A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food

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A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food

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A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining. This is achieved through the use of a turntable (转盘), which usually moves the food in a circle when it is pushed by those at the table. In this way, the food never has to be picked up and passed around the table. Instead, it remains in place on the lazy Susan.
A lazy Susan may also be a part of a kitchen cabinet (橱柜). In this sense, the lazy Susan is a type of shelving unit within the cabinet that is able to turn around its axis(轴心) . One may turn the lazy Susan in order to find certain goods in storage. From the outside, a lazy Susan appears to be two cabinets that are located at a right angle (直角) to each another. When one of these cabinets is pushed, however, both doors move and the lazy Susan is revealed inside.
It is believed that Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan in the 18th century, though it was called “dumbwaiter” at that time. It is said that Jefferson invented the lazy Susan because his daughter complained she was always served last at table and, as a result, never found herself full when leaving the table. Others believe that Thomas Edison was the inventor, as he is believed to have invented the turntable for his phonograph (留声机). The turntable may have developed into the lazy Susan later.
Regardless of who invented it, it wasn’t until 1917 that the term “lazy Susan” was used in an advertisement for the invention. In Britain, however, the term “dumbwaiter” is still used rather than “lazy Susan”. The reason for the naming of it is still a mystery. One theory is that it was named after either Jefferson’s or Edison’s daughter, both of whom were named Susan.
小题1:What is a “lazy Susan”?
A．A waitressB．A convenient toolC．A tableD．A cabinet
小题2:According to those who believed Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan, _______.
A．his daughter was very lazyB．the lazy Susan didn’t exist until the 18th century
C．Thomas Edison was his friendD．Thomas Edison didn’t invent the phonograph
小题3:We can learn from the last paragraph that ___________.
A．the lazy Susan can work by itself
B．the lazy Susan was named after Thomas Edison’s daughter
C．how the lazy Susan got its name remains unknown
D．the lazy Susan was invented in Britain
小题4: The writer wrote the passage mainly to _________.
A．discuss how the lazy Susan was named B．teach us how to make a lazy Susan
C．introduce Thomas Edison’s inventionsD．tell us what a lazy Susan is and its origin

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In a recent class I was asked “What is a short story?” My first answer was that it was something that could be read in one sitting and brought an illumination（启示）to the reader, sudden and golden like sunlight cracking(破裂, 砸开) through a heavy cloud. I went on to say that in my opinion a “real” short story was closer to poetry than to a novel.
Here are some definitions of the short story. My favorite is Benet"s: “something that can be read in an hour and remembered for a lifetime”. One writer said, “The theme of a novel won"t fit into the framework of a short story; It"s like trying to squeeze a large painting done on a wall into the frame of a miniature （微型画）。 And as in a miniature painting, the details need to be sharp. ”
The short story is an example of one aspect of human nature. Often a character undergoes some event, something that offers him or her change. This is why it’s said that short stories usually “say something ”， often a small something, but sometimes delivered with such accuracy that the effect is strongly felt, even a life-moment for some readers, something similar to a religious experience or to witnessing a never-to-be-repeated scene in nature.
Ok, let’s form a definition here: A short story is an account, rarely over 10, 000 words or below 500 words-more commonly 1, 500 to 5, 000 words-a single-sitting read, but with enough time and weight to move the reader. It is narrow and focused to produce an effect through the story, most commonly through events affecting some change in an individual.
Writer Isabelle Allende once wrote: “Novels are, for me, adding up details, just work, work, work, then you"re done. Short stories are more difficult-they have to be perfect, complete in themselves. ”
小题1:The writer of the passage is probably a ______.
A．poetB．painterC．teacherD．student
小题2:What should the ideal short story be in length?
A．at most 10, 000 wordsB．below 500 wordsC．over 5, 000wordsD．around 2, 000 words
小题3:The underlined word “undergoes ” in the third paragraph probably means “________ ”。
A．experiences B．discoversC．discussesD．appreciates
小题4:What’s the difference between novels and short stories?
A．Novels are too long for us to read.
B．Short stories are too short for us to read.
C．Short stories have more details than novels.
D．Short stories are more perfect and difficult than novels.
小题5:What would be the best title for the passage?
A．How Do You Write a Short Story?B．What Exactly Is a Short Story?
C．Is a Short Story Similar to Poetry?D．Are Short Stories Perfect and Complete?

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In many countries today, laws protect wildlife. In India, the need for such protection was realized centuries ago.
About 300 B.C. an Indian writer described forest that were somewhat like national parks today. The killing of game beasts was carefully supervised(监视). Some animals were fully protected．Within the forest, nobody was allowed to cut timber(wood for building), burn wood for charcoal(炭), or catch animals for their furs. Animals that became dangerous to human visitors were caught or killed outside the park so that other animals would not become uneasy.
The need for wildlife protection is greater now than ever before. About a thousand species of animals are in danger of extinction, and the rate of extinction was about one species every fifty years from A.D. 1 to 1800, but now it is about one species every year. Everywhere, men are trying to solve the problem of protecting wildlife caring for the rapid growth of the world’s population.
小题1: In forest of ancient India __________.
A．people were permitted to hunt for fun
B．only few kinds of animals could be killed
C．the killing of game beasts was strictly limited
D．no killing of beasts was allowed．
小题2:Dangerous animals were caught or killed outside the park so as to __________.
A．keep human visitors safeB．free the rest of the animals from worry or fear
C．both A and BD．supply other animals with more food
小题3:The underlined word “extinction” probably means __________.
A．being hungryB．dying outC．growing slowlyD．being killed
小题4:The example of man’s connection with wildlife protection can date back to _______.
A. the third century            B. more than 2000 years ago
C. A. D. 1 to 1800            D. over 300 years ago
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is one of life’s __1__ questions and people have been debating about it for thousands of years. Now scientists believe they have solved this _2__. Researchers from Sheffield and Warwick Universities in England discovered the answer __3__. They used a super computer to observe the shell-making process while a new shell was __4__. Then they found one protein called OC17 that is __5__ for forming eggshell. This is only found inside a chicken’s body, which is proof that the _6__ came first. The team was __7__ looking at how animals and birds make eggshells but suddenly made their surprising __8__. The big question now is where chickens came from. The _9__ is from dinosaurs.
The research team said eggshells are one of nature’s most __10__ creations. Professor John Harding from the team told reporters: “Understanding how chickens make eggshells is fascinating in itself, but it can also be __11__ in designing new materials.” Eggshells are very lightweight but incredibly strong. Even the most up-to-date materials __12__ by the world’s top engineers can not produce anything as __13__ as an eggshell. Professor Harding added that __14__ eggshells could help to cure bone diseases and design materials for the construction industry.“Nature has found wonderful ways that __15__ for all kinds of problems in materials science and technology — we can learn a lot from them.” he said.
小题1:
A．strangestB．bestC．oldestD．longest
小题2:
A．puzzleB．storyC．historyD．idea
小题3:
A．on purposeB．by chanceC．without hesitationD．at work
小题4:
A．breakingB．changingC．disappearingD．forming
小题5:
A．necessaryB．easyC．kindD．impossible
小题6:
A．eggB．eggshellC．chickenD．dinosaur
小题7:
A．obviouslyB．originallyC．thoughtfullyD．surprisingly
小题8:
A．inventionB．mistakeC．statementD．discovery
小题9:
A．answerB．researchC．keyD．egg
小题10:
A．strangeB．ridiculousC．funnyD．amazing
小题11:
A．hopefulB．helpfulC．respectfulD．colorful
小题12:
A．boughtB．cutC．designedD．carried
小题13:
A．brilliantB．ordinaryC．1ightD．strong
小题14:
A．findingB．watchingC．studyingD．making
小题15:
A．happenB．workC．waitD．look

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LEEDS, England ─ A Leeds University psychology (心理学) professor is teaching a course to help dozens of Britons forgive their enemies.
"The hatred we hold within us is a cancer," Professor Ken Hart said, adding that holding in anger can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
More than 70 people have become members in Hart’s first 20-week workshop in London ─ a course he says is the first of its kind in the world.
These are people who are sick and tired of living with a memory. They realize their bitterness is a poison they think they can pour out, but they end up drinking it themselves, said Canadian-born Hart.
The students meet in groups of eight to ten for a two-hour workshop with an adviser every fortnight.
The course, ending in July, is expected to get rid of the cancer of hate in these people. "People have lots of negative attitudes towards forgiveness," he said. "People confuse forgiveness with forgetting. Forgiveness means changing from a negative attitude to a positive one."
Hart and his team have created instructions to provide the training needed.
"The main idea is to give you guidelines on how to look at various kinds of angers and how they affect you, and how to change your attitudes towards the person you are angry with," said Norman Claringbull, a senior expert on the forgiveness project.
Hart said he believes forgiveness is a skill that can be taught, as these people "want to get free of the past".
小题1:From this passage we know that ______.
A．high blood pressure and heart disease are caused by hatred
B．high blood pressure can only be cured by psychology professors
C．without hatred, people will have less trouble connected with blood and heart
D．people who suffer from blood pressure and heart disease must have many enemies
小题2:If you are angry with somebody, you should ______.
A．try your best to defeat him or her
B．never meet him or her again
C．persuade him or her to have a talk with you
D．try to build up a positive attitude towards the person
小题3: In Hart’s first 20-week workshop, people there can ___.
A．meet their enemies
B．change their minds
C．enjoy the professor’s speech
D．learn how to quarrel with others
小题4: If you are a member in Hart’ s workshop, you’ll ______.
A．pay much money to Hart
B．go to the workshop every night
C．attend a gathering twice a month
D．pour out everything stored in your mind
小题5: The author wrote this passage in order to ________.
A．persuade us to go to Hart’s workshop
B．tell us the news about Hart’s workshop
C．tell us how to run a workshop like Hart’s
D．help us to look at various kinds of angers

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Mr. Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and came up to work by train. He liked walking from the station to his office unless it was raining, because it gave him some exercise.
One morning he was walking along the street when a stranger stopped him and said to him, “You may not remember me, sir, but seven years ago I came to London without a penny in my pockets, I stopped you in this street and asked you to lend me some money, and you lent me £ 5, because you said you were willing to take a chance so as to give a man a start on the way to success.”
Mr. Grey thought for a few minutes and then said, “Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!” “Well,” answered the stranger, “are you still willing to take a chance?”
小题1:How did Mr. Grey get to his office?
A．He went up to work by train.
B．He walked to his office.
C．He went to his office on foot unless it rained.
D．He usually took a train to the station and then walked to his office if the weather was fine.
小题2: Mr. Grey liked walking from the station to his office because ________.
A．he couldn’t afford the busesB．he wanted to save money
C．he wanted to keep in good healthD．he could do some exercises on the way
小题3:Mr. Grey had been willing to lend money to a stranger in order to______.
A．give him a start in lifeB．help him on the way to success
C．make him richD．gain more money
小题4:One morning the stranger recognized Mr. Grey, and_______.
A．wanted to return Mr. Grey the money
B．again asked Mr. Grey for money
C．would like to make friends with him
D．told Mr. Grey that he had been successful since then

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