“What an excellent thing is knowledge,” said a sharp-looking, talkative man to one who was __________ older than himself. “Knowledge is an __________ thing, as everyone can see,”__________ he. “My boys know more at six and seven years old than I did at twelve. They can read all sorts of books, and __________ on all sorts of subjects. The world is a great deal wiser than it used to be. Everybody knows __________ of everything now . Do you not think, sir , that knowledge is an excellent thing ?” “ __________ , sir,” replied the old man in surprise, looking __________ in manner, “that depends __________ upon the use it is applied. It may be a blessing or a curse(诅咒）. Knowledge is only an __________ of power, and power may be bad, __________ a good thing” “That is what I can’t understand, ” said the __________ little man. “How can power be a bad thing?”
“I will tell you” calmly replied the old man and thus he went on: “When the power of a horse is under control, the animal is __________in bearing burden, drawing loads, and carrying his master, but __________ that power is out of control, the horse __________ his bridle (缰绳），dashes to pieces the carriage that he draws, or throws his __________. ” “I see! ” said the little man.
“When the ship is operated alright, the sail that she __________ enables her sooner to get into port, but if operated __________ ,the more sails she carries, the further she will go out of her course”“I see!” said the little man, “ I clearly see! ”
“Well then，”__________ the old man, “if you see these things clearly, I hope you can see, too, that knowledge, to be good thing, must be rightly applied. God’s grace in the heart will make the knowledge of the head a blessing but __________ this, it may __________ to us no better than a curse.” “I see! I see! ” said the little man, “I see! ”
1.A. much B. still C. even D. rather
2.A. intelligent B. impressive C. excellent D. gorgeous
3.A. claimed B. stated C. repeated D. described
4.A. doubt B. talk C. question D. explain
5.A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something
6.A. Sorry B. Why C. My god D. Excuse me
7.A. formal B. mysterious C. serious D. cautious
8.A. partially B. comparatively C. frequently D. entirely
9.A. increase B. amount C. independence D. interest
10.A. other than B. as well as C. rather than D. no more than
11.A. confident B. ridiculous C. optimistic D. talkative
12.A. useful B. volunteer C. interested D. kind
13.A. even though B. although C. now that D. when
14.A. refuses B. breaks C. ruins D. destroys
15.A. owner B. driver C. rider D. leader
16.A. lifts B. contains C. generates D. governs
17.A. poorly B. unpredictably C. carelessly D. improperly
18.A. reviewed B. expressed C. continued D. decided
19.A. with B. without C. besides D. except
20.A. prove B. lead C. happen D. explain
Most of us will admit that on occasions we can be bad－tempered. This can be for a number of reasons.
1.As the body and mind are tired, it seems to take us less time to become angry just because of something that is of little importance. Young children are usually the cause of tiredness and it is highly likely that parents allow themselves to release(释放) their exhaustion directly at the children. Children are very good at remembering these instances and it will affect them for a long time.2.
Diet and lifestyle can be key factors in causing a bad temper. Some people don't realize that their diet can directly affect their moods. Processed food and items that contain a lot of sugars, especially those that aren't natural sugars, can cause a rise in blood sugar. 3.Similarly, lifestyle choices can encourage bad tempers and poor moods, especially if drug and alcohol are used too frequently.4.
If you have noticed that you are becoming increasingly bad－tempered, it is important that you take steps to try and regain control.5.After you find the cause, try and make positive changes to prevent this from occurring in the future.
A．Find your ways to release your anger.
B．Check what it is that causes the bad mood.
C．Tiredness is often the most common reason.
D．Managing your anger is good for your health.
E．Therefore, it is important to have more patience when with children.
F．This rise can have a very negative effect on moods and mental performance.
G．So it is important to keep away from these temptations(诱惑) for your own mental state.
Art museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasingly popular “design museums” that are opening today, however, perform quite a different role. Unlike most art museums, the design museums show objects that are easily found by the general public. These museums sometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the centre of the hall.
People have argued that design museums are often made use of as advertisements for new industrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales — it's the honouring of excellently invented products. The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase(玻璃陈列柜) in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second tells you the success of a sale.
One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits. Unlike the average art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled. This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced products work and look as they do, and how design has improved the quality of our lives.Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something beyond their understanding.
In recent years, several new design museums have opened their doors. Each of these museums has tried to satisfy the public’s growing interest in the field with new ideas. London's Design Museum, for example, shows a collection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins.The choices open to design museums seem far less strict than those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around the exhibits.
1.Showcases in design museums are different from store windows because they____.
A. show more technologically advanced products
B. help increase the sales of products
C. show why the products have sold well
D. attract more people than store windows do
2.The author believes that most design museum visitors ____.
A. do not like mass-produced products B. are puzzled with technological exhibits
C. dislike exhibits in art museums D. know the exhibits very well
3.The choices open to design museums ____.
A. are not as strict as those to art museums B. are not aimed at interesting the public
C. may fail to bring some pleasure to visitors D. may fail to attract more visitors
4.What is the best title for this passage？
A. The forms of design museums. B. The exhibits of design museums.
C. The nature of design museums. D. The choices open to design museums.
Many independent Chinese women like to earn their own bread, even if their husbands are already bringing home the bacon. But a recent survey suggests that such women find more joy from relationships, rather than successful careers.
About 73 percent of the 7,000 women surveyed in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou said they would choose to work even if their husbands earned enough for the family. The survey also found that 77 percent define happiness as "enjoying a relationship".
But striking a balance between career and family can bring challenges to the woman's career advancement.
"In my company, women usually have an equal or even a higher starting salary than men," said Li Hua, general manager of Beijing Chuangjiashe Book Circulation Company. "However, as they begin to climb up the career ladder, women often meet problems along the way, while men can climb the ladder more easily."
Both physical and emotional differences can prevent some women from taking tough positions, Li said. But family life is often the main difficulty for Chinese career women.
Despite these challenges, however, some experts believe it's reasonable for some women to want to be breadwinners.
"In this way, the roles of a family are decided by the parents' abilities rather than their gender（性别）," said Gu Donghui, a sociology professor at Fudan University.
Gu says women should have the freedom to decide if they want to stay at home or work to support the family. "Everyone has a different interpretation（解释）of what it means to find self-worth".
Wang Haibin, an economic expert from Renmin University shares that view: "Traditionally, we tend to regard the family as the cell unit of society. Some members have always been expected to make sacrifices for it. But, it really doesn't matter who earns more. Economic independence and personal choice is essential for both sexes in the family."
1.What brings career women more joy and happiness according to the passage?
A. Relationships B. Money
C. Challenges D. Successful careers
2.What's the main problem that career women meet while working?
A. Physical difference B. Tough positions
C. Family life D. The career ladder
3.Some women want to be breadwinners probably because ______.
A. their families are poor B. they have a lot of children
C. their husbands do not work D. they want to show their self-worth
4.Who should make sacrifice for the family according to the passage?
A. The wife B. Either of them
C. The husband D. Neither of them
Travelling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip? Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
●Save: This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
●Plan ahead: Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.
●Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
●Plan sensibly: Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
●Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.
●Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
●Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser－known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
●Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
●Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelocity. com, www. bargains－lowest－fare.com and www. Economic－travel. com.
By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
1.This passage is mainly about ________.
A. how to plan your travel B. how to travel with enough money
C. how to make your travel interesting D. how to get life experiences
2.Before your trip, the first thing you should do is ________.
A. to buy tickets in advance B. to make a plan of the route
C. to save money by spending less D. to get information on the Internet
3.The author of the passage advises you ________.
A. to go to lesser－known area B. not to visit dangerous places
C. to share costs with any other people D. to buy anything you want to buy
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记录毕业前夕你们制作以“感恩母校”为主题的毕业纪念视频的全过程。
注意：词数不少于60。
提示词：视频 video
