When I first arrived in Taiwan to teach English, I had already taken several courses in university on Mandarin Chinese. I had done well in those courses and enjoyed them very much. I thought I would be able to have a conversation with Chinese speakers and improve my Chinese in the process.
However, as soon as I settled in Taiwan I became afraid to speak. Seeing all of the signs written in Chinese, constantly overhearing long streams of spoken Chinese, and seeing the effortless fluency of some foreigners who had been there for a while, I began to doubt my own ability to speak Chinese. It’s proved that things were different outside of the classroom.
What really happened to me was what happens every day to Chinese language learners. I became afraid and nervous at the foreignness of the language. Something happened a few weeks later. I tried to spend a lot of time in public, and the sound of spoken Chinese was becoming more ordinary to me. Despite the fact that I had not been practicing my Chinese and I had not consulted my vocabulary flashcards. I begin to notice some words that I recognized from my courses in university. At first, I heard only one word. “dianhua”- telephone. After that, I begin hearing other words. Sometimes, I would hear a couple of words in one sentence.
More and more words began to stand out to me. I started studying Chinese characters and began to be able to read small blocks of text in the advertisements. When I really began speaking in Chinese to Chinese people I met, I began to learn Chinese fast and the smiles that I received in return were a fantastic reward for the work that I had done in learning the language. It was a great feeling to order food from a restaurant in Chinese, or to make a comment about the weather to the lady who works at the bank.
1.What can we conclude from the passage?
A. The author is sharing his Spoken Chinese experience.
B. The author is a fearful and cautious man.
C. The author didn’t get good grades at university.
D. The author couldn’t adjust to the life of Taiwan.
2.According to the passage we know that_______.
A. Chinese dishes and weather attract the author deeply.
B. the author thought he could talk with Chinese in mandarin before he arrived in Taiwan.
C. the author failed to improve his spoken Chinese.
D. the language in reality is just the same as that taught in classroom.
3. Why does the author doubt his ability to speak Chinese at first?
A. Everything in Taiwan is different from that in America.
B. People often misunderstand the author on purpose.
C. Other foreigners can’t communicate with him.
D. He has difficulty understanding the native language.
4. What do you know about the author in the passage?
A. He only enjoys talking with the local people in Chinese.
B. He can speak fluent Chinese when ordering meals at last.
C. He loves to make a comment on woman.
D. He has been rewarded for speaking Chinese.
科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年江西吉安一中高二上第一次段考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：语法填空
语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Rachel Simmons, 22, from Boston, rescued her father by miraculously 1. (lift) an SUV from his leg.
Adam Simmons was repairing his daughter’s brakes when the jacks (千斤顶) keeping the car overhead 2. (fall) down and one of the axles landed on his leg. Mr. Simmons’ daughter Rachel heard her father’s yelps of pain from inside the house and ran to his rescue.
Rachel saw that the car 3. weighs around 2,600 kg was crushing her father’s leg and in order to free 4. , she lifted the vehicle with her bare hands.
Rachel said she didn’t know 5. she managed to lift the large vehicle from her father’s leg, “I ran out 6. the house and I saw him under my car. So I just went and lifted 7. wheel arch to set him free,” she said.
Doctors arrived at the scene and Adam 8. (rush) to hospital where X-rays were taken. He made a lucky escape and came away with just a few cuts and bruises.
Adam says his daughter is his “here” and that it was still 9. (clear) how Rachel managed to muster the strength to lift a Jeep.
She added that she was glad her dad wasn’t 10. (bad) harmed and that she was happy she only had a sore back.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届四川广安、眉山、遂宁三市高三第一次诊断性考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Gabby Logan was a gymnast when she was young. She is now the 39-year-old mother of seven-year-old twins, Reuben and Lois. The other day on TV she was dressed in a new swimsuit, which was designed to show off her nice figure, which was admired by a great number of television viewers.
Gabby, who won high praise for her television show of the Olympics, has asked the woman of the whole nation to go to the swimming pool, saying the secret of her figure is regular swimming. She is also making advertisements for the new Sculpture Swimwear of Speedo, an international swimsuit company, to help women find the perfect swimsuit.
Gabby said, "We all felt uneasy about getting into our swimwear at first. But we should be excited by the sporting achievements we have seen at the Olympics this summer. To get ourselves a little healthier, have a try and go to the swimming pool. " Then she said," Swimming is the perfect exercise if you want to feel healthy or simply relax. I find that going for a swim always clears my mind and also gives me some valuable 6 my time'. I like the calm of swimming which I can't experience when I am not in the pool. "
A study by Speedo, an International company, which sells swimsuits, reported the biggest reason why women were put off going to the pool was the way they looked in swimwear. More than half of the l,000 women surveyed have been reduced to tears when trying on swimwear. And 48 percent said they felt too self-conscious to go swimming with their children. Sally Polak, from Speedo, said, " We're hoping to give women the courage and confidence to get back into the water. "
1. What can we learn about Gabby Logan?
A. She has two children of the same age.
B. She appeared on TV to show off her nice figure.
C. She was a swimmer when she was young.
D. She took part in the Olympic Games when she was young.
2.What is the main reason why Gabby has a nice figure?
A. She is a gymnast.
B. She often swims.
C. She has a peaceful mind
D. She wears Sculpture Swimwear.
3. The biggest reason why most women were stopped from swimming is _ .
A. their shy mind of wearing the swimsuit
B. their being too busy with their housework
C. their not being comfortable in the swimsuit
D. their being afraid of their child seeing them wear less
4.What is the author's purpose of writing the text?
A. To introduce a famous woman.
B. To discuss a TV show of the Olympics.
C. To report a way of keeping a good figure.
D. To encourage women to go swimming.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年湖北五校高二上学期期中联考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Many tourists visiting the USA on vacation enjoy shopping for bargains. You can find many bargains in the US if you know where to shop and how to take advantage of the competitive sales.
Department stores offer good quality and high fashion
Macy’s department stores offer a wide selection of merchandise(商品), including fashion clothing, luggage and jewelry. They normally offer good quality merchandise, well known brands and the latest fashions, but not low quality products at bargain prices. They frequently have seasonal sales with attractive discounts. At such times, you can get high quality or fashion merchandise at bargain prices.
General merchandise stores offer affordable quality
Sears and JCPenny are two large national chains with stores across the US. They are similar to department stores but they do not offer high fashion merchandise or luxury(奢侈的) brands. Instead, they feature good quality merchandise at affordable prices. They are particularly known for their selection of children's clothing and domestic goods. Sears is famous for its selection of tools and garden products.[]
Discount stores sell at low prices
Discount stores sell some good quality merchandise at affordable prices and some lower quality merchandise at very low prices. If you are not looking for the latest fashions, famous brands, or the best quality, you can find some very inexpensive merchandise at a discount store. Some national discount chains with stores across the US are K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Target and Caldor.
Outlet stores are a bargain hunter's wonderland
Outlet stores or factory outlets sell high quality merchandise and well-known brands at discounted prices. They usually offer merchandise with slight flaws(瑕疵) and remainders from the last season or the previous year. They do not have end-of-season sales like the department stores, as their merchandise is always discounted 20% to 40% below department store prices.
1. If you want to buy a new dress that is fashionable, you should go to _______.
A. Sears B. Wal-Mart
C. JCPenny D. Macy’s
2.What is a feature of general merchandise stores?
A. They normally offer the best quality merchandise.
B. They offer well-known brands and the latest fashions.
C. They offer goods at acceptable prices.
D. They can offer a special discount.
3.Which of the following is NOT true about outlet stores?
A. You can purchase goods with excellent quality and reasonable prices.
B. They can offer goods from last year.
C. You will get goods with serious quality problems.
D. Their merchandise is always discounted below department store prices.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年陕西西安庆安高级中学高一第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
In 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five fays off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already left. So I thought I’d hitch a ride (搭便车).
I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldn’t give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured (使……放心)me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.
Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town one day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favour I’d been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.
After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You haven’t changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.” I couldn’t remember where I’d met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.
1. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .
A. her work delayed her trip to Sydney
B. she missed the only train back home
C. the town was far away from Sydney
D. she was going home for her holidays
2.Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?
A. He watched the girl for three hours.
B. He gave the girl a ride back home.
C. He bought sandwiches for the girl.
D. He helped the girl find a ride.
3. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .
A. she realized he was Gordon
B. she had known him for decades
C. she wanted to repay the favour she once got
D. she was going to the nearby town
4.What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?
A. Good manners bring about happiness.
B. Those who give rides will be repaid.
C. Giving sometimes produces nice results.
D. People should offer free rides to others.
5. The underlined word “favour “in paragraph 3 is closed in meaning to “ ______ “.
A. interest B. money C. wallet D. help
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年山西祁县中学高二上学期期中英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
写作
假设你是李平，最近参加了由某电视台举办的中学生英语演讲比赛并获奖，该台准备组织获奖者去北京参加一次英语夏令营活动，现就有关事项征求你的意见。请根据下表所提供的信息用英语以书信形式给予答复。请在答题卡上作答。
活动时间 | 7月15日～22日或8月15日～22日 |
活动内容 | 参加英语角 学唱英语歌曲 听英语讲座 表演英语短剧 看英语电影 教外宾学中文 |
对活动内容的 建议或要求 |
请注意：
1. 选择适合你的时间，并说明理由；
2. 选择两项你喜欢的活动，并说明理由；
3. 对活动内容提出至少一个建议或要求；
4. 词数：100左右；信的开头和结尾已给出。
Dear Sir or Madame,
I'm very glad to be invited to the English summer camp.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much.
Yours truly,
Li Ping
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年湖南常德石门第一中学高二上期中英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
There are times when nothing seems to be working in our favor. We may use complaining as a coping mechanism (办法，途经) when we are truly unhappy. However, there are many times when we don’t try our best and just want things to work our way. We may try to cover our faults by complaining about the unfairness of it all. These are expressive complaints where the complainer just wants to let out his/her anger or frustration, with no real intention of solving the problem. The complainer expects pity and recognition from the listeners although the results often disappoint him/her.
Sometimes, we use complaints as a conversation starter. Conversations that start with a complaint often have a domino effect. It may cause the listener to include his/her complaints in the conversation as well, which makes you think that you are not the only one facing problems. However, your good feeling won’t last long as long as you are always focusing on the negative.
When complaining becomes a habit, you complain to anyone that comes around. Negativity that comes from complaining kills creativity and innovation (创新). Habitual complainers are less likely to come up with new ideas, as they are busy finding faults and discourage others from trying new things by making them feel that they won’t work. When you spend time with people who constantly complain, you are likely to view things in a negative light. This will make things worse. This can affect the way you perceive your own situation, and even the people around you.
Though expressing your feelings may momentarily improve your state of mind, it could sometimes have a bad effect on the listener’s state of mind. A recent study has shown that at social gatherings while people who are unhappy may join you when you play the victim at the beginning, the majority would start avoiding you because of your negativity.
1.Why do people who don’t try their best often complain?
A.They want to get others’ pity.
B.It is the best way to let out their anger.
C.They try to find an excuse for their faults.
D.They hope to get a solution to their problems.
2.According to Paragraph 2, complaints in conversations ________.
A.are easy to deal with
B.can spread to others
C.may help you make friends
D.help focus on the similar unfairness
3.What do we know about habitual complainers?
A.They can hardly influence others in their negative way.
B.They can get momentary comfort by complaining.
C.They have a better understanding of their faults.
D.They are more likely to put forward new ideas.
4.According to the author, complaining at social gatherings is ________.
A.unusual B.acceptable
C.unwelcome D.frustrating
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届重庆第一中学高三12月月考英语试卷（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。
The last thing you want is a bad grade on a paper that took a lot of hard work and time. 1. .To be successful in school, you have to make sure you know what assignments you’re supposed to complete. And know exactly how and when you’re expected to complete each assignment. So, you need to talk with the teacher. 2.
You don’t have to become a person who looks stupid and follows the teacher around. 3. However, you should check in with your teacher every time he or she assigns a project that is new or unfamiliar.
You should also communicate with your teacher if you receive a poor grade unexpectedly. Teachers are humans, and they make mistakes. 4. Be polite. Your teacher will explain(and maybe appreciate the opportunity to fix any potential mistakes)
5. On test review day, pay attention and ask if there are any themes or patterns that are covered during the test period. Ask the teacher to explain any terms or exercises that aren’t absolutely clear to you.
A. What a nightmare!
B. But when should you talk to a teacher?
C. If the teacher provides an email address, use if often!
D. Don’t be a pest, and don’t’ call your teacher after dinnertime.
E. You don’t have to speak to the teacher at the end of every class.
F. If you don’t understand why your grade is low, go ask!
G. You should also ask questions any time a big test day is approaching.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年河南信阳高级中学高二12月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
书面表达
假定你是李华，几天前收到美国朋友Jack 的e-mail, 告诉你他在北京大学主办的中文演讲比赛中得了一等奖，你给回复一封邮件，表示祝贺。要点如下：
1. 祝贺他获奖；
2. 希望继续互帮互学，向他学习英语，你帮 他学习中文；
3. 邀请他暑假期间来你家乡旅游，你来当向导.
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
Yours,
Li Hua
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