up your eyes, makes your steps light and makes you want to sing for no reason. Everyone wants to be happy. But sometimes, a guest comes in without invitation. It’s unhappiness. Don’t let it get you down. Send it away!

When you are happy, the world feels like a better place. As the saying goes: When you smile, the world smiles with you; when you cry, you cry alone. Wearing a smile will make you more charming and help you to win lots of friends. A good mood always gives you hope, which makes troubles and problems easier to handle.

No matte how happy you are, it’s normal to feel angry, sad or gloomy once in a while. Life is full of ups and downs. We can’t change the way life is, but we can do our best to change a bad situation into a good one. To help us do this, it’s good to know some of the factors that influence happiness.

One of the biggest factors is social relationships. People who are close to family and friends are happier than people who don’t have those relationships. Talking and sharing is a good way to relax and build confidence . Knowing someone is there for you will make you braver and more outgoing.

Another factor is work or school. If you enjoy school, even if you have lots of homework or extra classes, you will still feel that your school life is meaningful and happy. But if you hate school, your negative attitude may cause you to feel bored and upset that you have to do so much work.

A third factor is your attitude towards life. How do you feel if you fail in an exam? Maybe you think it’s unfair because you always study hard and should get a good mark. You can’t stop blaming yourself. Or, maybe you accept it. You go through the paper carefully, find our why you made stupid mistakes, and tell yourself, “Take it easy! I’ll do better next time!” Your attitude makes a big difference.

1.The writer tells us ____ factors that influence happiness.

A. two　　　 B. three　　　 C. four　　　 D. five

2.If you fail in an exam you should ____.

A. blame yourself

B. complain about others

C. work harder than before

D. go through the paper again

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Life is full of ups and downs.

B. When you cry, the world cries with you.

C. It’s normal if you always feel sad and gloomy.

D. It’s hard to change bad situation into a good one.

4.Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?

A. Make Trouble Easy to Handle.

B. Your School Life is happy.

C. The World Smiles with You.

D. You Make Your Own Happiness.

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