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1 . Towards the end of Middle English, a sudden change in pronunciation started, with vowels (元音) being pronounced shorter and shorter. From the 16th century the British had contact (接触) with many people from around the world. This meant that lots of new vocabulary entered the language. The invention of printing also meant that there was now a common language in print. Books became cheaper and more people learned to read. Spelling and grammar became fixed, and the dialect of London became the standard. In 1604 the first English dictionary came out.
Early Modern English and Late Modern English are mostly different in the number of words. Late Modern English has many more words, mainly because of the following two reasons: First, the Industrial Revolution (工业革命) led to the need for new words. Second, the British Empire covered one quarter of the earth’s surface, and the English language took in foreign words from many countries.
From around 1600, the English colonization (殖民地化) of North America led to American English. Some English pronunciations and words “froze” when they reached America. In some ways, American English is more like the English of Shakespeare than modern British English. Some expressions that are called “American English” are in fact from British expressions. They were kept in the colonies while lost for a time in Britain. Spanish also had an influence (影响) on American English. For example, words like canyon, ranch, stampede and vigilante are from Spanish. They entered English by the people of Spain who settled in the American West. French words and West African words also influenced American English.
Today, American English has a greater influence, because of the USA’s movies, television, popular music, trade and technology.
1. The main difference between Early and Late Modern English lies in _____.
A.vocabularyB.pronunciation
C.spellingD.grammar
2. What helped to increase the vocabulary of Late Modern English?
a. the invention of printing
b. the Industrial Revolution
c. the colonization
d. the contact with other countries
A.a, b, cB.a, c, d
C.a, b, dD.b, c, d
3. From the passage, we can learn the word “canyon” is from _____.
A.American dialectB.African dialect
C.SpanishD.French
4. The third paragraph mainly talks about _____.
A.English colonies in North America
B.the development of American English
C.other languages’ influence on American English
D.the difference between American English and British English
2016-11-26更新 | 156次组卷 | 1卷引用:2015-2016学年浙江台州中学高一上第一次统练英语试卷
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2 . Sports are all about change. A team gets better. A kid practices more and swims a personal best or learns a new move on the basketball court. In 2006, two things happened that got me thinking about change—in sports and in life.
One of them is tennis champion Andre Agassi, who retired in 2006. Agassi was a terrific player who won 60 titles, including eight major championships(冠军称号). But his greatest accomplishment(成就)might have been how much he changed during his career.
When he was young, Agassi was a show off who seemed to care only about himself. He didn't train very hard, but he won matches because of his tremendous(极大的)talent.Eventually, though, injuries and his bad attitude caught up with him. He fell from No.1 in the world ranking to No.141.
So Agassi changed. He trained harder and became a world-class player again. More importantly, he changed as a person. He was nicer to fans and opponents(对手). He stopped thinking just about himself and started thinking about others. Through his Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, he raised more than $60 million to help disadvantaged kids around his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. He even started a school, the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, for at-risk kids.
At the start of a new year, lots of people promise themselves they will change. They might vow to get in good physical shape, do better in school or be nicer to others. Changes such as those can be difficult. But they do happen. Just remember Andre Agassi: It wasn't easy, but he changed, and changed for the better.
1. According to the writer, which of the following may be the greatest achievement for Agassi?
A.He once ranked No.1 in the world rankings.
B.He won 60 titles.
C.He changed much during his career.
D.He won 8 major championships.
2. What does the underlined work “vow” in the 6th paragraph probably mean?
A.promise.B.agree.C.wish.D.prove.
3. What do you know about Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation?
A.It is intended to help at-risk kids.
B.It is a charity school set up by Agassi.
C.Some disadvantaged kids can get help from it.
D.Agassi runs it with his prize money.
4. What might be talked about in the paragraphs following this passage?
A.What achievements Agassi has made after he changed for the better.
B.How we can change for the better.
C.Another thing happened in life that got the writer thinking about change.
D.Some assessments(评价) about Agassi from different people.
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3 . Half of the world’s population lives in areas affected by Asian monsoons(季风), but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making             weather predictions.
Every summer, moist(潮湿的)air masses, known as monsoon, produce large quantities of rainfall in India, East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia and East Africa, which are pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressure area             to the south.
According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area date to 1950, too recent and not detailed             enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years travelling across Asia locating trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings(年轮)or circles, inside the trunks of thousands             of ancient trees at more than 300 sites.
Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document—a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas(地图集). It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s.
Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry conditions. “If the monsoon basically fails or is very weak one year, the trees affected by the monsoon at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very             strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the tree chronology(年表)that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability. ” Armed with such a sweeping             set of data, researchers say they now can begin to refine climate computer models for predicting the behavior of monsoons.
“There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding,” said Eugene Wahl, a scientist who is with America’s National             Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s paleoclimate(古气候)branch studying weather patterns over the history of the Earth. “So, to get a knowledge of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of             time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science.”
1. What’s the passage mainly about?
A.A breakthrough in monsoon prediction.
B.The necessity of weather forecast.
C.The achievements of Edward Cook.
D.The effects of Asian monsoons.
2. It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because______.
A.it is hard to keep long-term climate records
B.they are formed under complex climate systems
C.they influence many nations
D.there is heavy rainfall in Asia
3. What can be inferred from the passage?
A.The trees affected by monsoon grow fast if the monsoon is weak.
B.The Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas has a monsoon record for about 1,300 years.
C.Long and detailed climate records can offer useful information for monsoon research.
D.The rainfall might be low although the monsoon is strong in monsoon-affected areas.
4. According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees_________.
A.determine the regional climate
B.have a great influence on the regional climate
C.offer people information about the regional climate
D.reflect all kinds of regional climate information
5. What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl?
A.It will help people prevent droughts and floods.
B.It should include information about human life in the past.
C.It has analysed moisture models worldwide.
D.It is a great achievement in climate science.
6. Which of the following best describes the tone of this passage?
A.Friendly.B.Pessimistic.
C.Humorous.D.Matter-of-fact.
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4 . People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, “to lead a dog’s life”, describes a person who lives an unhappy life.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark at or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
1. To achieve success, you must____________.
A.work like a dog
B.feel dog-tired
C.become sick as a dog
D.be meaner than a junkyard dog
2. To everyone’s surprise, Jack has been employed by a big company, about which we can say, “_________”.
A.Jack works like a dog
B.Every dog has its day
C.His bark is worse than his bite
D.Jack really lives in a dog-eat-dog world
3. If you are in the doghouse,_________.
A.you must be forgetful
B.someone is annoyed with you
C.you are living a hard life
D.you can get along with your partner
4. What kind of people live a difficult life?
A.Those who is in the doghouse.
B.Those who have the dog’s.
C.Those who lead a dog’s life.
D.Those whose bark is worse than his bite.
5. What does the article mainly talk about?
A.Dogs’ life in America.
B.How to treat dogs well.
C.Why Americans love dogs.
D.Expressions with the word “dog”.
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13-14高三下·浙江杭州·阶段练习
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5 . Over the years, thanks to my life’s obstacles, I understood the meaning of faith and the strong will to survive. It was Hurricane Ike that made me fully____ the beauty of our strength and a human’s   ____ to recover.
Mom had a two-week ____ in summer. While we enjoyed our holiday in Southeast Texas, we didn’t realize the fact that Ike ___ cause months and likely years of “labor”. By September 7th, the “eyes of Texas” were watching Hurricane Ike more ____, making the typical mad rush for last-minute hurricane ____. Two days later, both oil and ice were in ____ demand.
In the early hours of September 11th, some neighbors were planning to ____the storm in their homes, ____ others were making final preparations to get away. At first, we decided to stay. But that afternoon, the Houston-Galveston area would be on the more ____ side of the storm. Mom and I packed some of our most ____ belongings in the car and ____ the East Texas town of Lufkin.
As Ike pushed farther inland, we ____power in Lufkin. On Sunday, our next-door neighbor told us via cell phone that our ____ had remained well. Our hopes could not have been ____. But a few hours later, the neighbors reported that our brick chimney had ____, and it was sitting on our living room, ____ a hole in the roof between two skylights (天窗).
We wouldn’t be allowed to return home ____ September 17th. I climbed upstairs, and looked toward the hole in the roof which showed a beautiful blue sky. Without hesitation, I shouted, “Wow! A third skylight!” My neighbors could not believe I was making jokes ____ crying, but ____ is always good medicine. It was with that joke that I knew, given time, everything would be okay.1.
A.observeB.appreciateC.exploreD.improve
2.
A.intentionB.distributionC.motivationD.affection
3.
A.vacationB.journeyC.meetingD.schedule
4.
A.mustB.mightC.shouldD.would
5.
A.closelyB.constantlyC.warninglyD.differently
6.
A.adventureB.equipmentC.suppliesD.reports
7.
A.basicB.highC.pureD.neat
8.
A.get throughB.put awayC.test outD.suffer from
9.
A.sinceB.whenC.untilD.while
10.
A.dangerousB.abundantC.peacefulD.awesome
11.
A.availableB.concreteC.pricelessD.valuable
12.
A.set outB.headed forC.settled downD.watched out
13.
A.providedB.reducedC.producedD.lost
14.
A.gardenB.houseC.poolD.yard
15.
A.clearerB.wilderC.lowerD.higher
16.
A.passedB.stoodC.goneD.followed
17.
A.leavingB.diggingC.fillingD.kicking
18.
A.byB.beforeC.untilD.after
19.
A.in spite ofB.instead ofC.apart fromD.in terms of
20.
A.faithB.willC.strengthD.laughter
2016-11-26更新 | 249次组卷 | 7卷引用:2015届浙江台州中学高三上第三次统练英语试卷
13-14高三·安徽·阶段练习
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6 . Where Are We Going, Dad? has become one of China's most popular television shows, since its debut (首次登场) in October, averaging more than 600 million viewers each week. Sponsorship rights (冠名权) for the show's second season were sold for 312 million yuan (about $ 50 million), more than ten times higher than the rights to the first season.
What accounts for its popularity? The show features a new generation of Chinese fathers, who, as part of the country’s new middle class, have faced more problems with modern child-raising techniques such as taking an active role with their children.
Part of the appeal of the show is the chance to throw a glance at the lives of Chinese celebrities (名流) and their children. Audiences are interested in watching the failed attempts of celebrity dads making dinner, doing hair, and disciplining (管教) children -- tasks often left to mothers in a society still influenced by the saying that “men rule outside and women are inside.” “In traditional Chinese culture, fathers are strict and mothers are kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentler on their kids and more involved in their upbringing, ” said Li Minyi, an associate professor. “This show raises an important question for modern Chinese society -- what is the role of fathers in today’s China?”
After each episode (集) goes to air, the Chinese internet explodes with comments on each celebrity's parenting style.
Actor Guo Tao tries to communicate with his son, Shitou, but is seen as a more traditional Chinese father, and has been criticized online for being too harsh. Zhang Liang. a supermodel, is an audience favorite for treating his son. Tiantian, more like a friend. The show’s most famous celebrity. Lin Zhiying, a film star, was originally praised as patient with his son Kimi. But as the season progresses, fans begin to criticize him for raising a spoiled, undisciplined boy. Director Wang Yuelun is at a complete loss when it comes to care of his daughter’s hair.
Even the People's Daily is pleased with the success of the show.
1. Sponsorship rights for the show’s first season were sold for about______.
A.312 million yuanB.50 million yuanC.31 million yuanD.600 million yuan
2. According to the passage, the show______.
A.gives audiences the chance to raise the star's children themselves
B.invites some famous film stars to take part in it
C.lets people think about the role of fathers in modem families
D.raises people's concern about women's role in the society
3. The underlined word “harsh" in the fifth paragraph most probably means “______”.
A.carelessB.strictC.clumsyD.kind
4. According to the writer, ______is the most successful father.
A.Guo TaoB.Zhang LiangC.Lin ZhiyingD.Wang Yuelun
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14-15高一上·浙江湖州·阶段练习
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7 . ★Help Wanted
PAINTER Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history.
SECRETARY Part time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills. Some weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply (申请) at East Side Management, 500 Park Drive, Dewitt, NY. 13214.
★Help wanted
VET ASSISTENT Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY 13224. After 4 p.m. only please.
NURSES' ASSISTANTS
Fulltime and part time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R.N. at 543 7618.
★Help Wanted
COOK NEEDED
Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817.
SALESPERSON
Experienced. Must have some knowledge of men's clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturdays. Send resume(简历) to: Martin Apparel, 237 Rockledge St., Syracuse, NY. 13224.
★Help Wanted
TEACHER Small private school needs English and maths teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8th   St. NY. 13214.
HOTEL needs part time FRONT DESK CLERK No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/hr.
Call: Mr. Jones 357-2897.
1. If you want to get a job as a maths teacher, send your resume to ____ .
A.237 Rockledge St.,Syracuse, NY.13224
B.404 Snow Road Syracuse, NY. 13224,
C.500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214
D.19 South 8th St. NY. 13214
2. If you dislike working on Sundays, being a ______ should be your best choice.
A.cookB.secretary
C.salespersonD.vet assistant
3. If you want to get a job at _________ , you must have office skills.
A.Martin Apparel
B.East Side Management
C.Wales Charter School
D.Johnson Marks Animal Hospital
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