Letters last forever!When was the last time y...

Letters last forever!

When was the last time you actually wrote a letter? People now mail fewer letters. The trend in mailing less correspondence is likely to continue.

1. Maybe widespread use of e-mail and cheaper long-distance calling make letter writing less appealing. Using newer forms of communication is certainly easier than writing a letter. 2..

Consider how we use the newer forms of communication. Both phone calls and e-mail are quick ways to keep in touch with our friends. 3. However, reading our letters again and again can help us feel close to the people who sent them.

Although letters take longer to write, they are certainly a more memorable way to communicate. 4. Once the ideas are organized, the words need to be written down on paper. The effort to put ideas on a page frequently deepens our thinking. The person who receives our letter gains insights about our beliefs, rather than simply receiving a short response to an e-mail.

Although phone calls and e-mails are important forms of communication, I believe that we should all take the time to master the skill of writing a good letter. True, writing a letter does take more time, but that is the benefit of a letter. By taking more time to compose our thoughts, we become more thoughtful. 5.. We create a meaningful memory that the recipient can return to again and again.

A.Chances are, it has been awhile.

B.In doing so, we create more than just a note.

C.They often save handwritten letters for many years.

D.For example, much thought is involved in composing a letter.

E.There are probably many reasons why people mail fewer letters today.

F.I think that the drawback with phone calls is that we can’t save and print them.

G.However, I think that replacing handwritten letters with e-mails or phone calls is a poor choice.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

．—You——have had a good time  at  the party last night，didn’t you!

—-N0t   really, Actually，it was  a bit boring．

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

When was the last time you listened to someone? And when was the last time someone really listened to you? I asked people what it meant to be a good listener. The typical response was a blank stare. People had no trouble, however, telling me what it meant to be a bad listener.

Of course, technology plays a role. Social media helps filter out (滤掉) opposing views. People find phone calls disturbing and ignore voice mail, preferring text or wordless emoji. But tech is not the only blame. High schools and colleges rarely, if ever, offer classes or activities that teach careful listening. Traffic noise on city streets and music playing in shops exceed (超过) the volume of normal conversation by as much as 30 decibels (分贝), and can even cause hearing loss.

So how can we reclaim the lost art of listening? After years of studying and consulting, I discovered that listening goes beyond simply hearing what people say. It also involves paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they say resonates (与. . . 共鸣) within you. It’s not about merely holding your peace while someone holds forth. Quite the opposite. A lot of listening has to do with how you respond — the degree to which you assist in the clear expression of the other person’s thoughts and in the process, express your own.

Good listeners ask good questions. Good questions don’t begin with “Wouldn’t you agree. or “Don’t you think. . . ?” and they definitely don’t end with “right?” The idea is to explore the other person’s point of view, not sway it. You also want to avoid asking people personal and evaluating questions. Instead, ask about people’s interests so that they feel more connected than if they spend time together accomplishing a task.

The reward of good listening will almost certainly be more interesting conversations. Attentive listeners receive more information, related details from the speakers, even when the listeners didn’t ask any questions. We are, each of us, the sum of what we attend to in life. And to listen poorly, selectively or not at all limits your understanding of the world and prevents you from becoming the best you can be.

1.Which is NOT mentioned as a factor that contributes to bad Listening?

A.People prefer text message to phone calls.

B.Listening skills are not taught in school.

C.The noise around us drowns out our speech.

D.Our responses to others while listening is different.

2.What does the author find about listening?

A.Listening combines hearing, understanding and responding.

B.Listening requires the listener to keep in total silence.

C.Listening isn’t just hearing but also predicting questions.

D.Listening is to put your thoughts into other person’s mouth.

3.What does the underlined word “sway” in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Influence. B.Stop.

C.Prove. D.Complain.

4.Which of the following will the author most probably agree with?

A.Good listeners should express themselves bravely.

B.Good listening promotes our understanding of the world.

C.Good listeners always receive reward from the speakers.

D.Good listening develops people’s interest in private life.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When was the last time you used plastic plates? Next time, why not try some edible ones? You’ll help the environment and your guests won’t go hungry.

“I used to work in school catering and saw a lot of money being thrown away. I thought that was criminal, so I decided to do something about it,” said Italian school chef Tiziano Vicentini.

Now, Vicentini has an amazing range of edible plates for schools. The plates are made out of bread dough, so you can eat them afterwards. “These dishes cost a few pennies each and are either eaten by the kids, or go into recycling bins for animal food,” explained Vicentini, 50, of Milan.

But now other companies are developing edible plates, too. The Edible Plate Company offers edible plates, bowls, trays and cups. Their products are environmentally-friendly, 100% biodegradable and can be used for all types of catering and home use. And they’re made from a natural plant. After use, they can be fed to animals or left to degrade naturally. They also have a range of cutlery (餐具）made from corn and potato starch (淀粉).

These plates will also help reduce the amount of plastic we create. Waste from plastic causes damage to the environment, costing governments millions in waste management. Plastic bags often end up in landfill sites. And the burning of plastic waste causes toxic gases that pollute the air.

In response to this, governments around the world are introducing tough recycling regulations. And many shops are offering biodegradable plastic bags and eco-safe packaging on their products. To help matters, the International Organization for Standardization (the ISO) has also developed a system to evaluate the biodegradability of products, with a certification and logo scheme. Meanwhile, how about a nice plate for lunch?

1.Which of the following is not the advantage of edible plates?

A. They are expensive. B. They can degrade naturally.

C. They are environmentally-friendly. D. They are made from natural plant.

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Tiziano is from Germany.

B. Edible plates are only used for school catering,

C. Corn and potato starch can be used to make cutlery.

D. The Edible Plate Company doesn’t produce edible bowls.

3.What does the underlined word “this” refer to?

A. The air pollution.

B. The edible cutlery.

C. The toxic gases caused by the burning of plastic.

D. The damage to the environment caused by plastic waste.

4.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. The measures to stop the pollution.

B. The ways to reduce the plastic waste.

C. How to make edible plates from natural plants.

D. The plate solution to eating and environmental problem.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When was the last time you did something really fun with one of your parents—just the two of you?

Parents who take their young children to music, swimming and art classes often stop arranging such activities once their kids are older and in school all day. But it doesn't have to be that way. Doing something enjoyable with your kids just might make you look at each other in a whole new way, especially if you do it through a class or an event. When parent and child become students together, it puts them on the same level, at least for a while.

“I really like parents to come to class with their kids—they start sharing things and talking about what they're doing and what they like，” said art teacher Pyper Dixon.

However, finding something new in common is a big choice for them, especially when kids get involved in sports and other after­school activities. But it's possible to learn a new skill or hobby together.

That's certainly true of Lauren, 11, of Silver Spring, who is in Dixon's class with her father, Dennis. “I was just going to drop her off，” Dennis said, “but Dixon persuaded me to stay.”

Now Lauren gets to nag her father about doing his art homework. “He always leaves it to the last minute，” she said.“But then he'll turn around to do amazing drawings，” she added, “We have different styles of drawing, so it's interesting to talk it over with him.”

Without the Saturday morning art class, Dennis said, he would be reading the paper, and Lauren would be on her own in her room or on the computer. But they talk more now. “I can't think of an experience where you communicate with your kid so closely，” he said.

1.The author raises the question at the beginning to ________.

A．expect an answer

B．criticize some parents

C．introduce the topic

D．support his argument

2.What does Dixon think is the benefit of parent and child studying art together?

A．The two will become equal.

B．The two will communicate more.

C．The child will learn art much better.

D．The parent will learn something new.

3.The underlined word “nag” in the text probably means ______.

A．urge　　　　　　    B．help

C．ignore　　　　　　     D．teach

4.We can learn from the text that ________.

A．Lauren used to talk a lot with her father

B．Dennis enjoys studying art with Lauren

C．Lauren dislikes her father's drawings

D．Dennis likes playing computer games

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When was the last time you told someone they inspire you to go to work each morning?

Teachers at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, did just that this September, when they pulled individual students out of class to tell them just how much they appreciated them.

The students’ reactions, which were captured (捕捉) on video and shared on YouTube in a now-viral video, ranged from shy thanks to hugs and tears.

“I have been challenged to find a student who makes me want to come to school every day,” says one teacher in the video, “and that’s you.”

Jamie McSparin, a teacher in charge of the school’s academy program for at-risk sophomores （二年级学生）and juniors, posed the challenge, writes ABC News.

“Initially when we pulled the kids out, they all thought they were in trouble,” McSparin told ABC News. “Any teacher-student interaction always seems to be negative (消极的), and that was something that bothered me, too. No matter if they’re a good kid or a trouble maker or anything, they always thought they were in trouble,” she says.

McSparin says she got the idea for the project after attending a professional development workshop this summer called the power of positivity.

“I like the idea of letting students know they are appreciated, because we do appreciate them, I just don’t think we say it enough,” she told local news outlet WDAF-TV.

It’s safe to say the challenge was effective.

“I feel special,” said one of the boys in the video. “You should,” said his teacher. “You are special.”

1.What does the underlined word “posed” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A. Presented.　　 B. Rejected.

C. Ignored.　　 D. Evaluated.

2.How did the students probably feel when pulled out of the classroom at first?

A. Nervous.　　 B. Thrilled.

C. Curious.　　 D. Encouraged.

3.What inspired McSparin to challenge the project?

A. The trouble caused by students.

B. The need of shooting the video.

C. A seminar named the power of positivity.

D. A program related to students’ interactions.

4.What message does this text mainly convey?

A. Challenge is unavoidable in life.

B. Everyone needs to be appreciated.

C. Positivity outweighs negativity.

D. News media contribute to students’ progress.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Now, I want to start with a question: When was the last time you were called childish? For kids like me, being called childish can be a frequent occurrence. Every time we make irrational(不理智的) demands, exhibit irresponsible behavior, or display any other signs of being normal American citizens, we are called childish. ___________A____________. After all, take a look at these events: imperialism（帝国主义）and colonization（殖民主义）, world wars, George W. Bush. Ask yourself: Who's responsible? Adults.

Now, what have kids done? ___________B____________. Well, Anne Frank touched millions with her powerful account of the Holocaust (大屠杀), Ruby Bridges helped end segregation(隔离) in the United States, and, most recently, Charlie Simpson helped to raise 120,000 pounds for Haiti on his little bike. So, as you can see evidenced by such examples, age has absolutely nothing to do with it. We are called childish so often by adults that we should abolish this age-discrimination when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.

Then again, who's to say that certain types of irrational thinking aren't exactly what the world needs? Maybe you've had grand plans before, but stopped yourself, thinking: That's impossible or that costs too much or that won't benefit me. For better or worse, we kids aren't hampered as much when it comes to thinking about reasons why not to do things. ___________C____________. Kids can be full of inspiring aspirations and hopeful thinking, like my wish that no one went hungry or that everything were free kind of utopia(乌托邦). How many of you still dream like that and believe in the possibilities? Sometimes a knowledge of history and the past failures of utopian ideals can be a burden. On the other hand, we kids still dream about perfection. ___________D____________. And that's a good thing because in order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.

Now, our inborn wisdom doesn't have to be insiders' knowledge. Kids already do a lot of learning from adults, and we have a lot to share. I think that adults should start learning from kids. Now, I do most of my speaking in front of an education crowd, teachers and students, and I like this analogy. It shouldn't just be a teacher at the head of the classroom telling students to do this, do that. The students should teach their teachers. Learning between grown ups and kids should be reciprocal. The reality, unfortunately, is a little different, and it has a lot to do with trust, or a lack of it. Now, if you don't trust someone, you place restrictions on them, right. If I doubt my older sister's ability to pay back the 10 percent interest I established on her last loan, I'm going to withhold her ability to get more money from me until she pays it back.

True story, by the way. Now, adults seem to have a prevalently restrictive attitude towards kids from every "don't do that," "don't do this" in the school handbook, to restrictions on school internet use. Kids have no, or very little, say in making the rules, when really the attitude should be reciprocal(相互的), meaning that the adult population should learn and take into account the wishes of the younger population.

Adults, you need to listen and learn from kids. The world needs opportunities for new leaders and new ideas. Kids need opportunities to lead and succeed. Are you ready to make the match?　　

1.Where should the sentence “This really bothers me.” be put in the passage?

A. In blank A.                            B. In blank B.

C. In blank C.                         D. In blank D.

2.What does the speaker think is the root cause why adults call kids childish?

A. That kids like being called that way.

B. That adults are more irresponsible than kids.　

C. That kids often make irrational demands.

D. That adults are driven by age-discrimination against kids.

3. Which of the following least explains kids’ advantage over adults based on the speaker?

A. Younger age.                        B. Irrational thinking.

C. Knowledge of history.                D. Excess restrictions.

4.What is the best title of this passage?

A. Don’t Be Childish again, Adults!

B. Time to Listen and Learn from Us!

C. Don’t Do That, Don’t Do This!

D. We Are Not Young Any More!

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

When was the last time you had great fun with your family? 66 So stand up and plan to have fun with your family．

Going to the zoo is definitely a number-one pick for family activities. Other than visiting animals, most zoos nowadays have rides that you can enjoy with your family. Meals are served in the zoo. 67  To add some fun, ask to be the photographer for the day and you might be surprised by how creative you can be．

68  Even though you might not be really keen on outdoor activities, you can still enjoy your time by playing together after having your lunch．

Visiting the nation's capital would be your choice if you want to go on a trip with your family. Learn more about the history by visiting historical sites. 69

A treasure hunt is a popular activity, so going hunting with your family is a nice choice. You can train yourself by asking to be the person in charge who can hold the treasure map and make decisions.

Create a video clip with your family. Make your family the characters in the clip. You may talk about your family life in the clip, about your interests or even create a drama.

70 Plant flowers and mow the lawn. After a day of hard work, you can all sit back and enjoy a barbecue at your beautifully cleaned backyard.

E．Doing some yard work together can also be a fun quality time for your family．

F．Having a picnic at the park is also a good activity for your family．

G．Here are two examples．

高三英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、 B、 C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When was the last time you picked something up to read? You can ___________　 your answer on your lack of time if you must, but you are missing a lot of wonderful ___________ of reading.

Reading can ___________ people's lives in some of the following ways: ___________ and spiritually. Also, you

can acquire ___________　 information and enrich your knowledge.

Firstly, the activity of reading helps exercise your mind,　 ___________ your mind begins to bend and flex　 （伸缩）mentally when reading. Just like taking physical exercise helps you keep slim,　 ___________　 reading routine ensures that the reading muscle stays iii good___________　 .Keep on reading, and what you need is a　 ___________　 to make reading a part of your life.

Secondly, reading can also improve your ___________　 to focus. Burying your head in a book can free you from your everyday troubles and ___________for a while. When the mind is trained, it begins to focus on what you are doing ___________ you can forget those unpleasant things. That's why reading keeps you in good spirits.

Thirdly, there is no greater.　 ___________ .to getting information than through reading. You can　 　 ___________ 　 your mind greatly if you insist on reading. You can ___________　 the knowledge left by those who came before you, which has ___________　　 changed your lives. Nearly all successful people will tell you that they have learned　 ___________things by reading and there is at least one book that has greatly changed their lives.

In short, reading can help you to　 ___________ a solid basis for your future, which will allow you to　 ___________many goals you have for your life. Reading　 　 ___________　 　 your success in the future. Start reading right now and

you'll make it，

1.A.concentrate　　 B. put　　 　　　 C. blame　　 　 　 D. pass

2.A.aims　　 　　　 B. motivations　 C. traditions　　 D. benefits

3.A.present　　 　　 B. improve　　 　 C. assess　　 　 D. prove

4.A.socially　　 　 B. materially　　 C. physically　　 D. mentally

5.A.abundant　　 　　 B. limited　　 　 C. private　　 　　 D. absurd

6.A．as　　 　　　　　 B．so　　 　　 　 C．or　　 　　　 　　 D．but

7.A.usual　　 　　　 B. regular　　 C. common　　 　 D. normal

8.A.size　　 　　　　 B. shape　　 　 C. height　　 　　 D. weight

9.A.barrier　　 　　 B. force　　 　 C. determination D. process

10.A.ability　　 　 B. decision　　 C. strength　　 　 D. position

11.A.thrills　　 　 B. challenges　 C. excitements　 D. worries

12.A.in case　　 　 B. as if　　 　　 C. so that　　 　 D. only if

13.A.answer　　　　 B. solution　　 　 C. attitude　　 　 D. approach

14.A.increase　　 B. explain　　 　 C. expand　　 　　 D. express

15.A.take in　　 　 B. work out　　 C. give up　　 　　 D.show off

16.A.secretly　　 B. bravely　　 　 C. purposely　　 D. positively

17.A.fewer　　 　　　　 B. more　　 　　 　 C. worse　　 　　 D. easier

18.A.build　　 　　　 B. offer　　 　　 C. apply　　 　　 D. put

19.A.establish　　 B.achieve　　 　 C.imagine　　 　　 D. miss

20.A.results from　 B. lies in　　 　 C. contributes to D. makes up

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do you want to live forever? By the year 2050, you might actually get your wish — if you are willing to leave your biological body and live in silicon circuits （半导体电路）．But long before then, perhaps as early as 2020, some measures will begin offering a semblance of immortality （虚拟的永生）.

Researchers are confident that technology will soon be able to track every waking moment of your life. Whatever you see and hear, all that you say and write, can be recorded, analyzed and added to your personal chronicles （履历）. By the year 2030, it may be possible to catch your nervous systems through electrical activities, which would also keep your thoughts and emotions.

Researchers at the laboratories of British Telecommunications have given the name of this idea as Soul Catcher. Small electronic equipment will make preparation for Soul Catcher. It would use a wearable supercomputer, perhaps in a wristwatch, with wireless links to micro sensors under your scalp（头皮） and in the nerves that carry all five sensory signals. So wearing a video camera would no longer be required.

At first, the Soul Catcher's companion system — the Soul Reader — might have trouble copying your thoughts in complete details. Even in 2030, we may still be struggling to understand how the brain is working inside, so reading your thoughts and understanding your emotions might not be possible. But these signals could be kept for the day when they can be transferred to silicon circuits to revitalize minds everlasting entities （永生实体）. Researchers can only wonder what it will be like to wake up one day and find yourself alive inside a machine．

For people who choose not to live in silicon, semblance of immortality would not be as useless as they thought. People would know their lives would not be forgotten, but would be kept a record of the human race forever. And future generations would have a much fuller understanding of the past. History would not be controlled by just the rich and powerful, Hollywood stars, and a few thinkers in the upper society.

1.The main idea of this passage is that _______．

A．human beings long for living forever

B．there are many difficulties in making the Soul Catcher

C．people might live forever as technology develops

D．the invention of Soul Catcher has great importance

2.According to this passage, a Soul Catcher will be ______．

A．a new machine on which research measures have already been made

B．a new invention in order to catch and keep human's thoughts and emotions

C．made by British scientists to offer something that looks like living forever

D．made of silicon circuits which can catch people's nervous activity

3.According to the writer, semblance of immortality is ______．

A．to be a reality sooner or later              B．far from certain

C．just an idea that couldn't t be realized at all    D．a fading hope

4.The meaning of the underlined word "revitalize" in the fourth paragraph is close to________.

A．make dead        B．make famous       C．make known       D．make active

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析