Ian Mercer doesn’t set an alarm clock. The former Microsoft senior manager doesn’t check the weather, either. He doesn’t turn on lights, water the yard, or adjust the thermostat(恒温器). He doesn’t open the curtains, answer the phone, or call his children for dinner. There’s something unique about Ian’s home. He has programmed it to do all these things for him.
Ian doesn’t live in a typical home or have a typical lifestyle. He spent over a decade designing the systems that feature in his unique home. He bought a home automation software package and then improved it.
Now there are 79 sensors and monitors, and 48 light switches in his home. Lights turn on automatically in rooms with people in them. Even being out, Ian can also control his home remotely using voice commands or his phone in any location. That is only the beginning of what this home has been programmed to do.
It connects with online calendars, caller ID, online weather services, online address boos, and email, among other things, to get Ian through his day. For example, if there is a meeting in Ian’s calendar, it will wake him up, open his bedroom curtains, start and set his shower to his desired temperature. It also informs Ian about traffic conditions.
There is plenty more this home has been programmed to do. It keeps him updated on his favorite sports teams and scores. It even monitors online activity to check that Ian’s children are doing their homework. The “dinner’s ready” command stops operation of their computers and TVs. This is easier than asking his children o shut them down.
Ian’s home is unique. Most homes are not this smart, but soon more homes will be technologically advanced.
1.What makes Ian’s home unique?
A. Having more furniture than usual
B. Being programmed with smart software
C. Creating a traditional atmosphere for Ian
D. Working automatically without Ian’s order
2.What can we learn about Ian?
A. He invented the home automation software
B. He devoted years to improving the systems
C. He is seeking to control his home remotely
D. He failed to monitor his children’s homework
3.What does the underlined sentence imply?
A. Smart homes are future trends
B. Ian’s home is far from satisfaction
C. Technology of smart home is too expensive
D. Homes smarter than Ian’s can be found everywhere
科目：高中英语 来源：2016届北京市海淀区高三下学期期中练习英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项.
The Write Feeling
Growing up in a military family, I moved a lot. I mostly went to ______ with other kids whose parents were also in the military. But when my dad ______ from the Marines after twenty years of
service, I found myself ______ a civilian school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.
I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no
room to ______ for a newcomer. I wore different clothes, had different thoughts, and spoke with an
accent. I ______ for the first few weeks of school. I had no friends, no activities, and no ______ of a
bright future. To deal with it all, I began ______ in my diary every day---stories of adventure, of old
friends, of feelings that I could not speak. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen ______ I wrote down words.
One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead
of playing with others. I told her I enjoyed writing and ______ writing to playing. She smiled at me
and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing assignment. I was ______
that I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in.
That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great ______. It was my one chance
to feel important and ______ by the class.
A few days after we handed in our assignments, Mrs. Bush called me up to the ______ of the
classroom. I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got ______. Was I in trouble? Did
I do something wrong?
Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she ______ all the work that went into the essay and
everyone had done a great job. But, she said, one student stood ______ as an excellent writer, one
with imagination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!
The class clapped politely and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with the following ______ on it:
"Malinda, you are an excellent writer. You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. Please
keep on writing and share your ______ of writing with the world. I am proud of you and glad you
are in my class."
Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of ______, a place of purpose, and a way to survive a transition in life. She helped me gain ______ in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.
1.A. church B. school C. war D. work
2.A. separated B. withdrew C. quit D. retired
3.A. visiting B. attending C. running D. leaving
4.A. build B. preserve C. take D. spare
5.A. struggled B. played C. fought D. exercised
6.A. memory B. control C. promise D. need
7.A. reading B. drawing C. writing D. copying
8.A. unless B. once C. while D. after
9.A. compared B. applied C. turned D. preferred
10.A. astonished B. satisfied C. excited D. embarrassed
11.A. anxiety B. curiosity C. wonder D. passion
12.A. impressed B. accepted C. challenged D. envied
13.A. front B. corner C. door D. outside
14.A. annoyed B. disappointed C. worried D. surprised
15.A. appreciated B. expected C. recognized D. enjoyed
16.A. out B. up C. by D. off
17.A. descriptions B. remarks C. suggestions D. accounts
18.A. advantage B. purpose C. gift D. idea
19.A. responsibility B. belonging C. devotion D. relief
20.A. interest B. imagination C. creativity D. confidence
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届江西南昌市高三第七次（4月）月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Once when I was facing a decision that involved high risk, I went to a friend. He looked at me for a moment, and then wrote a sentence containing the best advice I’ve ever had: Be bold and brave―and mighty(强大的)forces will come to your aid.
Those words made me see clearly that when I had fallen short in the past, it was seldom because I had tried and failed. It was usually because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all. On the other hand, whenever I had plunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again.
Boldness means a decision to bite off more than you are sure you can eat. And there is nothing mysterious about the mighty forces. They are potential powers we possess: energy, skill, sound judgment, creative ideas―even physical strength greater than most of us realize.
Admittedly, those mighty forces are spiritual ones. But they are more important than physical ones. A college classmate of mine, Tim, was an excellent football player, even though he weighed much less than the average player.“In one game I suddenly found myself confronting a huge player, who had nothing but me between him and our goal line,” said Tim.“I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and desperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet(子弹)―and stopped him cold.”
Boldness―a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme―is not one that can be acquired overnight. But it can be taught to children and developed in adults. Confidence builds up. Surely, there will be setbacks(挫折)and disappointments in life; boldness in itself is no guarantee of success. But the person who tries to do something and fails is a lot better off than the person who tries to do nothing and succeeds.
So,always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities―and you’ll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed.
1. Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past?
A.He faced huge risks.
B.He lacked mighty forces.
C.Fear prevented him from trying.
D.Failure blocked his way to success.
2. What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?
A.Swallow more than you can digest.
B. Develop more mysterious powers.
C.Act slightly above your abilities.
D. Learn to make creative decisions.
3. What can be learned from Paragraph 5?
A.Confidence grows more rapidly in adults.
B.Boldness can be gained little by little.
C.Repeated failure creates a better life.
D. Trying without success is meaningless.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To encourage people to be courageous.
B.To advise people to build up physical power.
C.To tell people the ways to guarantee success.
D.To recommend people to develop more abilities.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届广东省肇庆市高三毕业班第三次统一检测英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Getting on with colleagues is more important to workers than a big salary, a new study has revealed.
A detailed study of work attitudes found that many factors outweigh the pay cheque, such as relationships with colleagues, self-worth, and the nature of the job itself. Eight in ten of the 2,000 people polled said they would turn down a big salary increase if it meant working with people or in an environment they didn’t like. The results showed people are the most important factor in work-related happiness, along with enjoying the role and getting on with the boss.
And a manageable commute was also considered more important than good pay, according to the study by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Chief Executive Mark Farrar said: “The results show that, when it comes to working happiness, money is far from the driving factor for most of us.” “Of course, life dictates that we earn as much as we can to maintain or improve our circumstances, but most regarded working with good people or in a role they feel valued in as more important than the salary.” “Most of us will spend the biggest portion of our lives working and it’s important that any job we have enhances us both professionally and personally.”
“Many respondents had turned down higher paid jobs because it would have meant less time with the family and a poor work-life balance.”
The study also found a third had left a job despite it being well paid – mainly because they didn’t think it was worth the added pressure.
While others felt they weren’t given the right appreciation from senior staff or the role stopped challenging them. Three quarters would struggle to accept a job that gave them more money if they knew it would be a lot more stressful.
In fact, pay was only the sixth biggest factor for people staying in their current job, with Britons prioritizing good relationships with those around them, enjoying the role and the commuting time over thinking about the money.
Only 15 percent of the 2000 workers polled actively disliked their current job.
When asked why they were unhappy, respondents were more likely to feel the nature of the work was dull and unfulfilling or that their boss didn’t appreciate them than they were to say their pay was too low.
1.The article is mainly about_____________________.
A. why money is important in a job
B. what is important in a job
C. why people dislike their jobs
D. how people get satisfying jobs
2.What matters most for work happiness according to the poll?
A. A nice boss.
B. A handsome salary.
C. Good balance of work and life.
D. Good relationships with colleagues.
3.The underlined word “prioritizing” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. considering something more important
B. putting something aside
C. doubting
D. Weighing
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届福建省泉州市毕业班3月质量检查英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
That day, I followed my Beijing daily routine of coming home from Tsinghua University. I was_________enough to experience a friendly casual meeting. When entering the , I heard “Wait! Wait!”. As I held the lift doors open, a woman rushed in and thanked me. When I _________ in Chinese, she was surprised. After chatting, she to help me with my Chinese, and then we _________ names and numbers.
As I told my flatmates about the experience, they didn’t hesitate to express their _________ . From the western point of view, experiences like these are dangerous. _________ , to be “more Chinese”, I stayed in touch with my lift friend.
The following week she _________ me to go for milk tea with her and her_________ . I though that the girl would_________the opportunity to practice English. However, most of our _________ was in Chinese! They even went to great length to help me practice_________ my Chinese is only middle level. Our next _________ was when we gathered together to make dumplings. They made me 55 completely at ease in their home.
After these _________ meet-ups I have spent lots of time with the family, and I feel that they have become my own _________abroad. Fortunately, I didn’t let our western point of view act as a_________ . This experience has made my stay in China _________ I feel like this simple difference in _________ is something we in the west can learn from Chinese culture.
1.A. lucky B. satisfied C. eager D. brave
2.A. dormitory B. lift C. apartment D. office
3.A. madly B. swiftly C. blindly D. elegantly
4.A. apologized B. clarified C. opposed D. replied
5.A. refused B. compromised C. offered D. struggled
6.A. gave B. mentioned C. exchanged D. remembered
7.A. admiration B. desire C. interest D. concern
8.A. Yet B. Therefore C. Also D. Thus
9.A. invited B. forced C. expected D. allowed
10.A. flatmate B. daughter C. colleague D. relative
11.A. seize B. abandon C. own D. get
12.A. speech B. description C. conversation D. argument
13.A. so B. unless C. if D. as
14.A. performance B. vacation C. meeting D. trip
15.A. feel B. behave C. pretend D. look
16.A. recent B. initial C. familiar D. difficult
17.A. parent B. community C. group D. family
18.A. message B. barrier C. challenge D. signal
19.A. embarrassing B. changeable C. disturbing D. unforgettable
20.A. restriction B. competence C. attitude D. Privilege
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年江西南昌三中度高二上期末考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Rules for a Happier, Healthier You
No one would ever say that they want to live a miserable life --- it’s just not something that anyone would wish. 1. What’s the secret to having a happy life? What are the rules to live by? If you’re looking to improve your life, here are some rules you should live by.
1. Find the Bright Side
Tragedy can strike at anytime and it’s only human nature to react by getting upset. 2. If you’re strong enough to find the bright side, you’ll find that you will have grown as an individual.
2. Adjust Your Expectations
It’s okay to lean on others and ask for help. 3. To have a happy and healthy life, we must find strength within and be our own change. 4. Other people cannot be responsible for making you happy --- only you can do that.
3. Carry out a Healthy Life
Living a healthy life doesn’t necessarily mean you have to overhaul（大修）your diet and exercise regiment, but it does mean that you must make healthy living decisions. If you are physically fit --- meaning you’re not overweight and feel good about your overall appearance, 5.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年江西南昌三中度高二上期末考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：单项填空
I would always _______ my essay before I handed it in, in case it contained any obvious
spelling mistakes.
A. look up B. get through
C. look for D. glance through
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年江西省德兴市高二下期第一次月考英语卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
书面表达
假如你是李华。你的美国笔友Martin正在某中文学校学习汉语，他来信向你咨询如何学好汉语。请你写一封回信，给他提一些建议。
注意：词数120左右。
Dear Martin,
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届北京市毕业会考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
We could all say that we have bad days as we go through life, but what does it take to have a really good day?
I remember a day recently when I had to go to the _____ for special tests because I wasn’t feeling well and my doctor sent me to a specialist to try and find the cause of my illness. As I_____ to the hospital, I was feeling sad and certainly wasn’t on top of my game. As I approached the hospital, I began my _____ for a parking spot. I finally found one not too far from the entrance to the hospital.
As I got out and brought my change out of my pocket, I noticed a man looking a little _____standing in front of a parking meter(停车记时收费表 ) two cars away. He seems to be searching his pockets for what I supposed were _____ for the meter.
Although I _____ didn’t feel that great, I thought that I should at least go over to him and find out if I could _____ him. As I approached him, he turned to me looking worried. I asked him if he had a problem I could help with. He said that he had no coins at all _____ he was only thinking about visiting his sick wife when he left his house.
I reached into my pocket and _____ out two dollars and gave it to him without saying a word. And, without waiting for a _____, I turned on my heel and said to him as I was walking away:”Have a good day.”
The funny thing was that I felt a lot _____ , a small smile came to my face, and second to walk just a little quicker. I was walking away when he called out:”Thank you so much.”You know, I didn’t even _____ him to say anything. He didn’t have to say a word to me. It was simply enough to _____that I had helped someone else who needed a little _____ . That’s all it took to bring a smile to my face as I went on toward completing my own business.
You know, it doesn’t_____ much to help someone else.
1.A.hospital B.school C.gym D.company
2.A.walked B.ran C.rode D.drove
3.A.search B.plan C.travel D.design
4.A.tired B.worried C.puzzled D.bored
5.A.tools B.keys C.coins D.batteries
6.A.really B.suddenly C.finally D.probably
7.A.help B.understand C.follow D.join
8.A.while B.although C.unless D.because
9.A.turned B.dropped C.pulled D.sent
10.A.call B.cheer C.regret D.response
11.A.safer B.younger C.brighter D.easier
12.A.tell B.expect C.remind D.encourage
13.A.trust B.hope C.share D.know
14.A.courage B.patience C.hand D.guide
15.A.mean B.take C.make D.save
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