Last summer, as part of my high school gradua...

Last summer, as part of my high school graduation project, I volunteered at Saunders House nursing home .I choose this experience because it was something that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand．At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy. My goal in volunteering was to bring a smile to the residents（住客） by doing different activities from word games to playing chess. I feel as if I had accomplished that goal.

At the nursing home, I did a lot of different activities with the residents ranging from Jeopardy to Wheel of Fortune. One of my favorites was a word game where I would write a ten -letter word on the board and the residents would try to come up with as many smaller words as possible. I could tell that it was one of their favorite games because they always seemed to be so enthusiastic when they played．I also transported residents to and from their rooms when they needed help; and whenever it was a nice day out, I would take them outside to get some fresh air and relax. On Saturday mornings, I would deliver the newspaper to the residents and on Sundays, I assisted with morning church services.

The most unforgettable part of this experience was when I had one-on-one conversations with the residents. It was incredible how many great stories they had to tell. Their stories were so interesting and the experience was unforgettable for me .

1.Why did the author volunteer at the nursing home ?

A．Because people there helped her .

B．Because she never went there before .

C．Because she wanted to offer help .

D．Because the old people there shared stories with her

2.How did the auther feel at first with the residents ?

A．Disappointed　　 B．Comfortable.

C．Excited 　　　　 D．Nervous.

3.What activity did the author and the residents prefer ?

A．Jeopardy　　　　 B．Wheel of Fortune

C．Word game 　　 　 D．Playing chess

4.What did the author do for the residents on sunny days ?

A．She played the piano.

B．She read newspapers.

C．She took them to the church.

D．She took them outside the room.

5.What is the best title of the passage ?

A．A High School Project

B．Several Interesting Games

C．An Unforgettable Experience.

D．The Residents in the Nursing Home

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Before my recent graduation, the last project of the term was called “Smile”. The class was asked to go out and 36   at three people and record their37.

Soon after we were given the38, my husband and I went out to McDonald’s one cold morning. We were standing in 39, waiting to be40, when suddenly everyone around us began to back away. A feeling of41 rose up inside of me as I wondered what happened.

As I 42 around I smelled a horrible dirty smell. Behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked at the short man close to me, he was smiling and his blue eyes searched for 43.

He said “Good day” as he 44the few coins. The waitress asked him what they wanted. He said, “Coffee is all, Miss.” That was all they could 45 .

I 46 felt the urge and actually hugged him. That was47 I noticed all the eyes in the restaurant were set on48. I smiled and asked the waitress for two more breakfast meals on 49trays(托盘). I then walked to the table that the men had 50 as a resting spot. I put the trays on the table and laid my51on the short man’s cold hand. He said “Thank you” with tears in his eyes.

I52this story as my project. My instructor read it and said, “Can I53this with your classmates?” I nodded. At that moment I found something more54than a simple smile. I graduated with one of the most important55I would ever learn, unconditional acceptance.

1.                A．stare           B．aim            C．smile     D．shout

2.                A．experiences     B．behaviors       C．reactions D．feelings

3.                A．task           B．degree         C．information    D．advice

4.                A．public          B．turn           C．road D．line

5.                A．served         B．called          C．paid D．checked

6.                A．excitement      B．panic           C．satisfaction    D．disappointment

7.                A．got            B．moved         C．turned   D．stayed

8.                A．pleasure        B．attention        C．service   D．acceptance

9.                A．counted        B．begged         C．saved    D．collected

10.               A．accept         B．afford          C．drink D．find

11.               A．eagerly         B．probably        C．hardly D．really

12.               A．why           B．when          C．where D．how

13.               A．me            B．him            C．my husband    D．the waitress

14.               A．separate        B．usual          C．clean D．large

15.               A．booked        B．hidden         C．chosen    D．ordered

16.               A．meal           B．money         C．bill   D．hand

17.               A．made up        B．handed in       C．went through   D．put away

18.               A．believe         B．improve        C．share D．evaluate

19.               A．cheerful        B．practical        C．reasonable D．valuable

20.               A．courses        B．lessons         C．skills  D．rules

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

As graduation day approached, excitement increased. Being out of high school meant I was finally coming of age(成人).Soon I would be on my own, making my own decisions, doing what I wanted without someone looking over my shoulder and it meant going to school with boys-a welcome change coming from an all-girl high school.

There was never any question in my mind that I would go to a college away from home. My mother's idea, on the other hand, was just the opposite. Trying her best not to force her preferences on me, she would subtly ask whether I had considered particular schools, all of which happened to be located in or near my hometown of Chicago. Once it was established that, as long as it was financially affordable, I would be going away anyway, my family's perspective changed. Their concern shifted from whether I was going away to how far. The schools I was considering on the East Coast suddenly looked much more attractive than those in California.

But which college I would attend was just one of what seemed like a never-ending list of unknown! What would college be like? Would the other students like me? Would I make friends easily? Would I miss my family so much that I wouldn't be able to stand it? And what about the work --- would I be able to keep up? (Being an A student in high school seemed to offer little assurance that I would be able to survive college.) What if the college I selected turned out to be a horrible mistake? Would I be able to transfer to another school?

The panic set in. My feelings took a 180-degree turn. I really didn't want to leave high school at all, and it was questionable whether I wanted to grow up after all. It had been nice being respected as a senior by the underclass students for the past year; I didn't enjoy the idea of being on the bottom rung of the ladder again.

Despite months of expectation, nothing could have prepared me for the impact of the actual day. As the familiar must of ''Pomp and Circumstance'' echoed in the background, I looked around at the other students in white caps and gowns as we solemnly(庄严地) filed into the auditorium(礼堂). Tears welled up uncontrollably in my eyes, and I was consumed by a rush of sadness. As if in a daze, I rose from my seat when I heard my name called and slowly crossed the stage to receive my diploma(毕业证书). As I reached out my hand, I knew that I was reaching not just for a piece of paper but for a brand-new life. Exciting as the prospect of a new life seemed, it wasn't easy saying goodbye to the old ones --- the familiar faces, the familiar routine. I would even miss that chemistry class I wasn't particularly fond of and the long commute each day between home and school that I hated. Good or bad, it was what I knew.

That September, I was fortunate to attend a wonderful university in Providence, Rhode Island. I needn't have worried about liking it. My years there turned out to be some of the best years of my life. And as for friends, I still treasure some of the friendships I formed there today. Years later, financial difficulties forced my high school to close its doors for good. Although going back is impossible, it's comforting to know I can revisit my special memories any time.

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason for the author's feeling excited about graduation?

A.Making her own decision. B.Doing whatever she wants.

C.Having schoolmates of both sexes. D.Getting away from parents.

2.The author's mother __________.

A.did not care which college her daughter went to.

B.tried her best to tell the author which college was her favorite.

C.preferred the colleges on the Est Coast to those in California

D.was willing to allow the author to make her own choice.

3.Why did the author worry about her schoolwork in college?

A.Good performance in high school doesn’t necessarily mean success in college.

B.Feeling lonely in an entirely new school may have a negative influence.

C.Unbearable homesickness may stop the author from focusing on study.

D.Peer pressure in a good university makes it hard to keep up.

4.What does the underlined part ''being on the bottom rung of the ladder'' mean?

A.Being a freshman. B.Being an unpopular student.

C.Being a loser. D.Being a childish person.

5.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A.The author was eager to say goodbye to the old school days.

B.The author found she was attached to her old school.

C.The author missed her chemistry lessons because they were her favorite.

D.The author felt comforted because she could revisit her old school.

6.What does the author mainly describe in this article?

A.Her happiness to be admitted to a wonderful university.

B.Her eagerness to go to a wonderful university far away from home.

C.Her excitement during the months leading to the graduation ceremony.

D.Her mixed feelings during the months before and on graduation day.

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

In my senior year of high school, I got a part-time job working at the local coffee shop. One miserable rainy day, Hank, one of my regular customers came in looking depressed and defeated. My co-worker and I asked what the problem was and if we could help, but he said he wouldn’t want to tell any details. He just felt like going into bed, pulling the sheet up over his head, and staying there for a few years, and I knew exactly how he felt.

Before he left, I handed him a bag along with his iced coffee. He looked at me questioningly because he hadn't ordered anything but the coffee. He opened the bag and saw that I had given him his favorite type of doughnut (油炸圈饼).

“It's on me,”I told him.”Have a nice day.”

He smiled and thanked me before turning around and heading back out into the rain.

The next evening, when I was in the middle of making coffee, Hank drove up to the window. But instead of ordering anything, he handed me a single pink rose and a little note. I waited until I saw his Jeep leave the parking lot, then I ran to the back of the shop and read the note. It read:

Christine,

Thanks for cheering me up yesterday. It is so nice to meet someone that’s genuinely sweet, warm and thoughtful and unselfish. Please don't change your ways because I truly believe that you will succeed. Have a great day!

Hank

As time went on, I did come across more complaining customers. But anytime I felt depressed, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high, clear my throat and ask politely,”How can I help you?”

1.Why did Hank look depressed and defeated?

A.He couldn’t afford a coffee any more.

B.He had been caught in the rain.

C.Something unpleasant had happened to him.

D.He was tired and wanted to have a good sleep.

2.Why did Hank leave the author a note?

A.To show his appreciation to the author.

B.To encourage the author to work harder.

C.To make suggestions to the author.

D.To make an explanation of his condition.

3.What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A.The author enjoyed himself at work.

B.The author met few complaining customers.

C.Hank never came to the coffee shop again.

D.Hank’s kindness kept the author positive.

4.What does the author intend to tell us through the text?

A.It’s hard to meet the needs of every customer.

B.A small act of kindness makes a great difference.

C.It’s important to have a positive attitude at work.

D.Kind words are worth much and cost little.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Braxton Moral walked across the stage at his high school in Ulysses, Kansas, as a graduate. Soon after that, the 17-year-old marked another milestone(里程碑): receiving his degree from Harvard University.

Moral's parents got him admitted to the world-famous university when he was just 11. "My parents noticed I was bored in school and needed something to encourage growth, so they ended up finding the Harvard Extension School," he said.

"Most courses can be taken online, but Extension School students also must earn 16 credit(学分) hours in person in the school in Cambridge, Massachusetts," said Moral.

Studying for both high school and Harvard at the same time wasn't easy. But officials in his high school took a lot of the work off, allowing Moral to spend a few hours each day working on Harvard's coursework.

Moral has always been drawn to law and politics, and he's now hoping to go to law school. "I am, of course, excited to end this stage of my life and hungry to begin the next," he said.

Moral's older sister, Brittney Jo Seger, told reporters that her brother has always been gifted(有天赋的). "When he was little, his vocabulary was amazing" she said. "Something my mom, sister and I noticed early on was his memory. That's one of the things that make him unbelievable. He can look at anything or read anything, and he will immediately remember it forever."

Moral's book, Harvard in the Heartland, is also coming out, which is about his experience as "a gifted boy from a small farming town".

1.What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?

A.Moral spent 17 years studying for a Harvard degree.

B.Moral studied for his Harvard degree completely online.

C.Moral performed poorly and caused problems in school.

D.Moral studied for his Harvard degree while in high school.

2.What's Moral's high school officials' attitude towards his Harvard coursework?

A.Doubtful. B.Supportive.

C.Negative. D.Worried

3.Which of the following is an important reason for Moral's success?

A.Enjoying drawing. B.Having gifted memory.

C.Being hungry for degrees. D.Writing about his experience.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

An 18-year-old high school student who had just learned to swim in the last summer vacation saved the life of a drowning Ohio boy on Friday afternoon.

Tom Erickson was credited with (因_{．．．．．．}而受赞扬)saving the life of Jason Pryor,10, in Mill Creek (小河) Park. Young Jason Pryor, from Chillicothe, was visiting relatives from Anchor Point when he fell into Mill Creek.

The Pryor boy had no business playing near the edge of the river, but he had no idea of the danger.

The creek, with much more water than usual for the recent spring rains, flowed fast and carried the boy around a bend and out of sight from his parents, who took Jason out there and said they had not even witnessed the incident.

Luckily for Jason, one of the most unselfish students from Brentwood’s Central High School was taking a walk alone through the park.

As soon as he found the boy struggling in the water, Erickson jumped into the creek and managed to pull the drowning boy out of the water. And it was reported that Erickson had never received any life-saving instruction before.

“I wasn’t sure I could do it,” Erickson said. “I didn’t know if I could swim through the river by myself, not to mention getting another person out with me.”

This incident should be a lesson to young children who do not know how to swim. Stay away from dangerous bodies of water.

1.  Young Jason Pryor lives at _______.

A. Anchor Point     B. Chillicothe, Ohio    C. Mill Creek           D. Brentwood

2.Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?

A. Life-saving instruction helped a lot in the incident.

B. Jason’s parents saw him fall into the creek but couldn’t help.

C. The creek flowed fast because it was very straight without any bends.

D. Erickson was not sure if he could save the boy when jumping into the creek.

3.What’s the possible meaning of the underlined sentence “The Pryor boy had no business playing near the edge of the river,” in the third paragraph?

A. The accident was none of the boy’s business.

B. The boy had no friends to play with him.

C. The boy shouldn’t have played near the creek.

D. The boy was very busy and had no time to play.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Did You Know the Danger of Water         B. Be Responsible Parents

C. The Fast Running Mill Creek              D. Beginning Swimmer Saved Drowning Boy

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I went shopping for a dress to wear to my daughter’s high school graduation half a year ago. To my horror, I could only fit into a size 20.

Being overweight most of my adult life, I always had very little self-confidence. Wearing a dress I didn’t like to such an important event was enough to make me look for help. Thankfully, a friend of mine was attending Weight Watchers meetings, and I noticed her great progress. Her success inspired me to give it a try. I joined Weight Watchers, attended their meetings and started following their Weight-Loss System.

I focused on the plan with determination and never missed a weekly meeting! I discovered that I enjoyed the benefits of having the help and support of others. I also read the weekly online e-newsletter and was inspired by the stories, recipes and information offered there, I also read magazines produced by Weight Watchers, which have great tips and new ideas in each issue.

It’s hard for me to even remember the person I was before my amazing change. I didn’t walk anywhere and couldn’t wash my car or walk my dog. Today I do these simple tasks without even thinking about them. But the change didn’t happen overnight. I had to exercise with patience and perseverance(坚持). I decided to take it one day at a time and stick with if for good.

The “new me” is more self-confident and healthier. I love how I feel now. I have more energy and feel like I’m 25 again. So why not give Weight Watchers a try if you have the same overweight problem?

1.The underlined word “inspired” in the second paragraph can be replaced by ______.

A. excited　　 B. moved　 C. encouraged　　 D. forced

2.We can learn from the passage that the writer ______.

A. often went shopping before she lost weight

B. was overweight when she was a child

C. ever wanted to give up losing weight

D. now is more confident than before

3.This passage is written to ________.

A. tell us how to gain self-confidence

B. show off the great progress that the author has made

C. give us some tips on how to lose weight quickly

D. advise overweight people to give Weight Watchers a try

4.Which of the following word will you use to describe the writer?

A. Weak.　　 B. Calm.　　 C. Patient.　　 D. Silent.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

My husband came across the program from his father's high school graduation 90 years ago. It was the Class of 1928 and their class motto （格言）was, "Build for character, not for fame. "

I'm pretty sure society has done quite the opposite to that one. These days, we have people who are famous for simply being famous. They haven't done anything particularly impressive, but they do take great selfies （自拍照）. We are all crazy about fame these days, mainly thanks to social media. All we want is for people to follow us, friend us, like us or share our posts. We are nearly mad about fame.

"Build for character, not for fame. ” is based on the belief that one is looking up and ahead. That's an encouraging idea, especially today, when most of us have our heads down, looking at the screens of our smartphones. Looking ahead and building for character takes thought and intentionality （意向性）. One can be intentional in building for fame as well, but fame often relies heavily on the right timing and connections as well as the creation of a base of fans and supporters. Character isn’t decided by the ideas of others. Character is built with self-discipline （自律）and a willingness to learn from difficulties. Character grows inside and needs no praise.

Fame depends on people looking at you, while character is who you are when no one is looking. Fame often comes with jealousy （嫉妒）--a feeling that time is running out or that someone better than you is coming to steal your fans. Character is marked by feeling fulfilled and being generous . There is satisfaction that comes with the reward of achievements, but at the same time, good character willingly holds the door open for others who are also hoping to achieve.

This graduation season, speakers will tell new graduates to get out there and build a better world. The best way is to build character, the kind that runs deep and can carry you through lifers storms. Build character with courage, justice （公正） and strength. Build character by respecting yourself and others . Build character with kindness, hope and love. Build for character and you will build a better world .

1.What does the author think of people nowadays?

A.They're mad about achievements.

B.They want to be famous very much.

C.They're trying to build for character.

D.They like doing everything impressive.

2.What does “ building for character" require people to do?

A.Connect with others at the right time.

B.Mind their behavior when being looked at.

C.Behave themselves and learn from hardships readily .

D.Look ahead and accept other people's advice willingly.

3.The underlined word "fulfilled" in Paragraph 4 probably means “________".

A.content B.confident

C.famous D.comfortable

4.Why does the author value "building for character”？

A.It inspires people to achieve more.

B.It enables us to build a better world.

C.It allows graduates to get a good job.

D.It helps us　 again　 respect from other people.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Mrs. Obama spoke to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Saturday in her only high school commencement（毕业典礼）speech this year. The ceremony took place in the gymnasium of Tennessee State University.

The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her time in college focusing on academe achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a good job, she said, she ended up focusing on public service. “My message to you today is that don’t waste a minute living someone else’s dream,” she said. “It takes a lot of real work to discover what brings you joy and you won’t find what you love simply by checking mailboxes or surfing the net.”

She said MLK reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago. “My No.1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me,” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievement. Unfortunately, schools like this don’t exist for every kid.” she said. “You are blessed.”

The first lady told graduates that failure may be a part of their college lives and careers, and that how they respond determines what they will become. “That’s when you find out what you’re really made of in those hard times,” she said. “But you can only do that if you’re willing to put yourself in a position where you might fail.” Overcoming difficulties has been the mark of many great people, she said, “Oprah was demoted（降职）from her first job as a news reporter, and now she doesn’t even need a last name,” she said of media giant Oprah Winfrey “And then there’s this guy Barack Obama, I could take up a whole afternoon talking about his failures. He lost his first race for Congress”, the first lady joked, “and now he gets to call himself my husband.”

1.When choosing her high school, Mrs. Obama ________.

A. was willing to meet challenges

B. was pushed to make a choice

C. failed to find an ideal school

D. wanted to study law

2.By mentioning Oprah’s example, Mrs. Obama wanted to tell graduates _______.

A. to start as a news reporter

B. to work hard to get promoted

C. to be brave enough to risk failing

D. not to waste time doing what they dislike

3.What do we know about Mrs. Obama from the text?

A. This was the first time she gave a speech to graduates.

B. She complained about her school life in her speech.

C. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University.

D. She is enthusiastic about public service.

4.Where can you probably find this text?

A. In a politics book.

B. On a news website.

C. In a graduation paper.

D. On Mrs. Obama’s blog.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Mrs. Obama spoke to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Saturday in her only high school commencement（毕业典礼）speech this year. The ceremony took place in the gymnasium of Tennessee State University.

The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her time in college focusing on academic achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a good job, she said, she ended up focusing on public service. “My message to you today is that don’t waste a minute living someone else’s dream,” she said. “It takes a lot of real work to discover what brings you joy and you won’t find what you love simply by checking mailboxes or surfing the net.”

She said MLK reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago. “My No.1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me,” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievement. Unfortunately, schools like this don’t exist for every kid.” she said. “You are blessed.”

The first lady told graduates that failure may be a part of their college lives and careers, and that how they respond determines what they will become. “That’s when you find out what you’re really made of in those hard times,” she said. “But you can only do that if you’re willing to put yourself in a position where you might fail.” Overcoming difficulties has been the mark of many great people, she said, “Oprah was demoted（降职）from her first job as a news reporter, and now she doesn’t even need a last name,” she said of media giant Oprah Winfrey “And then there’s this guy Barack Obama, I could take up a whole afternoon talking about his failures. He lost his first race for Congress”, the first lady joked, “and now he gets to call himself my husband.”

1.When choosing her high school, Mrs. Obama 　　　　　　 .

A．was willing to meet challenges

B．was pushed to make a choice

C．failed to find an ideal school

D．wanted to study law

2.By mentioning Oprah’s example, Mrs. Obama wanted to tell graduates 　　　　　　 .

A．to start as a news reporter

B．to work hard to get promoted

C．to be brave enough to risk failing

D．not to waste time doing what they dislike

3.What do we know about Mrs. Obama from the text?

A．This was the first time she gave a speech to graduates.

B．She complained about her school life in her speech.

C．She is a graduate of Tennessee State University.

D．She is enthusiastic about public service.

4.Mrs. Osama’s speech is aimed to 　　　　　　 .

A．show how Mr. and Mrs. Obama overcame difficulties.

B．encourage graduates to face their future lives bravely.

C．tell graduates that failure is a part of their lives and careers.

D．to call on graduates to focus on public service.

5.Where can you probably find this text?

A．On a news website.　　 B．In a politics book

C．In a graduation paper. D．On Mrs. Osama’s blog.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析