．The day before yesterday John was dismissed because of his _____ attitude towards his job．
A．informal B．casual C．determined D．earnest
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
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Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.
Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His matters may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake.
Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease.
The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.
If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillizers or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous.
1. According to the writer, insomnia is ______.
[ A ] a rare problem [ B ] a sign of illness
[ C ] a common complaint [ D ] a modern disease
2. People who have difficulty sleeping should sleep in_____.
[ A ] a light room [ B ] a dark room
[ C ] a cold room [ D ] a warm room
3. Insomnia need’t be taken seriously because_______.
[ A ] people can catch on sleep during the day.
[ B ] many people sleep far too much.
[ C ]it can easily be cured by doctors.
[ D ]it is cured naturally by tiredness.
4. The main cure for insomnia is_____.
[ A ] not to read too much at night
[ B ]not to eat too much for supper
[ C ] not to watch too much television
[ D ] not to get too anxious about sleeping
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科目：高中英语 来源：江苏省邳州市东方学校2010届高三下学期考前综合模拟试题（二）（英语） 题型：完型填空
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
I grew up in San Pedro. My Dad was a fisherman. It was hard to make a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out 36 he caught enough to feed the family. No just enough for our family, but also for his Mom and Dad. When the weather was bad he would 37 me to school. He had this old truck that he used in his fishing 38 . Older than it was, that truck, out of 39 , coughed all the way with loud noise and heavy smoke. As he would drive, I would fall down into the seat hoping to 40 . He would pull right up in front, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around and 41 . Then he would lean over to give me a big kiss and tell me to be 42 . It was so 43 for me now. Here, I was 12 years old, and he would 44 me good-bye!
I remember 45 I decided I was too old for a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, he had his 46 big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my 47 up and said, “No, Dad.”
It was the first time I had ever talked to him that way, and he had this 48 look on his face. I said, “Dad, I’m too old for a goodbye kiss. I’m too old for any kind of kiss.” My father looked at me for the longest time. When 49 came into his eyes, he turned and 50 . “You’re right’ he said, “You’re a big boy…. 51 . I won’t kiss you anymore.” It wasn’t long after that when my Dad went to sea and never came back. It was a day when 52 of the ships stayed in, but not Dad. He had a big family to feed.
You don’t know what I would give to have my Dad give me just one more kiss on the cheek…. To touch his rough old face…, to 53 the ocean on him… to feel his arm around my neck. I 54 I had been a man then. If I had been a man, I would never have told my Dad I was too 55 for a goodbye kiss.”
36. A. since B. when C. until D. before
37. A. take B. drive C. watch D. rush
38. A. business B. career C. project D. journey
39. A. preparation B. control C. distance D. condition
40. A. repair B. scream C. complaint D. disappear
41. A. laughing B. watching C. performing D. playing
42. A. a cute son B. a honest fisherman C. a good boy D. a quiet passenger
43. A. amazing B. surprising C. disappointing D. embarrassing
44. A. kiss B. say C. hug D. send
45. A. the day B. the way C. the order D. the action
46. A. usual B. common C. daily D. sweet
47. A. head B. hand C. cheek D. mouth
48. A. excited B. pleased C. terrified D. bored
49. A. lights B. apologies C. tears D. sorry
50. A. looked out B. looked up C. looked around D. look on
51. A. a partner B. a student C. a kid D. a man
52. A. all B. most C. some D. none
53. A. notice B. smell C. sense D. feel
54. A. realize B. regret C. wish D. hope
55. A. young B. old C. shy D. late
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010年曲靖一中高考冲刺卷英语（四） 题型：阅读理解
For many men an women today,the image that a watch communicates is more important than the time it tells. “Complications”---features that go beyond simple timekeeping—are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer a host of complications that suit almost any personality . These features include altitude trackers ,compasses, lunar calendars ,USB drivers , and even devices that measure the effectiveness of golf swings !
Creativity is also a key element in today’s watches , for men as well as women. The Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches . The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell the time . It looks more like a futuristic bracelet then a watch. Another Japanese watchmaker , EleeNo , makes a “handless” watch . Using a ring of circles to keep time , this watch makes an excellent conversation piece.
In the past, the image of a man’s watch was quite different from that of a woman’s. Men’s watches tend to be bolder, larger, and more complicated than women’s watches, which were more likely to look like jewelry. Today, the differences between men’s and women’s watches are disappearing. Watchmakers are adding diamonds to their fine watches for man. And for women, they’re designing larger watches that contain complications. For example, some women’s watches now have calendars that show the phrases of the moon. Others show the time in two different cities, a handy funtion for business travelers. However, women still pay more attention than most men to the external beauty of a watch. And unlike men, women are still more likely to purchase watches that suit particular items in their wardrobes.
72.According to the passage, one type of watch complications can show you____________.
A. appointments for the day B. which direction is north
C. how much weight you’ve put on D. a list of telephone numbers
73.What is the true information about the watch made by EleeNo?
A. It uses different hands to keep time. B. It’s rather popular.
C. It doesn’t look like a watch. D. It’s much fun to talk about.
74.What does the writer imply about watches for women?
A. They are not as simple as they used to be.
B. They need to improve their quality.
C. They have fewer functions and jewels.
D. They don’t last as long as they used to.
75. What is the main topic of this article?
A. Why women are likely to buy more watches than men?
B. The differences between men’s and women’s watches
C.Current trends in the watch industry.
D.Useful tips for purchasing watches.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2013-2014学年四川省高三二诊模拟英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with her money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the Over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursdays. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone.
At six o’clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? Had someone got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry.
Over a cup of tea she wondered whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door—“a master key ”perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that she went out at her usual time, dressed as usual, but she didn’t go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through her garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.
It was just after four o’clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter box being pushed open. With the kettle of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly toward the front door. A long piece of wire appeared through the letter box, and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the knob on the door lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water over the hand. There was a shout outside, and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove. The wire fell to the floor, the hand was pulled back, and Mrs. Clarke heard the sound of running feet.
1.Mrs. Clarke looked forward to Thursday because__________.
A. she worked at a club on the day
B. she lived alone
C. she visited a club on Thursdays
D. a special visitor came on Thursday Clarke
2. If someone had made a forced entry,________.
A. Mrs. Clarke would have found a broken door or window
B. he or she was still in the house
C. things would have been thrown about
D. he or she would have needed a master key
3.According to the passage, which of the following is right?
A. She is about more than 50 years old.
B. The next day after she found something unusual in her house, she stayed at home.
C. The man who tried to enter her house wore a pair of gloves.
D. Mrs. Clarke was in an attempt to trick the thief when she noticed something unusual.
4.The wire fell to the floor________.
A. because Mrs. Clarke refused to open the door
B. when the man’s glove dropped off
C. because it was too hot to hold
D. because the man just wanted to get away
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年浙江省第一学期高二期中英语测试 题型：阅读理解
There was once a farmer who lived near a road. It was not a busy road,but from time to time,cars passed the farm.
Near the farm gate, there was a large hole in the road. this hole was always full of water, and the drivers of the cars could not see how deep the hole was. They thought it was probably not deep.So when they drove into the hole, they could not drive out because it was so deep.
The farmer did not spend much time working on his farm. He spent most time watching the hole. Whenever a car drove into it, he would pull the car out with his tractor and he would charge the drivers for much more money than they had expected.
One day, a driver of a car said to him, "You must have made a lot of money pulling cars out of this hole night and day."
"Oh no," the farmer said, "I don’t pull cars out of the hole at night. At night I fill the hole with water."
1.Many cars went into the hole because the drivers_____.
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A．were going too fast to stop their cars |
B．did not see the hole ahead of them |
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C．did not know the hole was very deep |
D．liked very much driving through water |
2.The drivers were _____ to pay the farmer for pulling their cars out of the hole.
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A．glad |
B．forced |
C．ready |
D．anxious |
3.Why did the farmer fill the hole with water at night?
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A．He was busy working on the farm during the day. |
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B．He spent much time watching the hole by day. |
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C．Some cars had driven into the hole at night. |
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D．Nobody would be able to find the secret out. |
4.What did the writer think of the farmer?
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A．He was selfish(自私). |
B．He was clever. |
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C．He was foolish. |
D．He was kind. |
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