英语卷·2017届安徽省芜湖市高三5月教学质量检测（高考模拟）（2017-05）

英语卷·2017届安徽省芜湖市高三5月教学质量检测（高考模拟）（2017-05）

安徽省芜湖市2017届高三5月教学质量检测（高考模拟）‎ 英语 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1.When is the dinner party going to start?‎ A.At 5:30 p.m. B.At 6:00 p.m. C.At 6:30 p.m.‎ ‎2.Where does the conversation take place?‎ A.In a bookstore. B.In a library. C.In the woman's office.‎ ‎3.Why will Mr.Wu be out of the office next week?‎ A.To take a holiday. B.To travel on business. C.To attend a wedding.‎ ‎4.What does the man mean?‎ A.The factory shouldn't be built. B.The environment here is good. C.The seaside is polluted.‎ ‎5.What are the speakers talking about?‎ A.A lift accident. B.The man's sister. C.A life worker.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6.How does Mary usually go to school?‎ A.By bike. B.By bus. C.On foot. ‎ ‎7.What was the reason for her not using a mobike?‎ A.The mobike was broken. B.She had no idea how to use it. C.The bus was faster.‎ ‎ ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9问题。‎ ‎8.What suggestion does Wu Fei give to Jiang Ping for Labor Day?‎ A.To do some housework at home. ‎ B.To visit Wuhu Great White Shark Ocean Park. ‎ C.To have a rest.‎ ‎9.What's the real purpose of Labor Day?‎ A.To honor the housewives. ‎ B.To honor those who devote to the family. ‎ C.To honor those who work hard. ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10.How did the girl feel about last weekend? ‎ A.Bored. B.Excited. C.Annoyed.‎ ‎11.Why didn't the girl play badminton with other children?‎ A.They were very busy. B.She was very busy. C.She missed her father.‎ ‎12.When will they have a picnic?‎ A.Before playing football. B.After flying the kite. C.After playing football.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13.What's the possible relationship between the speakers?‎ A.Teacher and student. B.Classmates. C.Colleagues.‎ ‎14.Where does the conversation probably take place? ‎ A.In the teacher's office. B.At the teacher's home. C.On the phone.‎ ‎15.Why does Tom feel nervous?‎ A.Because he is not good at English. ‎ B.Because he has made many mistakes. ‎ C.Because he has known the result.‎ ‎16.What's the teacher's suggestion?‎ A.Correct the mistakes. B.Pay more attention C.Get good grades next time.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.What is Alfred Strong?‎ A.A doctor. B.A painter. C.A writer.‎ ‎18.When did Doctor Strong first become famous?‎ A.Forty-five years ago. B.One hundred years ago. C.Fifty years ago.‎ ‎19.Why are Doctor Strong's books very popular in America?‎ A.Because they are easy to understand.‎ B.Because they focus on the dangers of pollution.‎ C.Because they have pictures drawn by famous artists.‎ ‎20.Whom does Doctor Strong write his stories for?‎ A.Only children. B.All ages. C.Old people.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。‎ A A scientist believes he has discovered a direct link between people's favourite sleeping position and their personality.Professor Chris Idzikowski has described six different positions and what each one says about a person's character.The professor,who did the research for a hotel group,said,"We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our position says about us when we are asleep."At the moment,Professor Idzikowski is trying to sleep in a yoga position that involves crossing your legs around your neck.He says there is no perfect position for sleeping. ‎ ‎1.THE STARFISH ‎"Starfish" sleep flat on their back with their arms raised.They are good listeners who make friends easily but do not like to be the centre or the attention.‎ ‎2.THE YEARNER ‎"Yearners" sleep on their side with their arms raised.They are doubtful and have a very sensible approach to life.‎ ‎3.THE FOETUS The most popular position,particularly among women.They sleep curled（蜷缩）up on their side,holding on to the pillow.They appear to be tough but are actually sensitive and shy.‎ ‎4.THE FREEFALLER Only 6.5% of people prefer to sleep on their front,making this the least popular sleeping position."Freefallers" seem very confident,although this hides a nervous personality.‎ ‎5.THE LOG The "log" position is similar to the "yearner" but with arms by the sides."Logs" are easy-going and sociable,but can be seen as too gullible,easily to be victims.‎ ‎6.THE SOLDIER ‎"Soldiers",who sleep on their back with their arms by their sides,are quiet and reserved.They set high standards for themselves and do not like noisy social situations.‎ ‎21.Which of the following sayings about the sleeping position is correct?‎ A."Starfish" like to be the focus of the attention.‎ B."Yearners" sleep on their back with their arms raised.‎ C."Foetus" seem to be strong but sensitive.‎ D."Soldiers" sleep on their side with their arms by their sides.‎ ‎22.Which sleeping position suggests a seemingly confident but nervous personality?‎ A."Starfish". B"Freefaller". C."Log". D."Soldier".‎ ‎23.What can we infer from Paragraph 1?‎ A.People's sleeping position determines their personality.‎ B.People don't know their body language when awake.‎ C.The yoga sleeping position is the best one.‎ D.Professor Idzikowski shows great interest in sleeping positions.‎ ‎24.What does the underlined word "gullible" mean in paragraph 6?‎ A.Easily tricked. B.Easily approached. C.Easily satisfied. D.Easily annoyed.‎ B If you go to the Rehabilitation Institute in Chicago,you will see someone working to help patients.The job, which takes patience and skills,helps people do more.These persons are Physical Therapists.And I'm glad to be one of them.‎ I work closely with people who have hurt themselves.Their injuries may be as mild as having a painful shoulder, knee or back,or as severe as having paralyzed legs and/or arms.It's my job to evaluate what their problems are and come up with ways help make them better and stronger.‎ I need to be able communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds every day.I need to be able to talk to people I’ve never met and ask them personal questions that help me to understand what is wrong with them.‎ I chose to go into physical therapy because I love to be with people and talk with them.I decided that I didn’t want to use the computer all day or answer the telephone or be in a lab doing experiments.‎ To prepare to become a Physical Therapist,I had to finish college and then went to graduate school for 3 years, attaining the master degree.In that time,I learned all the muscles in the body and all the organs and how they work.I mastered as much as possible in biology, chemistry, math, physics,physiology and psychology.‎ What I like about my job is that it is always very interesting and never boring.I like that I am never alone but surrounded by people all the time.They tell me that I have made a difference in their lives and when I go home at night,I know that I have touched someone else’s life and they appreciate the work I did for them.‎ ‎25.According to the text,what dose a Physical Therapist do?‎ A.Curing patients of their severe diseases. B.Helping patients know more about the hospital.‎ C.Offering tips to make patients better in their life. D.Making patients solve their problems independently.‎ ‎26.What dose a person need most to be a Physical Therapist?‎ A.Good communication ability. B.Good experimenting ability.‎ C.Good computer ability. D.Good observing ability.‎ ‎27.What can we know about the author? ‎ A.The author just finished his college. B.The author acquired all-round knowledge.‎ C.The author thinks his job is boring. D.The author likes doing experiments.‎ C In most parts of Britain,the black cat is a symbol of good luck and owning a black cat may bring good luck to the family.But recently,black cats can no longer enjoy so much favor.‎ The British Royal for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals（英国防止虐待动物协会）‎ announced a rise in the number of black cats being abandoned by their owners,due to not looking good in selfies（自拍）.According to the RSPCA,more than 70 percent of the cats in its care are black.The biggest reason for that is black cats tend not to photograph as their lighter and brighter-colored fellows with more obvious markings.An RSPCA spokesman said, “This has become a national problem.And we are urging people to never judge a cat by its color but look at its personality instead.”‎ The Millwood Cat Rescue Centre has taken in nice black cats in the past two weeks.The founder of the rescue centre said,“We have had a lot of black cats because people don’t like black at the moment.Other look at the black cats and then just say ‘Oh,have you got anything else?’”‎ Animal lover Gabriella Fletcher owns a 16-year-old black cat,Susie.She regularly takes selfies with her pet.She said,“It is hard to get a good picture as you can’t really see how beautiful Susie is.She is just as special as any other cat.”‎ ‎28.Why are black cats less favored by people?‎ A.They are rising in number. B.They don’t bring good luck anymore ‎ C.They are banned by RSPCA. D.They don’t look good in photos.‎ ‎29.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply? ‎ A.People want more black cats. B.People want to have something to eat.‎ C.People want more pet animals. D.People are unwilling to see so many black cats.‎ ‎30.In Gabriella Fletcher’s eyes,black cats are_______.‎ A.Disgusting B.Unlucky C.Ordinary D.Attractive ‎31.Which of the following can be the best title of this text?‎ A.Black cats out in “selfies”. B.Black cats abandoned in the UK.‎ C.Black cats in need of caring. D.Black cats favored again.‎ D ‎ The key avoiding a cold be as simple as keeping your nose warm with a scarf when you go outside in winter.‎ ‎ Research shows that low temperatures make it harder for the body to fight off the virus that causes half of the colds in adults and almost all colds in children.The finding backs up the popular idea that people are more likely to catch a cold if they feel freezing,perhaps by putting on a coat in winter or going out with wet hair.‎ ‎ The U.S. Researchers looked at how well rhinovirus（鼻病毒）,the biggest cause of the common cold,grew in cells kept at different temperatures.The virus found it easier to breed（繁殖）at 33℃-the sort of temperature typically found inside the nose-than at the 37℃ found deep inside the body.‎ ‎ Researchers also found that the body’s initial immune response（免疫反应）to the cold did not work as well at 33℃,the same temperatures.The virus was followed to cause damage.The experiments were carried out on cells taken from mice,but the result may also be relevant to humans-including the one in five who carry the rhinovirus in their nose at any given time.‎ ‎ Ron Eccles,a leading British expert on the common cold,suggests that those anxious to avoid a cold try taking vitamin D because we tend to be low on it during the winter.‎ ‎32.Which of the following is more likely to cause a cold?‎ A.Wrapping a scarf around the nose in winter. B.Putting on a coat in winter.‎ C.Going out with wet hair. D.Taking vitamin ‎33.What is the percentage of people who carry the rhinovirus in their nose at any given time?‎ A.10%. B.20% C.50% D.80%‎ ‎34.Why does Ron Eccles suggest taking vitamin D in winter to avoid a cold?‎ A.Because human bodies contain less vitamin D in winter.‎ B.Because human bodies contain more vitamin D in winter.‎ C.Because many people avoid taking vitamin D in winter.‎ D.Because many people favor vitamin D in winter.‎ ‎35.What can be learned from the text?‎ A.It is easier for the body to fight off cold virus in low temperatures.‎ B.The finding may be easily accepted by the public.‎ C.The typical temperature inside the nose is 37℃.‎ D.The virus is very likely to do harm at 37℃.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Do you know how to deal with failure at school? Here are four steps that will help you get the most out of each failure,and move on.‎ ‎36 When you feel bad after failing,talk with your parents or good friend,or any other ‎ adult.Then decide to take the responsibility to improve yourself.Read the teachers’ comments on your test carefully.‎ Ask yourself what you were trying to do and why you failed.37 Maybe you didn’t have all the information you needed; maybe you made a mistake or a poor decision.If so,give yourself a pat in the back.Fewer people ever get something right the first time they try it,and often it takes them many times.‎ ‎38 Sometimes the failure isn’t because of something you did or didn’t do; it is someone else’s fault.But don’t spend time blaming them; instead,move on toward your goals.‎ Don’t give up easily.39 There is a difference between making a decision and giving up.Deciding to follow a better way is one thing; simply walking away means you really have failed.‎ Keep trying again.Successful people are different because they choose their next steps instead of just reacting to feelings.If a goal is still important to you,figure out what to do and go after it again.40‎ A.No pains,no gains.‎ B.Failure is unavoidable.‎ C.If it isn’t,do your best on something else.‎ D.Remove you bad feelings.‎ E.Actually it was because you were very lazy.‎ F.Review the situation to see what your choices are.‎ G.Usually it was because you were trying out a new skill or learning a new subject.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ I remember the first time I got on a horse.When I was a little boy aged two,my mom agreed to let me take a short 41 and that was it! From then on,I made my parents almost 42 constantly begging for a horse.‎ When I was four,I was struck by the disease Mutism,in which children 43 speaking in certain social situations.I went days,weeks,months without a(n) 44 at school.At most,I might 45 have a ‎ word with a friend.I 46 silently through school until I was ten when a psychologist had an idea.He asked me what I 47 more than anything else in the world.Considering my hesitation,the psychologist 48 me to whisper the answer in my mother's ear,"A horse."‎ I was to get a little horse,but I had I list of weekly tasks I had to 49 .I had to answer the phone five times per week,something I had 50 done before.I had to say one word to my teacher at school and the list was not 51 .I did everything that was asked of me and the day finally 52 .I got my own dreaming horse.His name was Sequoia,whom I fell in love with 53 .When I was in Sequoia's 54 ,I forgot all about my problems and felt strong and 55 .‎ I have gradually got rid of Mutism and now I am a fully 56 member of society.With my horses,I 57 through a master's degree. 58 I might not have got it.I feel I 59 my life to the horses and I try to give it back to them every day.They have given me the best 60 I could ever imagine,my life.‎ ‎41.A.ride B.fly C.walk D.running ‎ ‎42.A.anxious B.worried C.crazy D.sorrowful ‎ ‎43.A.begin B.stop C.imagine D.enjoy ‎ ‎44.A.sign B.smile C.action D.sound ‎ ‎45.A.willingly B.completely C.quietly D.loudly ‎ ‎46.A.tolerated B.suffered C.put D.pulled ‎ ‎47.A.wanted B.hated C.knew D.grasped ‎ ‎48.A.tricked B.pushed C.forbade D.encouraged ‎ ‎49.A.quit B.accomplish C.read D.enjoy ‎ ‎50.A.even B.ever C.already D.never ‎ ‎51.A.meaningful B.important C.complete D.satisfying ‎ ‎52.A.came B.passed C.went by D.caught on ‎ ‎53.A.regularly B.silently C.gradually D.immediately ‎ ‎54.A.presence B.mind C.position D.control ‎ ‎55.A.confused B.surprised C.secure D.convenient ‎ ‎56.A.isolated B.participating C.expecting D.abandoned ‎ ‎57.A.made it B.put in C.like it D.take it ‎ ‎58.A.Then B.Thus C.Besides D.Otherwise ‎ ‎59.A.subscribe B.submit C.owe D.contribute ‎ ‎60.A.lesson B.gift C.message D.advice ‎ 笫Ⅱ卷（满分50分）‎ 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ The food culture is deep rooted in China's history.As a visitor or guest in either a Chinese home or restaurant, you will find that manners are important, 61 add to the enjoyment of your meals and keep you in high 62 (spirit).‎ Chinese people stress 63 (devote) to the elderly.The practice of presenting the best or fine food first to the senior members of the family 64 (observe) for generations.In addition,Chinese people always show respect for the guests.When hosts place dishes on the table,they 65 (arrange) the main courses at the center with the supporting dishes 66 (place) around them.When the main dishes are laid 67 a decorative form,they will be placed 68 (face) the major guests at the table.Although the hosts in China are all friendly,guests should also show them respect.Before starting to eat dinner,the host may offer some words of greeting.Guests should not start to eat 69 the host says, "Please enjoy yourself" or something like that,or it suggests disrespect and causes displeasure.It is really an admirable custom to respect others at the table,including the aged,guests and hosts,which reflects 70 (tradition) Chinese virtue.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Dear Andrew,‎ ‎ How nice to hear from you again!I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there.Here,I have some suggestion for you.‎ ‎ First of all,you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives' lives.Secondly,don't be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us. Friendship will bring you happiness.What's more,it was better for you to join more outdoor activities with your friends.Those activities may help you relax and have a fun,that is of great benefit.Finally,mind your own manners and remain modest and honesty when getting along with your friends.‎ I sincere hope my advice will help.May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there. ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 你校计划将下周日前往雕塑公园进行春季远足活动，假如你是班长李华，你校英国留学生Peter对此很感兴趣，请你用英文给他写一封信，并向他提出邀请。要点如下：‎ ‎1.介绍此次活动的相关情况（如出游的时间，地点等）。‎ ‎2.活动的意义及注意事项。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总次数）；‎ ‎ 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎ 3.参考词汇：雕塑公园：the Sculpture Park; 远足：hiking;‎ Dear Peter,‎ I'm glad to hear that you are interested in hiking. ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎ 安徽省芜湖市2017届高三5月教学质量检测（高考模拟）‎ 英语试题答案 ‎1-5 CBCAA 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 BCACB 16-20 BCCAB ‎21-24 CBDA 25-27 CAB 28-31 DDDA 32-35 CBAB ‎36-40 DGBFC ‎41-60 ACBDC BADBD CADAC BADCB ‎61.which 62.spirits 63.devotion 64.has been observed 65.will arrange ‎66.placed 67.in 68.facing 69.until/ before 70.traditional 短文改错：‎ Dear Andrew,‎ ‎ How nice to hear from you again!I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there.Here,I have some ‎ living suggestion for you.‎ suggestions ‎ First of all,you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives' lives.Secondly,don't ‎ ‎ in ‎ be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us.Friendship will bring you happiness.‎ ‎ them What's more,it was better for you to join ∧ more outdoor activities with your friends.Those activities may help ‎ ‎ is in ‎ you relax and have a fun, that is of great benefit.Finally,mind your own manners and remain modest and honesty ‎ ‎ 去掉a which honest when getting along with your friends.‎ I sincere hope my advice will help.May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there. ‎ ‎ sincerely ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 参考范文：‎ Dear Peter,‎ ‎ I'm glad to hear that you are interested in hiking.Our school intends to organize an outing for us students next Sunday.We will start from our school,walk along the Qingyijiang and finally reach our destination—the Sculpture Park.‎ ‎ It is an interesting and meaningful activity.When we are tired of working or studying,we can go to a beautiful place to enjoy the beauty of nature,breathe fresh air and relax ourselves.In addition,it also offers us a good chance to make new friends.‎ ‎ As we will do a lot of walking,you' better wear strong shoes.Secondly,make sure to take some water and food with you for we will have a picnic at noon.‎ ‎ I sincerely hope that you can join us.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力录音材料 Text 1‎ W: When will the dinner party start?‎ M:Most people are working until six p.m.So it should start at half past six.‎ Text 2‎ W: Excuse me,I want to borrow these books,but I don't have a library card.Where can I apply for one?‎ M: Go to the office at the end of the hall.‎ Text 3‎ W:Why will Mr.Wu be out of the office next week? To take a holiday or go on business?‎ M: Neither.He's traveling to see his niece.She's getting married next Thursday.‎ Text 4‎ W:They have decided to build a large stone factory.‎ M: But can't they see how it's going to ruin the environment of our seaside?‎ Text 5‎ M: Did you hear about Rosa's sister? She was trapped inside a lift last week.‎ W: Is she all right?‎ M: Yes.The workers managed to open the door in the end.‎ W: That' s great to hear.‎ Text 6‎ M: When did you go to school this morning,Mary?‎ W: I went to school at 8 o'clock this morning.‎ M: How did you go there?‎ W: I went there by bus.‎ M: Why didn't you ride to school as usual?‎ W: Because my bike was broken this morning.‎ M: Why not ride a mobike?‎ W: It's new for me.I don't know how to use it.‎ M: I saw Tim come to school on a mobike today.Maybe you can ask him.‎ W: Good idea.‎ Text 7‎ M:Hello,This is Wu Fei,Who's that?‎ W:This is Jiang Ping.‎ M:With Labor Day coming,do you have any plans?‎ W:In fact,I'm planning a trip.Will you give me some suggestions?‎ M:What about Wuhu Great White Shark Ocean Park? It's said to be worth visiting.‎ W:Great! Would you like to go there with me?‎ M:I'd love to,but I have promised my father to help do some housework.You know my mother devotes herself to the family.We want her to have a rest on Labor Day.‎ W:Well.Maybe I should learn from you and change my plan.After all,the real purpose of the holiday is to honor those who do hard work.‎ M:It's up to you!‎ Text 8‎ W: Daddy,I am so glad you come with us.‎ M: Honey,I am sorry that I am so busy most of the time.‎ W: It doesn't matter.‎ M: What did you do last weekend?‎ W: It was boring.I just did my homework and practiced the piano.‎ M: Did you play badminton with other children?‎ W: No.I was as busy as you.‎ M: OK,we can play badminton in the park.‎ W: Hooray!I can play badminton with daddy.Mike and Tony can play football.‎ M: After that,we will have a picnic.‎ W: That's great.We can also take the kite with us.After the picnic,we can fly it.‎ M: OK,it sounds good.‎ Text 9‎ M: This is Tom.May I speak to Miss Li?‎ W: Tom? Glad to hear your voice.‎ M: Miss Li,I wonder if the result of the last English exam has come out.You know I do well in English.But I was so careless that I made many mistakes this time.Now I'm really stressed out.‎ W: Just take it easy,Tom ! The result hasn't come out yet.As soon as it comes out,I'll tell you. Maybe you didn't do so badly.‎ M: I hope so.What if I get a bad grade? I feel nervous about it.‎ W: Don't worry! It doesn't matter.You know the mistakes you made.Pay more attention next time.‎ M: Thanks a lot,Miss Li.You always give us much encouragement.‎ W: Ha...really? I'm glad to hear that.Cheer up! Believe in yourself!‎ M: Ah,I will.See you next week!‎ W: Have a nice day! Please give my regards to your parents.See you!‎ M: Thank you very much.‎ Text 10‎ One of the best-known American writers of children's books is Alfred Strong,or Doctor Strong,as he is well known to readers everywhere.Now,an art show called "Doctor Strong from Then to Now" is traveling around the United States.The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.‎ Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first children' s book was ‎ published.Since then,he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.‎ Doctor Strong's books are known for their easy use of words and colorful,hand-drawn pictures.These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures.‎ Most of Doctor Strong' s books,although written in a funny way,have serious messages.For example,in McElligot's Pool,he describes the dangers of pollution.‎ Doctor Strong is almost 84 years old now.He says he has never planned to write stories just for children but for people of all ages.He says he uses easy words so that everyone,even a child, can understand.‎