It’s his own ______ that he failed in yesterday’s interview.
A. fault B. mistake
C. duty D. error
科目：高中英語 來源：2014-2015學年山東淄博市高二上期中英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
In today’s world of cellphones, mini laptops and MP3 players, most people have at least one timetelling tool with them. Since these devices are so common, is time running out for the 500yearold watch? According to some consumers, yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function”. Many young adults agree — and use their cellphones to tell time. Louis Galie, a senior vice president at Timex, said that fewer young people wear watches today than five years ago. As a result, some people claim that the watch industry is at a crossroads.
However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality timepiece that doesn't just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers boasted about their products' accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itself into an accessory business. And for many today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.
“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch's image. Today's watches offer a lot of features that suit almost any personality. These features include altitude trackers, compasses, lunar calendars, USB drives, and even devices that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!
Creativity is also a key element in today's watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don't even look like watches. The company's popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a futuristic (未來主義的) bracelet than a watch. Another Japanese watchmaker, EleeNo, makes a “handless” watch. Using a ring of circles to keep time, this watch makes an excellent conversation piece.
Whether a watch communicates fashion sense, creative flair or a love of sports, consumers want their timepieces to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget (小玩意兒) in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what's on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!
1.Why aren't watches popular with young people as before?
A. Because watches cannot keep good time as cellphones, mini laptops and MP3 players.
B. Because watches are featured by the disadvantages of simple function.
C. Because watches are too expensive to afford.
D. Because watches don't have beautiful appearance as other modern timetelling tools.
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Watchmaking becomes the sunrise industry.
B. Watchmaking is faced with the developing opportunity.
C. Watchmaking is facing a survival crisis challenge.
D. Watchmaking has a specific development target.
3.It can be implied that ________.
A. people will gradually lose interest in watches as they grow older
B. watchmakers scarcely change the development strategy for watches
C. today's watches are better than those in the past in quality
D. customers used to be more concerned with the quality of a watch than with its image
4.The following qualities can make a watch popular EXCEPT ________.
A. multifunction B. accuracy
C. nice design D. low price
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If he continues to steal, he is most _____ to end up in prison.
A. possible B. probable
C. likely D. perhaps
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1.My English improved a lot, as I spent an hour each day reading English books.
My English improved a lot, as I ________ an hour each day _______ reading English books.
2.I found the homework in British schools was not as heavy as what I used to get in China.
I found the homework in British schools ________ ________ than what I used to get in China.
3.The paintings donated by the artist are on show in the exhibition room.
The paintings donated by the artist are _________ _________ in the exhibition room.
4.At the good news, he jumped with excitement.
________ ________ the good news, he jumped with excitement.
5.The little girl is no longer what she used to be.
She is no longer the little girl ______ she used to be.
6.The girl called Mary won the first prize in the competition.
The girl ______ ______ the name is Mary won the first prize in the competition.
7.His classmates often laugh at him for his poor English. He can’t tolerate it any longer.
He can’t tolerate any longer _______ _______ _______ by his classmates for his poor English.
8.While the parents were on vacation, they let Eric look after the home.
While the parents were on vacation, the home was left in _______ ________.
9.Is this the reason you explained why you didn’t do your homework?
Is this the reason you explained _______ _______ you didn’t do your homework?
10.The bike was stolen. He rode it to school every day.
The bike _______ _______ he went to school was stolen.
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My parents always encourage me that no matter what is going to happen, I’ll ______ the hard time and live better.
A. end with B. get through
C go through D. wait for
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The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see __________ the next year.
A. carry out B. carrying out
C. carried out D. to carry out
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It’s an either-or situation ________ we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we can’t do _________.
A. that; others B. which; either
C. in which; another D. where; both
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I threatened to report the taxi driver for illegally _______ a passenger, but he pointed at his “Not for Hire” sign and drove away.
A. infecting B. attending
C. disposing D. rejecting
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I’m writing to request a valuable chance to be one of the host family for the British students. We have a large and clean house, where lies in a beautiful area of the city. I’m good at English and my parents are all professors of English, so I’m sure we won’t have difficult communicating with English speakers. My father is a excellent driver and we will very glad to show foreign students around some nearby places of interest in our own car. Last month we were received two American students. We have a great time. However, my mother cooks well, so the students will be able to enjoy delicious Chinese food. I would greatly appreciate if I could have the chance to make friends with them.
Looking forward to your reply.
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