Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That is the global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “burgers”. “fries” and “milkshakes”. Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy (雜亂的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chartroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “café” and expressions like “c'est la vie” (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.
Recently, British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
1.The English language has a history of ______.
A. over 2000 years B. over 500 years
C. over 1500 years D. over 1000 years
2.The underlined expression “thanks to” can be replaced by ______.
A. because of B. in order to C. as usual D. as if.
3.Which of the following statements is true about the language of English?
A. It has been changing all the time.
B. It has borrowed words from all the other languages.
C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words.
D. Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language.
4.How many people in the world are using English now?
A. One billion people B. 340 million
C. almost all the people in the world.
D. not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly.
5. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except______.
A. the USA B. Nigeria C. the Philippines D. Norway
閱讀快車系列答案科目：高中英語 來源：福建省09-10學年高一下學期期中考試（英語） 題型：完型填空
完形填空（20分）
Not so long ago, if you avoided drinking water during a workout（訓練）, you were considered tough. Today, most experts 36 , you would be considered unintelligent.
Even in you don’t sweat much or feel 37 and even if there is a nice breeze, 38 experts say drinking water- or something 39 is necessary before, during and after all warmer-weather 40 .
Only a few years ago, many coaches 41 players from drinking anything during the game----they thought it was 42 for them to rinse(漱口) their mouths, 43 swallowing anything might slow them down.
Now, there’s 44 plenty of water on the sidelines for athletes to drink. The National Hockey League even 45 goalkeepers to put water bottles on top of their nets.
These new practices 46 be lost on the recreation(消遣) athlete. Some 47 advise you to drink about two cups of water 15 minutes or so after you 48 exercising and the same amount every 15 minutes. In some types of exercises-running, for example-others encourage drinking a cup or two of water 49 the workout.
Don’t drink any more, experts say too much fluid makes 50 and exercise uncomfortable. In 51 continuous hot-weather exercise, 52 can sweat and breathe away 1.8 kilograms of 53 an hour.
Drinking water does two things: restore some 54 and allow you to keep sweating so the skin can be kept 55 . Doctors say drinking six or eight cups a day can help digestion.
36. A. discover B. suggest C. agree D. fear
37. A. thirsty B. hungry C. hot D. tired
38. A. labour B. children C. water D. exercise
39. A. else B. instead C. fresh D. tasteful
40. A. seasons B. lessons C. days D. activities
41. A. excused B. discouraged C. prevented D. saved
42. A. possible B. unnecessary C. difficult D. right
43. A. but B. then C. therefore D. though
44. A. seldom B. forever C. usually D. sometimes
45. A. allows B. promises C. forbids D. guides
46. A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
47. A. teachers B. parents C. players D. doctors
48. A. stop B. start C. give up D. begin with
49. A. after B. before C. with D. from
50. A. walking B. breathing C. swallowing D. drinking
51. A. heavy B. easy C. pleasant D. everyday
52. A. a patient B. a drinker C. an athlete D. an expert
53. A. air B. atmosphere C. oxygen D. water
54. A. sweat B. weight C. breath D. height
55. A. warm B. strong C. cool D. safe
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科目：高中英語 來源：江蘇省南京市2010屆高三考前訓練題 題型：單項填空
Dressing is a task which we do everyday as a matter of _______.
A. routine B. schedule C. habit D. manner
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科目：高中英語 來源：撫順市六校聯(lián)合體2009-2010學年度“二模”考試英語試題 題型：閱讀理解
Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.
Depression(抑郁癥) may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.
Once a child has an episode(一段情節(jié)) of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.
Suicide(自殺) is the 6th leading cause of death for 5–to–15-year-olds.
If your child experiences 5 or more of these signs or symptoms(癥狀) for at least 2 weeks, he or she may be experiencing depression or another mental illness.
Feeling——Does your child demonstrate:
Sadness
Emptiness
Hopelessness
Guilt
Worthlessness
Lack of enjoyment in everyday pleasures
Thinking ——Is your child having trouble:
Concentrating
Making decisions
Completing schoolwork
Maintaining grades
Maintaining friendships
Physical problems ——Does your child complain of :
Headaches
Stomachaches
Lack of energy
Sleeping problems ( too much or too little)
Weight or appetite changes ( gain or loss)
Behavior problems ——Is your child:
Irritable（煩躁）
Not wanting to go to school
Wanting to be alone most of the time
Having difficulty getting along with others
Cutting classes or skipping school
Dropping out of sports, hobbies or other activities
Drinking alcohol or using drugs.
Suicide risk——Does your child talk or think about:
Suicide
Death
Other morbid（生病的）subjects
Sometimes, a child who causes problems at school or at home may actually be depressed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to have your child treated. Discuss your child’s problems with his or her doctor. The doctor may suggest a referral to a children’s psychologist(心理醫(yī)生)or psychiatrist（精神病醫(yī)生）.
Treatment may include individual and family therapy(治療), along with an antidepressant medication (抗抑郁藥)
1.This article is particularly written for ____.
A. parents B. teachers C. children D. Psychologists
2.Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems?
A. The child is always in high mood.
B. The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day.
C. The child hates to study.
D. The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period.
3.What should we do when we find our kids experiencing depression?
A. Ask for leave to accompany them at home.
B. Ask them to take antidepressant immediately.
C. Go to see the doctor.
D. Ask them to have a good rest.
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科目：高中英語 來源：天津四中2010屆高三下學期模擬考試英語試卷 題型：完形填空
第二節(jié) 完型填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
請認真閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
“Two books per visit per week,” said the unsmiling librarian as she handed a library card. Neither the limits nor her attitude 16 me, a 9 – year – old Jewish girl growing up in Berlin in the 1950s. I needed those visits. The books were filled with stories in which, however 17 things seemed, everything 18 well in the end, 19 justice, bravery, and wisdom –--- a striking contrast (對比) to my everyday experiences.
Thirty years later, I, a recent immigrant to the US with a daughter aged 13, stood in front of another librarian. This librarian was 20 .
“What did she say?” I asked my daughter, who already knew a little English and often 21 as my interpreter.
“She said ‘Can I help you?’”
“Ask if they have any books in 22 ,” I requested.
“No, they don’t.” translated my daughter.
While hunting for a job, I was told that the library needed people to 23 books. The interview was short –--- the job didn’t require much English, just a 24 of the alphabet. I started the next day. Every day, I handled hundreds of books whose meaning was 25 from me, mentally dividing them by size and color. One day, while shelving, I found English for Beginners and began studying it on my own. 26 English letters started forming words I could 27 , words combined into phrases, and –--- oh, 28 ! –-- I was reading. It was a slow process, supported by dictionaries and 29 by tears, but it was progress. Afterwards I got promoted to the front desk ----- 30 books in and out and answering simple questions.
Every day I receive dozens of people. Sometimes I spot new immigrants. They come from all over the world, so they look different, but the hesitant expression on their faces and their 31 manners are similar. My heart goes out to them, 32 they are people like me. I fully understand the 33 roads on which they have stepped. “They’ve come to the right place,” I think to 34 . Then I smile and say – just the 35 a librarian said to me a long time ago –--- “Can I help you?”
16．A．surprised B．comforted C．puzzled D．shocked
17．A．attractive B．dull C．terrible D．strange
18．A．went out B．turned out C．ended in D．came up
19．A．rewarding B．affecting C．completing D．denying
20．A．chatting B．staring C．reading D．smiling
21．A．introduced B．instructed C．guided D．served
22．A．Spanish B．French C．Russian D．German
23．A．shelve B．register C．record D．mark
24．A．list B．knowledge C．line D．competence
25．A．vague B．simple C．hidden D．clear
26．A．All of a sudden B．In no time C．Step by step D．Now and then
27．A．recognize B．realize C．define D．interpret
28．A．challenge B．wonder C．opportunity D．news
29．A．inspired B．accompanied C．blocked D．excited
30．A．checking B．classifying C．borrowing D．lending
31．A．rough B．elegant C．polite D．shy
32．A．though B．until C．for D．unless
33．A．difficult B．smooth C．endless D．straight
34．A．me B．myself C．them D．themselves
35．A．means B．approach C．method D．way
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科目：高中英語 來源：2011海南�？谑懈呖颊{研英語試題 題型：閱讀理解
Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book-lover or merely you are there to buy a book as a present. You may even have entered the shop just to find shelter from a sudden shower. Whatever the reason, you can soon become totally unaware of your surroundings. You soon become engrossed in some book or other, and usually it is only much later that you realise you have spent far too much time there and must dash off to keep some forgotten appointment—without buying a book, of course.
This opportunity to escape the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a bookshop. There are not many places where it is possible to do this. You can wander round such places to your heart's content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will disturb you with usual greetings, "Can I help you, sir?" Of course you may want to find out where a particular section is. Then, and only then, are his services necessary. However, when he has led you there, the assistant should retire carefully and look as if he is not interested in selling a single book.
You have to be careful not to be attracted by the variety of books in a bookshop. It is very easy to enter the shop looking for a book on ancient coins and to come out carrying a copy of the latest best-selling novel. This sort of thing can be very dangerous. Apart from running up a huge account, you can waste a great deal of time wandering from section to section.
1..
. Which may not be included in the writer's experiences while he is in a bookshop?
A. Getting relaxed without buying a book.
B. Quarrelling with the shop assistant.
C. Buying other books instead of those he wanted.
D. Forgetting some important appointment.
2..
. What does the writer mean by saying "time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable"?
A. You may free yourself from the real life.
B. Reading is free of charge there.
C. There is nobody disturbing you there.
D. You can enter without any certain reason.
3..
What does the underlined word engrossed most probably mean in the first paragraph?
A. Lost. B. Forbidden. C. Puzzled. D. Impressed.
4..
. The writer wrote the passage in order to ________.
A. suggest a good way of running a bookshop
B. encourage people to do some reading in bookshops
C. share his experience in bookshops
D. give some advice on buying books in a bookshop
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