This summer there is plenty to keep you all b...

This summer there is plenty to keep you all busy from free movies at Regal Mayfaire stadium to free theater performance.

Free Movies

Free movies will be shown on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. at Regal Mayfaire stadium from June 14 to Aug 11. Call 9102563425 for more information.

Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums

This Saturday, July 25, hundreds of US museums are admission-free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day.

Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that allows two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a free offer that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium and the Air & Space Museum in Downtown Wilmington. Please see the website for the list of collections: http://www.mec.com.

Downtown Wilmington Concert

Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place every Friday at 6 p.m. from June 16 to Aug.15. See the following link for a list of bands: http://www.wilmingtondowntown.com. Local performers will be performing “Much Ado about Nothing” at the newly built Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. All shows are free to the public.

Free Night of Theater

It’s the yearly run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 US cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.

While the opening date is June 15, many of the theaters start giving away their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of June for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.

Find your city on the Free Night of Theater website (http://www.retheater.com) and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.

1.You can go to watch a free movie on ________.

A.A Monday in June B.A Thursday in July

C.A Sunday in September D.A Wednesday in November

2.How can people get a free ticket to the Museums?

A.By getting the ticket in the participating museums.

B.By downloading and printing out a form by yourself.

C.By signing up and paying for the ticket on the website.

D.By filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you.

3.Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?

A.They take place once a year. B.They last for the same length of time.

C.The tickets can be used in any US city. D.Their opening dates are the same.

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This article is for all of the teenagers out there. Even though ____ you are years from being fully grown, society regularly expects you to adult. Yes, you are ____ in many ways: many of you drive and do so quite safely, and you handle schedules that would ____ many adults. But you probably cannot process caffeine (咖啡因) as constantly as your parents can because of your still-growing bodies and brains.

I understand it feels grown-up to be drinking a cup of Starbucks. But all of this caffeine may worsen your anxiety, affect tonight’s sleep and tomorrow’s school performance, ____ nutrient absorption and even cause real trouble when mixed with alcohol. The following four aspects may well ____ the theme of this article.

The power of caffeine

Caffeine is widely considered a drug that is socially acceptable, universally used, even cool, but it still causes ____ symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and a lack of attention when removed from coffee-addicts’ diets.

How much is healthy?

Caffeine is by no means a nutrient; you do not need it to be healthy. ____, it is a substance that can leave you lacking nutrients because it has been shown to reduce calcium (钙). Caffeine probably causes the body to release water. And the more caffeinated drinks you consume, the less likely you are to drink water. So experts say that adolescents should consume ____ amounts of caffeine a day (≤100 mg).

Caffeine’s ____

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65 percent of middle and higher schoolers are ____ to insufficient sleep on school nights. Some of their sleep problems can be mainly attributed to (归因于) caffeine, which can remain in the body for seven hours after ____, thus causing teens’ worse performance the next day. It is widely assumed that adequate sleep ____ proper growth and brain development. During childhood and adolescence, the brain goes through a period called synaptic pruning (突触修剪) when unnecessary connections are promoted.

Caffeine labelling

Caffeine is not listed on the Nutrition Facts column on food labels because it is not a ____. It may be listed as an ingredient, but the amount is not required. Caffeine is now added to foods such as gum, candy and water, along with makeup and beauty products that ____ to reduce swelling (肿块).

Taste preferences and eating habits are often cultivated in childhood and adolescence, so teens, when you consume sweet, caffeinated drinks every time you feel sluggish (无精打采的), you are creating a pattern that may be hard to break as an adult. It is advisable to come up with other ____ ways to boost energy so that you can master adulting better than many adults.

1.A. potentially　　 B. necessarily　　 C. developmentally　　 D. materially

2.A. mature　　 B. experienced　　 C. productive　　 D. disciplined

3.A. delight　　 B. frustrate　　 C. liberate　　 D. exclude

4.A. promote　　 B. assist　　 C. intensify　　 D. discourage

5.A. call for　　 B. account for　　 C. turn to　　 D. appeal to

6.A. withdrawal　　 B. addiction　　 C. nutrition　　 D. infection

7.A. Therefore　　 B. Instead　　 C. Moreover　　 D. Otherwise

8.A. initial　　 B. sufficient　　 C. moderate　　 D. stable

9.A. reputations　　 B. confirmations　　 C. implications　　 D. disadvantages

10.A. subjected　　 B. alerted　　 C. reduced　　 D. opposed

11.A. stimulation　　 B. concentration　　 C. excitement　　 D. consumption

12.A. results from　　 B. contributes to　　 C. benefits from　　 D. attends to

13.A. therapy　　 B. material　　 C. nutrient　　 D. substitute

14.A. fail　　 B. appear　　 C. promise　　 D. happen

15.A. instructive　　 B. comprehensive　　 C. extensive　　 D. alternative

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1.When you take Reading in the Digital Age, you will ________.

A. walk into different people’s life B. learn ways of understanding texts

C. get better at computer skills D. share opinions with literary scholars

2.Who will help students better understand the themes of Shakespeare’s plays?

A. Actors. B. Scholars.

C. Historians. D. Video tutors.

3.What can people learn from The European Discovery of China?

A. China’s discovery of the West. B. The rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty.

C. The importance of the Silk Road. D. China’s interest in Western travellers.

4.What are the subjects of these online courses?

A. Science and history. B. Media and health.

C. Nature and environment. D. Language and culture.

5.In which way do the three courses have in common?

A. They are aimed at students. B. They are provided for free.

C. Each lasts 6 weeks. D. Each takes 2 hours per week.

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There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time set aside for fun. And the best part is that these are the kind of memories a child will remember for a lifetime.

Family game night

Find out any of the games that are already around the house. Kids often get computer games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family. Or, make up some games of your own. “Charades” is a fun game to play that will challenge a child to use his/her imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words that the other has to act out.

________________________

Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own masterpiece. It doesn't need to be just a drawing -- take some old magazines sitting around the house, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own montage. Or, use items from nature. Let them use leaves, pine cones（松果）, twigs and whatever else they can find to create something from their imaginations.

Family Picnic

Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn't cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let the kids have a day of playing. Or, if it is the middle of winter and a foot of snow is on the ground, set up a picnic in the living room.

Family Field Trip

A family field trip doesn't have to cost a dime. Ask a nearby farm if it would be alright to bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park and make a scavenger hunt(寻物游戏) where they need to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work -- you might be surprised at the number of people who would be thrilled to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for the kids.

1.We can learn from the passage that “charades” ________.

A. is a computer game

B. is too difficult for children

C. involves acting out words

D. should be played by more than four people

2. What is the best title to be put in the blank of part two? ____________.

A. Family art time　　　　 　　　 B. Family gardening time

C. Family music time　　　 　　 D. Family cleaning time

3. According to the passage, the family picnic____________.

A. should be held in the middle of winter

B. can be held inside your house

C. will be very meaningful if held in offices

D. will cost much money if held on a farm

4.The writer wrote this passage mainly to _____________.

A. encourage children to use imagination.

B. share precious family memories

C. discuss young children’s interests

D. suggest fun activities to families

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Due to the fact ____there is plenty to see, it would be better if you make a list of____ you want to go in advance.

A.that; where B.what; where C.that; which D.which; when

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.---Have you any letters ______, sir? I'm free this time.

---No, but thank you all the same.

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Free energy is everywhere around us. There are many ways to make and collect energy from various sources like sun, wind and water. People also realize that everyday stuff can be a source of energy too. For example, riding a bike, running or just walking, etc. We simply have to change our way of thinking if we want to change the world.

So comes the idea of solar roadways. Are they the road of future? Why use roads just for driving and collecting tolls (过路费)? Why don’t we use them for collecting energy?

The US Department of Transportation recently awarded $100,000 to Solar Roadways to build the first ever Solar Road Panel. So how do these future roads work?

The Solar Road Panels will contain embedded (嵌入的) LEDs which “paint” the road lines from beneath to provide safer nighttime driving as well as to give drivers instant instructions such as detour (绕行) ahead. The road will be able to sense wildlife on the road and can warn drivers to “slow down”. There will also be embedded heating elements in the surface to prevent snow and ice buildup, providing safer winter driving.

Replacing asphalt (沥青) roads and parking lots with Solar Roadway Panels will be a major step toward stopping climate change. Fully electric vehicles will be able to recharge along the roadway and in parking lots, finally making electric cars practical for long trips.

We just can’t wait to see more of these roads all over the world in the near future.

1.The first paragraph serves as a(n)______.

A. argument      B. comment       C. explanation      D. background

2.Which of the following is NOT true of LEDs?

A. They color the road lines.

B. They are embedded in the Solar Road Panels.

C. They are beneficial for nighttime driving.

D. They can provide instant instructions.

3. When some animals are on the solar road, what will the road do?

A. Guide them to a safer place.           B. Remind drivers to drive slowly.

C. Frighten them away from the road.      D. Advise drivers to choose another way.

4. From the text, we can know that the Solar Road Panels can______.

A. provide heat for drivers in winter

B. guide drivers who get lost on the highway

C. melt snow and ice soon in winter

D. help drivers see the road clearly in the sun

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______ is our hope that we will pay another visit to Paris this summer.

A. This                        B. That                                          C. There                          D. It

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

______ is our hope that we will pay another visit to Paris this summer.

A．This  B．That                    C．There            D．It

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.

Live Music—Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

Scottish Dancing

Take your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.

Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum

There are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

Dining –Sushi chef in town

Sushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

For a full listing of events, see our website.

1.Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

A. Exhibitions –Shanghai Museum

B. Scottish dancing

C. Live Music—Late Night Jazz

D. Dining—Sushi chef in town

2.Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .

B. The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long .

C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

3.From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.

A. a cook　　　　　　　　 B. a waitress

C. an musician　　 　　 D. an artist

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析