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For most of us, there is no debate — bananas are yellow. Color isn’t as objective as you might think though. Our brain decides what color we are looking at based on the light that comes into our eyes, and how we see colors actually varies a lot.

There are many ways color can confuse our brains. Positioning and shading can change what we think we are looking at. Two people can see the same thing very differently because of how our brains deal with light.

How we see color, however, is governed by much more than just our bodies. Our emotions or even the time of year, can change how our eyes and brains react to what we see. Yellow looks different to us depending on the season, according to scientists at the University of York. In the summer yellow appears more “greenish” whereas in the winter yellow appears more “reddish”. This is the result of living in an environment where the level of green light increases in the summer. When the trees are full of leaves, our eyes need to adapt. With extra green all around us, our brain has to recheck its understanding of yellow.

Researchers in Rochester, New York have found that feeling sad can impact on your ability to identify (辨别) colors. Participants were shown some small pieces of cloth which had most, but not all, of the colors removed from them. Later, they were asked to identify what color they were looking at. A group who had watched the death of Mufasa in The Lion King found it harder to pick out blue and yellow than others who had not seen the film. Psychologists believe that dopamine — which controls our brain’s reward and pleasure centers — has an impact on how we identify these colors. So while color might seem to be one of the simplest things in our world, it is actually a mystery scientists are only just beginning to solve.

1.What does the passage mainly focus on?

A.Why we see colors differently. B.How our brains receive colors.

C.Why colors affect our emotions. D.How people can identify colors.

2.Which of the following is unable to affect people’s ability to identify colors?

A.Position. B.Intelligence.

C.Environment. D.Feeling.

3.Yellow looks different in summer and winter because of ___________.

A.people’s different sight B.the different temperatures

C.the different levels of green light D.people’s different body conditions

4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.The sad feeling weakens people’s ability to identify colors.

B.We can find out the secret of dopamine in some movies.

C.Scientists have found the answer to the color mystery.

D.There are many ways that color can entertain our brains.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study． Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results．When studying alone you can focus your mind better than when you are with others．You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you don't need file agreement of others．Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-study topics such as television or holidays．

In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups．There are several reasons many students prefer this method．First, they find that studying is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in their rooms． In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions．They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge． Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it better．

[写作内容]　　 请以约30个词概括上述短文的主要内容

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高二英语书面表达中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study.  Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results. When studying alone， you can focus your mind better than when you are with others. You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you don't need file agreement of others. Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-study topics such as television or holidays.

In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups. There are several reasons many students prefer this method. First, they find that studying in groups is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in their rooms. In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions. They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge.  Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it better.

[写作内容]

(1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

(2) 然后以约120个词就“独自学习好还是与他人合作学习好”的主题发表看法，并包括如下要点：

① 你喜欢独自学习还是与他人合作学习；

② 根据你个人的学习经历，简述你的理由；

③ 你的老师对你的学习方式的看法和建议；

④ 你认为怎样的学习方式才能取得最佳的学习效果。

[写作要求]

1. 标题: The Best Way to Learn

2. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得         直接引用原文中的句子；

3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

高二英语书面表达简单题查看答案及解析

There is no doubt that the first day of school can be crazy for most of students. New kids wander (徘) around in circles, waiting for the opening of the school door. The school nurse needs your medical records. 1.. The freshmen are running in all directions, looking for their new classrooms.

How can you overcome the first-day chaos? If you will go to a new school, try to arrange a visit before classes begin. Explore any areas, such as the playground, library, or school labs.2..

Get one and read it before your school, starts-then keep it in your school bag until you’re familiar with your new surroundings. Your first day is also the time to bring in school supplies and books.

You should arrange your schoolbag well the night before you go to school so that you won’t look for what you need at the last minute.

Did you try on eight different coats before deciding on what to wear?3.. The best choice is to wear what makes you feel good, whether it is a new coat or an old sweater. If you plan to wear a pair of shoes, make sure they fit you well.

4.. Some start with a gathering, while others may jump right into the first-period class. You’ll meet your new teachers, and they will probably give you an overview of the courses, class rules, what the semester will be like, what supplies you’ll need, and expectations of your performance and behavior. Some teachers will jump into their first lesson, while others may have some activities.5..

A. Some schools even offer maps.

B. But you forget to bring it with you.

C. It all depends on the class and teacher.

D. Don’t depend on your parents any more.

E. Each school has different opening-days.

F. You can also try to ask the teachers for help.

G. Lots of students have difficulty deciding on what to wear on the first day of school.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

“Old wives tales” are beliefs lasting for many generations. For example, most of us remember our parents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time.

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration. Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic is good for you, too. It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.

Unfortunately, not all of Mom’ s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes. However, sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.

Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales. After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated from thousands of years of experience in family health care. We should respect this body of knowledge even as we search for clear scientific support to prove it true or false.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the test?

2. The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means”_____”.

3.What is the author’s attitude toward “old wives tales” in the text?

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

"Old wives' tales" are beliefs passed down from one generation to another. For example, most of us remember our parents' telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. 1. Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time.

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration. Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. 2. It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.

3. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. 4. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes and no. Sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.

Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don't hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives' tales. 5. We should respect this body of knowledge even as we search for clear scientific support to prove it true or false.

A. Garlic is good for you, too.

B. Is there any truth in these teachings?

C. Who can decide whether they are right or wrong?

D. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so.

E. Unfortunately, not all of Mom's advice passed the test of medical studies.

F. After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated from thousands of years of experience in family health care.

G. They are just the guesses and imaginations of people in the past when people's scientific knowledge was quite limited.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

“Old wives’ tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another. For example，most of us remember our parents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking，but others have not passed the test of time.

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration. Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic is good for you，too. It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.

Unfortunately, not all of Mom’s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems？Well, yes and no. Sticky sweets made with grains(谷物) tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.

Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold_water,_there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales. After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated (积累) from thousands of years of experience in family health care. We should respect this body of knowledge even as we search for clear scientific support to prove it true or false.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

2.The author develops the third paragraph mainly________.

3.The phrase“ hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means“________”．

4.What is the author’s attitude towards“old wives’ tales”in the text?

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Most of us in China are used to paying for everything with our phones. 1.At least, this was the case for Lim Swee Say from Singapore, who found his first experience with Chinese payment methods quite impressive. Lim was waiting in line to buy nuts at a street stall(货摊) in Shanghai and saw other customers show their phone and take the nuts without giving cash. 2. It seems that Singapore falls behind in mobile payments. Some Chinese tourists find it inconvenient when they have to use cash in Singapore.

3.According to Xinhua News Agency, many countries now accept mobile payment services for Chinese tourists, with WeChat Pay covered in 13 overseas countries and regions and Alipay over 200. It’s now common to see the familiar green or blue logos in tourist destinations around the world, from a tiny shop in the Scottish Highlands to a huge department store in New York.

Mobile payments are now a normal part of life in China, and the trend is sweeping other nations. According to Forrester Research, in America, mobile payments rose by 37 percent in 2016. 4.This may be partly because western mobile payment services require businesses to install expensive equipment before customers can use them.5.

A. While in China, all it takes is a QR code (二维码) and a phone.

B. The popularity of Chinese mobile payments has pushed some foreign companies to accept them.

C. Foreign tourists don’ t like to pay with their mobile phones.

D. But for foreign visitors who aren’t familiar with this method, it may seem strange.

E. He was trying to figure out how they got paid.

F. Still, Chinese mobile payments were nearly 50 times greater than those in the US.

G. Soon after, he realized that the customers were using WeChat Pay.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

How to become happier is what most of us are after. The things that we think will make us happier—bigger paychecks, nicer homes, slimmer bodies— 1.But practices such as exercising more, socializing, getting enough sleep, and being kind to others do.

2..

Exercise causes hormonal (荷尔蒙的)changes in the body that make us feel good and help interrupt negative thoughts. Anyone who has ever experienced a runner's high will surely agree.

Increase social connections

Reconnecting with a friend can boost happiness, but so can a meaningful encounter with a stranger. 3.. In fact, many studies have found that the more we use social media, the less happy we are.

Get enough shut-eye

4..

Perform acts of kindness

Volunteering to help someone or helping others pay for their bus tickets can make us happy. Giving others a hand takes the focus away from our own worries and problems, which can boost happiness.

These constant practices arc really what's required to boost our happiness. It's like a tire that we put air into. Occasionally it leaks, and we have to put more air into it. It's not one-time thing where we learn it and we're good. 5.. Anyone who adopts and practices the strategies can truly become happier.

A.Burn some calories

B.Prioritize free time

C.don't really matter in our lives

D.But Facebook friends don't count

E.don’t actually add joy to our lives

F.We actually have to put the work in

G.We can set an alarm to signal ourselves to get ready for bed

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

The ability to stay positive is one of the most important skills for us. Why is this? The reason is that we will spend most of our lives setting and trying to achieve goals. Everyone has dreams. Everyone wants to know deep down inside that they were put here to do something great. 1. The second you set a goal, difficulties will begin to appear to stand in your way. Most people let these challenges rob them of the life they really want.

If you want to achieve greatness, if you want to experience the best life possible, then be prepared to get knocked down over and over. 2. This explains why there are so many people who have stopped trying to reach their dreams.

So how do you remain positive regardless of what type of challenge you are facing? It all comes down to how you choose to respond to any situation as well as what you decide to focus on. No matter how bad your situation is, you can always find something good in it.3.

If you keep focusing on how bad you have it, how are things supposed to get any better? 4.Of course it is. If this is true, why even bother thinking positively? That is because if you do, you have a chance to make things better. If you don’t, things will usually get a lot worse.

Realize that challenges are a part of life.5. It’s what makes reaching a goal worth it. If you were able to get everything you wanted without even trying, the victory wouldn’t taste as sweet.

A.Everyone will have to go through them.

B.Staying positive can be beneficial in many ways.

C.Staying positive during situations like this is not easy.

D.You can do things like reading positive books or listening to positive songs.

E.Is it possible to be positive and still have your circumstances get even worse?

F.However, the problem is that life is tough.

G.So what you can do is start focusing on what is good.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析