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The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls ——By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The tide rises, the tide falls, Along the sea-sands damp and brown The traveler hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Darkness settles on roofs and walls, But the sea, the sea in the darkness calls; The little waves, with their soft, white hands Efface the footprints in the sands, And the tide rises, the tide falls. The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls; The day returns, but never more Returns the traveler to the shore, And the tides rises, the tide falls. 1.What is the figurative meaning of the title “The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls” indicate? A.The change of the ocean B.the sequence of human history C.the coming and going of travelers D.the eternity of the natural world 2.Which line is parallel to “The morning breaks: the steeds in their stalls”? A.The tide rises, the tide falls B.The twilight darkens, the curlew calls C.Along the sea-sands damp and brown D.The traveler hastens toward the town 3.In stanza 2, the word “Efface” in line 4 is the closest to ________ in meaning. A.Draw B.engrave C.erase D.impress 4.In stanza 3, “the day returns, but nevermore; returns the traveler to the shore”, the poet possibly means________. A.Time hustles; people bustle B.The traveler comes to the town just once C.People will die while time goes on D.If time had feelings, people would stay
“Just the man I was looking for,” said a voice at Winston’s back. He turned round. It was his friend Syme, who worked in the Research Department. Syme was a philologist, a specialist in Newspeak. Indeed, he was one of the enormous team of experts now ______ in compiling the Eleventh Edition of the Newspeak dictionary. “How is the dictionary ______?” asked Winston. “Slowly,” said Syme. “I’m on the adjectives. It’s fascinating.” He had ______ immediately at the mention of Newspeak. “The Eleventh Edition is the definitive edition,” he said. We’re getting the language into its final shape --- the shape it’s going to have when nobody speaks anything else. When we’ve finished with it, people like you will have to learn it all over again. You think, I dare say, that our chief job is inventing new words. But not a bit of it! We’re ______words --- scores of them, hundreds of them, every day. We’re cutting the language down to the ______. The Eleventh Edition won’t ______ a single word that will become obsolete before the year 2050.” His thin dark face had become animated and his eyes had grown almost dreamy. “It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words. It isn’t only the synonyms, there are also the antonyms. After all, what justification is there for a word which is simply the opposite of some other words? A word contains its ______in itself. Take ‘good’, for instance. If you have a word like good, what need is there for a word like ‘bad’? ‘Ungood’ will do just as well --- better, because it’s an exact opposite, which the other is not. Or again, if you want a stronger version of ‘good’, what sense is there in having a whole string of ______useless words like ‘excellent’ and ‘splendid’ and all the rest of them? ‘Plusgood’ covers the meaning, or ‘doubleplusgood’ if you want something ______ still. Of course we sue those forms already, but in the final version of Newspeak there’ll be nothing else. In the end the whole notion of goodness and badness will be covered by only six words --- in reality, only one word. Don’t you see the beauty of that, Winston?” A sort of vapid eagerness fitted across Winston’s face. Nevertheless Syme immediately detected a certain ______ of enthusiasm. “You haven’t a real appreciation of Newspeak, Winston,” he said almost sadly. “In your heart you’d prefer to ______ to Oldspeak with all its vagueness and its useless shades of meaning. You don’t grasp the beauty of the destruction of words. Do you know that Newspeak is the only language in the world whose vocabulary gets smaller every year? Don’t you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to ______ the range of thought? In the end we shall make thoughtcrime literally impossible, because there will be no words in which to express it. Every concept that can ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word, with its meaning rigidly ______. Already, in the Eleventh Edition, we’re not ______ that point. But the process will still be continuing ______ you and I are dead. Every year fewer words, and the range of consciousness always a little smaller. Even now, there’s no reason or excuse for committing thoughtcrime. But in the end there won’t be any need even for that. Has it ever occurred to you, Winston, that by the year 2050, at the very latest, not a single human being will be alive who could understand such a conversation as we are having now?” 1.A.engaged B.dressed C.elected D.appointed 2.A.getting on B.putting on C.carrying on D.taking on 3.A.woken up B.brightened up C.put up D.lived up 4.A.escaping B.inventing C.coining D.destroying 5.A.skin B.flesh C.bone D.muscle 6.A.involve B.hold C.contain D.include 7.A.meaning B.similarity C.origin D.opposite 8.A.random B.vague C.precise D.misery 9.A.stronger B.better C.more D.less 10.A.share B.margin C.lack D.ounce 11.A.react B.object C.flee D.stick 12.A.offer B.narrow C.widen D.shoot 13.A.associated B.lost C.defined D.explained 14.A.far from B.close to C.along with D.parallel to 15.A.long after B.long before C.shortly after D.shortly before
Much to her disgust, his confidence________ on arrogance. A.edges B.borders C.splits D.emphasizes
As President, he appointed men to high government positions ________ he considered most capable, ________ some of them openly defied his authority. A.which … as though B./ … though C.which … even if D.whom … as though
If Lincoln had lived, it________ be that his postwar policies would have brought criticism upon him that would________ his reputation. A.might as well … have tarnished B.might well … have tarnished C.might as well … tarnish D.might well … tarnish
The uncontrolled emotional reaction of the nation to Lincoln’s death was incredible and demonstrated the high esteem________ he was held. A.whom B.for whom C.which D.in which
According to Thomas Jefferson, it is ________ that keep freedom alive. A.conflicting ideas and unquestioning agreement B.not conflicting ideas but unquestioning agreement C.unquestioning agreement and not conflicting ideas D.not unquestioning agreement but conflicting ideas
________ a day when few noble persons ever spoke to those of humble origins except________ an order, Jefferson went out of his way to talk with people of humble origins. A.On … give B.On … gave C.In … giving D.In … to give
________ to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I ________ not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. A.If it were left … would B.Should it leave … must C.Would it be left … should D.Was it left … would
Only if you ________into ordinary people’s life, ________ find out why they are dissatisfied and understand the revolution threatening the country. A.have gone … you will B.will go … may you C.go … you may D.do go … you will
Neither believe nor reject anything because any other person has rejected or believed it. Which of the following differs from the statement in meaning? A.Do not accept blindly other people’s likes or dislikes without careful independent thought. B.One must think for oneself rather than simply seek agreement with others. C.Don’t express your opinion hastily on anything others have commented on carefully. D.We shouldn’t be influenced by others’ opinions easily while making our own judgement.
Several days passed before they came up with a satisfactory solution to the ________ in a / an ________. A.problems discussed … unexpected way B.discussed problems … way unexpected C.problems discussed … way unexpected D.discussed problems … unexpected way
She complained that she________ him for more than twenty years and she still didn’t know what went on inside his head. A.had been married to B.had been married C.had married with D.had married
They either sat there________ or stood ________ to the ground, ________at the tree covered with hundreds of ribbons, which looked like a banner of welcome ________ in the wind. A.stunning … rooting … starting … billowing B.stunned … rooted … stared … billowed C.stunning … rooting … stared … billowed D.stunned … rooted … staring … billowing
When the candidates came in, the interviewer made a ________ to them to take their seats at the desk. Which of the following is IMPROPER? A.motion B.hint C.sign D.signal
It seems that houses________ like mushrooms almost in the night during the housing boom. Which of the following is IMPROPER? A.pop up B.spring up C.shoot up D.stick up
Though a man may also feel like screaming as a woman________ in a crisis, he has a little bit more self-control than a woman and that makes the difference. A.having B.has C.doing D.does
It is not how much you read but ________ you read ________ really counts A.that… what B.what… that C.that… that D.what… what
At the end of the dinner party, the conclusion of the crisis________ bare the fact women have as much self-control as men. A.lay B.laid C.lined D.lied
The sculpture, and the person who produced it, ________the young artist has never been able to find out. A.that B./ C.which D.what
A ________ discussion about whether men are brave than women is settled in a ________rude way. A.warm… / B.lively… very C.hot… rather D.spirited… fairly
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，给校刊“英语园地”写一篇英文稿件,讲述上周发生在你们班的一个真实故事。 注意：词数不少于60 。
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假设你是红星中学学生李华。你的美国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中询问你的高三生活情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1. 近况； 2. 感受； 3. 愿望。 注意：1. 词数不少于50；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
Develop Note-Taking Skills Speech students are often amazed at how easily their teacher can pick out a speaker’s main points, evidence, and techniques. Of course, the teacher knows what to listen for and has had plenty of practice. But the next time you get an opportunity, watch your teacher during a speech. Chances are she or he will be listening with pen and paper. 1. Unfortunately, many people don’t take notes effectively. Some try to write down everything a speaker says. They view note taking as a race, pitting their handwriting agility(敏捷) against the speaker’s rate of speech. 2. But soon the speaker is winning the race. The speaker pulls so far ahead that the note taker can never catch up. Finally, the note taker admits defeat and spends the rest of the speech grumbling in frustration. 3. They arrive armed with pen, notebook, and the best of intentions. They know they can’t write down everything, so they settle comfortably in their seats and wait for the speaker to say something that grabs their attention. Every once in a while the speaker rewards them with a joke, a dramatic story, or a startling fact. Then the note taker seizes pen, jots down a few words, and leans back dreamily to await the next fascinating tidbit(趣闻). By the end of the lecture the note taker has a set of tidbits—and little or no record of the speaker’s important ideas. As these examples illustrate, they don’t know what to listen for, and they don’t know how to record what they do listen for. 4. But once you know what to listen for, you still need a sound method of note taking. Although there are a number of systems, most students find the key-word outline best for listening to speeches. As its name suggests, this method briefly notes a speaker’s main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form. By separating main points from sub-points and evidence, the outline format shows the relationships among the speaker’s ideas. 5. But with a little effort you will become a better note taker. A.Perfecting this taking requires practice. B.Some people go to the opposite extreme. C.As the speaker starts to talk, the note taker starts to write. D.Taking effective notes usually helps you receive higher grades. E.Most inefficient note takers suffer from one or both of two problems. F.When note taking is done properly, it is sure to keep track of a speaker’s ideas. G.The solution to the first problem is to focus on a speaker’s main points and evidence.
What a Messy Desk Says About You For some time, psychologists have been studying how personality traits affect health and health-related choices. Not surprisingly, they have found that people blessed with innate conscientiousness, meaning that they are organized and predictable, typically eat better and live longer than people who are disorderly. They also tend to have immaculate offices. What has been less clear is whether neat environments can produce good habits even in those who aren’t necessarily innately conscientious. To find out, researchers at the University of Minnesota conducted a series of experiments. In the first experiment, they randomly assigned a group of college-age students to spend time in two office spaces, one of which was very neat, the other wildly cluttered (乱堆) with papers and other work-related stuff. The students spent their time filling out questionnaires unrelated to the study. After 10 minutes, they were told they could leave with an apple or a chocolate bar. Those students who sat in the orderly office were twice as likely to choose the apple as those who sat among the mess. A second experiment, however, found that working in chaos has its advantages, too. In this one, college students were placed in a messy or a neat office and asked to dream up new uses for Ping-Pong balls. Those in messy spaces generated ideas that were significantly more creative, according to two independent judges, than those in offices where stacks of papers and other objects were neatly arranged. The results were something of a surprise, says Dr. Vohs, the leader of the study. Few previous studies found much virtue in disorder. The broken window theory, proposed decades ago, holds that even slight disorder and neglect can encourage indifference and poor discipline. But in the study by Dr. Vohs, disordered offices encouraged originality and a search for novelty. In the final portion of the study, adults were given the choice of adding a health “boost” to their lunchtime smoothie that was labeled either “new” or “classic.” The volunteers in the messy space were far more likely to choose the new one; those in the tidy office generally chose the classic version. “Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition,” Dr. Vohs and her co-authors conclude in the study, “which can produce fresh insights.” The implications of these findings are also practical. “My advice would be, if you need to think outside the box for a future project”, Dr. Vohs says, “then let the clutter rise and free your imagination. But if your primary goal is to eat well or to go to the gym, pick up around your office first. By doing this, the naturally messy can acquire some of the discipline of the conscientious.” 1.The underlined word “immaculate” in paragraph 1 probably means ______. A.messy B.tidy C.terrible D.comfortable 2.Which of the following can best explain the broken window theory? A.Chaos begets chaos. B.Misfortune may be an actual blessing. C.Bad news has wings. D.When a door shuts, a window opens. 3.Which of the following will Dr. Vohs probably agree with? A.More virtue exists in organized people. B.Creativity results from tidiness and discipline. C.Disorderly surroundings help to create new ideas. D.Workers’ good habits guarantee the success of a project. 4.What can we conclude from the study results? A.The naturally neat people tend to be very creative. B.A messy office will cause quite low working efficiency. C.Environments can affect people’s way of thinking and behavior. D.People’s personalities are determined by their working environments.
The Song Dynasty(960-1279) is often referred to as the Chinese Renaissance(文艺复兴). For about three and a quarter centuries, under its rule, China enjoyed a period of economic growth with great artistic and intellectual achievements. One of the most important factors in the Song Renaissance was the printing press which made for a rebirth of classical Confucian learning. By the 10th century,printers were producing a large number of copies of the classical Confucian texts. With this increase in the production of books, education spread and became widely available. Printing also had its greatest influence on the Chinese political system. In the Song Dynasty, govemment examinations became the most important way to political power in China. For almost 1,000 years, China was govemed by men who had done very well in examinations. Thousands of students studied for the exams, and thousands of inexpensive books were required. Without printing, such a system would not have been possible. The Song period was also the golden age of Chinese painting. Emperor Huizong(1101-1125) was a talented painter who encouraged the arts. A royal painting academy was created and many fine artists were supported. The period is best known for nature subjects and landscape paintings. Guo Xi used perspective in his paintings and The Quict Valley is one of his best-known works. One of the greatest landscape painters of the period was Fan Kuan. His masterpiece, Travelling among Mountains and Gorges, is one of the most famous Chinese paintings. Completed around the year 1000, it was inspired by the power of nature and the relative insignificance of humans. 1.When was the Chinese Renaissance? A.Immediately after the Renaissance in Europe. B.During the Song Dynasty. C.At the time of Confucius. D.in the year 1,000. 2.What contributed to spreading the ideas of Confucius? A.The spread of education to the middle classes. B.People’s new interest in classical texts. C.The development of painting. D.The printing press and a wide availability of books. 3.How did people become politicians at the time? A.Only members of the wealthy class could go into politics. B.A small number of powerful families ran the country. C.Only members good at painting were supported by the royalty. D.There was a special exam system to select politicians. 4.From the passage we can know the painter of Travelling among Mountains and Gorges is ＿＿＿． A.Guo Xi B.Emperor Huizong C.Fan Kuan D.Confucius
As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there. Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix’s owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was left behind. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison’s safety, according to California-based animal rescue organization Paw Print Rescue. Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped locate Madison’s brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan spotted Madison a few times in a canyon (峡谷), apparently guarding his land, and put out fresh food and water regularly in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed an article of clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home “to keep Madison’s hope alive until his people could return,” Sullivan wrote. When the evacuation (疏散) order was lifted last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his family’s home. “Well, I’m so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!!!! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people!” Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post. “I’m so happy I’m crying as I write this! He didn’t give up through the storms or the fire!” she added. Soon afterward, Madison was reunited with Miguel for the first time since the fire broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with joy to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how grateful she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, “You could never ask for better animals. He is the best dog.” 1.What did Madison do during the Camp Fire? A.He rescued Sullivan. B.He waited for Gaylord. C.He stayed with Miguel. D.He ran away from Paradise. 2.Why did Sullivan place an article of clothing smelling like Gaylord near the home? A.To keep Madison warm. B.To get Madison to turn up. C.To help Madison remember his owner. D.To encourage Madison not to give up. 3.Where was Madison finally found? A.In a different city. B.In a canyon. C.At a camp. D.At his home. 4.What quality is emphasized in this story? A.Patience. B.Unity. C.Devotion. D.Wisdom.
If you've always wanted to start your own herb or vegetable garden but don't have the yard space or the "green thumb" to pull it off, there's now another option. The OGarden Smart is an indoor gardening system that grows up to 90 plants at one time—20 of which are safe to eat. Strawberries, green beans, peppers, green onions, and cherry tomatoes are just a few of the fruits and vegetables the OGarden can grow. Up to 30 potted plants can be placed on a lower shelf, where the seeds are allowed to germinate (发芽). Once they germinate, the plants can then be moved to the turning wheel up above, which holds up to 60 plants at a time. It takes about 30 to 40 days to harvest the produce, depending on the type of plant grown. The system is self-watering and uses automatic LED lights to provide the right amount of sunlight, no matter what season it is. The only work that's required is planting the seeds and refilling the water tank once a week. The OGarden Smart is the second product introduced by company co-founders Pierre Nibart and Pierre-Etienne Bourget, of Quebec, Canada. The original OGarden appeared in 2017, and the Smart upgrade adds a few new features, including automatic watering, automatic LED lighting, and a water warning system. Some reviewers of the original OGarden commented that the system is easy to use, and that the vegetables taste better than store-bought produce. The OGarden Smart will set you back $859 Canadian dollars (about $650 USD) if you order it on Kickstarter at a discounted rate, but the company's founders are quick to point out that it will help you save money in the long-run. The system lets you grow organic (有机的) produce at a small part of the price you'd pay at your local grocery store. To see some of the buying options available, check out the project's Kickstarter page. Any orders that are placed will be delivered this May. 1.What is the OGarden Smart? A.A self-watering system. B.A water warning system. C.An indoor gardening system. D.An automatic lighting system. 2.What can you learn about the OGarden Smart from the passage? A.It can be used all year round. B.It grows up to 60 plants at a time. C.It is designed for people who have a yard. D.It moves the plants from the shelf automatically. 3.The OGarden Smart can help you save money in the long-run mainly because of its _______. A.automatic upgrade B.free after-sales service C.low energy consumption D.harvest of organic produce
Two birthdays, One mistake Zackary Johnson has a birthday coming up in a few days, so it wasn’t surprising to have an envelope addressed to him last week. His mom, Glenda, ____ immediately that it was spelled “Zachary” Johnson. She didn’t find that unusual because many people spell Zackary’s name ____. But the sender’s pre-printed label made her confused. That name didn’t ____ up to anyone of her friends or relatives. She asked her husband, “Do you ____ this name?” “Nope,” Steve responded and became somewhat ____. Still, they agreed to ____ the envelope to their son to see what was in it. Zack opened it to ____ $20 in a birthday card that said “Happy Birthday, Zachary!” He was ____and was ready to go shopping!! However, the ____ increased for Glenda. The card was unsigned. She was wondering why a ____ would send money to her son and ____ he would know it was Zack’s birthday. A variety of scenes can go ____ parents’ minds, especially when they hear stories about Internet crimes. They knew they would have to make some inquiries not only to give them ____, but also to protect their son. “I know who that fellow is! He is an old farmer that lives out on Hillberry Road.” Glenda’s dad said when he was informed of the ____. So the couple quickly drove out into the country and found the house. ____, no one was home. Steve decided to leave a brief but ____ message that the call should be returned as soon as possible. The next day the old farmer called. The farmer’s great grandson, Zachary Johnson, had recently moved with his parents to Heavenly Drive. That’s the street where Zackary Johnson ____. The farmer was sure surprised by the ____ of events. He figured he’d have to send another card to his grandson. But Zackary Johnson, who is turning eleven years old in a few days, did the right thing. He and his parents ____ their way down Heavenly Drive to the home of Zachary Johnson who is turning four years old in a few days. They ____ Zachary’s great grandfather’s card with the $20. Plus, Zackary Johnson wished Zachary Johnson a very Happy Birthday. 1.A.expected B.guessed C.added D.noticed 2.A.hesitantly B.incorrectly C.quickly D.naturally 3.A.match B.back C.call D.build 4.A.sign B.like C.bear D.recognize 5.A.embarrassed B.discouraged C.concerned D.ashamed 6.A.present B.return C.address D.drop 7.A.hold B.find C.reach D.pay 8.A.relieved B.relaxed C.amused D.excited 9.A.unease B.anger C.regret D.sadness 10.A.relative B.friend C.stranger D.farmer 11.A.who B.what C.when D.how 12.A.over B.beyond C.through D.against 13.A.faith B.peace C.satisfaction D.confidence 14.A.secret B.crime C.conclusion D.situation 15.A.Amazingly B.Unfortunately C.Interestingly D.Undoubtedly 16.A.urgent B.updated C.warning D.flexible 17.A.walks B.travels C.lives D.moves 18.A.turn B.order C.error D.trend 19.A.changed B.made C.pushed D.cleared 20.A.held B.showed C.delivered D.purchased
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 When I was a child, I was a picky eater. There were many 1. (food) that I didn’t like to eat. But there is one meal I have always loved: grilled（烤的）cheese and tomato soup. It’s just two pieces of toasted bread with cheese in the middle,2. (serve) with a bowl of tomato soup. This kind of food 3. (call) “comfort food”. “Comfort food” is simple, easy-to-make and delicious. It always 4. (taste) great. Your parents might make meals like this for you when you are not feeling well.
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