If Confucius(孔子) were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks(缺点) of Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.
Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.
As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
1.The opening paragraph is mainly intended to ________.
A. provide some key facts about Confucius
B. attract the readers’ interest in the subject
C. show great respect for the ancient thinker
D. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
2.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students ________.
A. have a great interest in studying Chinese
B. take an active part in Chinese competitions
C. try to get high scores in Chinese exams
D. fight for a chance to learn Chinese
3.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Forgotten Wisdom in America
B. Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
C. Old Thinker with a Big Future
D. Chinese Culture for Westerners
4.The passage is likely to appear in ________.
A. a newspaper B. a history paper
C. a biography D. a philosophy textbook
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小学生10分钟应用题系列答案科目：高中英语 来源：福建省罗源市2016-2017学年高一6月月考英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
The youngest of five children in a middle-class family, Clara Barton was born on Christmas Day, in 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts. Although she was educated at home, Clara began teaching school herself at the age of fifteen until 1854. Later, before the Civil War (内战), Clara’s greatest achievement was the establishment (建立) of a free public school in Bordentown, New Jersey. What’s more, her only medical experience was when she cared for her invalid (病弱者) brother for two years.
When the Civil War broke out, Clara soon learned that many of the wounded soldiers had suffered from lack of medical supplies. So she asked for donations (捐款) to buy those supplies and began her own operation to hand out these supplies. In 1865, Clara built an information centre to serve war-torn families and often gave speeches. With so much work, she fell ill in 1868 and went to Switzerland to recover, where she learned something about the International Red Cross founded in 1864. But the United States could not take part then. Barton, returned home and began to establish the Red Cross in America. She worked hard, travelling to Washington for support, gave speeches and wrote articles to win the support o
f the public. She told people the Red Cross was not only important during times of war, but also useful in peace time. This got the attention of both the public and the politicians, and thus the American Association of the Red Cross came into being in 1881.
1.What did Clara Barton want to do during the wartime?
A. Advise the government to buy more medical supplies.
B. Help some families to rebuild their home.
C. Collect money to buy medical supplies.
D. Treat the wounded soldiers by herself.
2.According to the events in Clara’s life, which of the following is the right order?
a. Travelled to win support for the Red Cross in America.
b. Offered medical supplies to the army.
c. Established a free public school.
d. Stayed in Switzerland to improve her health.
e. Worked as a teacher at school.
A. e, c, b, d, a B. e, c, a, b, d
C. e, b, c, d, a D. e, b, a, c, d
3.Clara Barton insisted on establishing the Red Cross in America because ________.
A. it could stop a war breaking out
B. it was a sign of a powerful country
C. it could keep America at peace
D. it could help to overcome unexpected trouble
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科目：高中英语 来源：黑龙江省2017届高三考前得分训练（六）英语试卷 题型：七选五
While it may seem like eve
ryone surfs the web these days, there is fine line between casually checking your social media pages and having a full blown Internet addiction. If you fear that you may lose interest in other aspects of your life because you prefer to be on the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction.1.
Admit you are at risk of an addiction.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet. You are not the only one with this problem; it is be
coming more and more common and more and more well known.2..
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it; 3. If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside. This will distract you from the computer.4.
Use an alarm clock or timer.
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer on your desktop. 5..
A. Make a small list of what you want to do within that time.
B. When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.
C. This can be programmed to shutdown your computer after the set time
D. Luckily, there are ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.
E. This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.
F. If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.
G. Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
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科目：高中英语 来源：四川省2016-2017学年高一5月月考英语试卷 题型：完形填空
A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was ____ along 165 north after delivering to one of his _____. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. _____he got closer, he found ______vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed ____shooting out from under the ____vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and ___the fire extinguisher(灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.
The man who had his bright lights on ____ and told Larry he had______an emergency call. They _____heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked(毁坏的) vehicle. _____the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay______until the emergency personnel arrived, _____she thought the car was going to _____. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move _____she injured her neck.
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man _____and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the______if he was needed or ______ to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is ______— Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His _____most likely saved the woman’s life.
1.A. walking B. touring C. traveling D. rushing
2.A. customers B. colleagues C. employers D. passengers
3.A. Since B. Although C. As D. If
4.A. each B. that C. another D. his
5.A. smoke B. flames C. water D. steam
6.A. used B. disabled C. removed D. abandoned
7.A. prepared B. got hold of C. took charge of D. controlled[
8.A. came over B. came through C. came in D. came down
9.A. returned B. received C. confirmed D. made
10.A. then B. again C. finally D. even
11.A. Starting B. Parking C. Passing D. Approaching
12.A. quiet B. calm C. away D. still
13.A. for B. so C. and D. but
14.A. explode B. slip away C. fall apart D. crash
15.A. as if B. unless C. in case D. after
16.A. backed off B. stepped forward C. moved on D. set out
17.A. woman B. police C. man D. driver
18.A. forbidden B. free C. asked D. ready
19.A. for certain B. for consideration C. reported D. checked
20.A. patience B. skills C. efforts D. promise
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省临汾市2017届高三全真模拟英语试卷 题型：短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Today is Sunday, I’ve been in Russia for two months. This is the first time that I’ve been away my family for such a long time. With the help of Katia, a roommate of me, I soon get used to live without my parents around. Katia, like many other Russian girls, are nice and lively. We became friends shortly after we meet each other. Although her English is a little hardly to understand, we enjoy chatting and we usually talk a lot about our own family. We’re both surprised that Chinese culture or Russian culture are so different. Now, we are planning a small party for the next Sunday. There, Katia will introduce me to some of her friends, one of who has been to China several times. I just can’t wait.
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三第十次调研A卷（课标版卷）英语试卷 题型：短文填空
My online friend Steve 1.(frequent) comments on how fathers are often not included in the conversation when 2.Comes to parenting. When someone posts an article about how moms spend a large amount of time 3.(help) with homework each night, he will comment that it isn’t just moms 4. are right there with their sleeves 5.(roll) up; fathers are doing all the same things that moms do. However, they 6.(award) none of the credit for their performance.
Of course he is right. Steve and millions 7. Other dads are there with their kids every day. They are there making a special hairstyle for Crazy Hair Day. They read bedtime stories to their kids. They volunteer at the preschool. They make sandwiches cut into funny 8.(shape).
So for Steve and those dads who do the dirty work of parenting and love it as well as those who can’t to see little faces each morning, we wish you 9.Happy Father’s Day. You are awesome. Your little kid and your wife are 10.(fortune) to have you. Enjoy your time on this special day!
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏固原市2017届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷 题型：书面表达
假定你是李华，你校摄影俱乐部(photography club)将举办国际中学摄影展。请给你的英 国朋友Peter写封信。请他提供作品。信的内容包括：
1.主题：环境保护；
2.展览时间；
3.投稿邮箱：intlphotoshow@gmschool.com.
注意： 1.词数100-120；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear peter,
Our school photography club is going to hold an International High School Student Photography Show.
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Yours,
Li hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2017届高三高考押题（一）英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
If you've been to Europe a few times already,chances are that you've hit all the big destinations: London, Paris, Rome,Berlin.On your next trip you can either visit those same cities a second time,or instead you can take a chance and walk the streets of some cities that are a little bit smaller,a little bit less famous,but still full of European grace and charm.Here are four European cities to visit that you probably haven't been to yet.
Besancon,France
This hidden French city has had a long reputation for being a well-kept secret.It can be at once sleepy with few tourists but abundant galleries,restaurants,and a wonderful Beaux Arts museum whose collection is second only to the Louvre.The city is wound by the River Doubs and also touts (吹捧) its own UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Citadel,home to several small museums and a zoo.
Seville,Spain
For the tourist who is already tired of Barcelona and Madrid,Seville offers a different take (意见) on Spain. Located on the Southern coast,it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule,nowhere more than in the Alcázar palace building,just one of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Seville has over a dozen museums, tropical parkland,and probably the best tapas (餐前小吃) culture in all of Spain.
Ghent,Belgium
Ghent is a city that looks like it should be the setting for a fairy tale. All of the typical Belgium features abound here-waffles and beer.Every year from Saturday before July 21,Ghent hosts a ten-day festival.This music and theater festival draws almost 2 million visitors,as the city streets transform into performance spaces for performers,buskers (街头艺人) and musicians.
Palermo,Italy
Palermo is the capital city of Sicily,the southern island off the coast of mainland Italy.The city has an ancient history,and the various cultures that have controlled the island through the years have all left their marks on it. You can see winding street markets,antique (古玩) fairs,and open air nightclubs here.
1.Where can visitors enjoy art collections quietly?
A. Besancon. B. Barcelona.
C. Ghent. D. Palermo.
2.What can visitors do in Seville,Spain?
A. Visit antique fairs and clubs.
B. Enjoy a colorful nightlife.
C. Explore over 20 museums.
D. Hunt for Moorish influences.
3.Which country should a music and theater lover choose to visit?
A. France. B. Spain.
C. Belgium. D. Italy.
4.What do the four European cities have in common?
A. They were once ruled by various rulers.
B. They are less famous but worth a visit.
C. Visitors can enjoy seeing performances.
D. They're all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏银川市2017届高三考前适应性训练（二）英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Ancient Chinese folk painting and many other art styles have been passed down from generation to generation, and are still practiced in different parts of China. Here’s a look at four unique Chinese folk art forms.
Chinese Opera is the traditional form of Chinese drama. According to incomplete statistics, in China’s various ethnic regions there are about more than 360 kinds of operas. The most famous ones include Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, Yueju Opera, Yuju Opera, Sichuan Opera, Fujian Opera, Hebei opera, Huangmei Opera and so on, in total more than 50, among which Peking Opera is the most popular in China.
Shadow Play dates back to Western Han Dynasty in Shaanxi more than 1000 years ago. The moving figures, usually carved out from leather, are operated by folk artists, accompanied by music and singing. It is the world’s first dubbed (配音的) motion picture art form, thus considered the “ancestor” of modern film. Today this art form is still popular in northern China.
Paper-cutting is one of the most popular traditional decorative arts in China with a long history. Paper-cutting can be seen across China and it has even developed into different local genres (流派). They are usually used to decorate gates and windows during festivals.
The Kite was invented by Chinese people. According to legend the earliest kite in China was a wooden bird by Mo Di in the Eastern Zhou dynasty. Later his student Lu Ban improved the tech and used bamboo as material to make a kite. Today, various kite-flying activities can be found in different regions of China. Shandong Weifang Kite Festival is held every year and attracts lots of kite lovers and travelers.
1.Which Chinese Opera is the most popular in China?
A. Peking Opera. B. Kunqu Opera.
C. Yueju Opera. D. Yuju Opera.
2.Why is Shadow Play considered the ancestor of modern film?
A. It has a history of more than 1000 years.
B. It was operated by ancient folk artists.
C. It is accompanied by music and dances on the stage.
D. It is the world’s first dubbed motion picture art form.
3.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Different local genres. B. Traditional decorative pictures.
C. Paper-cutting art works. D. Popular Chinese handwriting.
4.What was the earliest kite made of in China?
A. Paper. B. Wood.
C. Bamboo. D. Leather.
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