---Well, James, I’m sorry to leave at once.
---______. I hope to hear from you again.
A. Stay a little longer B. Keep in touch C. Take your time D. Don’t mention it
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
If you look for a book as a present for a child, you will be spoiled for choice even in a year when there is no new Harry Potter.J.K. Rowling's wizard is not alone: the past decade has been a harvest for good children's books, which has set off a large quantity of films and an increased sales of classics such as The lord of the Rings.
Yet despite that, reading is increasingly unpopular among children. According to statistics, in 1997 23% said they didn't like reading at all. In 2003, 35% did. And around 6% of children leave primary school each year unable to read properly.
Maybe the decline is caused by the increasing availability of computes games. Maybe the books boom has affected only the top of the educational pile. Either way, Chancellor Cordon Brown plans to change things for the bottom of the class. In his pre－budget report, he announced the national project of Reading Recovery to help the children struggling most.
Reading Recovery is aimed at six－year－olds, who receive four months of individual daily half－hour classes with a specially trained teacher. An evaluation earlier this year reported that children on the scheme made 20 months' progress in just one year, whereas similarly weak readers without special help made just five months' progress, and so ended the year even further below the level expected for their age.
International research tends to find that when British children leave primary school they read well, but read less often for fun than those elsewhere. Reading for fun matters because children who are keen on reading can expect lifelong pleasure and loving books is an excellent indicator of future educational success. According to the OECD, being a regular and enthusiastic reader is of great advantage.
6. Which of the following is TRUE of Paragraph 1?
A. Many children's books have been adapted from films.
B. Many high－quality children's books have been published.
C. The sales of classics have led to the popularity of films.
D. The sales of presents for children have increased.
7. Statistics suggested that ________.
A. the number of top students increased with the use of computers
B. a decreasing number of children showed interest in reading
C. a minority of primary school children read properly
D. a large percentage of children read regularly
8. What do we know about Reading Recovery?
A. An evaluation of it will be made sometime this year.
B. Weak readers on the project were the most hardworking.
C. It aims to train special teachers to help children with reading.
D. Children on the project showed noticeable progress in reading.
9. Reading for fun is important because book－loving children ________.
A. take greater advantage of the project
B. show the potential to enjoy a long life
C. are likely to succeed in their education
D. would make excellent future researchers
10. The aim of this text would probably be ________.
A. to overcome primary school pupils' reading difficulty
B. to encourage the publication of more children's books
C. to remind children of the importance of reading for fun
D. to introduce a way to improve early children reading
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010届上海市高三八校联考英语试题 题型：其他题
Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box.
Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
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A．political |
B．supported |
C．gossip |
D．set E. contemporary |
F. literary G. alive H. significance I. enterprises J. figures
It is impossible to imagine Paris without its cafés. The city has some 12,000 cafés varying in size, grandeur, and 41 . The cafés are like an extension of the French living room, a place to start and end the day, to __42_ and debate.
When did the cafés in France start? The oldest café in Paris is Le Procope. It was opened in 1686 by Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, the man who turned France into a coffee-drinking society. Le Procope attracted Paris’s political and 43 elite, and in this way played an important part among the upper class. By the end of the 18th century, all of Paris was intoxicated with （沉醉在）coffee and the city 44 some 700 cafés. These were like all-male clubs, with many functioning as centers of 45 life and discussion. By the 1840s the number of cafés had grown to 3,000. The men who gathered in these cafés and 46 the theme of the times included journalists, playwrights and writers. Around the turn of the 20th century, the sidewalk cafés became the meeting halls for artists and literary 47 .
Nowadays in Paris cafés still play the role of picture windows for observing 48 life. The artists gathered at the café may not be as great as those of the past, but faces worth watching are just the same. Linger a bit and you will see that the Parisian stereotypes are still_49 and well. You’ll see the old men in navy berets; ultra-thin, bronzed women with hair dyed bright orange; and schoolchildren sharing an afternoon chocolate with their mothers. The café in Paris has always been a place for seeing and being seen.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010年高考试题（陕西卷）解析版 题型：阅读理解
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Ask Dr ? Jeffers |
This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works. |
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Dear Dr. Jeffers, One of my colleagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computer to ‘read minds’. Is there any truth to this story/ —Jane Leon, New York, USA Dear Ms. Leon, Well, a lot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs haven’t been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects（受试者）were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting（减）the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions（假设）70 percent of the time. It’s not quite mind reading, but it’s certainly a first step. —Dr. J. |
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Dear Dr. Jeffers, My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle （胳肢）him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldn’t do it. Why not? —Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, Canada Dear Mr. Lewis, It’s because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example, you don’t notice how your shoulder feels while you’re walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. It’s that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction. —Dr. J. |
1.What can we learn from the answer to the first question?
A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.
B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.
C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.
D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.
2.People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _______.
A. unexpected B. expected C. comfortable D. uncomfortable
3.Who has got a little child according to the text?
A. Ms. Leon B. Mr. Lewis C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers
4.According to the text, Jeffers is probably _______.
A. a computer programmer B. a test subject
C. a human brain expert D. a medical doctor
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
As the saying goes, once you’ve learnt to ride a bike, you’ll never forget. The next step is to feel confident; our quick guide below will help, but a bit of training can be invaluable. When you’re confident about what you’re doing, you get a lot more pleasure out of it.
Although you can get started with remarkably little in the way of knowledge, equipment and skills, you’ll find a little of each will be extremely helpful. Search around on this website and you’ll pick up a lot quickly. If you already have a bike and it’s been lying around for a few years, you need to make sure it is still safe to ride. Start with the following checks:
J Both brakes work well.
J Both tires are pumped up.
J The saddle is at the correct height (as a rough guide, when sitting on the saddle your heel should rest on the pedal with your knee very slightly bent).
J The handle bars are tightened so they do not move when pressure is applied from the top.
J The gears(齿轮) work smoothly.
If you are unsure you should take it to your nearest bike shop for a quick service.
Once you have a bike, the next thing is to ride it safely and that means with confidence. There are a few principles though that will help when you start out.
Off road routes and trails are a good way to increase your bike handling skills, especially if you have not ridden a bike for a few years, so find your nearest national cycle network route, former railway cycle path, local park which allows cycling. If you are specifically looking to learn the finer skills of mountain biking, then a mountain bike training course could well help you on your way, whether you’re a complete beginner, or someone with more experience.
Once you have gained confidence in cycling, you may want to venture (冒险) further and this normally means that you will need to cycle on the road, see our SKILLS OF THE ROAD page for more information.
61. What is the text mainly about?
A. Service for riding. B. Advice for riding.
C. Training in riding. D. Confidence in riding.
62. Which of the following shows the steps of preparing check according to the text?
A. tires → pedal → brakes → gears → handle bars
B. tires → brakes → saddle → handle bars → gears
C. brakes → tires → saddle → handle bars → gears
D. brakes → pedal → gears → brakes → handle bars
63. According to the text, how can you gain confidence in cycling?
A. By increasing bike handling skills.
B. By taking mountain biking courses.
C. By cycling in the field.
D. By cycling on the road.
64. Which of the following can be found on the page SKILLS OF THE ROAD?
A. Always buy a specially made bike for you.
B. Never go cycling in pairs or in a group.
C. Decide what type of cycling is right for you.
D. Get more enjoyment by riding with others.
65. The text is most probably _________.
A. an online ad B. a school course
C. a travel schedule D. a news report
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
As the saying goes, once you’ve learnt to ride a bike, you’ll never forget. The next step is to feel confident; our quick guide below will help, but a bit of training can be invaluable. When you’re confident about what you’re doing, you get a lot more pleasure out of it.
Although you can get started with remarkably little in the way of knowledge, equipment and skills, you’ll find a little of each will be extremely helpful. Search around on this website and you’ll pick up a lot quickly. If you already have a bike and it’s been lying around for a few years, you need to make sure it is still safe to ride. Start with the following checks:
J Both brakes work well.
J Both tires are pumped up.
J The saddle is at the correct height (as a rough guide, when sitting on the saddle your heel should rest on the pedal with your knee very slightly bent).
J The handle bars are tightened so they do not move when pressure is applied from the top.
J The gears(齿轮) work smoothly.
If you are unsure you should take it to your nearest bike shop for a quick service.
Once you have a bike, the next thing is to ride it safely and that means with confidence. There are a few principles though that will help when you start out.
Off road routes and trails are a good way to increase your bike handling skills, especially if you have not ridden a bike for a few years, so find your nearest national cycle network route, former railway cycle path, local park which allows cycling. If you are specifically looking to learn the finer skills of mountain biking, then a mountain bike training course could well help you on your way, whether you’re a complete beginner, or someone with more experience.
Once you have gained confidence in cycling, you may want to venture (冒险) further and this normally means that you will need to cycle on the road, see our SKILLS OF THE ROAD page for more information.
61. What is the text mainly about?
A. Service for riding. www.ks5u.com B. Advice for riding.
C. Training in riding. D. Confidence in riding.
62. Which of the following shows the steps of preparing check according to the text?
A. tires → pedal → brakes → gears → handle bars
B. tires → brakes → saddle → handle bars → gears
C. brakes → tires → saddle → handle bars → gears
D. brakes → pedal → gears → brakes → handle bars
63. According to the text, how can you gain confidence in cycling?
A. By increasing bike handling skills.
B. By taking mountain biking courses.
C. By cycling in the field.
D. By cycling on the road.
64. Which of the following can be found on the page SKILLS OF THE ROAD?
A. Always buy a specially made bike for you.
B. Never go cycling in pairs or in a group.
C. Decide what type of cycling is right for you.
D. Get more enjoyment by riding with others.
65. The text is most probably _________.
A. an online ad B. a school course
C. a travel schedule D. a news report
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