高一下期英语限时练2.doc

1、高一英语下期限时练2Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didnt know what to do next? 36 They will help you make your dreams come true and become a famous inventor. The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has in

2、vented it. If not, you should search through the US Patent (专利) information to see if a patent was ever created for your type of invention. 37 The easiest thing to do is working with a company that can help you to make your dreams a reality. It can help you present your ideas and get your product to

3、 the right companies. One company that is very reputable (声誉好的) is “Lambert and Lambert in Minnesota”. 38 If they think your product is marketable (有销路的), they will help you to get it to the right company. Call the company and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention

4、and a complete description of your ideas. 39 Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you how marketable it is. If they decide to help you, they will work to present it to different companies and help you to go to the next step. Once your invention has been sold to a large

5、 company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor. 40 But the benefits are worth the wait.A. It may take a year or two.B. You will be the next inventor.C. Write down exactly about your invention.D. If there is no patent, go to the next step.E. You will find something new on

6、 the Internet.F. Here are some steps that you can take.G. They offer free advice for good ideas.ADarwen looked for a job for a long time. One day he was offered an opportunity to interview for a job with a firm in New York. As the job involved moving his wife and small child from Texas to New York,

7、he wanted to talk the decision over with someone before accepting it, but his father had died and Darwen did not feel he had anybody to. At last, he telephoned an old friend of the family.The friend said he would be happy to give Darwen advice about the job offer under the condition that the young m

8、an took whatever advice he was given. Darwen agreed. Go on to New York and have the interview, the older man said But I want you to go there on a train and I want you to get a private compartment（车厢）Dont take anything to write with, anything to listen to, and put in your order for dinner with the po

9、rter. When you get to New York, call me and I will tell you what to do next.” Darwen followed the advice exactly. The trip took two days. As he had brought along nothing to do and kept entirely to himself (不与人来往）, he quickly became bored. It soon occurred to him what was happening. He was being forc

10、ed into quiet time. He could do nothing but think. On arriving at New York, Darwen called the family friend. I know what you wanted, he said You wanted me to think.And now I know what to do. I dont need any more help.” Now, years later, Darwen owns a company in California. And he has always made it

11、a policy to take a couple of days to be alone each year. He goes where there is no phone, no television and no people. He goes to be alone, to think and to listen. Darwen reminds us to be faithful to what exists within ourselves. The answers we seek may be very close indeed.25. From Paragraph 1 we c

12、an learn that Darwen didnt know A. how to go to New York B. how to deal with the interviewC. whether he should accept the interview D. whether he should bring his family to New York26. The true meaning of Darwens family friends suggestion is that Darwen should A. make decisions himself B. start his

13、own businessC. stay quiet and calm D. stay where he was27. What habit has Darwen developed?A. Traveling alone for a few days each year. B. Being on a train for several days each year.C. Visiting the old friend several times each year. D. Spending a few days alone thinking each year.28. Which of the

14、following might be the best title for the passage?A. Time to Rest B. Time to Be QuietC. Time to Challenge D. Time to Relax Online shopping is coming into fashion in most cities, where people are able to make full use of the rapidly-developed Internet technology. Nowadays, can we find a person_61_has

15、 not experienced online shopping? Definitely not. Online shopping_62_(welcome) by most people due to various reasons. From the view of consumers, it can save some time for people who dont have much spare time. Just click the mouse, they can get_63_they want while staying at home. For the businessmen

16、, it can cut some costs for those who dont have much money. _64_ (compare) with the traditional trade pattern, it doesnt need renting a house. _65_ , there are still some disadvantages in online shopping. First, a face-to-face deal makes online shopping less_66_(rely) and trustworthy. Second, people

17、 will lose_67_fun of bargaining. _68_is certain that shopping on the Internet has become a trend in modern society. Its of great urgency that we need to make the relative laws in agreement _69_the rapid growth of online shopping. Only in this way can we enjoy the pleasure and _70_(convenient) of onl

18、ine舒中高一期中英语 第10页 (共10页) shopping without the concern of being cheated. Last Sunday morning, when I was having a walk in the park near my home, I came across a crew make a new film with one of my favourite actor. I didnt have my camera with me at that time, but I rushed back home to get. Unluckily, b

19、y the time I got back, they have finished the scene and the actor couldnt be seen everywhere. I was really disappointing and about to leave while he walked out of a building. He was right there in the front of me! I couldnt believe my luck-not only did I had my photo taken with him, but he signed his name on my shirt!