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    试题来源:河北省沧衡名校联盟2023-2024学年高三下学期4月模拟考试英语试题

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    Best Movies on Netflix

    Parenthood

    Year: 1989

    Director: Ron Howard

    Stars: Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis

    Parenthood is a feel-good family dramedy directed by Ron Howard, focusing on the parental anxieties of Gil Buckman(Steve Martin)and his family. The cast includes Dianne Wiest, Keanu Reeves, Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis, and Jason Robards as Gil's father. The film has terrifying but painfully funny moments.

    Beverly Hills Cop

    Year: 1984

    Director: Martin Brest

    Stars: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox, Steven Berkoff

    Eddie Murphy stars in Beverly Hills Cop, an action-packed comedy. Originally, Mickey Rourke and Sylvester Stallone were considered for the role before it was tailored for Murphy. This film showcases his cocky, wise-cracking persona(人格面具)as Axel Foley, who always remains in control despite being a fish out of water.

    Starman

    Year: 1984

    Director: John Carpenter

    Stars: Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel

    John Carpenter's Starman was initially developed alongside E. T. and envisioned variously as a family drama or sci-fi film. Carpenter focused on dramatic, romantic aspects and the bond between a woman and an alien who looks like her dead husband. Despite similarities to E. T., Carpenter's unique touch is evident in the film's horror element s and the transformation of the alien into an adult Jeff Bridges.

    Fletch

    Year: 1985

    Director: Michael Ritchie

    Stars: Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Tim Matheson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini

    Michael Ritchie's Fletch, starring Chevy Chase, is a comedy that draws from film noir(黑色电影). It showcases Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher, an investigative reporter known for ridiculous disguise(伪装). Filled with quotable lines and memorable scenes, this film becomes more enjoyable over time.

    (1)Who is the character Axel Foley designed for?
    A . Steve Martin. B . Mickey Rourke. C . Eddie Murphy. D . Sylvester Stallone.
    【答案】
    (2)What is special about the character Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher?
    A . He is a reporter known for disguise. B . He plays a minor role in the movie. C . He is serious about his in-depth report. D . He is a detective fond of high-tech devices.
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    (3)What do the four movies have in common?
    A . They are considered realistic. B . They were released in the 80s. C . They are similar in plots and styles. D . They are directed by the same director.
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        Last week, my granddaughter started kindergarten, and I wished her every success. But part of me didn't. I actually wanted her to fail in some ways because I believe that failure can be good for our learning process. Success is proving that you can do something that you already know you can do, or doing something correctly the first time, which can often be a problematic (存在问题的) victory. First-time success is usually a fluke (侥幸). First-time failure, however, is supposed to be the natural order of things. Failure is how we learn.

        In Africa they describe a good cook as “She who has broken many pots.” If you've spent enough time in the kitchen to have broken a lot of pots, probably you know a fair amount about cooking. I once had dinner with a group of cooks, and they spent time comparing knife wounds and burn scars. They knew how much credibility (可信) their failures gave them.

        I earn my living by writing a daily newspaper column. Each week I know that one column I write is going to be the worst column. I try my best every day. I have learned to love that column. A successful column usually means that I am discussing my familiar topic, writing in a style I am used to or saying the same things as anyone else but in a better way.

        My younger daughter is a trapeze artist (荡秋千演员). She spent three years practising a show, and she did it successfully for years. There was no reason for her to change it but she did anyway. She said she was no longer learning anything new and she was bored. And if she was bored, there was no point in subjecting (使……服从于) her body to all that stress. She risked failure and great public embarrassment in order to feed her soul.

        My granddaughter is a perfectionist. She will feel her failures, and I will want to comfort her. But I will also, I hope, remind her of what she learned, and how she can do better next time. I hope I can tell her, though, that it's not the end of the world. Indeed, with luck, it is the beginning.

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        LakeLander·2 hours ago

        Today, a man talked very loud on his phone on a train between Malvern and Reading, making many passengers upset. I wonder how he would react if I were to read my newspaperoutloudonthetrain, Ihave never had the courage to do it, though.

        Pak50          ···     ·57 minutes ago

        Why not give it a try? Perhaps you should take lessons on a musical instrument. The late musician Dennis Brian is said to have asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio. When his request was refused, he took out his French horn(号) and started to practice.

        Angie O'Edema·42 minutes ago

        I don't see how musical instruments can help improve manners in public. Don't do to others what you wouldn't like to be done to yourself. Once, a passenger next to me talked out loud on his mobile phone. I left my seat quietly, giving him some privacy to finish his conversation. He realized this and apologised to me. When his phone rang again later, he left his seat to answer it. You see, a bit of respect and cooperation can do the job better.

        Taodas                          ·29 minutes ago

        I did read my newspaper out loud on a train, and it turned out well. The guy took it in good part, and we chatted happily all the way to Edinburgh.

        Sophie 76                                     ·13minutes ago

        I have not tried reading my newspaper out loud on a train, but ,several years ago, I read some chapters from Harry Porter to my bored and noisy children. Several passengers seemed to appreciate what I did.

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    How to Fill Your Empty Walls with Beautiful Art

        If you've ever stared at an empty wall wondering what to put there, you're not alone. The idea of having the same museum print as everyone else doesn't seem that appealing.

        But, many people who may be interested in purchasing art are at a loss on how to start. The amount of time taken to discover art and artists that you truly love, and the expense of purchasing art, keep many people from even considering it.

        But now, TurningArt is solving this dilemma(困境). TurningArt is an online subscription(订阅 ) service that allows the average consumer to learn about art and be able to afford to own it. TurningArt offers art-lovers an online gallery of thousands of works, from highly accomplished and successful artists, to view in their homes and eventually buy if they want to.

        Here's how it works

        Visit TurningArt.com to browse through the work of hundreds of independent artists from across the country. Sorted by style, medium, color, price, artist, or even region, new art is added daily. You're sure to find several things you like.

        Then, simply sign up for one of TurningArt's subscription plans. These start at just $10 per month. TurningArt will send you your first piece, framed and ready to hang right out of the box. The piece will not be the original, but rather a museum-quality print produced together with the artist. You can request the next piece at any time. New prints arrive in a mailer that you can use to send back your old prints.

        You can enjoy each piece for one, two, or three months—however long you want. And, best of all, you never have to worry about taping, sizing, or centering your new print, because all prints are pre-sized to fit easily into the frame originally sent to you.

        If you've got an empty wall to fill, or simply like the idea of getting fresh art in your home every now and then, TurningArt is for you.

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        The Adventure Guides Program

        New Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program (for children aged 4-12)

        What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?

        The objectives of the program are:

        Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child

        Increased understanding of one another

        Expanded awareness of spirit, mind and body

        Great memories

        Fun!

        Parent and Child Will Be Joining…

        The nationwide affiliated(隶属的) program sponsored by local YMCA's and part of the National Council of YMCA's

        A smaller group of families called a "circle"

        What Is the Time Commitment?

        Program runs from October to May (ending with the Memorial Day Parade)

        One "circle" activity per month (one circle decides on fees and dates)

        Additional all participant activities (scheduled by Wilton Family Y) —additional fees and registration required.

        Outing Dates: To Be Announced

        What Do I Do Now?

        Registration is on-going. Registration forms are available online under "Registration".

        You will be notified by the Wilton Family Y of which "circle" you and your child are in and who your "circle" leader is.

        You will be notified by your "circle" leader as to when your first parent/child "circle" meeting will take place.

        Fees:

        Participant: Full Child or Family member $110. 00 / Program member $200. 00

        Sibling(兄弟姐妹): Full child or Family member $75. 00 / Program member $150. 00

        Adult: Family member FREE / Program member $125. 00

        Wilton Family Y Contact Information:

        Geoff Malyszka Teen Director 762-8384 ext. 224

        E-mail: gmalyszka@wiltonymca. org

        Kim Murphy Early Childhood Ed. Director762-8384 ext. 214

        E-mail: kmurphy@wiltonymca. Org

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        Is there a way to turn back the aging process in people? For centuries, people have been looking for a "fountain of youth." The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink its water, you will not age.

        Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears that the answer may be called the hypothalamus, which is part of your brain. It controls important body activities, including growth, the way we process food and so on. Researchers found that hypothalamus neural stem cells (干细胞) also influence how fast aging takes place.

        Dongsheng Cai was the leading researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings. "when the hypothalamus starts aging, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, so does the body." he said.

        Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate (激活) the hypothalamus in laboratory mice. The results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals. "When we injected the hypothalamus stem cells to the middle-aged mice, the mice aged slowly and they could also live longer."

        But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in human beings. If so, they say the findings could lead to new ways to help doctors identify and treat age-related health problems.

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        A new "paparazzi-proof" scarf has got heatedly welcomed since launched. A new "paparazzi-proof" scarf could be a game-changer for celebrities who prefer to shy away from the stage light. The ISHU scarf is the creation of Dutch-born fashion entrepreneur Saif Siddiqui and is designed to "give people their right to privacy back". A host of celebrities including Cameron Diaz, singer Joe Jonas, Bayern Munich footballer Jerome Boateng and music producer Major Lazer have worn the ISHU after it was spotted at London Fashion Week last year.

        It works by reflecting the light back into a camera, effectively becoming "invisibility clothes" for celebrities who don't want their photos taken. Anyone wearing the scarf is protected from mobile flash photograph, with the fashion accessory's fabric(附件结构)effectively blocking out any unwanted pictures, although it doesn't stop no-flash photographs from being taken.

        The 28-year-old Siddiqui was inspired while visiting family in Amsterdam in 2009 when his friends attempted to take a photo of him using an iPhone in front of some bikes. "He noticed that the bike's reflector carried the flash of his mobile camera in a way that confused the faces of his friends in the picture." the ISHU website explains. "He immediately realized that if developed into the right product, this feature would be an ideal solution for his friends and is now available to the public who want to keep their private moments in public private. "Saif put together a team of experts who dug into the science of light and reflection, and how to blend technology with fashion."

        He told Decoded Magazine: "The ISHU scarf effectively allows an individual to control what pictures and videos are taken of him." There are no more unwanted pictures and videos on Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook! Everyone carries a phone with them nowadays that has an amazing camera. So, it all made sense to me." More ISHU products are set to launch in August, with mobile phone cases set to launch in the next few weeks. The ISHU is currently sold out but you can pre-order it online for£289.

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