When 47?year?old volunteer Susan Boyle stepped onto the stage of Britain's Got Talent and announced she was unemployed, had never been married and “never been kissed, actually”， few in the audience would have wondered why. This Ms Boyle, looking unfashionable, from a village in Scotland, shocked the three judges and the audience with the song I dreamed a dream on a show of Britain's Got Talent.

She couldn't hide the awkwardness when walking to the center of the stage in a house dress, and everyone — including the judges — seemed laughing at her when she said she wanted to be as successful as Elaine Paige. As soon as she began singing, however, everyone in the hall fell silent, then rose within seconds to admire her wonderful voice as the celebrity judges sat open?mouthed, and remained standing to the end.

After her performance, one of the judges Piers Morgan said，“Without doubt that was the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. When you stood there everyone was laughing at you. No one is laughing now. That was amazing.” Actress Amanda Holden followed，“I'm so thrilled because I know that we everybody were against you. I honestly think that we were all being very cynical (憤世嫉俗的) and I think that's the biggest wake?up call ever.”

Susan obviously won over the hearts of millions around the world with success spreading across the Atlantic. Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher, who has nearly 1.5 million followers, speaks highly of her. Kutcher posted a link to the video clip (片段). The Scottish talent made her live American show via satellite connection on CBS's The Early Show, doing an interview and singing live from her room. And she already accepted an invitation from talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey.

Now Boyle has become one of the world's hottest celebrities. The video clip of her performance has been viewed more than 50 million times on Youtube, becoming a hit on the Internet.

1.We learn from the passage that Susan Boyle ________.

A. rose from a low social class

B. had an unhappy marriage

C. lived with a dog alone on a farm

D. won the championship in the Britain's Got Talent show

2.At the beginning of the show, almost everybody ________.

A. looked forward to her wonderful performance

B. was attracted by her beautiful dress

C. looked down upon her

D. placed great hope on her

3. The 4th paragraph is mainly about ________.

A. how Susan Boyle achieved her success

B. the comment made by American actor Ashton Kutcher

C. Susan Boyle's influence in the USA

D. Oprah Winfrey's invitation to Susan Boyle

練習冊系列答案
相關習題

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年黑龍江實驗中學高一上期中英語試卷（解析版） 題型：單項填空

Standing on the top of the hill, you will get a better _______ of the whole city.

A. scene B. scenery C. sight D. view

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015年遼寧東北三省高三第二次聯(lián)合模擬考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

To most people, noise pollution is a jet flying over their head． For one Spanish woman, it is a neighbor playing the piano． The woman has taken her neighbor to court． Now she wants to send her neighbor to prison for over seven years on the charges of psychological damage and noise pollution.

In a country known for its noisiness, the case has raised eyebrows Neighbors often complain about street noise in Spain, but people seeking prison time for someone practicing the piano is unheard of． At the trial, Sonia Bosom says she has been suffering noise pollution up to now due to the practice sessions of Laia Martin, who lives below her． Martin, 27, didn’t admit that she played at home that often, saying she took regular classes in other towns and mostly practiced at home on the weekends.

On the first day of the trial, the newspaper reported that Bosom told the court she now hated pianos so much that she couldn’t even stand seeing them in a film.

Bosom says years of hearing constant playing has caused her “psychological injury”． Medical reports show she has suffered from a variety of problems, including insomnia (失眠), anxiety, and panic attacks.

She says tests by local authorities have found that the sound levels made by the piano are up to 10 decibels (分貝) higher than the limit． City authorities have asked the family several times to either stop the piano playing or soundproof (隔音) the room． The family told the court they carried out soundproofing work twice but the complaints continued.

The court hasn’t made a final decision． A spokeswoman says the trial will end before May.

1.Bosom wants to send Martin to prison because _______.

A． Martin’s playing the piano damaged her health

B． Bosom suffered from heart attack

C． Martin refused to take regular classes in other towns

D． Martin flew a jet over her head

2.How did Laia Martin respond to the complaints?

A． She stopped playing the piano.

B． She soundproofed the room.

C． She didn’t admit she played at home.

D． She took her neighbor to court.

3.Which of the following may probably be the best title for the passage?

A． A 7-year Sentence Caused by the Piano

B． Pianist Charged with Noise Pollution

C． Health Problems of a Spanish Woman

D． Actions Against Noise by Local Authority

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆河南八市高三12月聯(lián)考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：短文改錯

短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處，每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加，刪減或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

I am grateful to my English teacher Susan, at whose help I couldn’t have won the first prize in English Talent Competition for high school student last week.

I used to be poor in speaking English. I was too shy to speak in class. Since she teaches us last term, she has been encouraging him to overcome fear and speak out in class. Thanks to her, I have made great progresses. Besides, I practiced several times in the front of her. It was her advice which made me a better speaker and full of confidence. And I owe my success to her.

Susan set me a good example, I am determined to become an English teacher when I grow up.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年江西余江一中高二上期中英語試卷（解析版） 題型：短文改錯

短文改錯

假段定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號( )，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用(＼)劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2。只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

When I first learned to write in English, I run into many difficulties．The mainly problem was that I always thought in Chinese but tried to translate everything into Chinese．My teacher advised me to keep the diaries．I followed her advices．Happily it worked．Soon I began to enjoy talk to myself on paper as I was learning to express me in simple English. One day I wrote a short story and showed to my teacher．She liked it very much that she read it to the class．Everyone said the story was a good one, I was great encouraged by their words．

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年黑龍江哈爾濱六中高二上期末英語試卷（解析版） 題型：單項填空

—My Dear! I've just missed the lecture.

—That's too bad．I'm sure you it if you had got up earlier.

A. could have caught B. had caught

C. would catch D. could catch

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年黑龍江哈爾濱六中高二上期末英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完形填空

完形填空,閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

One night I decided to spend some time building a happier and closer relationship with my daughter. For several weeks she had been me to play chess with her, so I suggested a game and she eagerly . It was a school night, however, and at nine o’clock my daughter asked if I could________ my moves, because she to go to bed; she had to get up at six in the morning. I ________ she had strict sleeping habits, ________ I thought she ought to be able to ________ some of this strictness. I said to her,“ ________ , you can stay up late for once. We’re having ________ .” We played on for another fifteen minutes, during which time she looked ________ . Finally she said, “Please, Daddy, do it quickly.” “No.” I replied. “If you’re going to play it________ , you’re going to play it slowly. ”And so we ________ for another ten minutes, until ________ my daughter burst out crying, and ________ that she was beaten.

Clearly I had made ________ . I had started the evening wanting to have a ________ time with my daughter but had ________ my desire to win to become more ________ than my relationship with my daughter. When I was a child, my desire to win ________ me well. As a parent, I ________ that it got in my way. So I had to change.

1.A. guiding B. asking C. training D. advising

2.A. followed B. expected C. replied D. accepted

3.A. change B. repeat C. hurry D. pass

4.A. agreed B. needed C. begged D. hated

5.A. knew B. learned C. guessed D. heard

6.A. so B. for C. but D. or

7.A. put up B. take up C. pick up D. give up

8.A. As usual B. Go ahead C. By the way D. Come on

9.A. patience B. luck C. fun D. success

10.A. excited B. proud C. anxious D. angry

11.A. well B. again C. fairly D. regularly

12.A. discussed B. continued C. counted D. argued

13.A. nervously B. immediately C. strangely D. suddenly

14.A. promised B. admitted C. wondered D.discovered

15.A. a mistake B. a decision C. an attempt D. an effort

16.A. free B. different C. full D. happy

17.A. managed B. recognized C. allowed D. reduced

18.A. important B. attractive C. practical D. interesting

19.A. offered B. served C. controlled D. taught

20.A. realized B. apologized C. imagined D. explained

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆江西上高縣第二中學高三12月月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解

The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and beach highlights.

A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises (游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.

Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.

SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar-day period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.

SydneyPass Fares

Adult

Child*

Family**

3-day ticket

$90

$45

$225

5-day ticket

$120

$60

$300

7-day ticket

$140

$70

$350

*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.

**A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.

1.A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ________.

A. the Explorer Buses B. the harbor cruises

C. regular Sydney Buses D. CityRail services

2.With a SydneyPass, a traveller can ________.

A. save fares from and to the airport

B. take the Sydney Explorer to beaches

C. enjoy the famous seafood for free

D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant

3.If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?

A. $225. B. $300. C. $360. D. $420.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年貴州遵義航天高級中學高一上期中英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解

Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary

Anne R. Bradford has been compiling (編纂) her Crossword Solver’s Dictionary since 1957, so the latest edition is based on over 50 years of crossword solving! Every word in this dictionary has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue. With easy-to-read clear text design, this is an invaluable reference for both difficult and quick crosswords.

B10134 Paperback 896pages

￡12.99 ￡9.99

Mary Berry Cooks

The nation’s best-loved home cook invites you to share the secrets of her favorite dishes. Mary Berry Cooks features an all-new collection of 100 mouth-watering, simple recipes() for any occasion. From delicious dinners such as Slow-Roast Shoulder of Lamb or Cottage Pie with Dauphinoise Potato Topping to special summer lunches as Fiery Red Rice Salad and Summer Pudding, this is the perfect kitchen companion.

B10062 Hardback 320pages

￡20.00 ￡16.99

Computing for Seniors

This leading computer guide explains in easy steps how to use the Internet, email, Skype and online shopping, plus how to manage your computer settings safely and securely. Updated for Windows 8 and for Office 2013, it also sets out to make Tablet PCs, touchscreens and apps easier to be used, to give you confidence in your computing skills.

B10133 Paperback 240 pages

￡10.99 ￡9.99

Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland 2014

Voted Britain’s clearest and most detailed road atlas in a consumer survey, the 2014 edition of Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains 160 pages of road maps and clearly marked service areas. It also includes 10 big city approach maps and 6 extra-detailed town and city plans. (280 words)

B10132 Paperback 248 pages

￡14.99 ￡9.99

1.If you are a housewife, you may choose .

A. B10132 B. B10062

C. B10134 D.B10133

2.Both Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary and Computing for Seniors .

A. have the same discount

B. have similar pages

C. are in paperback

D. are the latest edition

3.Which of the following can be a guide for travelers?

A. Crossword Solver’s Dictionary

B. Computing for Seniors

C. Philip’s Complete Road Atlas

D. Mary Berry Cooks

4.The text is probably taken from .

A. A travel guide B. A textbook

C.A book review D. An advertisement

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習冊答案