On every measure, Britain is an expensive pla...

On every measure, Britain is an expensive place to study. Tuition fees(学费) in the UK have now reached £ 9,250 a year and students also face some of the highest living costs in the world. Fortunately there are a number of countries where universities offer degree programmes entirely in English, along with the chance to learn the local language while you live there. Here are three of the options broken down in detail.

University of Amsterdam

The Dutch capital is not a cheap city to live in, but standard tuition fees of £ 1,800 a year make it significantly cheaper than a British degree at £ 37,400 for three years all in. There are 14 bachelor’s degrees on offer that are taught in English, including Political Science, Economics & Business Economics and Actuarial Science. Nearly all Dutch people speak English, making it an easy country to get by in.

Tianjin University

Moving to China is not for the faint-hearted. Undergraduate degree courses at Tianjin last four years,

but the total cost, at £ 28,800, is still around half the cost of a three-year degree in Britain. Living costs are only around £ 400 a month and tuition fees are £ 2,300 a year. Flights will cost £ 3,600 over the four years. Tianjin is one of the world’s latest cities and is only a half-hour train ride from Beijing. Three undergraduate programmes are offered in English：Chemical Engineering, Environment & Energy and Pharmaceutical Science.

University of Milan

The University of Milan’s fees range from £ 140 to £3,650 a year. The one bachelor’s degree offered entirely in English--Political Sciences--is a three-year course. While living costs in Milan are high, the significantly lower fees make it a cheaper option than a British university.

1.What may be the annual living cost in Tianjin University?

A.£ 400. B.£ 2300.

C.£3600. D.£ 4800.

2.Where can you major in Political Science?

A.London and Tianjin. B.Amsterdam and London.

C.Amsterdam and Milan. D.Tianjin and Milan.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A.To encourage people to study abroad. B.To introduce some affordable universities.

C.To advertise some degree programs. D.To compare tuition fees and living cost

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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role—showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.

In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under £ 5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she's been able to put a lot of what she's learned into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam, 14, Finn, 13, and Jack, 11.

“We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant, she explains. “I pay £ 5 for a portion（(—份）,but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we're not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves. ”

The eight-part series（系列节目），Save Money: Good Food , follows in the footsteps of ITV's Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.

With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonight's Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the family's long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.

1.What do we know about Susanna Reid?

A.She enjoys embarrassing her guests.

B.She has started a new programme.

C.She dislikes working early in the morning.

D.She has had a light budget for her family.

2.How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?

A.He buys cooking materials for her.

B.He prepares food for her kids.

C.He assists her in cooking matters.

D.He invites guest families for her.

3.What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A.Keeping Fit by Eating Smart

B.Balancing Our Daily Diet

C.Making Yourself a Perfect Chef

D.Cooking Well for Less

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This is not an economical way to get more water; _________,it is very expensive.

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When you measure the distance between towns on foot, walk to places that you thought could only be reached by car, and it will change your mind.

I live in the suburb north of San Francisco, and _______ is considered the main transportation for most people here. I still remember how _______ I was when I first learned to drive 10 years ago. While driving with music gently _______ my heart, I was filled with joy, a joy of independence in a _______ land! I had a photo taken of me hugging my white car and sent it to my family in China. I love my car!

However, as time went by, that excitement _______. I feared driving, and felt worried and _______. Everyone seems to be in my way especially when I am in a _______. One night, a deer ran out from the dark, knocked off the hood(引擎盖) of my moving car, and landed across the street. I didn’t dare to get out of my car to see her. Crying on the _______, I hated my car.

When I joined the 21-day mindful walking _______, I began to walk with a mind. During the walking days, I said “hello” to a neighbor, who’s lived next to me for a year. But I’ve never ________ attention to her. I smiled at every stranger passing by me. I walked to the streets that I normally would not pass through and ________ a tiny free library on the sidewalk. I began to ________ if I had really lived in this town all these years. It’s a completely ________ town that I know so little about!

I felt deeply ________ for the walking challenge. Maybe I will ________ foot on far lands again, yet I know wonder is right here and right now.

1.A.walking B.driving C.flying D.biking

2.A.worried B.surprised C.excited D.frightened

3.A.beating B.hitting C.hurting D.comforting

4.A.foreign B.lonely C.rich D.fantastic

5.A.went down B.picked up C.broke down D.turned down

6.A.angry B.upset C.foolish D.hungry

7.A.mess B.way C.hurry D.corner

8.A.wheel B.carpet C.street D.hood

9.A.organization B.challenge C.schedule D.competition

10.A.taken B.made C.kept D.paid

11.A.discovered B.built C.entered D.rented

12.A.answer B.question C.argue D.check

13.A.special B.similar C.secure D.new

14.A.grateful B.hopeful C.helpful D.doubtful

15.A.reach B.set C.carry D.measure

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When you measure the distance between towns on foot and walk to places that you thought could only be reached by car, it will change your mind.

I live in the suburb (郊区) north of San Francisco, and ________ is considered the main transportation for most people here. I still remember how ________ I was when I first learned to drive 10 years ago. While driving with music gently ________ my heart, I was filled with joy, a joy of independence in a ________ land! I had a photo taken of me hugging my white car and sent it to my family in China. I ________ my car!

However, as time went by, that excitement ________. I feared driving and felt worried and ________. Everyone seems to be in my way especially when I am in a ________. One night, a deer ran out from the dark, knocked off the hood (引擎盖) of my moving car, and ________ across the street. I didn’t dare to get out of my car to see her. Crying on the ________. I hated my car.

When I joined in the 21-day mindful walking ________. I began to walk with a mind. During the walking days, I said “hello” to a ________, who’s lived next to me for a year. But I’ve never ________ attention to her. I smiled at every stranger ________ by me. I walked to the streets that I ________ would not pass through and ________ a tiny free library on the sidewalk. I began to ________ if I had really lived in this town all these years. It’s a completely ________ town that I know so little about.

I feel deeply ________ for the walking challenge. Maybe I will ________ foot on far lands again, yet I know wonder is right here and right now.

1.A.walking B.driving C.transporting D.biking

2.A.concerned B.amazed C.excited D.frightened

3.A.beating B.rescuing C.hurting D.comforting

4.A.foreign B.lonely C.magical D.fantastic

5.A.hated B.loved C.recognized D.destroyed

6.A.went down B.put down C.broke down D.turned down

7.A.unexpected B.upset C.unfair D.useless

8.A.mess B.way C.hurry D.trap

9.A.escaped B.walked C.landed D.ran

10.A.wheel B.highway C.block D.shelter

11.A.organization B.challenge C.schedule D.competition

12.A.teammate B.relative C.gentleman D.neighbor

13.A.applied B.employed C.buried D.paid

14.A.standing B.judging C.passing D.admitting

15.A.finally B.frequently C.normally D.formally

16.A.discovered B.designed C.disagreed D.debated

17.A.persuade B.question C.explore D.explode

18.A.artificial B.legal C.reliable D.new

19.A.grateful B.faithful C.doubtful D.wonderful

20.A.prefer B.set C.burst D.measure

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.

Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has an upside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.

You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.

Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!

Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.

1.Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?

A.The soft surface makes people fall over easily.

B.People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.

C.Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.

D.It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.

2.Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?

A.Advantage. B.Reason.

C.Character. D.Challenge.

3.What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?

A.Critical. B.Supportive. C.Doubtful. D.Uncaring.

4.The passage can probably be found in ______.

A.A primary school textbook B.A tourist guide

C.A sports magazine D.A scientific report

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Post Office in Britain is famous for getting letters and parcels to places to which they should be sent. The problem is that we the public have to observe the rules. For example, we must put a stamp on a letter. If we don’t, the receiver will have to pay double. We often see the sign ALL LETTERS MUST BE CORRECTLY ADDRESSED. These days, this means having to use postcodes. If you didn’t use a postcode, it’s no good complaining that your letter should have arrived sooner. Parcels are a problem because they must be correctly packaged. If Aunt Sophie is going to send you a jar of your favorite jam, she will have to wrap it up well. The most important thing we have to do is to address our letters and parcels legibly(易读) and correctly. This means clear handwriting and correct spelling. What we should do and what we actually do are often miles apart. Recently, the Post Office had to deliver a letter which showed a name followed by the word Arijaba. What is this, do you think? Arabic? Hiodustani(兴都斯坦语)? Wrong both times! Say it out loud and you’ll see it’s just plain English. HARWICH HARBOUR！

1.In England _______ if you forget to put on a stamp.

A. nobody can receive your letter

B. you will have to give some money as a punishment

C. you can’t have your letter posted

D. you can still have your letter posted

2.If you didn’t use a postcode, _______.

A. your letter couldn’t arrive soon

B. your letter would be surely lost

C. your letter could not be posted

D. your letter would be sent back at last

3.When we post parcels, we must _______.

A. address them correctly

B. address them clearly

C. package them correctly

D. all of the above

4.From the passage we can see that postmen _______.

A. have no difficulty in delivering any letters

B. have difficulty in delivering mis-spelt letters

C. won’t deliver any letters with bad handwriting

D. can deliver all letters to their destinations(目的地)

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Visitors to Britain may find the best place to enjoy local culture is in a traditional pub(酒吧). A team of researchers have revealed(揭示) some of ____1____ unknown culture of British pubs --- starting with the difficulty of getting a drink. This may sound inconvenient, but there is a ____2____ (hide) meaning.

Pub culture ____3____(form) to improve sociability(社会交往) in a society that is known ___4___ its coldness. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others ___5____ are waiting to be served. The bar counter is ____6____ (possible) the only place in Britain ____7____ a friendly talk with strangers is considered to be entirely proper and really quite normal behavior. However, ____8____ you do not follow the local rules, the experience may fall flat(一无所获). For example, if you are in a big group, it is best for one or two people to go to buy the drinks. Nothing makes the regular customers and bar staff _____9____(anger) more than a group of strangers blocking all passages(过道) to the bar while ____10____ chat and hesitate(犹豫) about what to order.

高一英语单词拼写中等难度题查看答案及解析

Visitors to Britain may find the best place to enjoy local culture is in a traditional pub. A team of researchers have revealed（揭示）some of the unknown__________ of British pubs-starting with the________ of getting a drink. Most pubs have _________ waiters--- you have to go to the bar to buy_________. A group of Italian young people had waited for 45 minutes before they___________ they would have to fetch their own. This may sound not__________, but there is a hidden meaning.

Pub culture is formed to improve sociability（社会交往）in a society ________for its coldness. Standing at the bar for service allows you to________ with others who are waiting to be _______ . The bar counter is possibly the only__________ in the British Isles where friendly talk with strangers is considered__________proper and really quite normal behaviour. "If you haven't been to a_________ , you haven't been to Britain." This__________can be found in a booklet, Passport to the Pub：The Tourists' Guide to Pub Etiquette（礼仪）, a customers' rule of conduct for___________who want to enjoy "a central part of___________ life and culture".

The trouble is that ___________ you do not follow the local rules, the experience may fall flat（一无所获）. For example, if you are in a big group, it is _________for one or two people to go to buy the drinks._________makes the regular customers and bar staff angry more than a group of strangers_________ all passages to the bar while they chat and hesitate about what to__________ .

1.A.history B.development C.culture D.future

2.A.difficulty B.convenience C.quickness D.easiness

3.A.a few B.many C.a little D.no

4.A.newspapers B.booklets C.drinks D.maps

5.A.suggested B.required C.decided D.realized

6.A.nervous B.lucky C.willing D.convenient

7.A.excited B.known C.surprised D.satisfied

8.A.chat B.quarrel C.fight D.work

9.A.found B.served C.supplied D.benefited

10.A.way B.reason C.time D.place

11.A.nearly B.hardly C.entirely D.partly

12.A.supermarket B.square C.pub D.school

13.A.warning B.advice C.notice D.promise

14.A.they B.these C.those D.them

15.A.Italian B.American C.British D.European

16.A.although B.if C.because D.unless

17.A.best B.smartest C.most convenient D.most important

18.A.Something B.Anything C.Everything D.Nothing

19.A.finding B.showing C.blocking D.making

20.A.do B.say C.order D.serve

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

“USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?” We often hear such discussions. As China opens its doors, studying abroad has become a dream for many Chinese students. They want to learn about the world.

It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Language skills will improve and it may be easier to find jobs.

But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language and getting used to a different culture.

Students must also learn to live without parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they haven’t had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad sinking into an ocean of difficulties and giving up easily. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.

Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden(负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?

We know that there are many famous people who succeed in great things through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympics. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, consider whether studying abroad is the right choice.

1.The writer thinks ________ should be considered first before students study abroad.

2.The writer mentions Liu Xiang in the passage in order to tell us that ________ .

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

4.This passage is mainly about ________ .

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析