On a hot August morning, in a classroom overlooking New York’s Hudson River, a teacher guides a group of 3-year-olds completely in Chinese. This is just a language summer camp run by the primary school Bilingual Buds, which offers a year-round course in Chinese as well as Spanish for kids as young as 2.
A lot of research now shows the regular, high-level use of more than one language may actually improve early brain development. Knowing two or more languages can improve the ability to focus, decide and deal with information better. These important skills are grouped together, known in brain terms as “executive function”. The research suggests they develop ahead of time in bilingual children, and are already evident in kids as young as 3 or 4. Bilingual education, common in many countries, is a growing trend across the United States, with 440 elementary schools offering the study in Spanish, Chinese and French.
But Tamar Gollan, a professor at the University of California, has found a vocabulary gap between children who speak only one language and those who grow up with more. On average, the more language spoken, the smaller the vocabulary in each one. Gollan’s research suggests that while that gap narrows as children grow, it does not disappear completely. Gollan says, “Vocabulary tests help us find that bilinguals have the disadvantage, where you know the word but you just can’t get it out.”
In fact some of the values of bilingualism can’t be measured at all, of course. To speak more than one language is to open the mind to more than one culture or way of life.
Bilinguals also appear to be better at learning other new languages. Clarisse spent her early childhood in Switzerland speaking French. At 6, she learned English. Later she learned Spanish, German, and, during three years living in Tokyo, Japanese. Now she has easily mastered several languages.
1.Why should children learn more than one language according to Paragraph 2?
A. Because it can do good to children’s brain development.
B. Because it’s part of a language summer camp.
C. Because it is common in many countries.
D. Because it is popular with children.
2.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to _________.
A. many countries
B. bilingual children
C. these important skills
D. two or more languages
3.According to Tamar Gollan, __________.
A. knowing two or more languages can improve children’s skills
B. the more languages children know, the better they will be
C. children had better not take vocabulary tests
D. bilingual education is not always good to children
4. From the passage we can learn_________.
A. Clarisse likes French best instead of Japanese
B. bilingual education is mainly loved by children
C. bilinguals can have a disadvantage in learning other new languages
D. knowing more languages can help children learn more about foreign cultures
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_______ the best in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships ________21,000 dollars.
A. Judging; would total
B. To be judged; totaled
C. Having judged; to total
D. Judged; totaling
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根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.
1. —1.—. When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.
2. You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper, don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef(厨师). I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t. —2.—. You are you. You are not your sister.
3. You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. —3.—. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.
4. —4.—. Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true. —5.—.
A. You have the power to change your future.
B. So focus on your own passions and talents.
C. You are not the only one who feels this way.
D. You need to change your thought patterns.
E. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you.
F. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.
G. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届四川绵阳南山中学高三下“绵阳三诊”热身考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：完形填空
完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（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。
If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a _________reason, such as your job or your studies? _________perhaps you are interested in the _________, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a_________of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of_________, but traditional classes are an ideal start for many people. They _________an environment where you can practice under the_________ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead _________ lives and learning language takes_________. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a_________. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming_________in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.
Many people start learning a language and soon given up. “I’m too _________,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more_________than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any _________. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people_________about the mistakes they make when _________. Well, relax and laugh about your_________and you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never_________. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be_________by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in _________won language. Good luck!
1.A. technical B. political C. physical D. practical
2.A. After B. Or C. Though D. So
3.A. transport B. literature C. agriculture D. medicine
4.A. view B. form C. knowledge D. database
5.A. paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers
6.A. protect B. change C. provide D. respect
7.A. control B. command C. pressure D. guidance
8.A. happy B. busy C. simple D. normal
9.A. time B. courage C. energy D. place
10.A. theory B. routine C. business D. project
11.A. fluent B. bored C. interested D. devoted
12.A. old B. nervous C. tired D. weak
13.A. quickly B. closely C. privately D. quietly
14.A. speed B. age C. distance D. school
15.A. hesitate B. worry C. think D. quarrel
16.A. singing B. working C. learning D. bargaining
17.A. mistakes B. progress C. cleverness D. clumsiness
18.A. tiresome B. interesting C. hard D. easy
19.A. amazed B. blamed C. interrupted D. informed
20.A. your B. his C. our D. their
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语法填空，阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Learning any language takes practice － lots of practice! Often, it’s difficult to know 1. you should practice it. Should you watch a video? Perhaps, 2. would be a good idea to do a few 3. (quiz). Of course, you should try to speak English with your friends. All of these are great ideas, but it’s also important to build a routine. A routine will help you make 4. (study) English a habit. That’s the best way to improve your English!
It’s important to 5. (expose) to many different areas every day. 6. , you shouldn’t try to study too many 7. (differ) subjects. These suggestions take a 30-minute listening and reading as the basis for daily practice. You are trying to learn many new things, so don’t try to learn too much in any one area too 8. (quick)!
Take 5 minutes to write down all the new words you find in your listening and reading exercises. Keep a notebook, and write in the 9. (translate) in your native language. Don’t forget to learn grammar for 10 minutes. Try to quickly summarize what you listened to and what you read and speak out loud.
That’s it! Approximately 45 minutes a day, every day or at least four times a week! If you continue to do this, you will be 10. (surprise) at how quickly your English improves!
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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。
What is time? Is it a thing to be saved or or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control , like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is that. Americans see time as a valuable . Maybe that's why they are of the expression, "Time is money."
To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually an apology, and maybe an explanation. People are running late often call ahead to let others know of the . Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly . At informal get-togethers, , people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the time. But they usually don't try that at work.
American lifestyles show people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost a(n) to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think about calling after 10:00 p.m.
1.A. bought B. ignored C. spent D. killed
2.A. over B. in C. with D. for
3.A. However B. Whenever C. Whatever D. Wherever
4.A. less than B. no more than C. not more than D. more than
5.A. resource B. material C. source D. factor
6.A. short B. fond C. crazy D. enthusiastic
7.A. preference B. mercy C. respect D. hatred
8.A. calls for B. arises from C. makes for D. results from
9.A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
10.A. time B. result C. explanation D. delay
11.A. in time B. on time C. ahead of time D. over time
12.A. such as B. in a word C. for example D. as usual
13.A. assigned B. appointed C. approved D. assessed
14.A. how many B. how far C. how much D. how soon
15.A. set B. prepare C. use D. quit
16.A. emergency B. pleasure C. period D. emotion
17.A. write B. claim C. inform D. call
18.A. drop out B. drop by C. drop off D. drop behind
19.A. must B. might C. need D. shall
20.A. first B. last C. once D. twice
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届江西上高县二中高三4月半月考（二）英语试卷（解析版） 题型：短文改错
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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My friend Li Hua used to be rather poor in English, especially his terrible and strange pronunciation. Hardly could he make him understood when speaking English. Bearing a heavy load in mind, he felt desperate and upset. He dared not speak English at class. When asked questions, she was always nervous and embarrassed. The classmates always make fun of him, saying that he was speaking Japanese! Once I met him in the corridor. I told him that his pronunciation was very special and a kind of like Obama's. Believing what I said, he got greatly inspired. He spared no effort to practice speak English every day. Now, he can speak English fluent with a perfect accent.
Recently, he told me that it wasn't long after he knew that I just told a little white lie then but he appreciated badly, without which, he said, he couldn't have achieved such great progresses.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2016届广东省深圳市高三第二次调研考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
书面表达
假定你是李华，你所在的“中国剪纸文化的传承（inheritance）和发展”课题研究小组刚刚获得今年的“中国大智汇创新研究挑战赛（China Thinks Big 2016）”二等奖。请你写信给你的外籍教师史密斯先生，感谢他一直以来对你们的支持与帮助。要点如下：
1. 比赛时间：4 月 18-20 日；
2. 比赛地点：哈佛（Harvard）上海中心；
3. 课题与收获；
4. 感谢与祝愿。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头与结尾已为你写好。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, a student of yours.
Yours,
Li Hua
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015-2016学年安徽师范大学附中高一下期中考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
If the medicine correctly, you will recover sooner or later.
A. taking B. take C. taken D. to take
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