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The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.

Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind of the people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American ''The Star-Spangled Banner. '' In the U.S, high schools and colleges have school songs too.

Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people.

As the years pass, the music grows and changes.

Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.

American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern ''pop'', is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing songs, and understanding American music can help you understand American people. ''Put a dime (10 cents) in the juke box (自动点唱机), baby. '' Let's listen to the music!

1.The article mainly tells us about____.

A.how American music developed

B.when American music developed

C.what American music is

D.why American music is so popular

2.From the text we know that ____ .

A.American music is known all over the world

B.American music began in the 1550s

C.American music is special

D.American music has changed modern science in the US

3.American music is _____ .

A.for dancing, drinking, eating, loving and shopping

B.a mixture of people and music from all over the world

C.America's most important export

D.a part of the history of the world

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Christopher came to our school in the middle of the year, right after Christmas. He was the only new kid but he wasn’t shy at all.　 He stood front of the class and introduced himself with full confidence. Right away, I felt as if I found my other half. I immediately ran to Mrs. Rose and asked if Christopher could sit next to me.

We both were funny and liked sports, food. But my classmates stayed away from Christopher because he had to get pricked（验血）every time after he ate sweets like cookies.

The day before spring break all sorts of candies and desserts were being passed out. I stuffed my face with every sugary sweet I could find. I made sure to take a couple for Christopher too but he didn’t touch them.

“Why aren’t you eating Christopher?” I asked. He replied firmly, “I can’t.”

I begged him and then he got mad and said, “I told you I couldn’t eat it! Stop it! Stop!” I sat there puzzled.

I went home that night with a million questions. My mom sat me down and told me that Christopher had diabetes（糖尿病）and that was the reason why he couldn’t eat as much sugar as everyone else.

After spring break when we got back, I asked Mrs, Rose if I could share with the class about Christopher’s medical condition and she agreed. I told them about his diabetes and suggested that every snack or sweet that we brought to class be appropriate for Christopher to eat. Surprisingly, all of them agreed.

Months went by and Christopher was happier than ever. He had even more friends now and he didn’t feel so left out during snack time because everyone was eating the same treat.

1.When the writer found Christopher was very confident, he____

A.became confident about himself B.realized his weaknesses

C.had the same interest as Christopher D.treated Christopher as his best tren

2.What puzzled the writer at the party?

A.Christopher was forbidden to eat by his mother.

B.Christopher refused his offer of sweets rudely

C.Christopher had to get his fingers pricked.

D.Christopher went mad at eating sugary sweets

3.We can know from the second paragraph that Christopher

A.dressed himself differently from others

B.made fun of　 his classmates in class

C.was left out by his classmates at school

D.wore a lot of bandages after causing trouble

4.Why did the writer share Christopher's story with the class

A.To war them of the danger of diabetes

B.To expect them to bring sweets for Christopher

C.To ask them to donate money for Christopher.

D.To expect them to accept Christopher actively

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Taxpayers(纳税人) in America pay less in income tax than many Europeans, according to a Pew Research Center report. Belgium has the highest income tax rate, at nearly 56 percent of income, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD. Taxpayers in the U.S. pay less than 36 percent of their incomes into the national treasury. Taxes pay for services provided by the government. The U.S. ranks 25 of the 34 developed countries polled in the report.

An unmarried person with no children was used as an example in the report. In America, an unmarried person, with no children, making the average wage of $50,000 in 2014 paid 24.8 percent of their income in federal (联邦的) income tax and payroll taxes (工资税). A similar person living in Belgium would pay 42.3 percent of their income. The average among the 39 countries in the poll was 27.3 percent income tax.

The deadline to pay taxes in America is usually April 15. This year, the deadline is April 18. American taxpayers complain that wealthy people and large companies pay too little tax, according to a Pew Research Center poll from 2015.

Americans pay tax to fund programs like Social Security and Medicaid, according to the Pew Research Center. Last year, American taxes paid for $888 billion in Social Security benefits. Social Security pays the elderly an income after they stop working. The government also paid more than $546 billion in Medicaid and Medicare benefits. Those programs pay for health and medical care to people who cannot afford it, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

1.According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The income tax rate of America ranks 25 of the world.

B. No countries in the world have a higher income tax than that in Belgium.

C. Taxpayers in America pay more in income tax than many Europeans.

D. The deadline to pay taxes in America is usually between April 15 and April 18

2. The majority of people benefiting from the taxes in America are ________.

A. wealthy people and corporations

B. unmarried people

C. married couples

D. the elderly retirees

3.How is Passage 2 mainly developed?

A. By showing differences　　　　 B. By analyzing causes

C. By describing process　　　　　　 D. By explanations

4.The author mainly wants to tell us ________.

A. how Americans use their taxes

B. how much do Americans pay their taxes

C. that Americans pay less income tax than many others

D. that many people are complaining about the taxes

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At the age of 15，I paid my first visit to Disneyland in America. It wasn't the first time for me to be ___36___ . Like most English children I learned French ___37___school and I had often been to France，and I ___38___ speaking English to people who didn't understand ___39___ . So ___40____ I went to America，I was really looking forward to ____41___ a nice easy holiday without any ___42____problems. ___43___ wrong I was! The misunderstanding ___44___at the airport. I was looking for a ___45___ telephone to give my friend Danny a ___46____ and tell her that I had arrived. A___47___ old man saw me looking lost and asked ___48___ he could  help me.“Yes，”I said，“I want to give my friend a ring.”“Well，that's nice，”he said，“Are you getting ____49____ ? But aren't you a bit young?” “ ___50___ is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to call her to tell her I've arrived. Can you tell me ___51___ there’s a phone box?” “Oh!” he said, “there's a phone downstairs.” When at last we did meet up，Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don't worry，”she said to me，“I had so many ___52___ at first. There are lots of words which the Americans ___53___ differently in meaning from us British. You'll soon get used to ___54___ funny things they say. Most of the ___55___, British and American people understand each other!”

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___ I came to the city , I was deeply impressed with its beautiful scenery .

A. For the first time       B. At first               C. It was the first time          D. The first time

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When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to Disneyland in America. It wasn’t the first time I had been 36 . Like most English children I learned French 37 school and I had often been to France, so I 38 speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand 39 . But 40　I went to America, I was really looking forward to__41_ a nice easy holiday without any42　problems.

__43__wrong I was! The misunderstanding began44 the airport. I was looking for a 45__telephone to give my friend Danny a 46 and tell her I had arrived. A47 old man saw me looking lost and asked48 __ he could help me.

“Yes.” I said，“I was to give my friend a ring. ”“Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting 49  ? But aren’t you a bit young?”“50  is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’ve arrived. Can you tell me 51 there’s a phone box?” “Oh!” he said, “there’s phone downstairs.”

When at last we did meet up, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don’t worry,”she said to me, “I had so many 52 at first. There are lots of words which the Americans53  differently in meaning from us British. You’ll soon get used to54 funny things they say. Most of the55 , British and American people understand each other!”

1.A．out                B．away             C．outside          D．abroad

2.A．from               B．during           C．at               D．after

3.A．get used to        B．was used to      C．used to          D．used

4.A．English            B．French           C．Russian          D．Latin

5.A．when           B．while                C．if               D．for

6.A．buying         B．having           C．giving           D．receiving

7.A．time               B．human            C．language         D．money

8.A．Too                B．What a           C．What             D．How

9.A．with               B．to               C．over             D．at

10.A．cheap         B．popular          C．public           D．good

11.A．letter            B．ring             C．news             D．information

12.A．friendly          B．strange          C．stupid           D．tough

13.A．that              B．if               C．where            D．when

14.A．to marry          B．to be married        C．marrying         D．married

15.A．You               B．She              C．Who              D．He

16.A．where         B．in which         C．over there       D．that

17.A．trouble           B．difficulties     C．things          D．fun

18.A．write             B．speak            C．use             D．read

19.A．every         B．these            C．some             D．all the

20.A．chance            B．situation            C．condition            D．time

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

This is the first time that I________face to face with the president.

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I took our foreign teacher Mr. Brown, he came to China for the first time, to the Great Wall in last weekend. Having told about the history of the Great Wall, he was amazing at this world wonder. He was struck by the beautiful of the Great Wall. So I took photo of him, which would be a good memory for him. At the top, Mr. Brown was very interested in the activity of protecting the environment that he was eager to join in and then sign his name. Both the Great Wall or the Chinese people deep impressed him. He decided to visit more places of interest when free.

高一英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析

______ seemed surprising to us was ______   he came out first in the speaking competition.

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

I still remember the day _____ I first came to college.

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