题型:阅读理解 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
辽宁省鞍山市第一中学2017-2018学年高二上学期英语期中考试试卷
Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel,a 14-year-old boy with brain disease.He is highly intelligent,yet unable to move his muscles anti communicate.Through his first-person description,he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged.This short novel forces young readers to think about the assumptions they make about people with disabilities,and also addresses euthanasia(安乐死)and quality of life as relevant social problems.
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt's New York Times bestselling memoir(回忆录)tells the story of his life growing up as an extremely poor child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances.He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have,and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow
In 2006,when he was only 45 years old,Randy Pausch suffered from cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live.Inspired by a professor's inspirational lecture,Pausch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months.In spite of his disease,the book,is surprisingly encouraging.It encourages young readers to focus on what's truly important in life.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This story has become a classic clue to its honest look at the everyday lives of teenagers.Through the eyes of the 15-year-old writer,Charlie,the novel details the daily trails that many teenagers face,but it also deals with social problems like drug abuse.It also focuses on the roles that friendship,family and love play in helping us get through difficult times.
CUSTOMER HEALTH: A GUIDE TO INTELLIGENT DECISIONS Eighth softcover edition of leading college text covering all aspects of basic health strategy (策略) for consumers. Includes much information on food fashion and “alternative methods”. Thoroughly referenced. By Stephen Barrett, M. D., William M. London, Ed. D., Robert S. Baratz, M. D., D. D. S., Ph. D., and Manfred Kroger, Ph. D. 608 pages, $23.00. |
CHIROPRACTIC (手疗法):THE GREATEST HOAX (骗局) OF THE CENTURY? L. A. Chotkowski, M. D., FACP, describes discoveries made during his half-century of medical practice. Includes reports of cases; the author's observations at New York Chiropractic College, a chiropractic office, and a chiropractic lecture; and details of critical reports in the media. Second edition, softcover, 208 pages, $15. |
THE WHOLE TOOTH The fundamental guide to protecting your dental health and your pocketbook. Covers preventive care, finding a good dentist, dental restoring, cosmetic dentistry, dental quackery (治疗) and fraud (假牙), and dental insurance programs, including managed care. By Marvin J. Schissel, D. D. S., and John E. Dodes, D. D. S. softcover, 284 pages, $10. |
QUACKERY AND YOU The 32-page softcover brochure with special viewpoints by William Jarvis, Ph. D., suitable for waiting rooms. $1. |
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