I am an active playgoer and play-reader, and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others. To do this I have searched through dozens of plays to find the ones that I think best show the power and purpose of the short play.
Each play has a theme or central idea which the playwright(剧作家) hopes to get across through dialogue and action. A few characters are used to create a single impression growing out of the theme. It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection, for that would, indeed, ruin the pleasure of reading, discussing, and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright. However, a variety of types is represented here. These include comedy, satire, poignant drama, historical and regional drama. To show the versatility(多面性) of the short play, I have included a guidance play, a radio play and a television play.
Among the writers of the plays in this collection, Paul Green, Susan Glaspell, Maxwell Anderson, Thornton Wilder, William Saroyan, and Tennessee Williams have all received Pulitzer Prizes for their contributions to the theater. More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book.
To get the most out of reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience. The houselights dim(变暗). The curtains are about to open, and in a few minutes the action and dialogue will tell you the story.
1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?
A.He has written dozens of plays. B.He has a deep love for the theater.
C.He is a professional stage actor. D.He likes reading short plays to others.
2.What does the author avoid doing in his work?
A.Stating the plays’ central ideas. B.Selecting works by famous playwrights.
C.Including various types of plays. D.Offering information on the playwrights.
3.What does the author suggest readers do while reading the plays?
A.Control their feelings. B.Apply their acting skills.
C.Use their imagination. D.Keep their audience in mind.
4.What is this text?
A.A short story. B.An introduction to a book.
C.A play review. D.An advertisement for a theater.
高三英语阅读理解简单题
I am an active playgoer and play-reader, and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others. To do this I have searched through dozens of plays to find the ones that I think best show the power and purpose of the short play.
Each play has a theme or central idea which the playwright(剧作家) hopes to get across through dialogue and action. A few characters are used to create a single impression growing out of the theme. It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection, for that would, indeed, ruin the pleasure of reading, discussing, and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright. However, a variety of types is represented here. These include comedy, satire, poignant drama, historical and regional drama. To show the versatility(多面性) of the short play, I have included a guidance play, a radio play and a television play.
Among the writers of the plays in this collection, Paul Green, Susan Glaspell, Maxwell Anderson, Thornton Wilder, William Saroyan, and Tennessee Williams have all received Pulitzer Prizes for their contributions to the theater. More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book.
To get the most out of reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience. The houselights dim(变暗). The curtains are about to open, and in a few minutes the action and dialogue will tell you the story.
1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?
A.He has written dozens of plays. B.He has a deep love for the theater.
C.He is a professional stage actor. D.He likes reading short plays to others.
2.What does the author avoid doing in his work?
A.Stating the plays’ central ideas. B.Selecting works by famous playwrights.
C.Including various types of plays. D.Offering information on the playwrights.
3.What does the author suggest readers do while reading the plays?
A.Control their feelings. B.Apply their acting skills.
C.Use their imagination. D.Keep their audience in mind.
4.What is this text?
A.A short story. B.An introduction to a book.
C.A play review. D.An advertisement for a theater.
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Perhaps the best sign of _____ computer and internet use pushes up demand for paper comes from the high-tech industry itself.
A.how | B.what | C.why | D.that |
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
I am a German by birth and descent. My name is Schmidt. But by education I am quite as much an Englishman as a 'Deutscher', and by affection much more the former. My life has been spent pretty equally between the two countries, and I flatter myself I speak both languages without any foreign accent.
I count England my headquarters now: it is “home” to me. But a few years ago I was resident in Germany, only going over to London now and then on business. I will not mention the town where I lived. It is unnecessary to do so, and in the peculiar experience I am about to relate I think real names of people and places are just as well, or better avoided.
I was connected with a large and important firm of engineers. I had been bred up to the profession, and was credited with a certain amount of “talent”; and I was considered—and, with all modesty, I think I deserved the opinion—steady and reliable, so that I had already attained a fair position in the house, and was looked upon as a “rising man”. But I was still young, and not quite so wise as I thought myself. I came close once to making a great mess of a certain affair. It is this story which I am going to tell.
Our house went in largely for patents—rather too largely, some thought. But the head partner's son was a bit of a genius in his way, and his father was growing old, and let Herr Wilhelm - Moritz we will call the family name—do pretty much as he chose. And on the whole Herr Wilhelm did well. He was cautious, and he had the benefit of the still greater caution and larger experience of Herr Gerhardt, the second partner in the firm.
Patents and the laws which regulate them are strange things to have to do with. No one who has not had personal experience of the complications that arise could believe how far these spread and how involved they become. Great acuteness as well as caution is called for if you would guide your patent bark safely to port—and perhaps more than anything, a power of holding your tongue. I was no chatterbox, nor, when on a mission of importance, did I go about looking as if I were bursting with secrets, which is, in my opinion, almost as dangerous as revealing them. No one, to meet me on the journeys which it often fell to my lot to undertake, would have guessed that I had anything on my mind but an easy-going young fellow's natural interest in his surroundings, though many a time I have stayed awake through a whole night of railway travel if at all doubtful about my fellow-passengers, or not dared to go to sleep in a hotel without a ready-loaded gun by my pillow. For now and then - though not through me - our secrets did ooze out. And if, as has happened, they were secrets connected with Government orders or contracts, there was, or but for the exertion of the greatest energy and tact on the part of my superiors, there would have been, to put it plainly, the devil to pay.
1. The writer preferred to be called ________.
A. a German B. an Englishman
C. both a German and an Englishman D. neither a German nor an Englishman
2.Which of the following words cannot be used to describe the writer?
A. Talented B. Modest C. Reliable D. Wise
3.The head of the company where the writer works is ________.
A. Schmidt B. Moritz C. Wilhelm’s father D. Gerhardt
4. The writer often stayed awake on the train or kept a ready-loaded gun in the hotel, because ________.
A. some people sometimes let out the secrets of his company
B. the writer occasionally didn’t keep the secrets of his company
C. patents and the laws are strange things to have to do with
D. the secrets were connected with Government orders or contracts
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My name is Scott and I am 36 years old. I have spent most of my adult life doing an 36 job, so I had a very cynical (愤世嫉俗的) view of life and the world around me. I saw no point in trying to 37 my life or the lives of the people around me.
Two years ago my wife 38 me to return to school and work toward a career where I would find satisfaction. So I entered Long Beach City College to pursue a 39 in history. Last term I took a political science class. The 40 Dr. Rock had such a great effect on me. He 41 in the Air Force, worked in the U.S. nuclear program and served in the White House. When I asked another instructor 42 someone who was so overqualified(资历过高的)worked at a small community college, she 43 told me because he wanted to.
This 44 me, so I asked Dr. Rock himself why he did not pursue a better role in his career. What he told me has changed my 45 forever. He told me that by working at the college he would be able to 46 the kinds of students he believed would make a 47 in the world. He said that 48 the right motivation and support, the students he taught could become the future leaders of our country. He said that he preferred the inner city 49 because the students there showed the 50 promise and cared deeply for their education.
Dr. Rock paid attention to the needs of the community. He taught me how to care and 51 us to take part in our community in any way we 52 .
I thought that I was the 53 one that was affected by his lessons, but at the end of the term I found that the entire class had felt the same 54 that came over me. Dr. Rock taught us how to 55 our country, our community and ourselves.
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高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
My name is Scott and I am 36 years old. I have spent most of my adult life doing an 41 job, so I had a very cynical (愤世嫉俗的) view of life and the world around me. I saw no point in trying to 42 my life or the lives of the people around me.
Two years ago my wife 43 me to return to school and work toward a career where I would find satisfaction. So I entered Long Beach City College to pursue a 44 in history. Last term I took a political science class. The 45 Dr. Rock had such a great effect on me. He 46 in the Air Force, worked in the U.S. nuclear program and served in the White House. When I asked another instructor 47 someone who was so overqualified worked at a small community college, she 48 told me because he wanted to.
This 49 me, so I asked Dr. Rock himself why he did not pursue a better role in his career. What he told me has changed my 50 forever. He told me that by working at the college he would be able to 51 the kinds of students he believed would make a 52 in the world. He said that 53 the right motivation and support, the students he taught could become the future leaders of our country. He said that he preferred the inner city 54 because the students there showed the 55 promise and cared deeply for their education.
Dr. Rock paid attention to the needs of the community. He taught me how to care and 56 us to take part in our community in any way we 57 .
I thought that I was the 58 one that was affected by his lessons, but at the end of the term I found that the entire class had felt the same 59 that came over me. Dr. Rock taught us how to 60 our country, our community and ourselves.
1. A.irregular B.unsatisfying C.impatient D.unfamiliar
2. A.taste B.feel C.better D.respect
3. A.convinced B.suggested C.ordered D.informed
4. A.degree B.reward C.success D.career
5. A.headmaster B.classmate C.officer D.instructor
6. A.played B.served C.assisted D.succeeded
7. A.where B.how C.why D.whether
8. A.angrily B.hurriedly C.nervously D.simply
9. A.interested B.frightened C.worried D.troubled
10. A.feeling B.spirit C.life D.family
11. A.remember B.reach C.watch D.calm
12. A.promise B.decision C.difference D.choice
13. A.beyond B.through C.for D.with
14. A.environment B.college C.education D.background
15. A.most B.usual C.deepest D.strongest
16. A.forced B.warned C.encouraged D.invited
17. A.could B.did C.should D.had
18. A.few B.just C.first D.only
19. A.time B.change C.pressure D.reaction
20. A.appeal to B.make for C.turn to D.care about
高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读表达
Just like everyone, I have experienced ups and downs in my life. I am an aerospace engineer from India, I was told by my relatives, close friends and others that it was hard for a non-IT student to pursue a master's degree in IT and graduate from a US university.
I had never taken courses related to computers or programming. I was never interested in being a programmer, but things changed. I became so fascinated with the convenience IT has brought to our life that I made up my mind in chasing a master's degree in IT.
At first, I came across too many difficulties and setbacks. Coming from a middle-class family, the huge cost per credit was a big issue. My English accent was terrible. Most importantly, the course seemed impossible at first. Although I felt so discouraged and frustrated, I never thought of giving up.
Then I decided to choose my university because it promised its students to help them learn practically. During my first month, it was difficult to understand the Americans' accent and finish my assignments. But I never gave in. I walked two miles to the university every day so that I could use my travel money to buy a meal. I started looking for jobs and I got an offer to work as a student assistant, which meant lifting benches and chairs every day.
I took all these challenges as my chances, and I believed that hard work was my strength. Right now I am graduating with a GPA of 3.96/4 and a job offer from a multinational company that has asked me to start right after graduation.
When you have a dream to realize, there is nothing that can stop you. All you need is the diligence and persistence. Hard work always pays off. Having a determined will is also necessary.
1.Why did the author's family and friends say that it was hard for him to pursue a master's degree in IT? (no more than 8 words)
2.What does the underlined part in paragraph 2 mean? (no more than 5 words)
3.What is the main idea of paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)
4.What made the author graduate with a higher GPA and a good job offer? (no more than 15 words)
5.How does the author's story inspire you? (no more than 25 words)
高三英语阅读表达中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Today I am known for my voice.Perhaps the greatest honor came when I was asked to read a book on tape.
But it____ a long time to believe such good things could happen to me.When I was a youngster I stuttered(口吃) so badly that I was completely ____to speak in public.
____, when I was 14, Professor Donald Crouch came to our school.He was a retired college professor.English was his favorite subject and ____ was his deepest love.He held a book of poems as if it were a diamond necklace, ____pages as if uncovering treasures.When he heard our school was teaching Shakespeare and other classics, he could no longer____not being a part of our school.
When he____that I not only loved poetry but was____it, we became closer.There was, however, one____between us-Professor Crouch could not bear the____that I refused to read my poems to the class.
“Jim, poetry is____to be read aloud,” he said. “You should be able to speak those beautiful words.” I shook my head and turned away.
One day he____me.After handing in a poem, I waited for his____.It didn’t come.Instead, one day as the students gathered together, he____me, “Jim, I don’t think you wrote this poem.”
I stared at him in___.“Why,” I started, anger____me.“of course I did!” “Well, then,” he said, “you’ve got to prove it by getting up and reciting it ____memory.”
By then the other students had settled at their desks.With knees shaking, I walked up to the front.For a moment I stood there, ____.Then I began, and kept going.I recited my poem all the way____!
Afterwards, Professor Crouch congratulated me, and encouraged me to read other writers’ poetry before public. I discovered I did have a(n) ____and found my fellow students actually looked forward to hearing me recite.
1.A. lasted B. took C. spent D. wasted
2.A. uncertain B. uncomfortable C. unbelievable D. unable
3.A. However B. Besides C. Then D. Therefore
4.A. novel B. Architecture C. art D. poetry
5.A. drawing B. Writing C. turning D. finding
6.A. protect B. help C. keep D. stand
7.A. learned B. recognized C. decided D. proved
8.A. Writing B. reading C. reciting D. saving
9.A. difference B. difficulty C. promise D. similarity
10.A. truth B. idea C. fact D. belief
11.A. said B. meant C. taught D. prepared
12.A. fooled B. joked C. tricked D. scolded
13.A. idea B. reward C. congratulation D. comment
14.A. told B. noticed C. attacked D. challenged
15.A. disbelief B. silence C. sadness D. excitement
16.A. flowing B. flooding C. filling D. sweeping
17.A. with B. By C. from D. in
18.A. terrified B. hopeless C. disappointed D. breathless
19.A. down B. along C. through D. around
20.A. voice B. sound C. appearance D. interest
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@aol.com or call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please reply to jim@californiaaquatics.com or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.
If you’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org to apply.
This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general cleaning experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour
Reply to:job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org or call 800-8197.
1.Which of the following position is a full-time job?
A. Babysitter. B. Waiter / waitress.
C. Office manager. D. Office cleaner.
2.If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?
A. job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org
B. rebecharv@aol.com
C. jim@californiaaquatics.com
D. job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.
B. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.
C. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.
D. A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.
4.Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?
A. Being familiar with computers.
B. Working well with others.
C. Knowing more about menus.
D. Having knowledge of wines.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I am an educator born to make a difference. I have spent my entire life at the ____. And we know why kids drop out. But one of the things that we never discuss or we ____ discuss is the value and importance of human ____.
A colleague said to me, “They don’t pay me to ____ the kids. They pay me to teach a ___.” Well, I said to her, “You know, kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” Some think that you can either have it in you to build a ____, or you don’t. I have had classes that were so ____ that I cried. I wondered, “How am I going to ____ this group, in nine months, from where they are to where they need to be? It was difficult, awfully ____. How do I ____ the self-esteem (自尊) of a child and his academic achievement at the same time?”
One year I ____ a bright idea. I told my students, “You were ____ to be in my class because I am the best and you are the best.” One of the students said, “Really?” I said, “Really. We have to show the other classes how to do it, so when we walk down the hall, people will ____ us, so you can’t make noise.” And I gave them a saying to say: “I am ____. I was somebody when I came. I’ll be a better somebody when I leave. I ____ the education that I get here. I have things to do, people to impress, and places to go.”
Teaching and learning should ____ joy. How ____ would our world be if we had kids who were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid to think, and who had a ____? Every child deserves a champion. An educator should be an adult who will never ____ on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the ____ that they can possibly be.
1.A. school building B. college C. community center D. prison
2.A. frequently B. partly C. finally D. rarely
3.A. relative B. connection C. experience D. understanding
4.A. please B. satisfy C. like D. treat
5.A. lesson B. joke C. way D. class
6.A. friendship B. bridge C. gap D. relationship
7.A. excellent B. low C. sad D. adaptable
8.A. join B. own C. take D. manage
9.A. upset B. boring C. frustrated D. hard
10.A. raise B. arise C. show D. control
11.A. came out B. came to C. came up with D. came about
12.A. led B. placed C. chosen D. thrown
13.A. notice B. look C. find D. call
14.A. nothing B. somebody C. anybody D. something
15.A. reserve B. expect C. observe D. deserve
16.A. catch B. bring C. express D. indicate
17.A. powerful B. magical C. fearful D. imaginative
18.A. prize B. supporter C. teacher D. champion
19.A. put up B. depend C. give up D. refuse
20.A. bright B. best C. confident D. determined
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
necessary experience for my future career, I take an active part in social activities in college.
A. To gain B. Gain C. Gaining D. Having gained
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析