科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
It's not the flashiest car in the world. Not even close. But the 1971 Volkswagen named Helios can do something most cars can't: nm on solar energy - energy from the sun's light and heat!
Joshua Bechtold, 14, and the other students at the Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont, worked many months to get Helios ready for the 1999 American Tour de Sol ( "Sol" is the Latin word for "sun"). They named their car after Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology(神話).
The 4-year-old Tour de Sol encourages the use of "green", or environmentally friendly, cars to help reduce pollution and save energy. It' s not a race. Cars are judged on fuel efficiency(耗油量) rather than speed. In the week-long event, 44 cars took the 350-mile tour from Waterbury, Connecticut, to
A teacher drove Helios, but the children talked with people wherever they stopped along the mad. "That was my favorite part," says Anna Browne, 15. "We explained how the car runs.”
Due in part to old, inefficient batteries(電池), Helios finished fourth - out of four - in its kind, the sun-powered class. "We were there for the fun of it," Anna says. "We're proud of Helios," says Ariel Gleicher, 14. "It's a car that's good for the environment."
64. What is special about the car Helios in the text?
A. It was built by middle school students.
B. It has an' attractive design.
C. It was made in 1971.
D. It won the fourth prize.
65. How many sun-powered cars took part in the race?
A. 1. B. 4. C. 23. D. 44.
66. What would be the best title for the text.'?
A. The Making of Helios
B. 1999 American Tour de Sol
C. Sun-powered Cars on the Road
D. Use of Green Cars in
67. The students felt proud of Helios because______.
A. it could run as far as 350 miles B. it was favored by many children
C. it had high-quality batteries D. it was driven by clean energy
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科目:高中英語 來源:重慶市楊家坪中學2009-2010學年度高二下學期質(zhì)量檢測 題型:完型填空
第二節(jié):完形填空(共20 小題,每小題1.5分, 滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從36-55各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出一個最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項標號涂黑。
About fifteen years ago, when I was about seven years old, I took a trip with my father. Through this great trip I 36 my self-confidence and I could see beautiful 37 _and feel various 38 such as joy, sorrow, and appreciation.
My father liked climbing mountains very much. 39 he took a trip, he would 40 take me. At that time he was a good 41 . I also wanted to become a good climber. One 42 summer day my father and I took a 43 to Mt. Sol-Ak, one of the biggest mountains in Korea 44 in the eastern part of Korea.
After a few hours’ train 45 , we arrived at an entrance to the mountain. And then we started climbing. While I was climbing on the mountain, I 46 to sweat like rain. I wanted to take a 47 for only a minute, but my father said to me, “You need to put up with some 48 . If you can 49 this pain now, you will be a better climber than me.” He continued to 50 me.
The 51 I climbed to the top of the mountain, the more labored my breathing became. While I was climbing on a tough and narrow way, I could not 52 anything except my goal—that I 53 become a better climber than my father.
After two hours, I was able to get to the top of the mountain finally. I felt so 54 of myself. I thanked my father for helping and encouraging me. On the top of the mountain I could see the huge sun 55 in the west. It looked like a prize given by God.
36. A. gained B. found C. invented D. showed
37. A. rivers B. valleys C. landscapes D. forests
38. A. emotions B. attitudes C. response D. experience
39. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. However D. Whenever
40. A. probably B. occasionally C. always D. unwillingly
41. A. climber B. teacher C. trainer D. traveler
42. A. special B. proper C. hot D. ordinary
43. A. trip B. vacation C. journey D. voyage
44. A. settled B. lay C. stood D. located
45. A. tour B. travel C. seat D. ride
46. A. continued B. wanted C. seemed D. stopped
47. A. place B. rest C. pause D. breath
48. A. success B. hotness C. difficulties D. failure
49. A. manage B. tolerate C. change D. try
50. A. praise B. inform C. train D. encourage
51. A. more closely B. closely C. closer D. close
52. A. think about B. care for C. find out D. think out
53. A. might B. would C. can D. need
54. A. sure B. excited C. proud D. certain
55. A. going down B. going out C. going over D. going off
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科目:高中英語 來源:2015屆河南許昌六校高一第六次聯(lián)考英語卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Poster 1
I am a journalist living in Barcelona and I would like to travel exchanging my apartment. I have an apartment in the city center with 2 bedrooms. You can get to the airport by bus or taxi in 20 minutes. And there is a metro station really close to the apartment. The area has many shops, theatres, bars and restaurants.
Poster 2
I am looking forward to exchanging my apartment in Madrid for yours in a nice location in Beijing. It’s a really nice apartment in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance of the main attractions. You can walk to the Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace, Opera, Plaza Mayor, etc. in a few minutes; everything is so close! The apartment has all the facilities(設(shè)備)and it is very modern.
Poster 3
Hello, I am a Canadian IT professional and accounting student looking for a room in Wudaokou or other areas near ShangDi (my office location). I want to pay 1,400 RMB to 2,500RMB depending on the room and location. I can sign a contract for at least three months. My email address: vhjvm3584098242@hous.craigslist.org.
Poster 4
My 21-year-old son Matthew would like to visit China in the spring for three to four weeks. If you can offer him a safe, clean, cost-free place to stay, I will offer you or your family a stay at my second home 28 miles outside of Reno, Nevada, USA. This is a single-story home on the edge of the desert. You have access to 70 acres of land, clean air and clean water. Fishing and golfing are available nearby. I will provide transportation to the home, and pick you up when you have finished. My son Matthew is honest, safe and clean-living.
Reply to: hbxdd-3537187673@hous.craigslist.org.
1. Poster 1 mainly focuses on the apartment’s ________.
A.low rent B.large space C.quality facilities D.convenient location
2.Which of the following is TRUE of the Puerta del Sol?
A.It’s a district of Madrid. B.It’s a main attraction in Madrid.
C.It’s the name of the apartment. D.It’s an attraction outside of Madrid
3.Where is the house in Poster 4 located?
A.In a stadium. B.In the centre of desert.
C.In the countryside. D.In an area of the downtown.
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科目:高中英語 來源:江西省2009-2010學年高二下學期期中考試試題(英語) 題型:閱讀理解
Spain— what’s on
Joaquín Sorolla
First major exhibition devoted to the Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla(1863-1923). The show brings together about 100 paintings by Sorolla, one of the key figures in the history of Spanish art. It offers a comprehensive survey based on examples of his finest works.
Time |
24/05/2009-06/09/2009 |
Location |
Madrid, Museum Nacional del Prado |
Phone |
34-91-3302800 |
Website |
http://www.museodelprado.es |
Kees van Dongen
First exhibition in Spain of the works of the Dutch painter Kees van Dongen(1877-1968), bringing together almost 100 of his works, and a number of works by Pablo Picasso, bearing witness to the friendship between the two artists.
Time |
11/06/2009-10/09/2009 |
Location |
Barcelona, Museum Picasso |
Phone |
34-93-2563000 |
Website |
http://www.bcn.cat |
Chopin Festival 2009
The annual festival dedicated(專注于)to the Polish composer Frederic Chopin(1810-1849). This year the festival is honoring five composers: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy(1809-1847), Jaume Mas Porcel (1909-1993), Franz Josef Haydn(1732-1809), Isaac Albniz(1860-1909)and Wanda Landowska(1877-1959). Works by these composers are performed together with works by Chopin.
Time |
09/09/2009-30/09/2009 |
Location |
Valdemossa, Monestry of Valdemossa/Chopin Museum |
Phone |
34-97-1612106 |
Website |
http://www.festivalchopin.com |
Antoni Solà
Exhibition of the works of the Spanish sculptor Antoni Solà(1780-1861). A resident of Rome from 1803, Solà made his name and fame there and became one of the only two foreigners to be appointed president of the Accademia di San Luca. He took part in Rome’s main cultural affairs and supported the imitation of ancient Greek art looking for idealized beauty.
Time |
15/07/2009-17/09/2009 |
Location |
Barcelona, Museum Frederic Marès |
Phone |
34-93-2563500 |
Website |
http://www.museumares.bcn.cat |
1. To find further information about Pablo Picasso’s works, you should dial_________
A. 34-91-3302800 B. 34-97-1612106
C. 34-93-2563500 D. 34-93-2563000
2. If you are a music lover, which website would you like to visit?
A. http://www.bcn.cat. B. http://www.museodelprado.es.
C. http://www.festivalchopin.com. D. http://www.museumares.bcn.cat.
3. Who was involved in Rome’s main cultural affairs?
A. Antoni Solà. B. Kees van Dongen. C. Isaac Albniz D. Frederic Chopin
4. The event that lasts more than three months is_______.
A. Antoni Solà. B. Joaquín Sorolla
C. Kees van Dongen D. Chopin Festival 2009
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科目:高中英語 來源:2006年高考試題(湖北卷)解析版 題型:閱讀理解
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1.The audio-magazines in the passage are .
A. published in European languages
B. read on the computer screen
C. designed in the form of small sized books
D. broadcast on television and the radio
2.The audio magazines are mainly for .
A. European journalists B. professional travelers
C. language learners D. language learners
3.What is mentioned as a feature of the audio-magazines?
A. They are translated into English.
B. They are convenient for the users.
C. They are very easy to read.
D. They are cheap and popular.
4.What does the underlined part “reimburse” probably mean?
A. Return the money you paid.
B. Change the product you bought.
C. Offer you a free repair.
D. Guarantee you the quality.
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