“Indeed,” George Washington wrote in his diary in 1785, “some kind of fly, or bug, had begun to eat the leaves before I left home.” But the father of America was not the father of bug. When Washington wrote that, Englishmen had been referring to insects as bugs for more than a century, and Americans had already created lightning-bug(螢火蟲). But the English were soon to stop using the bugs in their language, leaving it to the Americans to call a bug a bug in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The American bug could also be a person, referring to someone who was crazy about a particular activity. Although fan became the usual term, sports fans used to be called racing bugs, baseball bugs, and the like.

Or the bug could be a small machine or object, for example, a bug-shaped car. The bug could also be a burglar alarm, from which comes the expression to bug, that is, “to install (安裝) an alarm”. Now it means a small piece of equipment that people use for listening secretly to others’ conversation. Since the 1840s, to bug has long meant “to cheat”, and since the 1940s it has been annoying.

We also know the bug as a flaw in a computer program or other design. That meaning dates back to the time of Thomas Edison. In 1878 he explained bugs as “l(fā)ittle problems and difficulties” that required months of study and labor to overcome in developing a successful product. In 1889 it was recorded that Edison “had been up the two previous nights discovering ‘a(chǎn) bug’ in his invented record player.”

1.We learn from Paragraph 1 that ________.

A. Americans had difficulty in learning to use the word bug

B. George Washington was the first person to call an insect a bug

C. the word bug was still popularly used in English in the nineteenth century

D. both Englishman and Americans used the word bug in the eighteenth century

2.What does the word “flaw” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A. Explanation.B. Finding.C. Origin.D. Fault.

3.The passage is mainly concerned with ________.

A. the misunderstanding of the word bug

B. the development of the word bug

C. the public views of the word bug

D. the special characteristics of the word bug

練習冊系列答案
相關習題

科目：高中英語 來源：2017屆江西玉山縣一中高三上第一次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：書面表達

短文寫作

請觀察所給的圖畫并根據(jù)你對該圖畫的理解寫一篇英語短文，內(nèi)容包括：

（1）簡要描述圖片，并說明該圖片所揭露的現(xiàn)象；

（2）分析造成該現(xiàn)象的原因（至少兩點）；

（3）提出自己的看法。

要求：1. 詞數(shù)150左右。開頭已經(jīng)給出，不計入詞數(shù)。

2. 文章中不得提及考生所在學校及本人姓名。

The Internet has long been regarded as a wonderful tool that allows students to gain insight to useful resources and information. However, this is not always the case.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2017屆黑龍江哈爾濱師范大學附中高三上第二次月考英語卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解

Taking a shower is relaxing. You can hum a song, daydream or think about nothing, leaving the real world behind you. But did you know that showering can also benefit your mind?

A research by Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist from Yale University in the US interviewed over 3,000 people around the world. It turned out that nearly two-thirds of the interviewees said they had experienced new ideas in the shower and were more likely to have them in the shower than at work.

So why does a simple shower have such magic power? Science can explain it.

Showering can help to raise our level of dopamine, a hormone (荷爾蒙) closely related to our creativity. “People vary in terms of their level of creativity according to the activity of dopamine”, explained Alice Flaherty, a famous American neuroscientist. “Taking a warm shower can make us feel relaxed and therefore make the dopamine level rise and bring ‘Aha!' moment to us.”

Besides the chemical changes, showering may give you a break from what you feel you have been stuck with. Especially when you have thought hard all day about a problem, jumping into the shower can keep you from the outside world so that you can focus on your inner feelings and memories. In this way, according to American psychologist Shelley H. Carson, author of Your Creative Brain, “a showering hour may turn into an ‘incubation (孵化) period’ for your ideas.”

Compared with sitting in front of a computer, taking a shower is something we do less frequently in our daily life. When showering, we get a fresh experience with the change of location, temperature and humidity. “New and unexpected experiences can lead to positive changes in thinking,” explained Kaufman. “Getting off the couch and jumping in the shower may create a distance and force you to think from a new point of view.”

Showering allows us to enjoy the creative juices of our minds, but it needn't just be the bathroom where you get your inspiration. For instance, Gertrude Stein, a female American writer and poet, got new ideas by driving around a farm and stopping at different cows until she found the one that most inspired her. So try to create your own way to free your mind, whether it's a walk near the ocean, a country drive or reading a book at home.

1.According to the article, what changes can showering cause?

A. Bringing the terrible moment to us.

B. Increasing the level of dopamine.

C. Leading to boredom or tiredness.

D. Setting the creative part of the brain free.

2.If one has focused on something all day, showering can help _______.

A. turn one’s attention inwards

B. draw one’s attention to the outside world

C. one make an important breakthrough

D. many chemical changes to take place

3.It can be inferred from the article that _______.

A. changes in the frequency of an action can create a new perspective

B. it is a good idea to talk with others about their sources of inspiration

C. our lives might feel longer and fuller if we frequently try new things

D. it is helpful to try something different rather than stay focused on a difficult task

4.The example of Gertrude Stein in the last paragraph is used to _______.

A. encourage readers to find their own ways of getting inspiration

B. point out to readers that it's hard to find inspiration

C. explain how to link inspiration with readers’ daily lives

D. show that creativity often comes from strange places

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016-2017學年寧夏高二上第一次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：語法填空

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（ 1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

We high school students do have some growing pains，but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely. 1.___，some of us are upset 2.__ our body styles and looks. It's unnecessary and it's not important at all.We needn't care about it.It is one's inner beauty 3.____ matters. Second，we sometimes seem to be misunderstood 4.___ our teachers，parents and classmates. 5.____ (face) with this，we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them，trying to remove the 6.___ (understand)．Some of us have fewer friends.I think being open-minded and friendly will do us good. Third，we may fall behind others, 7.__ makes us stressed. Actually we can encourage 8.___ to work efficiently，full of 9.___ (determine)． At last，some of us don't have much pocket money，so we feel unhappy. Isn't it strange? So long as we have some，that's enough. And we can learn 10.____ to spend money.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016-2017學年陜西西安一中高二10月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：書面表達

假定你是李華，與留學生朋友Bob約好一起去書店，因故不能赴約。請給他寫封郵件，內(nèi)容包括：

1.表示歉意；

2.說明原因；

3.另約時間。

注意：

1.詞數(shù)100左右；

2.可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2017屆福建三明一中高三上期第一次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完形填空

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

In China, the history of people planting and using bamboo can date back to as far as 7000 years. As early as the Shang Dynasty, bamboo was being used in ancient people’s daily lives. It was used for food, clothing, housing, transportation, 1.(music) instruments and even weapons.

The 2.(apply) of bamboo in science and technology is thrilling. In 251 BC, Li Bing, in Sichuan, 3.(lead) the local people in building the Dujiang Weirs, the first irrigation network in the world, in which bamboo played 4. important role. The world’s oldest water pipe was also 5.(make) of bamboo. During the Han Dynasty, the people in Sichuan 6.(success) sank a 1600-metre-deep well with thick bamboo ropes. This technology did not spread to Europe7. the 19th century, and it was by using the technology 8. the Americans drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859.

In Chinese culture, bamboo is well-known as 9. of the “four gentlemen” in plants. To many distinguished men, bamboo is a symbol of goodness and honesty. It is always closely related to people of positive spirits. Bamboo culture contributes to encouraging people to hold on when 10.(face) tough situations.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2017屆湖南衡陽八中高三實驗班第一次質(zhì)檢英語試卷（解析版） 題型：短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（﹨）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I’ve learned from a newspaper that some clerks are wanting in your company. I am eager to being one of them. So I am writing the letter. My name is Zhang Hua. I was born in the Hebei Province and I am in good health. I’ve just graduated in the Computer Department of Wuhan University. I did very good in all subjects and I am especial good at computer studies and English. I can read science books in English and doing some writing in English as well. Beside, I know a few French. And in my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball. As is said that your company is very famous and I’ll very glad if you let me work for it. My telephone number is 027-89276628．I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016-2017學年廣西柳州鐵路一中高二上第一次月考英語卷（解析版） 題型：書面表達

假如你叫張華，你們的英文校報“English Garden”向你約稿。請結(jié)合下列提示，就圖書館的情況給校長寫一封信，說明新建的圖書館很漂亮，但存在一些問題。問題包括：1）閱覽室的座位少；2）星期六、日不開放；3）無法知道有什么新書可看。最后對反映的問題提出自己的建議。

注意： 1. 詞數(shù) 120-150； 2. 可適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫，內(nèi)容充實。

Dear schoolmaster,

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

That’s all. Thank you!

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016-2017學年黑龍江雙鴨山市高一9月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完形填空

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

There are many kinds of friends. Some are always ________ you, but don't understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you. Many people will step in your life, but only ________ friends leave footprints (腳印).

I shall always recall (回憶) the autumn and the girl with the ________.She will always bring back the friendship between us. I know she will always be my best friend.

It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves ________ with the cool ________. In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves, ________to the sound of them.

Autumn, for others, is a/an ________ season, while for me, it is an annoying season.The free days always get me ________.But one day, the sound of a violin ________ into my ears like a stream (小溪) flowing in the mountains.I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was ________ in playing her violin.

I had ________ seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn't know that I had been ________ there for so long but my existence (存在) did not seem to disturb her.

Leaves were still falling. Every day ________ I passed by the lawn, I would see her playing her violin. I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became ________. ________ we didn't know each other, I thought we were already good friends. I believe she also loved me.

Autumn was nearly over.One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly ________. To my astonishment (驚訝), the girl came over to me.

“You must like violin.” she said.

“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.

Suddenly, a ________expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.

“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that ________ me.” she said.

“In fact, it was your playing ________ gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Let's be friends.”

The girl smiled, and so did I.

I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine figure (身影) of the girl. She is like a ________—so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful.

1.A. withB. forC. againstD. to

2.A. goodB. trueC. newD. old

3.A. soundB. songC. playD. violin

4.A. shakingB. hangingC. floatingD. falling

5.A. windB. snowC. airD. rain

6.A. watchingB. listeningC. seeingD. hearing

7.A. livelyB. lovelyC. harvestD. lonely

8.A. upB. offC. downD. over

9.A. flowedB. grewC. enteredD. ran

10.A. interestedB. activeC. busyD. lost

11.A. onceB. neverC. oftenD. usually

12.A. waitingB. stoppingC. standingD. hearing

13.A. becauseB. soC. whenD. but

14.A. interestingB. movingC. encouragingD. exciting

15.A. ButB. HoweverC. EvenD. Though

16.A. stoppedB. beganC. goneD. changed

17.A. happyB. sadC. strangeD. surprised

18.A. surprisedB. excitedC. encouragedD. interested

19.A. thatB. whichC. itD. who

20.A. songB. dreamC. fireD. sister

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習冊答案