Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national leader in public astronomy, and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. It is located on the southern slope (山坡) of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134 feet above sea level.
Visitors may drive to the Observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads. No reservation (预定) is required to visit. Parking is limited, and the busiest times are weekend. Buses, taxis, and carpools are welcome. LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line station.
Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Admission and parking are free.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday---Friday 12:00 noon---10:00 p.m.
Saturday---Sunday 10:00 a.m.---10:00 p.m.
Monday Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed
Samuel Oschin Planetarium
The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live, half-hour presentations each day. There are usually four different shows from which to choose.
Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes. Check the website, information desks, or the box office for each day’s show times. Late seating is not permitted.
Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the Observatory and are only available on the day of the show. The ticket prices for shows are：
Adults (13-59 years old) $7.00
Children (5-12 years old) $3.00
Seniors (60 years and older) $5.00
Students $5.00
Children under 5 years will be admitted only to the first show each day.
Hearing assist devices are available upon request.
Public Telescopes
Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and skies are clear. The Zeiss telescope on the roof is generally open by 7:00 p.m.. All observing must be completed by 9:45 p.m..
1.What can we learn abou
t Griffith Observatory according to the passage?
A. It is open all the year around.
B. It is mostly visited at weekends.
C. It becomes famous because of Hollywood.
D. It is the most attractive place in Los Angeles.
2.Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?
A. Hearing assist devices are provided to seniors.
B. The shows there generally last 60 to 90 minutes.
C. Visitors are required to be seated before the show starts.
D. The tickets for its shows can be bought through the website.
3.To watch the show, a young couple with a 7-year-old son should pay________.
A. $13.00 B. $15.00
C. $17.00 D. $20.00
4.Which of the following is charged?
A. Parking. B. Telescopes.
C. Hearing assist devices. D. LADOT bus service.
名校课堂系列答案科目：高中英语 来源：河北省卓越联盟2016-2017学年高一下学期第三次月考英语试卷 题型：短文填空
When Elizabeth got married,it seemed as if her life would be1.(comfort) and peaceful.However,she wasn't content2.her easy life.She saw many poor people3.(live) near her and she wanted to help them.
One day,she4.(invite) to visit a prison.At first the prison officers did not want to let her visit the5.(woman) prisoners because they feared the prisoners would attack her,6.Elizabeth was not afraid.She realized that the prisoners behaved7.(bad) because they were being treated like animals.They had terrible living conditions.So Elizabeth did her best8.(provide) them with food and clean clothes.Her9.(kind) helped her gain the friendship of the prisoners.Later Elizabeth was asked to go to the leaders of Britain to discuss10.to improve the conditions for prisoners.She continued to help the poor prisoners till she passed away.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山东省济宁市2016-2017学年高一下学期第二学段模拟考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird, which had always wondering what Hell(地狱) was. When she was little, her mother always told her that if she didn’t get the hang of the flying skills, she would go to Hell. She was so puzzled that she always asked others what Hell looked like, but no one was sure, because none of them had ever been there. Some said Hell was a place full of water, and others told her that Hell was full of burning fire. However, the bird knew they were lying. She wanted to find out what Hell was.
When other birds were learning flying skills, she always hid herself and watched them. She thought in this way she could go to Hell and see what Hell looked like. However, she spent so little time learning flying skills that one day she was caught by a little boy. The little boy gave her to his grandpa in the countryside as a gift. The old man liked her very much. He made a beautiful cage(笼子) and put her in it. The bird was very worried because she thought she couldn’t find out what Hell was like staying in this small cage. However, she couldn’t escape. Day after day, she just stayed in the cage, watching other birds flying. She lost her freedom and she became sadder and sadder. At last, she became ill. The old man finally opened the cage, but she was too weak to fly. Lying on the ground, she thought of the question that she ever asked all the time.
“What does Hell look like?”
“Hell is a small well-decorated cage.” Before she closed her eyes forever, she finally answered that question herself.
1.Who warned the bird of hell?
A. Her mother B. Other birds
C. The little boy D. The old man
2.What did the bird think of other birds’ opinions on hell?
A. She thought they were telling lies.
B. She thought they were all right.
C. She thought nothing of them.
D. She thought highly of them.
3.Why did the bird hide herself when other birds were learning flying skills?
A. Because she was lazy.
B. Because she didn’t like learning flying skills.
C. Because she thought she could go to Hell by doing this.
D. Because she thought it was of no use to learn flying skills.
4.According to the passage, the bird at last found out that________.
A. there was no Hell at all
B. Hell was full of burning fire
C. Hell was a place full of water
D. Hell was a place without freedom
5.The bird _______ at last.
A. died B. was free
C. went to Hell D. lived a good life
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科目：高中英语 来源：山东省枣庄市2016-2017学年高一下学期5月月考英语试卷 题型：七选五
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one.1. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication – having mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity(负面报道)of such ideas. 2.
On the other hand, signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. 3. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years.
4. The answer is radiation(辐射). High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about the safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often.
5. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
A. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
B. What do the doctors worry about?
C. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people.
D. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.
E. He couldn’t remember even simple tasks.
F. They will possibly affect their benefits.
G. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?
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What kind of music do you like 1. (good)? My 2.(favour) is pop music. It really took off in the 1950s, when the electric guitar 3.(invent). Whe
n someone had the bright idea of putting a microphone inside the guitar, a whole new range 4. sounds became possible. The origins of pop music lie in jazz—a type of music which became 5.(increase) popular among young people. The first real pop superstar is Elvis Presley, 6. king of rock music. He was 7.(follow) in the 1960s and 70s by the rock supergroups. And I was still a little child when the Beatles had the first hit of 688.(their). It was amazing! Suddenly, pop music came to life and everyone wanted to be part of it. After the Beatles came the heavy rock: the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Queen, and then rock music 699.(spread) across the world. Young people 10. live in the countries as far apart as Canada and Japan have been influenced by American and British pop music for over 40 years now.
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科目：高中英语 来源：湖北省宜昌市等部分示范学校2016-2017学年高一下学期5月联考英语试卷 题型：完形填空
When I was 10, I was diagnosed with cancer. During treatment, I understood everything but the ______ of my case. It was not until recently that I realized how sick I was then.
This November of 2015 will ______ my five years off chemotherapy(化疗) and I will be finally _____of cancer.
I know sick children often felt blue. In order to help brighten their ______, I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children ______ and respected to visit them in hospitals. The ______ I received from being able to ______ up the children’s day was indescribable.
This fall, I will ______ my junior year of high school. I love learning and I truly ______ the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too ______ to attend. Another big part of my life is______ activity. During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk — let alone ______. After finishing chemotherapy my main ______ was being able to run and play ______ again. I’m overjoyed to say I’ve been able to ______ that aim. Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n) ______ feeling.
To me it’s important to convey(传达) a ______ of positivity and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life. Many don’t _____ and think it’s strange when I say this, but I’m truly grateful that I had cancer. Having experienced that, I have become brave ______ have also gained appreciation for life. I know with determination everyone can follow their _____.
1.A. development B. name C. seriousness D. cause
2.A. mark B. end C. begin D. reward
3.A. warned B. informed C. suspected D. cured
4.A. future B. spirits C. rooms D. way
5.A. attracted B. impressed C. admired D. missed
6.A. respect B. joy C. gift D. education
7.A. make B. clear C. clean D. light
8.A. enter B. leave C. visit D. drop
9.A. kill B. save C. treasure D. waste
10.A. weak B. young C. lazy D. busy
11.A. mental B. indoor C. physical D. social
12.A. swim B. run C. jump D. lie
13.A. goal B. task C. problem D. idea
14.A. cards B. chess C. sports D. music
15.A. further B. kick C. set D. achieve
16.A. puzzling B. amazing C. satisfying D. touching
17.A. message B. note C. word D. wish
18.A. speak B. apologize C. understand D. remember
19.A. and B. but C. or D. so
20.A. steps B. examples C. suggestions D. dreams
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Disneynature's new true life adventure film “Born in China” takes a journey into the wilds of China 1. few people have ever gone. Following the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of 2. most extreme environments on Earth to witness some deeply moving 3. (moment). A caring panda mother guides her growing baby as she begins to explore and seek 4. (independent) actively. A two-year-old golden monkey who feels unhappy with his new baby sister 5. (run) away from home to join up with a group of free-spirited monkeys. And a mother snow leopard (雪豹)—an animal 6. (rare) caught on camera—faces the real challenge of raising her two babies. Featuring 7. (astonish), never-before-seen images, the film guides audiences through China—from the icy mountains 8. the heart of the bamboo forest—on the wings of red-crowned cranes (丹顶鹤), smoothly tying the extraordinary tales together.
“Born in China”, 9. (direct) by accomplished Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, is a co-production of Disneynature and Shanghai Media Group. Disneynature is partnering with World Wildlife Fund and donating a percentage of ticket sales 10. (help) protect pandas and snow leopards in China.
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2016-2017学年高二下学期周练（5.21）英语试卷 题型：完形填空
It was Mother’s Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were ________, we realized that only minutes earlier an ________ woman had fallen over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground. ________ was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. ________ a lot of people stopped to help out.
________ we were walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very ________ about what had happened to the elderly couple. He ________ to me, “Mom, it’s not much fun falling over in front of ________.” Seeing that there was a flower stall（摊位）at the front of the supermarket, he added, “Why shouldn’t we ________ the lady a flower? It will make her feel better.” I was ________ that he’d come up with this ________ idea. So we went over and told the flower seller ________ we wanted. “Just take it,” she replied. “I ________ take your money for such a wonderful ________.”
By now medical staff had arrived, and were ________ the injured woman. We gave the flower to the woman’s husband and I told him it was ________ my son. At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you very much.” He then turned to me, “You have a ________ son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
The man bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. ________ being badly hurt, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with ________ in her eyes and gave him a little ________.
1.A. driving B. leaving C. stopping D. moving
2.A. injured B. awkward C. elderly D. honest
3.A. The seller B. My son C. The crowd D. Her husband
4.A. Specifically B. Particularly C. Fortunately D. Interestingly
5.A. If B. While C. Since D. Unless
6.A. guilty B. worried C. angry D. curious
7.A. complained B. lied C. said D. responded
8.A. no one B. everyone C. someone D. anyone
9.A. buy B. bring C. leave D. lend
10.A. shocked B. amazed C. puzzled D. concerned
11.A. wise B. crazy C. innocent D. sweet
12.A. which B. what C. when D. whether
13.A. must not B. may not C. can’t D. needn’t
14.A. scene B. deed C. flower D. habit
15.A. checking with B. paying for C. operating on D. looking after
16.A. about B. to C. with D. from
17.A. wonderful B. cheerful C. successful D. respectful
18.A. Out of B. As to C. Thanks to D. Regardless of
19.A. hope B. love C. pity D. pain
20.A. smile B. money C. idea D. comfort
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科目：高中英语 来源：河北省2016-2017学年高一（承智班）下学期5.21周练英语试卷 题型：书面表达
假定你是山西大学附属中学的高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school?”的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提示准备一份英语发言稿。
1.学会学习：方法，习惯等；
2.学会做人：真诚，友善；
3.学会其他：考生自拟。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.发言稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总次数。
Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school.
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