A newly-wedded couple on a four-month honeymoon were hit by six natural disasters, including the Australian floods, Christchurch earthquake and Japanese tsunami (海啸).
Stefan and Erika Svanstrom left Stockholm, Sweden, on December 6 and were immediately stuck in Munich, Germany, due to one of Europe's worst snowstorms.
Travelling with their baby daughter, they flew on to Cairns in Australia which was then struck by one of the most violent cyclones in the nation's history.
From there, the couple, in their 20s, were forced to shelter for 24 hours on the cement (水泥) floor of a shopping centre with 2,500 others.
“Trees were being knocked over and big branches were put down across the streets, ” Mr. Svanstrom told Sweden's Expressen newspaper. “We escaped by the skin of our teeth.”
Mr. Svanstrom said they then headed south to Brisbane but the city was experiencing massive flooding, so they crossed the country to Perth where they narrowly escaped burning bush fires.
The couple then flew to Christchurch, New Zealand, arriving just after a massive magnitude (震级) 6.3 earthquake attacked the city on February 22.
Mrs. Svanstrom said, “When we got there the whole town was like a war zone. We could not visit the city since it was completely blocked off, so instead we travelled around before going to Japan.”
But days after the Svanstroms arrived, Tokyo was rocked by Japan's largest earthquake since records began.
“The trembling was horrible and we saw roof tiles fly off the buildings,” Mr. Svanstrom said. “It was like the buildings were swaying back and forth.”
The family returned to Stockholm on March 29 after a much calmer visit to their last destination China.
But Mr. Svanstrom --- who also survived the destructive Boxing Day tsunami that hit southeast Asia in 2004 --- said the marriage was still going strong.
He added, “I know marriages have to experience some difficulties, but I think we have been through most of them. We've certainly experienced more than our fair share of disasters, but the most important thing is that we're together and happy.”
1.In Svanstrom's opinion, a marriage .
A. has to go peacefully and happily for all time
B. has to experience many disasters at the beginning
C. must always allow the couple be together and happy
D. should experience difficulties to make it steady
2. Why were Stefan and Erika Svanstrom stopped in Munich?
A. Christchurch earthquake stopped them.
B. Because of Europe's worst snowstorm.
C. The plane was damaged.
D. The trains broke down.
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The family were stuck in a mall of Australia for twenty-four hours.
B. The family didn't experience any disaster in China.
C. During their stay in New Zealand, they also visited a war zone in the town.
D.The earthquake the family experienced in Tokyo was the largest one recorded in Japan.
4.The Svanstroms thought that Christchurch of New Zealand was .
A. disorderedB. interesting
C. beautifulD. shaking
5.The best title for this passage is .
A. Meeting Disasters During Honeymoon
B. Six Natural Disasters
C. Newly-wed Couple Met Australian Floods
D. Japanese Tsunami
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Several days ago， a (shock) news broke out. A Malaysian airplane (MH370) with 239 passengers just disappeared after its departure from the airport. Almost two hours later， the plane just vanished into air，as if it never existed before.
Rumors about its (disappear) have spread fast around the world. Some people said that the plane was kidnapped by the space aliens，the so called UFO. has never been proved or confirmed true. Some people claim the aircraft exploded in the midair before landing. This might be true to some extent，but we still need more confirmative proof.
The people care most about the passengers are the family members of the passengers. They _ (wait) anxiously and even getting desperate after waiting (hope) for almost four days. tortures them most is not the sad news of their beloved ones' death， the newsless. They could get no news from anywhere or anybody about the wreckage失事.This has been driving them into craziness day by day.
We hope these people board will soon be found well and safe， and with their family members they could get together and reunited.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届广东省汕头市高二下学期期中考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Robots industry is developing so rapidly that there is no denying that we may one day find ourselves surrounded by robots.
The humanoid (human like) robots with two legs such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd’s ASIMO would likely have an easier time climbing up stairs inside homes than a robot that moves on wheels, developers say.
But it will be some time before such devices make their way into people’s homes.
“They may look smart, but they are still quite stupid,” Shimoyama said. “I don’t think they will ever be as smart as humans.”
While safety is an obvious concern, robots also need to be sensitive to people’s needs.
Researchers at Fujitsu Frontech Ltd and Fujitsu Laboratories responsible for developing “Enon”, a guide and patrol (巡逻) robot designed for use in shopping malls and corporate facilities (公共场所), are working on this.
Enon, which has a humanoid upper body but no legs, is equipped with a touch screen on its chest and space in its stomach to carry loads weighting up to 10 kg.
In guide mode, it will check a newcomer and approach the person with a nod and a greeting: “Are you a visitor? Hello.”
Visitors requiring directions can point to icons (图标) displayed on Enon’s chest screen. If the restroom icon is pressed, the screen will display a map that shows the way.
The robot will then face and point in the direction of the restroom, although it won’t actually walk the visitor there.
Enon is now in use at four locations in Japan, including a shopping mall near Tokyo. The main goal is to make it more helpful for the elderly.
“People who work in the transportation sector often ask whether we can build a robot that will find elderly people who look lost in train stations, and ask them if they are all right,” said Toshihido Marita, director of Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd’s autonomous system laboratory. “Actually that is hard to do, very hard,” he said.
1.The advantage of Honda Motor Co. Ltd’s ASIMO is that _________.
A. it can do any housework for us
B. it can talk with patients or old people
C. it can climb up stairs as humans
D. it can walk smoothly with its wheels
2. According to Shimoyama, robots _________.
A. can be made to do everything humans do
B. will be made as smart as humans in the future
C. will remain as stupid as before
D. can never compete with humans in intelligence
3.Most important of all, a robot should be made _________ at present.
A. safe and elegant B. safe and functional
C. elegant and cheap D. sensitive and cheap
4.Which of the following statements about “Enon” is NOT true?
A. It can be used as a guide in hospitals.
B. It can help shoppers carry goods selected.
C. It can be used to welcome guests in restaurants.
D. It can be used to stop thieves in malls.
5.Enon is mainly designed to help _________.
A. old people B. mall owners C. tourists or newcomers D. shoppers
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届广东省广州市高三上学期第一次质量检测英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Stage fright or performance anxiety is the anxiety, or fear which may occur in an individual by the requirement to perform in front of an audience. It is most commonly seen in school situations, like stand-up projects and class speeches. It has numerous forms: heart beating fast, trembling hands and legs, sweaty hands, dry mouth etc.
In fact, most of the fear occurs before you step on stage. Once you’re up there, it usually goes away. Thus, it is a phenomenon that you must learn to control. Try to think of stage fright in a positive way. It heightens your energy, adds color to your cheeks. With these good side effects you will actually look healthier and more physically attractive.
Many of the top performers in the world get stage fright so you are in good company. Stage fright may come and go or decrease, but it usually does not disappear permanently. You must concentrate on getting the feeling out and present what you have prepared calmly.
Remember “Nobody” ever died from stage fright. But, according to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. If that applies to you, and you are an unlucky guy who is with stage fright the whole time, try out some of the strategies(策略) as follows to help get yourself under control. Realize that you may never overcome stage fright, but you can learn to control it, and use it to your advantage.
Strategies are as follows when the program begins:
1) If legs are trembling, lean on table or shift legs or move.
2) Don’t hold notes. The audience can see them shake. Use three-by-five cards instead.
3) Use eye contact. Look at the friendliest faces in the audience.
Remember nervousness doesn’t show one-tenth as much as it feels. Before each presentation, make a short list of the items you think will make you feel better. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. You never know which ones will work best until you try. Use these steps to control stage fright so it doesn’t control you. Once you are used to stage fright, you will find you on the road to a great speech-maker.
1.Someone may be most likely to suffer from stage fright when he/she is ______.
A. attending an English class
B. standing in a classroom
C. watching a performance
D. talking in front of people
2.By thinking of stage fright in a positive way, one could ______.
A. learn to control stage fright
B. get rid of stage fright
C. calm down before stepping on stage
D. become more physically attractive
3.Which of the following is true?
A. Top performers usually suffer from stage fright.
B. Stage fright may stay with a person for a life time.
C. Nobody would rather die than give a speech.
D. No one can overcome or control stage fright.
4.The author advises people with stage fright to ______.
A. show one-tenth of their nervousness
B. experiment with different kinds of stage fright
C. refer to the strategies whenever they feel the need
D. use one of the strategies each time
5.The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. how to deal with stage fright
B. what stage fright is like
C. when stage fright occurs
D. why people have stage fright
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届广东省广州市海珠区高三摸底考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
你校举办了创意作品比赛，请为校报写一篇英语快讯，报道比赛的情况。
【写作内容】
＊废物：waste materials ＊＊创意作品：creative works
【写作要求】
只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。
【评分标准】
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届山西省高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：其他题
Once there lived a rich man 1. wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.
In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 2. very large stone. Then he 3. (hide) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.
“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. 4. man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 5. . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, 6. (say) to himself, “The night 7. (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”
Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his 8. (strong) to move it. How 9. (greatly) his surprise was at last! 10. the stone, he found a bag of money.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届山西省忻州市高二下学期期中联考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
假如你是李华，针对你市目前的交通堵塞问题，给市长写一封信，提出自己的建议。要点如下：
1．私家车增多和司机的违规行驶造成交通堵塞；
2．提出具体的解决办法；
3．希望市长予以答复。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：混乱chaos；车道lane；停车场parking lot
Dear Mayor，
I’m writing to give some suggestions to improve our city’s transportation.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届山西省忻州市高三上学期第一次四校联考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Have you ever heard of a great Chilean poet? He was once referred to as the Picasso of poetry. Beloved by Chileans of all classes, he is one of the most widely read and respected poets in history. And this year is the 110th birthday of Pablo Neruda (1904-1973).
Born with the name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto, he was a tall, shy and lonely boy. He loved to read and started to write poetry when he was ten. The American poet Walt Whitman, whose framed picture Neruda later kept on his table, became a major influence on his work.
However, his father did not like the idea of having a poet for a son and tried to discourage him from writing. To cover up the publication of his first poem, he took the pen name Pablo Neruda.
In 1924 Neruda gained fame with his most widely read work “Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair’’. Yet his rich experience as a diplomat and exile made him go beyond the theme of love. His work also reflected the political struggle of the left and development of South America. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.
Neruda loved the sea which he saw as creative, destructive and forever moving. He found inspiration in the power and freedom of the waves and the seabirds on the coast. “I need the sea because it teaches me,” he wrote. “I move in the university of the waves.” He loved how the sea forever renewed itself, a renewal echoed (共鸣) in his work.
1.The underlined word “Picasso” can probably be replaced by “________”.
A. poem fan
B. most important person
C. famous person from Picasso
D. freedom fighter in Picasso
2. Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto took the pen name Pablo Neruda because ________.
A. he was greatly influenced by other poets
B. literary greats usually used the pen name
C. his father encouraged him to use the name
D. he wanted to prevent his father knowing the publication
3.Which of the following is not the theme of his works?
A. Social reform. B. Love.
C. Political struggle. D. Development of South America.
4.The last paragraph mainly tells us ________.
A. Neruda loved to write his poems near the sea
B. the sea gave Neruda vast writing inspiration
C. the beautiful scenery along the Chile coast
D. Neruda’s poems were widely read overseas
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届山东高三上学期月考（1）英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单项填空
Tom felt ______ when he had the interview because he was not well prepared for it.
A. energetic B. nervous
C. enthusiastic D. cautious
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