Thanks to world-famous Colombian writer Garci...

Thanks to world-famous Colombian writer Garcia Marquez, many people think of Latin America as a land of magic. In his books, impossible things happen.

1. It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities in Latin America. Although some of these differences have caused conflicts, they have also been a source of beauty, as well as encouraged people in Latin America to be more open-minded.

Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas located south of the United States in the American continent. From north to south, it starts from Mexico in North America, goes through the Caribbean and ends at the southernmost tip of South America.

2. People can enjoy sunshine’ the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snow-capped mountains in the Andes. It even has the world’s biggest rainforest the Amazon. Many of the world’s most unique plants and animals live there.

There is also diverse mix of people in Latin America. 3.　 In countries like Mexico and Columbia, over half of the population is of mixed ethnicity. However, most of them speak the same languages-Spanish or Portuguese.

4. Latin America people have created the samba, rumba, cha cha and tango. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately. 5.

Latin America is an open and romantic place. Its impressive natural environment, historical contributions and cultural traditions have made it unique and influential.

A. It has natives, Africans and Europeans.

B. Latin America’s environment is quite diverse.

C. Where does the magic in his books come from?

D. They are cheerful and can bring strangers together.

E. Many people in Latin America have open and romantic hearts.

F. The music and dance of Latin America are quite well-known.

G. To most people, Latin America is a land of happiness and passion.

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With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.

This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:

1.The purpose of this passage is to _________.

A. promote New York Pass

B. introduce New York Pass

C. introduce New York attractions

D. show New York attractions tickets fee

2.What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?

A. $290.                                B. $246.5  .                  C. $263.                       D. $ 273.5.

3.Which of the following is true about New York Pass?

A. Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees.

B. Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers.

C. Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers.

D. It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it.

4.The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given________ of”.

A. the name                B. the privilege             C. the title                  D. the honor

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How to Save on Sightseeing New York City Attractions

With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums, theaters, and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York． However, sightseeing, in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience．

This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers has created the New York Pass． If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers while still saving some time and money on your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in．

How You Benefit from The New York Pass?

Free entry to over 50 attractions – Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Museum of Modern Art, Madison Square Garden Tour,． NBC Studio Tours, New York Aquarium．& many others．

Free 140-page guidebook in English, German & Spanish, containing hours of operation, maps and directions to every tourist attraction , shop and restaurant．

Line skipping privileges（特权）－As a New York Pass holder you are entitled (享有权利)to fast track entry to the New York City ‘s busiest attractions．

Over 650 worth of entrance fees－that’s how much it would cost if you visited all the attractions that New York Pass grants entrance to –wihtout using the New York Pass． That doesn’t even include the additional discounts you receive for having a NY Pass．

100% Risk Free, Money Back Guarantee－New York Pass insurance gives you extra comfort in case your travel plans change, offering refund on non-used Passes．

Plese Note:

You can visit as many attractions as you want－even more with the time saved with fast track entry ． You don't need to carry too much cash and the New York Pass keeps control on your spending．

New York Pass Prices;

Offer Ends : Fri  13 Feb 2009

1．What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To attract tourists to New York．

B．To describe how to use the New York Pass．

C．To introduc the New York Pass．

D．To explain why the New York Pass is created

2．What benefit can you get from the New York Pass

A．You can change your travel plans as you like,

B．You can get the free guidebook in four languages．

C．You don’t have to carry cash with you

D．You can visit the Statue of Liberty for free．

3．Jack and his two kids will visit New York for three days in January in 2009,how much should he pay for the New York Pass?

A． 304         B． 380            C．420        D．520

4．If the Empire State Building is too crowded, you can

A．get the refund from the New York Pass immediately

B．enter it before others by using the New York Pass

C．get more discounts and save more money

D．visit many other attractions as long as you want

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How to Save on Sightseeing New York City Attractions With so many unique attractions， world-famous museums， theaters， and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York． However， sightseeing， in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience．

This is why our team of real， life-long New Yorkers has created the New York Pass． If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers while still saving some time and money on your visit， the New York Pass is something you should be interested in．

How You Benefit from the New York Pass

Free entry to over 50attractions---Empire State Building， Statue of Liberty， Museum of Modern Art， Madison Square Garden Tour， NBC Studio Tours， New York Aquarium & many others．

Free 140-page guidebook in English， German & Spanish， containing hours of operation， maps and directions to every tourist attraction， shop and restaurant．

Line skipping privileges （特权）， as a New York Pass holder you are entitled to fast track entry to the New York City's busiest attractions．

Over 650 worth of entrance fees---that's how much it would cost if you visited all the attractions that New York Pass grants entrance to---without using the New York Pass． That doesn't even include the additional discounts you receive for having a NY Pass．

100% Risk Free， Money Back Guarantee---New York Pass insurance gives you extra comfort in case your travel plans change， offering refund on non-used Passes．

Please Note：

You can visit as many attractions as you want---even more with the time saved with fast track entry． You don't need to carry too much cash and the New York Pass keeps control on your spending．

New York Pass Prices：

Offer Ends： Fri 13Feb 2016

1.What is the main purpose of this passage？ ______

A. To introduce the New York Pass．

B. To attract more tourists to New York．

C. To describe how to use the New York Pass．

D. To explain why the New York Pass is created．

2.What benefit can you get from the New York Pass？ ______

A. You don't have to carry cash with you．

B. You can visit the Statue of Liberty for free．

C. You can change your travel plans as you like．

D. You can get the free guidebook in four languages．

3.Jack and his two kids will visit New York for three days in January in 2016， how much should he pay for the New York Pass？ ______

A. ﹩520 B. ﹩420

C. ﹩380 D. ﹩304

4.The underlined phrase "are entitled to" most probably means "are given ______ of"．

A. the name B. the honor

C. the privilege D. the title

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I attended a writer’s group to get feedback on my book. But there were so many people there that the discussion was limited. After getting home, my 13-year-old son asked me to read one chapter to him. So I read the chapter about spending my pocket money as a nine-year-old child.

The story took place at a lunch counter, where I dreamed of ordering a banana split. Colorful balloons were hung above the counter and a sign said “Pop a balloon and pay 1 cent to 63 cents for a banana split!” As I was given only 50 cents for cleaning the doghouse, I didn’t dare to ask my parents for any more pocket money without doing more work or risk asking anyone else. So I kept my wish to myself.

Frankie listened carefully, as I read the final sentences of the chapter, “I watched as others selected a balloon to pop and dreamed about the opportunity to take my chance. But it never happened.”

The next morning, Frankie led me to the kitchen. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The table was covered in a pile of balloons. Frankie handed me 50 cents and a fork. “Pop one!” he urged. With tears in my eyes, I broke one. A piece of paper fell out of the balloon.

“What does it say?” Frankie asked. “Fifty cents,” I whispered, too moved to speak loudly. Frankie asked, “Well, do you have 50 cents?” I handed him the money. “OK!” Then Frankie pulled out a banana split from the refrigerator.

I hugged Frankie hard. We took turns popping the other balloons until I finally got the 1-cent balloon. It was a long-time coming, but worth the wait.

It hit me that the first step in making any wish come true is giving it a voice.

1.The author read the chapter to Frankie because　　 .

A. she wanted to get feedback from Frankie

B. Frankie asked the author to read it to him

C. she was used to telling a bedtime story to him

D. Frankie had a strong desire for knowledge

2.What can we infer about the author from the second paragraph?

A. She spent money wisely when she was a kid.

B. She had enough money to do whatever she liked.

C. She earned her pocket money by doing housework.

D. She had no close friends to share her secret wish.

3.Seeing what Frankie did for her, the author felt　　 .

A. comfortable and happy B. puzzled and excited

C. awkward and satisfied D. surprised and grateful

4.The author learned that　　 .

A. it is important to express one’s wishes

B. it is comforting to have a kid around

C. experiences in childhood affect us later in life

D. wishes can come true by just voicing them

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Many writers are drawn to building a world, _____ readers are somewhat familiar with but also feel distant from our normal lives.

A.it B.one C.that D.the one

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

As a writer, she succeeded in calling ______ to many of the terrible wrongs that existed at that time.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between “being a writer” and writing.

In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. “You've got to want to write,” I say to them, “not want to be a writer.”

The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer (自由撰稿者), I had not prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer. After a year or so, however, I still hadn’t gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn’t going to be one of those people who die wondering. What if? I would keep putting my dream to the test even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.

1.The passage is meant to ________.

A. warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience

B. advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer

C. show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame

D. encourage young people to pursue a writing career

2.What can be concluded from the passage?

A. Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.

B. A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort.

C. Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.

D. The chances for a writer to become successful are small.

3.“people who die wondering. What if?” ( Line 5, Para. 3) refers to “those ________”.

A. who think too much of the dark side of life

B. who regret giving up their career halfway

C. who think a lot without making a decision

D. who are full of imagination even upon death

4.“Shadowland” in the last sentence refers to ________.

A. the wonderland one often dreams about

B. the bright future that one is looking forward to

C. the state of uncertainty before one's final goal is reached

D. a world that exists only in one's imagination

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Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there’s a big difference between “being a writer” and writing. In most cases individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. “You’ve got to want to write,” I say to them, not want to be a writer.”

The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the US Coast Guard to become a freelance writer(自由撰稿者), I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me a room in a New York apartment building. It didn’t even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.

After a year or so, however, I still hadn’t got a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years, I wasn’t going to be one of those people who die wondering. What if? I would keep putting my dream to the test-even though it meant living with uncertainly and fear of failure. This is the shadowland of hope, and any one with a dream must learn to live there.

1. The passage is meant to                 .

warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience

advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer

show young people it’s unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame

encourage young people to pursue a writing career

2. What can be concluded from the passage?

Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.

A writer’s success depends on luck rather than on effort.

Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.

The chances for a writer to become successful are small

3. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?

He wasn’t able to produce a single look.

He hadn’t seen a change for the better

He wasn’t able to have a rest for a whole year.

He found his dream would never come true.

4. “I wasn’t going to be one of those people who die wondering. What if?” refers to “those               .”

who think too much of the dark side of life

who regret giving up their career halfway

who think a lot without making a decision

who are full of imagination even upon death

5. “Shadowland” in the last paragraph refers to              .

the wonderland one often dream about

the bright future that one is looking forward to

the state of uncertainty before one’s final goal is reached

a world that exists only in one’s imagination

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Many thanks to the whole team and to my family, 　　understanding and support has made my success possible.

A. which        B. that            C. who            D. whose

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