"If there is one thing I'm sure about, it is that m a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change .What basically makes news is what affects our lives - the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though .It's already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因的) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do - as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It's quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(傳送)electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact ,I'm pretty sure how it will happen m the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read - sports and international news, etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(媒體).They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn't happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet. it's never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
【小題1】What is the best title for the passage?
A.The Best Way to Get News | B.The Changes of Media |
C.Make Your Own Newspaper | D.The Future of Newspaper |
A.more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news |
B.newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer |
C.newspapers will cover more scientific research |
D.more and more people will watch TV |
A.Sports and international news. | B.A menu of important news. |
C.The most Important news. | D.what you are interested in. |
A.newspapers will win the competition among the different meclia |
B.newspapers will stay with us together with other media |
C.television will take the place of newspaper |
D.the writer believe some media will die out |
A.depend on | B.compete with | C.fight with | D.kill off |
【小題1】D
【小題2】C
【小題3】D
【小題4】B
【小題5】A
解析試題分析:文章介紹了報(bào)紙的未來(lái),并且說(shuō)明報(bào)紙將會(huì)和其他媒體一起伴隨著我們。
【小題1】主旨題:這篇文章主要講了報(bào)紙的未來(lái)。故選D。
【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)題:根據(jù)I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though .It's already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因的) engineering.可知根據(jù)作者的觀點(diǎn),在未來(lái)報(bào)紙將會(huì)包含更多的科學(xué)研究。故選C。
【小題3】細(xì)節(jié)題:根據(jù)You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read - sports and international news, etc.可知這里想說(shuō)你自己制作的報(bào)紙可能會(huì)有你感興趣的東西在報(bào)紙上。故選D。
【小題4】推斷題:根據(jù)Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn't happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet. it's never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.可以看出從文章中可以推斷出報(bào)紙將會(huì)和其他媒體一起伴隨著我們。故選B。
【小題5】猜詞題:根據(jù)I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(媒體).They actually feed off each other. 可猜出"feed off"意思是依靠。故選A。
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These are some of the new household inventions invented mostly by common people. Thus, a variety of new household items are invented every day, which helps in a better functioning of household chores and in a more useful manner.
【小題1】The first paragraph tells us the importance of
A.the particular changes in houses |
B.the advantages of modern lifestyle |
C.the difference between human beings and animals |
D. human being role in making inventions |
A.To improve the present living conditions. |
B.To earn more money and gain awards. |
C.To be recorded by some special companies. |
D.To meet the new demands of new science. |
A.prevent your shoulder from being over-pressured |
B.keep your shoulder safe and sound when you are in an accident or an operation |
C.help you practice your shoulder more often and reduce shoulder pains |
D.cover your shoulder and make it stronger to resist the outside strike |
A.some inventions are easy to be made and can be mastered by common people |
B.common people have a strong desire to do something for science research |
C.wisdom and in spiration sometimes come from everyday life |
D.success is often connected with hardship and bitter experience of common people |
A.the correct use of household facilities |
B.household inventions and their influence |
C.different ideas about household inventions |
D.the history of household inventions |
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“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said,“the dentist will fit you in.”
I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car.But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist.What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice?Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?
In the dentist’s office,I sat down and looked around.I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried.The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my icecold one.
When I told her my fears,she laughed and said,“Don’t worry.The dentist is very good.”
“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.
“Come on,he is coming.Just lie down and relax.And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.
“The artwork?” I was puzzled.
The chair went back.Suddenly I smiled.There was a beautiful picture,right where I could enjoy it:on the ceiling.How considerate the dentist was!At that moment,I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
What a relief! (2013·重慶,A)
【小題1】Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?
A.Cheerful. | B.Nervous. |
C.Satisfied. | D.Upset. |
A.The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice. |
B.The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists. |
C.The surroundings of the dentist’s office. |
D.The laughing assistant of the dentist. |
A.Because the dentist came at last. |
B.Because she saw a picture on the ceiling. |
C.Because she could relax in the chair. |
D.Because the assistant kept comforting her. |
A.Strike while the iron is hot. |
B.Have a good word for one’s friend. |
C.Put oneself in other’s shoes. |
D.A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
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【小題1】If a child’s musical ability is not recognized,________.
A.the child may misbehave |
B.the ability may fade away |
C.the child may lose interest |
D.the parents may become anxious |
A.Their academic work may suffer. |
B.Schools lack musical equipment. |
C.Music is not seen as an important subject. |
D.Parents and teachers do not work together. |
A.Their working day is longer. |
B.A range of musical training is offered. |
C.More than half the day is spent on music. |
D.The children have mostly onetoone lessons. |
A.Poor children may not be included. |
B.They may lose their individuality. |
C.There may be a discipline problem. |
D.They may not be mature enough on arrival. |
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Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.
【小題1】From the passage we can infer that people in Oymyakon ________.
A.prefer meat to any other kind of food |
B.seldom have fresh vegetables and fruits |
C.can buy anything in the shop |
D.might row a boat to catch fish |
A.The coffin must be put in place. |
B.A bonfire has to be lit first. |
C.Hot coals have to be pushed to the side. |
D.A hole couple of inches deep is dug. |
A.the batteries are of poor quality |
B.there was no coverage for phone reception |
C.batteries can't be charged in such conditions |
D.the extreme coldness makes the batteries lose power |
A.They are afraid they can't get the car started. |
B.They want to keep warm in the car. |
C.They have abundant oil resources. |
D.They have little awareness of saving. |
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【小題1】What does the new study suggest, according to the first two paragraphs?
A.Yawning is a form of communication. |
B.It is easy to stop yawning when you see others yawn. |
C.Children follow others in yawning just after they are born. |
D.Yawning has some mysterious force which is related to God. |
A.humans differ from animals because they communicate with others |
B.yawning is a kind of emotional connection among humans |
C.emotions are infectious, but yawning is not |
D.yawning helps clear ears on planes |
A.It is natural to yawn back if people around you yawn. |
B.Some kids are too young to yawn after others. |
C.Yawning can be used to test children’s development. |
D.Kids with autism yawn easily when others yawn. |
A.yawning is different from infectious laughter and crying in theory |
B.it is bad manners to yawn on some social occasions |
C.the more you yawn, the happier you will be |
D.yawning can make people feel relaxed |
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They are social animals, living in groups of usually from 2 to 45 individuals. A hierarchy(統(tǒng)團(tuán)) exists within the group, but the animals are friendly to one another. The young and the infirm(體弱的) are given special privileges within the group.
African wild dogs use their sense of sight, not smell, to find their prey. They can run up to 55 km/h for several kilometers. In eastern Africa, they mostly hunt Thomson's gazelles, but they will also attack calves, warthogs, zebras, impalas, and the young of large antelopes such as the gnu.
Growing human populations have decreased or degraded the African wild dog's habitat and also diminished their available prey. Road kill and human persecution(迫害) have also had a negative impact on African wild dog populations. This species is also susceptible to a variety of diseases such as distemper, which is controlled in domestic .dogs. Conservation of the African wild dog's natural habitat must have the highest priority, as these dogs suffer in habitats modified by human intrusion(干擾).
【小題1】What does the underlined word "susceptible" mean?
A.easily affected or suffered | B.badly doubtful |
C.seriously harmful | D.highly dangerous |
A.a(chǎn). b, c, d, e | B.b, c, d, e, f | C.c, d, e, f, h | D.d, e, f, g, h |
A.African wild dogs are completely different from domestic dogs in size, weight |
B.African wild dogs are living in groups |
C.African wild dogs use their eyes mostly when sleeping to guard |
D.African wild dogs use their noses to find their food in most cases |
A.In a pack there may be about 90 wild dogs and no leader. |
B.There are no such wild dogs that are different. |
C.African wild dogs can run at a speed of about 15 m/s for a long distance. |
D.All African wild dogs kill zebras, impalas, and antelopes as their food. |
A.African wild dogs are not in danger, because there are such a wide variety of patterns. |
B.African wild dogs are not in danger, because are widely distributed across the African plains. |
C.African wild dogs are in danger, because human's activities have a great effect on them. |
D.African wild dogs are in danger, because their habitats have been changed much. |
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Busy as I am every day, I always open my computer and check my email. Most of the time I am simply doing finger exercises, another form of piano practice without beautiful tones. Sometimes, however, I receive a gift, reminding me of the gifts in my life. The following passage is one of those gifts.
Peter Jones is a 92-year-old, short, calm and proud man. Every morning he is fully dressed by eight o’clock, with his hair fashionably combed and face perfectly shaved even though hi is unable to see anything. He would move to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years old has recently passed away, making the move necessary.
After hours of waiting patiently in the entrance hall of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready. As he moved his walking stick skillfully to the elevator, the nurse provided a visual description of his tiny room. “I love it,” he stated with enthusiasm. “Mr. Jones, you haven’t been the room,” said the nurse.
“That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” he replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged…it’s how I arrange my mind. I have already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice: I can spend the day in bed complaining of the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.”
Each day is a gift, and as long as we are alive. We’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories we’ve stored just as Mr. Jones does.
【小題1】What do we know about Mr. Jones ?
A.He is a blind but very neat. |
B.His wife died many years ago. |
C.He likes playing the piano. |
D.His room in the nursing home is big. |
A.worried | B.curious | C.disappointed | D.content |
A.the furniture | B.the room | C.a(chǎn) decision | D.a(chǎn) gift |
A.Each Day is a Gift | B.Be Always Grateful |
C.Living in a nursing room | D.Arrange Your Mind Every Day |
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