Jules is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets; he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday's student demonstrations.
Like many of the tramps who live under the bridges, Jules was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved his life, and had the opportunity to see many countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does.
After many happy years in the Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end. His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never wanted to get married and have children.
And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk about. ''It all went wrong, '' he whispers.
He was silent for a while, then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. ''Look at me now---it makes me angry. And what about the President? He's been in power for years, and look what he's done for us. Nothing! I am still out on the streets and live the life of a dog.''
1.What can we learn about Jules’ life in the Navy？
A.He only visited three countries.
B.He enjoyed the life on board ship.
C.He was very well paid for the job he did.
D.He liked meeting people from different countries.
2.Why did Jules change his job according to the passage?
A.He wanted to start a family. B.He wanted to be near his relatives.
C.He didn't enjoy the work any more. D.He was too old to stay in the Navy
3.What is Jules's opinion of the President?
A.The President should increase pensions for old people.
B.The President had not had enough time to change things.
C.The President should have done more to help people like him.
D.The President should not allow homeless people to stay on the streets.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Jules is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets; he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday's student demonstrations.
Like many of the tramps who live under the bridges, Jules was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved his life, and had the opportunity to see many countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does.
After many happy years in the Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end. His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never wanted to get married and have children.
And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk about. ''It all went wrong, '' he whispers.
He was silent for a while, then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. ''Look at me now---it makes me angry. And what about the President? He's been in power for years, and look what he's done for us. Nothing! I am still out on the streets and live the life of a dog.''
1.What can we learn about Jules’ life in the Navy？
A.He only visited three countries.
B.He enjoyed the life on board ship.
C.He was very well paid for the job he did.
D.He liked meeting people from different countries.
2.Why did Jules change his job according to the passage?
A.He wanted to start a family. B.He wanted to be near his relatives.
C.He didn't enjoy the work any more. D.He was too old to stay in the Navy
3.What is Jules's opinion of the President?
A.The President should increase pensions for old people.
B.The President had not had enough time to change things.
C.The President should have done more to help people like him.
D.The President should not allow homeless people to stay on the streets.
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THE CHARM OF CHARITY
A poor young man lost his job and had no one to help him. Helpless, homeless and hopeless, he decided to commit suicide. He 36 all the coins he had with him and bought a ripe banana wrapped in an old newspaper. He opened the packet and started to eat his last food 37 an old beggar approached him. With trembling lips, the beggar told him that he hadn’t had anything to eat for several days and was too weak to walk. The young man felt 38 . So he didn’t eat the banana. 39 , he gave the banana to the beggar. The beggar ate it with great joy and 40__ him. While leaving, the beggar gave him a very old coin, saying, “Thank you very much. You gave me everything you had. Kindly accept this coin as my gift 41 your kindness.”
After the old man left, he 42 glanced at the piece of paper used to wrap the fruit. There he saw a（n）43 from an agency dealing with old coins. Anyone 44 old coins was invited to visit the agency and receive suitable price for their old coins on the spot. Out of simple 45 , he carried the coin to the agency after 46 it by phone. He showed the coin gifted by the beggar. The person who 47 the agency stared at it and told him in excitement, “What a __48 ! It is very 49 and several centuries old. It is worth a（n） 50 !” Jumping with joy on receiving the 51 amount of money, he searched everywhere to find the old man who gifted him the coin. He wanted to 52 his joy and the money with the beggar. But he could not find him anywhere. Since then, he started a new life with renewed 53 and enthusiasm about the future.
Kindness will be 54 . It always comes back! As William Wordsworth wrote,“ The best part of a good life is the little, nameless, unremembered acts of 55 and love.”
1.A. collect B. spread C. spotted D. donated
2.A. while B. when C. before D. until
3.A. worried B. nervous C. pity D. guilty
4.A. Still B. Thus C. Besides D. Instead
5.A. scolded B. admired C. respected D. thanked
6.A. in search for B. in terms of C. in return for D. in favor of
7.A. carelessly B. purposely C. Immediately D. normally
8.A. suggestion B. advertisement C. appeal D. requirement
9.A.possessing B. seeing C. ordering D. deserving
10.A. distrust B. curiosity C. wonder D. hobby
11.A. replying B. repeating C. contacting D. begging
12.A. charged B. consisted C. attended D. managed
13.A. shame B. prize C. surprise D. pleasure
14.A. private B. fresh C. rare D. casual
15.A. value B. fortune C. wealth D. effort
16.A. unexpected B. unlucky C. unlimited D. unnoticed
17.A. hide B. share C. cover D. spare
18.A. wisdom B. chance C. hope D. luck
19.A.changed B. damaged C. lost D. rewarded
20.A. courage B. promise C. memory D. kindness
高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many people are homeless in the Chile earthquake and ______ help.
| A．in terms of | B．in need of | C．in spite of | D．in favour of |
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children’s books of all time, and many adults enjoys it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland. She has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story, and art work.
Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures Under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas present. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George suggested to Charles that he make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the name Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland . The book was an immediate success.
even mentioned in the popular l999 film The Matrix by the character Morpheus.
56．The passage is mainly about .
A. Charles’ family life
B. a girl’s adventurous experiences
C. a magical world called Wonderland
D. the birth of a book and its lasting influences .
57. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？
A. The writer published his works under his real name.
B. The character Alice originated from George’s child.
C. John contributed partly to the popularity of the book.
D. Charles offered a copy to George for advice.
58. We can learn from the passage that .
A. Queen Victoria asked for a few of Charles' writings
B. Charles had a gift for reasoning and writing
C. Charles had all his works translated into fifty languages
D. The Matrix was based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
59. Which of the following is the right order of the passage？
a. Charles gave his story to Alice as a Christmas present.
b. Charles had a picnic with three little girls on the Thames.
c. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was first printed in 1866.
d. More parts were added to the story by Charles.
e. The book won a large number of fans.
A. c-b-a-d-e B. c-a-b-e-d C. b-a-d-c-e D. b-a-c-e-d
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Ibby Piracha is one of many regular customers at his local Starbucks in a small town in Virginia, US._________, Ibby isn’t like the other regulars – he’s__________.
Krystal Payne, a new employee, wanted to do something to make Ibby feel more__________. So she spoke with other employees about Ibby, learning that they always did what they could to give him excellent__________.
But Payne wanted to take it a step further.She went home and spent her night learning American Sign Language so she could better_________with Ibby. The next day, she wrote him a small_______saying: “I’ve been learning ASL, just so you can have the same__________as everyone else.”Ibby, who was overcome with emotion over this small act of kindness, has__________the note at home ever since.
Ibby was so______by Payne’s gesture (友好的示意) that he posted it on Facebook to share with his friends. His ______was then reposted by many other people – a result that he did not______. But he is happy that Payne is getting the_______she deserves (应得).
The next morning, Payne heard about the post when her manager ________her and mentioned that there were many requests from reporters to________her. A Starbucks spokeswoman heard about her______gesture and said the company was “very_________” of Payne’s actions.
“My job is to________people have the experience they expect and that’s what I gave him,” said Payne.Ibby sees Payne’s act of kindness as a(n)______. “It shows that she respects deaf people,” he said.
Payne now knows enough ASL to take Ibby’s_____, which makes Ibby’s life much easier. In the past, Ibby would have to order through text messages that he would show to the staff.Ibby still loves to visit the coffee shop, saying it is something that “gave me genuine (真正的)________– even now, I’m still smiling”.
1.A. Besides B. However C. Instead D. Also
2.A. quiet B. famous C. deaf D. blind
3.A. welcome B. cheerful C. different D. confident
4.A. presents B. ideas C. service D. guide
5.A. live B. compete C. play D. communicate
6.A. note B. story C. tip D. report
7.A. right B. experience C. chance D. emotion
8.A. kept B. copied C. read D. shared
9.A. bothered B. moved C. confused D. attracted
10.A. story B. gesture C. post D. picture
11.A. expect B. ignore C. want D. notice
12.A. chance B. pay C. award D. recognition
13.A. praised B. questioned C. criticized D. warned
14.A. understand B. interview C. meet D. promote
15.A. strange B. important C. kind D. brave
16.A. proud B. fond C. afraid D. ashamed
17.A. protect B. promise C. allow for D. make sure
18.A. trust B. inspiration C. opportunity D. guidance
19.A. step B. rule C. order D. advice
20.A. surprise B. pride C. challenge D. happiness
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Mr．White moved to the US in _____ and returned back in ____ .
A．the sixties, his eighty B．sixty, his eighties
C．the sixties, his eighties D．sixty, eighty
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
There is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everybody wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task. Here are a few tips on weight loss. Don’t expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. 1.
It is very important to drink a lot of water while reducing the use of salt. 2.
Try not to eat the foods that contain high amounts of fat and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.
3. This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.
Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you shouldn’t follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amounts of vitamin-concentrated liquids and the like. 4.
Finally, everyone should know and understand that obesity will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before we gain weight while we still have a chance. 5. It’s better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that.
A. Just stick to the most popular diets.
B. It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.
C. Exercise consistently while you’re on a diet.
D. Salt tends to store water in the body leading to weight again.
E. And in case you feel hungry you should eat low-calories foods.
F. Also, make sure you don’t work on reducing too much weight too fast.
G. When in doubt, don’t be afraid to ask your doctor for recommendations.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many outside the US continue to see the country as one of opportunities , and despite being in a tough economic position , research shows many young Americans would ________it as well.
A. submit to B. contribute to
C. object to D. subscribe to
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Sense of humor is just one of the many things shared by Alfred and Anthony Melillo, 64-year-old twin brothers from East Haven who made history in February 2012. On Christmas Eve, 2002, Anthony had a heart transplant(移植)from a 21-year-old donor(捐赠者). Two days before Valentine’s Day in 2012, Alfred received a 19-year-old heart, marking the first time on record that twin adults each received heart transplants.
“I’m 15 minutes older than him. But now I’m younger because of my heart and I’m not going to respect him, ”Alfred said with a smile, pointing to his brother while talking to a roomful of reporters, who laughed frequently at their jokes.
While the twins knew that genetics(遗传学)might have played a role in their condition, they recognized that their bad eating habits might have also contributed to their heart problems. “We’d put half a pound of butter on a steak. I overdid it on all the food that tasted good, so I guess I deserved what I got for not dieting properly. ”
The discussion moved to Anthony’s recovery. In the five years since his heart transplant, he had been on an exercise program where he regularly rode a bicycle for five miles, swam each day, and walked a couple of miles. He was still on medication(药物治疗)but not nearly as much as Alfred, who was just in the early stage of his recovery.
Alfred said his goal, of course, was to feel even better than his brother. “But”, he added, “I love my brother very much. We’re very close and I’m sure we’ll do just fine. ”
1.What is this passage about? (within 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________
2.What did Alfred and Anthony have in common in character according to Paragraph 1? (within 7 words)
____________________________________________________________________
3.Why did Alfred say he was younger than Anthony? (within 8 words)
____________________________________________________________________
4.What were the most probable two causes of the brothers’heart problem? (within 6 words)
5.What did Anthony do for five years after his operation? (within 7 words)
____________________________________________________________________
高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
AIDS may be one of the most undesirable diseases in the world. Luckily, there is now hope for AIDS patients.
According to a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine，Chinese scientists have successfully used CRISPR technology -a method of gene editing-to treat a patient with HIV. While it may not have cured the patient fully, it still represents a huge step forward in fighting the disease.
The patient was a 27-year-old Chinese man who was diagnosed with both AIDS and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (淋巴母细胞白血病), a type of blood cancer. Despite his bleak situation, doctors offered him a little hope: a bone marrow (骨髓) transplant to treat his cancer and an experimental treatment for his HIV. They used this chance to edit the DNA in bone marrow stem cells (干细胞) from a donor before transplanting the cells into the patient.
Specifically, the treatment involved using the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to delete a gene known as CCR5, which encodes (给…编码) a protein that HIV uses to get inside human cells. Without the gene, HIV is unable to enter cells. Talking about the gene, lead scientist Deng Hongkui told CNN, “After being edited, the cells and the blood cells they produce have the ability to resist HIV infection.” Nineteen months after the treatment, the patients leukemia was in complete remission( 缓 解 ) and donor cells without CCR5 remained, according to the research paper.
Though the transplant didn't cure the man’s HIV, it still showed the effectiveness of gene-editing technology, as there was no indication of any unintended genetic changes-a major concern with past gene-editing treatment experiments. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in the United States, who was not involved in the study, praised the treatment. “They did a very creative experiment, and it was safe,” he told Live Science. “It should be viewed as a success.”
Deng believes gene-editing technology could “bring a new dawn” to blood related diseases such as AIDS and sickle-cell anaemia ( 镰 状 细 胞 贫 血 ). “Thanks to this new technology, the goal of a functional cure for AIDS is getting closer and closer,” he said.
1.The underlined word “bleak” in Paragraph3 probably means “______”.
A.hopeless
B.unstable
C.embarrassing
D.unique
2.How did the treatment fight against HIV?
A.By identifying and killing HIV.
B.By changing the structure of HIV.
C.By preventing HIV entering cells.
D.By removing a protein HIV feeds on.
3.What is the result of the treatment?
A.Gene-edited cells are able to resist HIV infection.
B.The number of cells infected by HIV has decreased.
C.CCR5 and other genes in the patient's cells are changed.
D.Unintended genetic changes have taken place in the patient's cells.
4.What can we know about the experiment?
A.It pointed out the problems of gene treatment.
B.It provided a new way to cure AIDS patients fully.
C.It could offer a safe treatment for blood-related diseases.
D.It was the first example to use gene-editing tool to treat AIDS.
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