In March of 2019, Peter Tabichi, a 36-year-ol...

In March of 2019, Peter Tabichi, a 36-year-old teacher from a remote village in Kenya, was voted the best teacher in the world out of 10,000 applicants and won Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize of $1 million.

For the past 12 years, Tabichi has worked as a math and science teacher hoping that his lessons will give students a chance to _______ their situations. However, working at a Secondary School in a remote village in Kenya hasn’t been _______. The school only has one computer and unreliable Internet _______. As a result, he is often forced to travel to a cyber café to download _______ for his science classes. The school also has no library or laboratory. To make matters worse, there are not enough _______ for all the students.

Unfortunately, the semi-arid(半干旱的) village experiences droughts and famines _______. “Most of the students come from very poor families. They’re not able to _______ because they haven’t had enough meals at home,” Tabichi said. Thus, he also teaches students and locals about famine-resistant _______. To help those in poverty afford food, uniforms, and books, he _______ 80 percent of his salary.

One of the other major ________that Tabichi faces is trying to keep kids in school as long as possible. According to Tahichi, 95 percent of his students live in poverty and around 30 percent are either orphans or are being ________ by single parents. As a result, Kids are easy to__________out of school.

With great efforts, he has also ________ to set up science clubs, addressed food insecurity issues, and helped bring ________ between several ethnic groups and religions.

________ his tireless work, his students have ________ for the 2019 INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair in Arizona, USA. He said “I’m ________ of my students. We lack facilities that many school ________ for granted, so as a teacher, I just want to have a ________ impact not only on my country but on the whole of Africa.”

Tabichi plans to use the prize money to improve the school and feed the ________. He also hopes his accomplishment will inspire other to push past all the obstacles.

1.A.check B.control C.improve D.realize

2.A.normal B.easy C.short D.hard

3.A.access B.barrier C.relation D.source

4.A.programs B.approaches C.comments D.resources

5.A.subjects B.chances C.books D.teachers

6.A.naturally B.suddenly C.frequently D.gradually

7.A.distinguish B.calculate C.strengthen D.concentrate

8.A.crops B.habits C.areas D.signals

9.A.called off B.gave away C.dropped in D.put out

10.A.expectations B.challenges C.characters D.performances

11.A.paid B.raised C.earned D.adopted

12.A.drop B.make C.get D.move

13.A.happened B.promised C.managed D.arranged

14.A.peace B.share C.talent D.target

15.A.In response to B.Regardless of C.In honor of D.Thanks to

16.A.qualified B.preserved C.approved D.mentioned

17.A.fond B.proud C.ashamed D.tired

18.A.turn B.get C.take D.view

19.A.immediate B.practical C.general D.positive

20.A.rich B.young C.old D.poor

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On Friday, March 15, 2019, hundreds of thousands of kids from over 80 countries skipped and took to the streets. However, the __ strike is not a protest against too much _____ or long school hours, but to __ government officials to take immediate action against climate change.

The worldwide youth environment movement _____ a teenager—16-year-old Greta Thunberg. The Swedish girl was first ____ to climate change when she was just eight years old. Her teachers showed her films of floating plastics in the ocean. __ polar bears and so on. She cried ____ all the films. Those pictures were __ in her head and she decided to take action. Over the next few years, the girl convinced her parents to ___their carbon footprint. Her mother, a world-famous singer, stopped __ even though it severely impacted her ___　 In 2018, the young girl decided to take her __ to a national level. She organized a strike to increase climate change ______ From August 20, 2018 to September 9, 2018, Greta __ school and spent the days sitting outside the government building in central Stockholm. On the first day, she sat alone. And then on the second day, people started ____ her. After that, there were people there all the time. Greta now __ every Friday protesting outside the government building. She plans on continuing this until the Swedish government __ the environmental policies according to the Paris Climate Agreement. The girl has also become the __ face of the environmental debate. She has had meetings to __　 climate change with several leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron. The teenager's movement has also inspired kids and teenagers worldwide to take up the ____ and finally led to the international protest on March 15,2019.

1.A.local B.global C.violent D.nationwide

2.A.homework B.housework C.teamwork D.deskwork

3.A.beg B.urge C.order D.prevent

4.A.went with B.communicated with C.began with D.agreed with

5.A.related B.addicted C.used D.exposed

6.A.swimming B.starving C.walking D.sleeping

7.A.above B.beyond C.across D.through

8.A.stuck B.interested C.lost D.absorbed

9.A.remove B.measure C.discover D.reduce

10.A.walking B.shopping C.driving D.exercising

11.A.career B.skill C.performance D.image

12.A.hobbies B.pleasures C.concerns D.gifts

13.A.happiness B.awareness C.business D.kindness

14.A.started B.attended C.skipped D.quitted

15.A.helping B.amusing C.feeding D.joining

16.A.wastes B.spends C.uses D.scarifies

17.A.updates B.maintains C.ensures D.reads

18.A.pretty B.rare C.strange D.familiar

19.A.discuss B.ignore C.promote D.spot

20.A.reason B.exam C.cause D.flight

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March 5 marks the 50th anniversary of the “learning from Lei Feng Day”, a day_____ in honor of the Chinese soldier Lei Feng.

A. being named　 B. having named　　 C. named　　 D. to be named

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In the early hours of March 8, a Boeing 777 took off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its destination was Beijing. But for unknown reasons, it never arrived there.

There were 239 people on the Malaysia Airlines flight, including 154 Chinese. As of March 13, 12 different countries, including Malaysia, China, Vietnam and the US, were searching for the plane.

The disappearance is an “aviation (航空) mystery”, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, the head of Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority, said on March 10.There was no clear sign of a crash by March 13.

Between 1-2 hours after takeoff, the plane suddenly lost contact with people on the ground. The weather was clear, and the pilots didn’t make any calls . No evidence was found in the area where the flight last made contact. People are also talking about a possible hijacking (劫机).

International police agency Interpol confirmed on March 9 that at least two passengers on the flight had used stolen passports to get on board. “We are looking at all possibilities,” said Malaysian Transport Minister Hishamuddin Hussein. The incident is now being called simply a “plane disappearance”.

So, what are some possible causes of a plane disappearance? An AP story provided a summary.

1. A failure of the plane’s body or its engines. However, even if both engines stopped working, the plane could still glide (滑翔) for up to 20 minutes, giving pilots time to make an emergency call.

2. Bad weather. Planes are designed to fly through most severe storms. However, in June 2009, an Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris crashed during a bad storm over the Atlantic Ocean.

3. A bomb. Throughout history, several planes have been brought down by bombs.

4. An accidental shoot-down by some country’s military. In July 1988, the US Navy accidentally shot down an Iran Air flight. In September 1983, a Korean Air Lines flight was shot down by a Russian fighter jet.

No matter how unlikely a situation, it’s too early to determine what really happened to MH370. It could take months, if not years, to rule out any possibilities, say experts..

1.How many cities are mentioned in this passage?

A. Four cities.        B. five cities.            C. Six cities.        D. Seven cities.

2.What could the underlined phrase “rule out” in the last paragraph mean?

A. cross out        B. get rid of            C. take out        D. take the place of

3.What could be the best title of the passage?

A. An Air Crash                        B. The Causes of the Disappearance

C. The Disappearance of MH 370            D. An Aviation Mystery

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In the early hours of March 8, a Boeing 777 took off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its destination was Beijing. But for unknown reasons, it never arrived there.

There were 239 people on the Malaysia Airlines flight, including 154 Chinese. As of March 13, 12 different countries, including Malaysia, China, Vietnam and the US, were searching for the plane.

The disappearance is an “aviation (航空) mystery”, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, the head of Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority, said on March 10.There was no clear sign of a crash by March 13.

Between 1-2 hours after takeoff, the plane suddenly lost contact with people on the ground. The weather was clear, and the pilots didn’t make any calls . No evidence was found in the area where the flight last made contact. People are also talking about a possible hijacking (劫机).

International police agency Interpol confirmed on March 9 that at least two passengers on the flight had used stolen passports to get on board. “We are looking at all possibilities,” said Malaysian Transport Minister Hishamuddin Hussein. The incident is now being called simply a “plane disappearance”.

So, what are some possible causes of a plane disappearance? An AP story provided a summary.

1. A failure of the plane’s body or its engines. However, even if both engines stopped working, the plane could still glide (滑翔) for up to 20 minutes, giving pilots time to make an emergency call.

2. Bad weather. Planes are designed to fly through most severe storms. However, in June 2009, an Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris crashed during a bad storm over the Atlantic Ocean.

3. A bomb. Throughout history, several planes have been brought down by bombs.

4. An accidental shoot-down by some country’s military. In July 1988, the US Navy accidentally shot down an Iran Air flight. In September 1983, a Korean Air Lines flight was shot down by a Russian fighter jet.

No matter how unlikely a situation, it’s too early to determine what really happened to MH370. It could take months, if not years, to rule out any possibilities, say experts..

1. How many cities are mentioned in this passage?

A. Four cities.        B. five cities.            C. Six cities.        D. Seven cities.

2. What could the underlined phrase “rule out” in the last paragraph mean?

A. cross out        B. get rid of            C. take out        D. take the place of

3. What could be the best title of the passage?

A. An Air Crash                        B. The Causes of the Disappearance

C. The Disappearance of MH 370            D. An Aviation Mystery

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Tyler Thompson is1.unlikely star in the world of Peking opera. The 15-year-old from Oakland has fascinated audiences in the U.S. and China with his ability2.(sing) pitch-perfect Mandarin(普通话) and perform the ancient Chinese art form. The teen,3.is black and only speaks some basic Chinese, has been praised by teachers since he4.(pick) up the music as a kindergartner. “As soon as he opens5.(he) mouth and sings in Chinese, the Chinese are very surprised and they feel very proud of him,” said his music teacher. “When he puts on the costume, and all the acting, you can see that he is pretty good.”

Tyler has learned to sing several well-known pieces of Peking opera, a centuries-old form of musical theater6.(know) for its highly structured costumes, changing gongs(锣) and cymbals(钹), wide-ranging voices and highly stylized7.(move). Tyler got8.(stand) cheers when he performed9.Justice Bao, a famous Song Dynasty judge who fought corruption, from the Chinese classic Bao Qing Tian. “The music is very beautiful, and it’s very passionate,” said Tyler, “It’s made me want to know10.(much) about the world outside of America or California or Oakland.”

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Here are Important Travel Notices from United Airlines, March 20, 2019, 7:12 AM. Information is updated as it is received.

1. Travel and the Zika virus

If you have a ticket for travel to a country affected by the Zika virus (as listed on the CDC website) and have concerns, please contact the United Customer Contact Center with any questions or changes to your reservation. Customers advised to avoid the affected regions based on CDC guidance may change their destination or travel date without a fee or may choose to receive a refund if their tickets were booked before February 28, 2019. The new travel date must be within the validity of the ticket. Additional charges may apply if there is a difference in fare for the new travel route.

2. Longer lines at security checkpoints

Procedural changes at TSA checkpoints throughout the United States may result in longer lines at security checkpoints. Please plan accordingly and allow for extra time at the airport. The TSA advises arriving at the airport two hours before your flight for US travel and three hours before for international travel. To save time at security, we encourage you to visit www.tsa.gov.com and apply for tsa pre-check.

3. Notice for flights departing the European Union, Norway and Switzerland

EU Regulation 261/2004 requires air lines to provide the following notice: if you are not allowed to board or if your flight is canceled or delayed for at least two hours, ask at the check-in counter or boarding gate for the form, stating your rights, particularly about compensation and assistance.

4. How to protect yourself

Travelers to regions affected by Zika can take precautions to prevent contracting the disease by protecting themselves against mosquitos. The CDC recommends visitors to areas with Zika wear long-sleeved clothing, apply mosquito repellant, and use a mosquito net at night.

1.Travelers don’t have to pay additional fees when they want to ________.

A.rearrange their travel date at any time

B.cancel their flights booked before February

C.apply for a refund for tickets booked in March

D.choose a longer and more expensive route to a new destination

2.What do we know from Notice 2?

A.Pre-check can be done online to save time for travelers.

B.Security checkpoints are not available during this period.

C.It usually takes longer time to go through the security check in the US.

D.Security check of International flights is stricter than that of the US ones.

3.Compensation can be asked for when ________.

A.passengers refuse to board the plane

B.passengers miss their flight due to traffic jam

C.passengers’ flight is delayed at least two hours

D.passengers forget to state their right in the form

4.Which is the effective method to protect yourself against Zika?

A.Wearing long-sleeved shirts only during the flight.

B.Protecting the mosquitos with the disease

C.Avoiding the smell of mosquito repellant.

D.Setting a mosquito net before going to sleep.

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From 16th to 27th March 2019 the ATOM Festival wants to show you that science is definitely for you. ATOM takes place in Abingdon, one of the UK’s “Science Capitals” sitting at the heart of British Science between Culham, Harwell and Oxford.

ATOM 2019 begins with five leading scientists, engineers and educators taking up our “Three Million Dollar Challenge”— solving the big challenge of how to get more people into science and technology.

As well as showcasing inspiring speakers — including BBC science presenter and mathematician Dr Hannah Fry — this year sees a broader range of formats and events than ever before, and much of it is free thanks to our sponsors and supporters: the Science Market, the Family Science Fair, the Discovery Dome, family shows, lectures, stand-up science comedy and film screenings. Working through the Abingdon Science Partnership your local school will also have been offered the chance to join in one of our competitions. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, we’ve gathered together science fiction authors to imagine our future in space.

Ticket Prices

If you are planning to go to several events, take a moment to consider our Festival Pass, costing £20. Once purchased, the pass entitles the holder to attend all the festival events at no further cost.

Passes do not include refreshments which must be purchased separately at the venue. Passes cannot be used by more than one person. There is no under-18s Festival Pass. Due to separate ticketing arrangements this Pass is not valid for the Apollo 13 Film Show at Abbey Cinema.

1.What is one of the attractions of this year’s ATOM Festival?

A.It lasts longer than ever before.

B.Visitors can experience more diverse events.

C.It takes place in Oxford University for the first time.

D.Some astronauts will be present in memory of the moon landing.

2.What can we learn about Festival Passes?

A.They offer no discounts for teenagers.

B.They can be used jointly by family members.

C.They give group visitors access to free refreshments.

D.They allow holders to watch the Apollo 13 Film Show.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Tabichi’s father,uncle,and cousins have all worked as teachers. He could see that his relatives were making a real difference to people’s lives and wanted to do the same. So for the past 12 years, Tabichi has worked as a math and science teacher in the hope that his lessons will give students a chance to improve their situations.

However,working at a remote village school in Kenya hasn’t been easy. The unique challenges and obstacles have forced Tabichi to find unique solutions for his students. The school only has one computer and unreliable Internet access. The school also has no library or laboratory. To make matters worse,there are not enough books for all the students and the school is desperately in need of more teachers. Most of the students are not able to concentrate, because they haven’t had enough meals at home.

One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is keeping kids in school as long as possible. So Tabichi spends most of his time outside of the classroom working on ways to keep kids in school. When the 36-year-old gets the feeling that a student is at risk of dropping out, he works to persuade families to put more value in education. To help those in poverty afford food,uniforms,and books, Tabichi also gives away 80 percent of his salary. Despite all the obstacles he faces, Tabichi is credited for improving the school and keeping much of the village’s youth in school. He has also managed to set up science clubs and addressed food insecurity issues.

Thanks to his tireless work,his students have excelled. In recent years,students have won national and international science competitions. In March of 2019, Tabichi was voted the best teacher in the world and won the prize of $1 million.

1.What inspired Tabichi to be a teacher?

A.The high salary of teachers.

B.His father’s demand on him.

C.Contributions a teacher can make.

D.His relatives’ encouragement.

2.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A.The difficulties Tabichi’s school faced.

B.The life of a remote village in Kenya.

C.Tabichi’s unique teaching ways for his students.

D.Most of the students’ distraction on their learning.

3.What occupied Tabichi’s most time?

A.Giving students the best lessons.

B.Helping students get rid of poverty.

C.Persuading students not to drop out.

D.Getting students away from any risk.

4.Which of the following can best describe Tabichi?

A.Pitiful. B.Lucky.

C.Punctual. D. Selfless.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2012, I’ve done 89 trips ---- of those, 51 have been abroad, I have 42 hours to carry stem cells (干细胞) in my little box because I’ve got two ice packs and that’s how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor to the time they can be implanted in the patient, we’ve got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.

I had one trip last year where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check-in desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: “Well, I’m really sorry, I’ve got some bad news for you ---- there are no flights from Washington.” So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: “In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient ---- please, please, you’ve got to get me back to the United Kingdom.” She just dropped everything. She arranged for a flight on a small plane to be held for me, re-routed (改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.

For this courier job, you’re consciously aware that in that box you’ve got something that is potentially going to save somebody’s life.

1. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “courier” in Paragraph 1?

A. provider　　　　 　　　　 　 B. collector

C. delivery man　　　　　　　 D. medical doctor

2. Why does Peter have to complete his trip within 42 hours?

A. The ice won’t last any longer.

B. The donor can only wait for that long.

C. The operation needs that much time.

D. He cannot stay away from his job too long.

3.Which fight did the woman put Peter on first?

A. To Newark.　　　　　　 　 　 B. To London.　　

C. To Providence.　　　　　　 D. To Washington.

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