10、Cam Jansen and The Mystery At Monkey House
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博斯库姆溪谷谜案英语The Boscombe Valley Mystery.By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Sherlock Holmes took his bottle from the corner of the mantel-piece and his hypodermic syringe from its neat morocco case. With his long, white, nervous fingers he adjusted the delicate needle and rolled back his leftshirt-cuff. For some little time his eyes rested thoughtfully upon the sinewy forearm and wrist all dotted and scarred with innumerable puncture-marks. Finally, he thrust the sharp point home, pressed down the tiny piston, and sank back into the velvet-lined arm-chair with a long sigh of satisfaction. Three times in as many minutes he had plunged the needle into his veins. The languor of the drug had not yet mastered him, but a great peace and content had come over him. The pulses in the temples beat more slowly, the dull ache of the forehead was gone, and hisintellectual energies were exalted as never before. He satmotionless, with closed eyes, absorbing the full delight of the quiet senses and the keen anticipation of the evening's adventure.From his luxurious reverie he was aroused by the dull moaning of a fog-horn down on the river, and found himself gazing into the murky obscurity of a London morning. The thick yellow fog rolled past the windows, veiling every object and giving an eerie unreality to the slatternly street and the big, dark house opposite. The clock on the mantelpiece struck nine. Holmes glanced at the time, and rose from his chair. A single lamp burned dimly in the foggy street, and by its light he observed as he looked out that a hansom cab was standing at the door. He threw a loose gray dressing-gown over his shoulders and made his way down to the hall."A young lady for you, sir," said the servant who opened the door; "she is waiting in the sitting-room."Holmes walked into the room and found a young woman standing near the window. She was plainly but neatlydressed, with a bright, quick face and hazel eyes. Her fingers were twitching nervously, and her whole bearing spoke of unease and agitation."You are Miss Hunter?" said Holmes."Yes, sir.""Pray take a seat. You have come in reference to the Boscombe Valley mystery?""Yes, sir. The police have sent me.""And you wish me to undertake your case?""Yes, sir. I have heard of your fame, Mr. Holmes, and of your wonderful power in unravelling crime."Holmes smiled and bent his head in acknowledgment. "The case, as I understand it, is briefly this," he said. "Your stepfather, Mr. John Turner, died suddenly the night before last at his country house at Boscombe Valley. Thecircumstances of his death are, as yet, obscure, but there are strong reasons for believing that he was murdered.""You are right, sir. He was murdered.""You have evidence to show this?""I have.""May I ask you to furnish me with it?"Miss Hunter hesitated for a moment, and then, with a quick glance at Holmes, she took a small packet from her handbag and placed it on the table. "These are the facts, sir," she said. "My stepfather was a man of violent temper, and had a great dislike to my mother, though he concealed it from her. I was his only child. He had no friends, and no one came to the house. I have no reason to think that my mother had any friends or correspondents. On the evening of his death there were only four people in the house besides my stepfather and mother. They are myself, my mother, her maid, and an old gardener."On that evening my stepfather dined at his club and came home about half-past nine. We had a dish of fruit at the table, and I noticed that the last of it remained onthe dish after the others had been finished. It was a pear, and it was placed where my stepfather could easily reach it. He ate it before leaving the table, and went into his study. Half an hour later my mother followed him. About an hour after that I entered the room and found my stepfather lying dead in his arm-chair. His face was black and swollen, and there was a foam on his lips. Dr. Wood, who examined him, said that he had died from some form of violent irritant poison. The fruit which he had eaten had been poisoned.""How do you know that?" asked Holmes."I went back to the dining-room afterwards and examined it myself. I found that some of the fruit had been eaten, while some remained on the dish. I tasted one of the untouched pieces and found it to be bitter. The others were not bitter.""Excellent," said Holmes. "You have done well, Miss Hunter. One other question. Did you notice anything peculiar in your mother's manner after your stepfather's death?""Yes, sir. She was very much excited and frightened. She kept walking up and down her room, wringing her hands.。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.---May! How is your plan? I heard you started it last Sunday.---Oh! I for it, but I haven’t decided where to start it.A.have prepared B.had prepared C.have been preparing D.was preparing2.—He is good at a lot of things but it doesn’t mean he is perfect.— ___________ Actually no one is.A.What’s going on?B.Let’s get going.C.Thank goodness. D.I’m with you on that.3.I writing the paper as scheduled, but my mother’s illness interfered. I hope you will excuse me.A.am to have finished B.was to have finishedC.was to finish D.ought to finish4.I' ve heard that preparations______for the coming festival. Let's give them a hand.A.are being made B.have been madeC.are making D.have made5.—What about asking these new graduates to take on the task?—I m afraid not.While they are energetic and ambitious, _____ of them seems to be suitable for this demanding job.A.no one B.everyone C.none D.few6.-- - Are you satisfied with this house?----________. We can’t have a nicer oneA.Not a little B.Not a bit C.A little D.A bit7.A survey suggests that the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton _____ a great boost for British economy because a large number of visitors are expected to go.A.will be B.has been C.was D.be8.These new books are a very welcome _________ to the school library.A.addition B.arrival C.attitude D.audience9.The new playground to be built next year will be ____________ the old one.A.as three times big as B.three times as big asC.as big as three times D.as big three times as10.The medicine should usually be kept out of the ________ of children at home.A.distance B.reachC.limit D.arrival11.﹣It really annoys me when a person's cell phone goes off during a movie?﹣Yeah,me too.It really _________.A.costs me an arm and a leg B.gets on my nervesC.beats my brains out D.pulls my legs12.A proposal was put forward at the meeting __________ the new cement plant shouldn’t be built near the school. A.when B.whereC.that D.which13.No one believes his reasons for being late that he was caught in a traffic jam, _______ made him embarrassed. A.it B.which C.that D.why14.New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _____.A.being fully accepting B.fully accepting C.having fully accepted D.fully accepted15.We came to the station ________ all the way, only ________ the train had just left.A.running, told B.to run, tellingC.to run, to be told D.running, to be told16.New energy-sharing projects _____ in dozens of cities across the country to fuel China’s s haring economy in the next few years.A.are to carry out B.are being carried outC.were carried out D.will have been carried out17.Whether to favor urban development or the preservation of historical sites is especially controversial in China, where there exists rich history, diversified tradition and cultural ________.A.surplus B.deposits C.accounts D.receipts18.While in the university, we were offered a number of after-school activities to our social skills. A.createB.growC.settleD.develop19.—What do you think of Betty?— Lovely,though she ______ be naughty sometimes.A.should B.mustC.can D.need20.---Hi, Johnson, any idea where Susan is?---It is class time, so she __________ in the classroom now.A.can be B.must have beenC.might have been D.should be第二部分阅读理解(满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
奇妙历险记英语作文600字原始深林Stepping into the verdant heart of the Amazon rainforest, a symphony of life unfolded before my senses. Towering trees, their trunks adorned with a tapestry of mosses and epiphytes, formed a majestic canopy overhead, casting an ethereal green glow upon the forest floor. The symphony of nature's chorus filled the air—the cacophony of bird calls, the shrill cries of monkeys, and the distant roar of a jaguar.Venture deeper into this primeval wilderness, and one encounters nature's grand tapestry, woven with a myriad of life forms. Majestic macaws, their vibrant plumage a kaleidoscope of colors, soared effortlessly through the canopy, leaving behind a trail of raucous squawks. Monkeys, with their nimble agility, swung through the vines, their playful antics providing a touch of levity to the otherwise solemn ambiance.The forest is not merely a repository of exotic floraand fauna; it is a living, breathing ecosystem, where every organism plays a vital role in the intricate dance of life. Hummingbirds, with their iridescent plumage and lightning-fast wings, dart between flowers, ensuring the pollination necessary for the forest's continued existence. Giant anteaters, with their elongated snouts and powerful claws, roam the forest floor, consuming vast quantities of termites, thus preventing these insects from wreaking havoc on the ecosystem.As I ventured deeper into the rainforest, the towering trees gradually gave way to a labyrinth of tangled vines and dense undergrowth. The air grew thick and humid, carrying the scent of decaying vegetation and the sweet fragrance of tropical flowers. Here, in the heart of the rainforest, the boundaries between life and death blurred. Fallen logs, covered in a carpet of mosses and fungi, hinted at the constant cycle of decay and renewal that sustained this ecosystem.Emerging from the dense undergrowth, I found myself at the edge of a clearing. In the center of the clearing stooda colossal kapok tree, its trunk adorned with intricate buttresses that spread out like the roots of a gargantuan octopus. The canopy of the kapok tree formed a natural canopy, casting a dappled light upon the forest floor.As I stood there, marveling at the grandeur of the kapok tree, I noticed a group of indigenous people approaching. Their faces were painted with vibrant hues, and they wore traditional garments made from the fibers of the rainforest plants. They greeted me with warmth and invited me to share their knowledge of the rainforest.From them, I learned about the medicinal properties of various plants and the importance of preserving thisfragile ecosystem. They taught me about the sacred rituals they performed beneath the canopy of the kapok tree and the deep spiritual connection they felt with the rainforest.As the sun began its descent, casting long shadows across the forest, it was time for me to say goodbye to my newfound friends. With a heavy heart, I bid farewell to the enchanting rainforest, knowing that I would forever carrythe memories of its beauty and the wisdom I had gained within its verdant depths.The rainforest is not merely a collection of trees and animals; it is a sanctuary of life, a testament to the resilience and interconnectedness of all living things. It is a place where one can lose oneself in the wonders of nature and rediscover the sacred bond between humanity and the natural world.。
给巴特尔上尉的一封信文中,作家雨果愤怒谴责了英法联军远征中国的强盗行径和毁灭世界奇迹圆明园的罪行,高度赞美了圆明园的文化艺术价值,同时也表达了自己对遭受空前劫难的中国人民的深切同情。
《就英法联军远征中国给巴特勒上尉的信》是一篇选自《雨果文集》第11卷的文章,《就英法联军远征中国给巴特勒上尉的信》是以英法联军侵华战争为背景的文章。
巴特勒上尉本想利用雨果的显赫声望,让他为远征中国所谓的胜利捧场,但雨果,这位正直的作家,没有狭隘的民族主义情绪,反而代表了人类的良知,在这封信中强烈地谴责了英法联军火烧圆明园的强盗行径。
雨果的难能可贵之处,不仅在于他的立场不是狭隘民族主义,而是群众的角度,世界的角度,人类的角度,他公开斥责 -如强盗一般,颠倒黑白,不以此为耻,反以此为荣;还在于他珍视人类文明成果,尊重人类文明的创造者。
他指出“岁月创造的一切都是属于人类的”这种见解,是非常透彻的。
因此,他盛赞中华民族,表达了对中国人民的同情和尊敬,愤怒的谴责了侵略者的罪行。
雨果的《就英法联军远征中国给巴特勒上尉的信》全文《琅琊榜》中的宸妃是谁林乐瑶,赤焰军大元帅林燮的妹妹,嫁入皇宫,封宸妃,地位仅次于言皇后。
祁王萧景禹的生母,也是少帅林殊的亲姑姑,体弱多病,林府送颇有医术的医女静妃入宫,陪伴宸妃,医女后来被封为静嫔,也就是就是靖王的生母,二人情同姐妹。
当年言侯与林燮、梁帝本是好友,他们又是一起长大的,同时一起辅佐梁王夺权登基,但是梁帝登基之后,不曾兑现同患难共富贵的诺言,并且明知林燮的妹妹林乐瑶早已与言侯两心相许,却还是将其纳入宫中。
原本祁王出世、林乐瑶又被封为宸妃,言侯打算放手心中所爱,不料此后赤焰军一案,祁王死了,宸妃自杀,林家老小也都死了。
从此心灰意冷的言侯秘密筹划多年,决心杀死梁帝。
Agatha Christie的作品简介主要作品推理小说(共80部)1、长篇33部1920《斯泰尔斯庄园奇案》\/《斯泰尔斯的神秘案件》The Mysterious Affair at Styles(阿瑟·黑斯廷斯上尉、詹姆斯·杰普探长)1923《高尔夫球场命案》\/《高尔夫球场的疑云》\/《高尔夫球场上的谋杀案》Murder on the Links(黑斯廷斯上尉)1926《罗杰疑案》\/《罗杰·艾克罗伊德谋杀案》\/《罗杰·亚克洛伊命案》\/《迷雾》\/《谜情记》The Murder of Roger Ackroyd 1927《四魔头》\/《四巨头》\/《四大魔头》The Big Four(黑斯廷斯上尉)1928《蓝色列车之谜》\/《蓝色特快上的秘密》The Mystery of the Blue Train1932《悬崖山庄奇案》\/《海滨古宅险情》\/《古屋疑云》\/《悬崖山庄的奇案》Peril at End House(黑斯廷斯上尉、杰普探长)1933《人性记录》\/《埃奇威尔爵士之死》\/《不祥的宴会》Lord Edgware Dies\/Thirteen at Dinner(黑斯廷斯上尉、杰普探长)1934《东方快车谋杀案》Murder on the Orient Express\/Murder in the Calais Coach1935《三幕悲剧》Three-Act Tragedy\/Murder in Three Acts1935《云中命案》\/《云中奇案》Death in the Clouds\/Death in the Air(杰普探长)1936《ABC谋杀案》The ABC Murders(黑斯廷斯上尉、杰普探长)1936《古墓之谜》Murder in Mesopotamia1936《底牌》\/《牌中牌》Cards on the Table(亚瑞妮·奥利弗太太、强尼·雷斯上校、巴特尔警监)1937《沉默的证人》\/《哑证人》\/《无言的证人》Dumb Witness\/Poirot Loses a Client(黑斯廷斯上尉)1937《尼罗河上的惨案》\/《尼罗河谋杀案》Death on the Nile (雷斯上校)1938《死亡约会》Appointment with Death1938《波洛圣诞探案记》\/《圣诞奇案》Hercule Poirot's Christmas\/Murder for Christmas-A Holliday for Murder 1940《柏棺》\/《H庄园的一次午餐》Sad Cypress1940《牙医谋杀案》One,Two,Buckle My Shoe\/The Patriotic Murders-An Overdose of death(杰普探长)1941《阳光下的罪恶》Evil Under the Sun1943《啤酒谋杀案》Five Little Pigs\/Murder in Retrospect1946《空谷幽魂》\/《空幻之屋》The Hollow\/Murder After Hours1948《遗产风波》\/《涨潮时节》\/《致命遗产》Taken at the Flood\/There is a Tide(斯彭斯警官)1952《清洁女工之死》Mrs.McGinty's Dead(斯彭斯警官、奥利弗太太)1953《葬礼之后》After the Funeral\/Funerals Are Fatal1955《外国学生宿舍谋杀案》\/《国际学舍谋杀案》\/《山核桃大街谋杀案》Hickory Dickory Dock\/Hickory Dickory Death(李蒙小姐)1956《死人的殿堂》\/《古宅迷踪》Dead Man's Folly(奥利弗太太、李蒙小姐)1959《鸽群中的猫》\/《校园疑云》Cat Among the Pigeons1963《怪钟疑案》The Clocks(巴特尔警监的儿子柯林·蓝姆,又作柯林·兰穆Colin Lamb)1966《公寓女郎》\/《第三个女郎》Third Girl(奥利弗太太、李蒙小姐)1969《万圣节前夜的谋杀案》Hallowe'en Party(斯彭斯警官、奥利弗太太)1972《旧罪的阴影》\/《大象的证词》Elephants Can Remember(奥利弗太太、李蒙小姐)1975《帷幕》\/《幕后凶手》Curtain-Poirot's Last Case(黑斯廷斯上尉)小说集 5部1924《首相绑架案》\/《波罗探案集》Poirot Investigates 收录了波洛和黑斯廷斯为主角的11个短篇探案小说。