Sometimes the ______ between the reality and the dream is so great that it produces disappointment.
A. combination B. application C. contrast D. disapproval
高三英语单项填空中等难度题
Sometimes the ______ between the reality and the dream is so great that it produces disappointment.
A. combination B. application C. contrast D. disapproval
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Larry Walters is among the relatively few who have actually turned their dreams into reality. His story is true, even though you may find it hard to believe.
Larry was a truck driver, but his lifelong dream was to fly. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. So, as he sat there in his lawn chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying.
Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea. He went to the local Army-Navy store and bought a tank of helium (氦) and forty-five weather balloons. Back in his yard, Larry used straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair, the kind you might have in your own back yard.
He fixed the chair to the ground and filled the balloons with helium. Then he packed some sandwiches and drinks and loaded a BB gun, figuring he could pop (打爆) a few of those balloons when it was time to return to earth.
Being ready, Larry sat in his chair and cut the fixing rope. His plan was to lazily float upwards and then lazily back down to land. But, things didn’t quite work out that way.
Instead, he shot up as if fired from a cannon! He climbed until he finally reached eleven THOUSAND feet! At that height, he could hardly risk shooting at any of the balloons, for fear of losing the balance! So, he stayed up there, sailing around for fourteen hours, totally at a loss as to how to get down. Eventually, an airliner pilot radioed the airport about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet ... with a gun in his lap (腿面).
At nightfall, the winds on the coast made Larry drift out to sea. At that point, the Navy sent a helicopter to rescue him. Eventually they were able to fly over him and drop a rescue line with which they gradually get him back to earth.
On hitting the ground, he was arrested. When led away in handcuffs, a television reporter called out to ask, “Mr. Walters, why did you do it?” Larry stopped, eyed the man for a moment and replied, “A man can’t just sit around. What happens tomorrow depends on what you do today.”
Are you doing something to improve your life ... or just sitting around?
1.It is the fact that Larry ________.
A. was a qualified pilot B. was an amazing bus driver C. failed to become a pilot D. popped a few balloons
2.While pulled by the helium balloon, Larry took off to fly by _______.
A. shooting at the balloons to get the up-pushing power
B. using straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair
C. fixing the chair to the balloons filled with helium
D. cutting the rope fixing his chair to the ground
3.Larry’s being arrested suggests that _______.
A. he is a wanted criminal by the police
B. it is against law to fly without a license
C. an air liner pilot found a gun in his lap
D. he intended to steal military information
4.What might the writer think of Larry?
A. He is stupid enough to get arrested.
B. He is wise enough to be a success.
C. He is brave enough to reach his goal.
D. He is violent enough to go against law.
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It is firmly believed that quarrels between husband and wife never settle anything .sometimes it may ________divorce.
A. runs into B. results from C. results in D. starts with
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
What makes online shopping so popular is it shortens the distance between manufacturers and consumers.
A .how B. that
C. whether D. why
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
What makes online shopping so popular is it shortens the distance between manufacturers and consumers.
A.how B. that C. whether D. why
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The world of the science-fiction 3-D film Avatar is so perfect that the line between fact and fiction has become somewhat blurred (模糊) .
Movie-goers have admitted being annoyed by depression at not being able to visit the planet Pandora.Set in the future when Earth's resources have been used up, director James Cameron's film tells the story of a company trying to exploit a rare mineral on a new planet.The humans clash with the natives — a peace-loving race of 7-foot-tall, blue-skinned creatures called the Na'vi, who exist in perfect harmony with nature.
Fans have flooded the Internet with their confused feelings.On the site Avatar Forums (论坛), the topic "Ways to deal with the depression of the dream of Pandora not being able to come true" has more than 1,000 posts.In a similar forum, Louis, one user, wrote: "When I woke up this morning after watching Avatar for the first time yesterday, the world seemed grey.It just seems so meaningless.I still don't really see any reason to keep doing things at all.I live in a dying world." On the Avatar site Naviblue, a fan calling himself Jorba has even asked others to join him in starting a real Na'vi tribe.
This fantasy world, with its wonderful plants and animal life, is brought to life by using impressive special effects.Many people believe that 2010 is the breakthrough year for the technology helped by 3-D movies such as Avatar."It has taken the best of our technology to create this virtual world and real life will never be as perfect as it seems on screen.It makes real life seem more imperfect."
1.What is the best title of the text?
A.A blockbuster movie: Avatar
B.The Avatar effect: movie-goers feel depressed after watching Avatar
C.2010: a breakthrough year for.3-D movies
D.Pandora: a perfect world
2.We can infer that Louis ________ after watching the film Avatar.
A.will cherish his present life more
B.feels disappointed about the real world
C.will intend to create a real Na'vi tribe
D.is proud of living on the earth
3.Thanks to the success of Av'atar, ________.
A.3-D technology will probably develop quickly in 2010
B.most people look forward to living on another planet
C.many more science-fiction films will be made in the coming years
D.people have become more realistic about life
4.The underlined word "virtual" probably means ________.
A.unreal C.true B.perfect D.practical
5.According to the passage the natives on the planet are ________.
A.not harmony with the nature B.blue-haired race
C.peace-loving creatures D.fond of fighting with human race
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The world of the science-fiction 3-D film Avatar is so perfect that the line between fact and fiction has become somewhat blurred (模糊) .
Movie-goers have admitted being annoyed by depression at not being able to visit the planet Pandora.Set in the future when Earth's resources have been used up, director James Cameron's film tells the story of a company trying to exploit a rare mineral on a new planet.The humans clash with the natives — a peace-loving race of 7-foot-tall, blue-skinned creatures called the Na'vi, who exist in perfect harmony with nature.
Fans have flooded the Internet with their confused feelings.On the site Avatar Forums (论坛), the topic "Ways to deal with the depression of the dream of Pandora not being able to come true" has more than 1,000 posts.In a similar forum, Louis, one user, wrote: "When I woke up this morning after watching Avatar for the first time yesterday, the world seemed grey.It just seems so meaningless.I still don't really see any reason to keep doing things at all.I live in a dying world." On the Avatar site Naviblue, a fan calling himself Jorba has even asked others to join him in starting a real Na'vi tribe.
This fantasy world, with its wonderful plants and animal life, is brought to life by using impressive special effects.Many people believe that 2010 is the breakthrough year for the technology helped by 3-D movies such as Avatar."It has taken the best of our technology to create this virtual world and real life will never be as perfect as it seems on screen.It makes real life seem more imperfect."
1.What is the best title of the text?
A.A blockbuster movie: Avatar
B.The Avatar effect: movie-goers feel depressed after watching Avatar
C.2010: a breakthrough year for.3-D movies
D.Pandora: a perfect world
2.We can infer that Louis ________ after watching the film Avatar.
A.will cherish his present life more
B.feels disappointed about the real world
C.will intend to create a real Na'vi tribe
D.is proud of living on the earth
3.Thanks to the success of Av'atar, ________.
A.3-D technology will probably develop quickly in 2010
B.most people look forward to living on another planet
C.many more science-fiction films will be made in the coming years
D.people have become more realistic about life
4.The underlined word "virtual" probably means ________.
A.unreal C.true B.perfect D.practical
5.According to the passage the natives on the planet are ________.
A.not harmony with the nature B.blue-haired race
C.peace-loving creatures D.fond of fighting with human race
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The world of the science-fiction 3-D film Avatar is so perfect that the line between fact and fiction has become somewhat blurred (模糊) .
Movie-goers have admitted being annoyed by depression at not being able to visit the planet Pandora. Set in the future when Earth’s resources have been used up, director James Cameron’s film tells the story of a company trying to exploit a rare mineral on a new planet. The humans clash with the natives—a peace-loving race of 7-foot-tall, blue-skinned creatures called the Na’vi, who exist in perfect harmony with nature.
Fans have flooded the Internet with their confused feelings. On the site Avatar Forums (论坛), the topic “Ways to deal with the depression of the dream of Pandora not being able to come true” has more than 1,000 posts. In a similar forum, Louis, one user, wrote: “When I woke up this morning after watching Avatar for the first time yesterday, the world seemed grey. It just seems so meaningless. I still don’t really see any reason to keep doing things at all. I live in a dying world.” On the Avatar site Naviblue, a fan calling himself Jorba has even asked others to join him in starting a real Na’vi tribe.
This fantasy world, with its wonderful plants and animal life, is brought to life by using impressive special effects. Many people believe that 2010 is the breakthrough year for the technology helped by 3-D movies such as Avatar. “It has taken the best of our technology to create this virtual world and real life will never be as perfect as it seems on screen. It makes real life seem more imperfect.”
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Pandora: a perfect world
B. The Na’vi: a great peace-loving race
C. 2010: a breakthrough year for. 3-D movies
D. Avatar: a great movie affecting it’s fans deeply
2. We can learn from the passage that Louis _______ after watching the film Avatar.
A. will cherish his present life more
B. feels disappointed about the real world
C. will intend to create a real Na’vi tribe
D. is proud of living on the earth
3. Thanks to the success of Avatar, _______.
A. 3-D technology will probably develop quickly in 2010
B. most people look forward to living on another planet
C. all leading directors will make science-fiction films
D. people have become more realistic about life
4. Why do fans have confused feelings after watching the movie?
A. Because they have no chance to play a role in the movie.
B. Because they wonder how such a 3-D movie was made.
C. Because they desire such a fantasy world of the Na’vi.
D. Because they are afraid that the earth will disappear soon.
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Can you tell the _____ difference between the words “require” and “request”? I sometimes get puzzled by their meanings.
A.apparent B.subtle C.dramatic D.regional
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Can you tell the _____ difference between the words “require” and “ request”? I sometimes get puzzled by their meanings.
A. dramatic B. regional C. apparent D. subtle
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