科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
You may have heard the term “the American Dream”.In 1848, James W.Marshall found gold in California and people began having golden dreams.That 19th century “American Dream" motivated(激發(fā)) the Gold Rush and gave California its nickname of the "Golden State".
The American Dream drove not only 1800s gold-rush prospectors(采礦者)but also waves of immigrants throughout that century and the next.People from Europe, and a large number of Chinese, arrived in the US in the 19th century hoping that in America they would find gold in the streets.But most.instead, worked as railroad laborers.They created the oldest Chinatown, in San Francisco, and gave the city a Chinese name "the old gold hill".
In the 20th century, some critics said that it was no longer possible to become prosperous through determination and hard work. Unfair education for students from poor families and racial discrimination almost made the American Dream a nightmare(噩夢).
Then, in the 1990s, California saw a new wave of dreamers in Silicon Valley.People poured their energy into the Internet. This new chapter of the American Dream attracted many business people and young talents from China and India to form start-ups and seek fortune in America.
Better pay, a nice house, and a rising standard of living will always be attractive.However, the new American Dream .is no longer just about money.It encourages Americans to consume wisely to protect the environment, improve the quality of life, and promote social justice(正義,公正).
The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger has become the model of the new American Dream.After years of hard work, he grew from a poor young man from Austria into a super movie star and then a governor. Many people hope his story can save the American Dream and give California a brighter future.
It can be inferred that_____________.
A.America' s golden dream could never be realized
B.America's golden dream had bought great fortune to Chinese immigrants
C.different times have different themes of the American dream
D.determination and hard work are the best way to realize the American dream
Why did most of the early immigrants work as railroad laborers?
A.Because they could earn more money as railroad laborers?
B.Because they had to make a living by working as railroad laborers.
C.Because they thought railroad was the first step to find gold.
D.Because railroad laborers were greatly honored at that time.
The underlined sentence “his story can save the American Dream” (in the last paragraph) indicates that_____________.
A.the dream of seeking fortunate in America is easy to realize
B.most of the immigrants to America don’t reach their previous goals
C.the success of Arnold Schwarzenegger is among the common examples of the immigrants
D.the immigrants have made great contributions to California
What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Wave of Immigrants to America
B.Make Fortunes Abroad
C.Hard Work Leads to Success
D.Changes of America’s Golden Dream
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012-2013學(xué)年浙江省東陽市南馬高級中學(xué)高一第一次月考英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:填空題
單詞拼寫(10分)
【小題1】G changes of climate may have been responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
【小題2】Too much salt can be h to a young baby.
【小題3】With the d of science, more and more new technologies are playing important roles in people’s life.
【小題4】She grew up in a w family, which resulted in the fact that she cared little about money.
【小題5】The postman has to get up before d every day in order to deliver the letters in time.
【小題6】The skirt is too f for me. I prefer a plain one.
【小題7】We have found further scientific e for his experiment.
【小題8】We left the forest hungry, so we went to Calistoga in s of a place to eat. Unfortunately, it took us almost two hours to find one.
【小題9】The main e to the park is on Gongyuan Road, near the City Railway Station. Admission is free for children under 12.
【小題10】After the v quarrel, the young couple realized that their marriage had come to an end.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學(xué)年福建省福州市高三第二次質(zhì)檢英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
W Taipei
The W Hotel is among the city’s big-name luxury(奢華) hotels. Futuristic and fancy, the W Taipei’s setting is reminding you of a Lady Gaga video; perhaps that explains why the singer insisted on staying here on a recent visit. There are eight room types to choose from, with names such as Fabulous and Extreme Wow. They vary wildly in style.
10 Zhongxiao E. Road, Sect. 5, Xin Yi Area Taipei City Hall MRT; +886 2 7703 8888; from NT$8,900 (US$299); www.wtaipei.com
Grand Hotel
If sleeping in landmarks is your thing, the Taipei Grand Hotel is a must. The Grand is an expression of classical Chinese art mixed with Western construction principles. The Grand Hotel is attractive and full of history, but rooms are aging, so don’t expect the inside to be as “grand” as the outside. You can enjoy yourself at a driving range of golf, year-round pools and no fewer than eight restaurants.
No. 1, Lane 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Section 4 shuttle from Yuan Shan MRT; +886 2 2886 8888; from NT$4,800 (US$165); www.grand-hotel.org
Dandy Hotel
From free drinks and snacks in the lobby(大堂) to seasonally themed decorations, this hotel takes care of the small touches. But what places the Dandy Hotel above others in the same price category(范圍)are views over Da-An Park; they’re reminders of those of New York’s Central Park. Rooms with views are worth the extra money paid, but book early -- there are only two on each floor.
No. 33, Xin Yi Road, Sect. 3, Dongmen MRT; +886 2 2707 6899; from NT$2,340 (US$80); www.dandyhotel.com.tw
Homey Hostel
Taiwanese brother and sister Josh and Kelly make guests feel right at home at this bargain Hostel. According to them, their motive in starting the hostel was to make friends, which is why they can often be found in the public area chatting with guests. There's a small kitchen, public computer, free coffee and tea, and luggage storage.
1/F, No. 7, Lane 180, Tonghua Street,) Liuzhangli MRT; +886 91900 2116; dorms from NT$500 (US$17); www.homeyhostel.com
1. May is fan of Lady Gaga, and she may probably stay in ________when in Taipei.
A. W Taipei B. Grand Hotel C. Dandy Hotel D. Homey Hostel
2. Which of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “touches”?
A. ways B. details C. senses D. contacts
3.If you are a backpack traveller with a low budget, which would be your best choice?
A. W Taipei B. Grand Hotel C. Dandy Hotel D. Homey Hostel
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according the passage?
A. Rooms in the W Hotel are of the similar style but with different fancy names.
B. The Taipei Grand Hotel is an excellent mixture of classic and modern construction.
C. It is the park-view rooms in the Dandy Hotel that make it quite unique.
D. The desire of helping strangers drives Josh and Kelly to open the Homey Hostel.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2014屆江蘇江都大橋中學(xué)高二下期期末考試英語卷(解析版) 題型:單詞拼寫
閱讀下面對話,掌握其大意,并根據(jù)所給首字母的提示,在標有題號的右邊橫線上寫出一個英語單詞的完整、正確形式,使對話通順。
A:Excuse me, sir, but I’m writing a report on what people prefer to do on holiday. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
B:No, not at all. Please go 1.a_______.
A:How often do you go on holiday?
B:I generally have two weeks’ holiday a year.
A:And what do you prefer to do when you are on holiday?
B:Well, I don’t usually visit my family. We live quite2.c_____ and I can see them any time. But I do like to visit museums, 3.e__________ if there is a special exhibition on. I don’t like to stay at home, though my parents do. 4.I________, I prefer to get away from the city and just 5.e________ the peace of the country. You know, just sit under a tree, listen to the birds in the morning, or maybe go walking over the hills.
A:Have you ever 6.t_________ abroad?
B:No, I haven’t .It’s too7.e__________ for me. But my wife loves to visit the coast, so if the 8.w_________ is good we often go swimming in the sea, or maybe just lie on the 9.b________ and bathe in the sun.
A:OK. Well, thank you very much for your time.
B:You are 10.w_________.
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第二節(jié) 根據(jù)對話內(nèi)容,從對話后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。(請將61-65題答案填涂到答題卡上71-75題相對應(yīng)處)
M: Would you like to come over to Paris with me over the spring break?
W: I’d love to. 61
M: At a friend’s. I always stay with this friend. 62
W: OK. Are you sure he won’t mind?
M: Of course not. 63
W: Does he live in downtown Paris?
M: No. 64 But we will have a car, so we can go into the city.
W: Will we drive to Paris?
M: Yeah. 65 We can leave about noon and get there by supper time.
A. It takes about six hours.
B. It sounds like fun.
C. He lives in the country.
D. And there is a room for you.
E. I am looking forward to it.
F. But where can we stay?
G. He is so kind-hearted and easy-going.
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