I agree with the view that stars in the enter...

I agree with the view that stars in the entertainment business are usually overpaid.1.They reach the very top of their profession. So the size of salary that stars expect is closely linked to the competition they have to overcome in order to reach success.They are, in effect, rare talents.

2.Sport stars and pop stars, for example, are soon replaced by the next younger, more energetic generation, while the good looks of most film stars quickly fade.3.

Unfortunately, professionals from other fields are paid so much less that it is hard to disagree with the statement. Teachers, nurses, laboratory researchers etc. are never listed among the best-paid professionals.4.They are more important to our well-being and our future than the stars who can earn their fortunes so quickly.

In conclusion, I think there may be some reasons why entertainment stars earn high salaries.5.The gaps between their earnings and their contributions to the society cannot be reasonable. Such professionals should be much better appreciated and better paid.

A. Things should be changed now.

B. But overall 1 agree that they are overpaid.

C. There are many people living on very limited incomes.

D. Yet they make a much greater contribution to human society.

E. So this short working life may be reasonable for the very high pay.

F. Furthermore, the majority of stars do not hold their top position long.

G. However, it is also true that only a few people can get these huge salaries.

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We all know the hard work that filmmakers and actors put in to provide us with entertainment.

1.

For decades now, film studios have used so-called test screenings to get feedback from members of the public before a movie comes out. 2.　 However, media giant Disney has come up with a more high-tech solution: to measure test audiences’ reactions by using special cameras placed inside cinemas.

Pairing the cameras with custom software, the company can track what each audience member is feeling at any point in the movie, from anger to joy. 3.　 The cameras can see in the dark, and the software can figure out a person’s mood based on the slightest of facial expressions. It’s hoped that this new method will allow more detailed feedback from test audiences because it can accurately read their reactions in real-time.

Test screening are highly valued in the movie industry. 4.　 Viewers of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) would have left the cinema feeling a whole lot different if it weren’t for its test audience’s feedback. “In one cut of the film that was tested, E. T. died instead of going home in his spaceship. You won’t be surprised to hear that the test audience in question didn’t warm to this ending at all.” wrote media website Den of Geek.

But for those who are concerned about privacy, the cameras won’t be installed in public cinemas.

5.

A. In reality, not all of the people are content with the effect of the movies.

B. This works by mapping 68 different points on each audience member’s face.

C. And several well-known movies have been greatly changed following feedback.

D. The special cameras in public cinemas easily go wrong and often fail to work.

E. After all, unless you’re part of a test audience, being in front of the cameras is best left to the movie stars.

F. But it seems that even regular moviegoers like us have a big impact on how a movie turns out too.

G. Test audience members are usually asked to fill in a questionnaire after a screening, telling the film studio what they liked and didn’t like.

高二英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析

In this day and age,it may seem that getting two people with different views together to discuss them leads to a disaster.Just think about what would happen if you sat down and had an open and honest conversation with someone with completely opposing views.Could it bring you closer together?

However,the Human Library Organization is counting on it.At a Human Library,people volunteer to become "books" and make their experiences open and available."Readers" are encouraged to ask them questions freely,and they'll get honest answers in return.There's no judgment,and no questions are off—limits.

You won't find unpleasant comments,and you won't lose faith in humanity.At the Human Library,you actually feel letter about the world you live in.You might even make a new friend!

"The human books consist of people who have been discriminated by society."said Ronni Abergel,the Human Library Organization's founder,who has set out to build a space for conversations that can challenge prejudices through dialogue."The most pleasantly surprising thing about it is how close all the human books become to one another."she said.

Human Libraries help to remind us there really is more that unites us than divides us.And as events now spread throughout 82 countries,with Human Libraries even set to launch soon in Pakistan and Jordan,you can tell that is a shared feeling.

"We can spend billions and billions in trying to build up homeland security and our safety,but real safety comes from having positive relations to other groups in your community."said Abergel,"Real safety is not going to come from building walls.It's going to come from reaching out and getting to know each other."

1.What does the first paragraph imply?

A. Heated discussions are often carried out among people.

B. People with opposing views are not honest enough.

C. Open dialogues can't always lead to close relation.

D. We tend to have open dialogues with people around us.

2.What can readers do at a Human Library?

A. Read whatever books they like.

B. Regain confidence in humanity.

C. Get a fair judgment and experience.

D. Answer questions about prejudice.

3.What do we know from Paragraphs 5?

A. Human Libraries have achieved great popularity.

B. Human "books" all have rich experience.

C. Human "books" feel surprised at how close they are.

D. Human Libraries have been set up in Jordan.

4.What did Abergel advise people to do to get real safety?

A. Spend less money on homeland security.

B. Join other groups in the community.

C. Pull down walls between communities.

D. Strengthen bonds between people.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Persuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with your point of view. According to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos, and logos.

Ethos is a speakerˈs way of convincing people that she is an honest source. For example, a speaker can develop ethos by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field. After all, you would be more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a firefighter. A speaker can also create ethos by convincing people that she is a good person who has their best interests at heart.

Pathos is a speakerˈs way of connecting with a listenerˈs emotions. For example, a speaker trying to convince people to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill them with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, a charity organization that helps animals might show pictures of injured dogs and cats, intended to fill the viewers with pity. If they feel bad for the animals, they will be more likely to donate money.

Logos is the use of facts, statistics, or other information to make your argument more convincing. An audience will be more likely to believe you if you have data to support your claims. For example, a commercial for soap might tell you that lab tests have shown that their soap kills all 7,000,000 of the bacteria living on your hands right now. It is more convincing than simply saying “our soap is the best！”Use of logos can also increase a speaker’s ethos.

Although ethos, pathos, and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when they are used together. The next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial, or listen to a friend trying to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.

1.When a speaker tries to move people to tears, the tool of persuasion used by him is ________.

A. ethos　　 B. logos

C. pathos　　 D. strengths

2.________ is used by the writer in developing the three tools of persuasion.

A. Argument-comparisons

B. Detail-example

C. General-detail

D. Argument-example

3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. A speaker can use misleading information to convince you to trust his argument.

B. A listener is likely to trust a speaker who uses evidence to support his argument.

C. Logos is believed to be a better tool of persuasion compared with that of ethos.

D. A person is more easily persuaded by facts than simple moving words said.

4.Doing persuasion, the author probably favors the most effective tool of ________.

A. a good combination of ethos, pathos and logos

B. pathos because people are emotionally persuaded

C. logos because use of logos can also increase ethos

D. ethos because it is a speakerˈs way of convincing people

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise. Actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe becoming increasingly warm. People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable（可持续的）ways. That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources.

Today, sustainable development is a proper trend in many countries. According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decade. China, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution. It is now trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil, which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest. In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%.

Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions（排放）and targets for saving and reusing energy. Besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development. Finally, governments can avoid the huge expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate the change from traditional model to a sustainable one.

The major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of growing population within the limits of this single planet. That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.

1.The traditional business model is harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that _________.

A．it consumes natural resources

B．it makes the world warmer

C．it brings severe damage to forests

D．it makes growth hard to continue

2. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A．China lacks wind and solar energy.

B．China is the leader of the low-carbon market.

C．Palm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests.

D．High-speed trains are a low-carbon development.

3.To fully develop the low-carbon markets, governments can ________.

A．cut public expenses                     B．encourage energy conservation

C．develop public resources                 D．forbid carbon emission

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To advocate sustainable development.       B．To compare two business models.

C．To predict a change of the global market.     D．To introduce a new business model.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise. Actually, the past decades has seen more and more forests disappearing and globe becoming increasingly warm. People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable (可持续的) ways. That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources.

Today, sustainable development is a proper trend in many countries. According to a recent study, the global market for low carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decades. China, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution. It is now trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil， which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest. In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%.

Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emission (排放) and targets for saving and reusing energy. Besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development. Finally, governments can avoid the huge expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate (加速) the change from traditional model to a sustainable one.

The major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of growing population within the limits of this single planet. That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.

1. The traditional business model is harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that ______.

A. it makes the world warmer

B. it consumes natural resources

C. it brings severe damage to forests

D. it makes growth hard to continue

2.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A. China lacks wind and solar energy.

B. China is the leader of the low carbon market.

C. High speed trains are a low carbon development.

D. Palm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests.

3.To fully develop the low carbon markets, government can ______.

A. cut public expenses                       B. forbid carbon emission

C. develop public resources                   D. encourage energy conservation

4.We can learn from the last paragraph that businesses have many chances to ______.

A. develop sustainable products

B. explore new natural resources

C. make full use of natural resources

D. deal with the major challenge

5.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce a new business model.

B. To compare two business models.

C. To predict a change of the global market.

D. To advocate (提倡) sustainable development.

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_______ the website of Entertainment in Baidu, and you will learn that the Korean singer PSY has released a new song named Gentleman.

A．Having searched    B．To search          C．Searching         D．Search

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

He said that doing part-time jobs did no good to students , but few ________his view.

A. agreed           B. permitted          C. shared        D. nodded

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课文语法回顾

All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this process1. (call) “greenhouse” gases, and the most important one of2.is carbon dioxide. Dr. Janice Foster explained “There is a natural phenomenon3.is called the greenhouse effect. This is when small amounts of gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour trap heat from the sun and therefore warm the earth. 4.for the greenhouse effect, the earth would be about 33 degrees Celsius cooler　 than it is. So, we need those gases. The problem begins when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere 5. (cause) the global temperature to go up.

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He sat there with his attention ________ the wonderful view of the city.

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