My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of _______. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some_______to the area.
Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.
We decided to let it_______growing until we could find out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the_______plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to_______the weeds（杂草）around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something _______.The sunflower had not_______where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the_______.
That’s when I_______that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we________ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we ________to go and get what we need for growth.
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the ________ to achieve our goals. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had ________in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be________of who and what we are, and then the environment will begin to________us. We will find a way to go under or around any "rocks" in order to reach our goals.
1.A.flower B.insects C.vegetables D.rocks
2.A.water B.fertilizer C.color D.shape
3.A.stop B.continue C.improve D.escape
4.A.weak B.strange C.lonely D.pretty
5.A.collect B.tend C.remove D.watch
6.A.unusual B.wonderful C.terrible D.valuable
7.A.passed B.started C.left D.died
8.A.air B.top C.sun D.house
9.A.hoped B.realized C.doubted D.regretted
10.A.fill in B.put in C.worry about D.believe in
11.A.forget B.hate C.aim D.wait
12.A.wish B.plan C.ability D.idea
13.A.faith B.energy C.virtue D.courage
14.A.aware B.afraid C.proud D.tired
15.A.forgive B.support C.upset D.affect
高二英语完形填空中等难度题
My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of _______. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some_______to the area.
Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.
We decided to let it_______growing until we could find out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the_______plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to_______the weeds（杂草）around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something _______.The sunflower had not_______where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the_______.
That’s when I_______that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we________ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we ________to go and get what we need for growth.
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the ________ to achieve our goals. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had ________in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be________of who and what we are, and then the environment will begin to________us. We will find a way to go under or around any "rocks" in order to reach our goals.
1.A.flower B.insects C.vegetables D.rocks
2.A.water B.fertilizer C.color D.shape
3.A.stop B.continue C.improve D.escape
4.A.weak B.strange C.lonely D.pretty
5.A.collect B.tend C.remove D.watch
6.A.unusual B.wonderful C.terrible D.valuable
7.A.passed B.started C.left D.died
8.A.air B.top C.sun D.house
9.A.hoped B.realized C.doubted D.regretted
10.A.fill in B.put in C.worry about D.believe in
11.A.forget B.hate C.aim D.wait
12.A.wish B.plan C.ability D.idea
13.A.faith B.energy C.virtue D.courage
14.A.aware B.afraid C.proud D.tired
15.A.forgive B.support C.upset D.affect
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
My husband Jeff and I moved into our new home in Scottsbluff last year just before Christmas. I did not have the or energy to carry out my traditional Christmas decorating and baking activities. What was the point, anyway? It was going to be a Christmas after all.
, the neighborly nature of west Nebraska residents started to trickle (陆续来临) in.
There was a on the door one evening. It was Jeff’s new colleague, John Smith, and his wife, Phyllis. The Smiths had stopped by to us with a loaf of homemade bread. They pointed out a on the porch (门廊). Apparently the doorbell wasn’t working in the cold snowy weather and we had a visit from the Browns, our across-the-street neighbors, who brought us a Christmas card and more Christmas cookies.
The feelings brought by these thoughtful gestures lasted longer than the food.
As Jeff and I were pre-Christmas snow from our driveway, Ernie Guzman came over from next door to us to dig out.
Then, we received an invitation to a Christmas Eve meal with our neighbors, Ernie and Nancy Sommer, and their —a 90-year-old lady, who also had no family in the immediate area with whom to spend the holiday.
Our Christmas Eve was quite merry, thanks to our . Our Christmas morning was special, thanks to the Smiths’ gift of bread. I was so for these gestures of welcome, especially during the holidays.
This year, we were again unable to be with our families for Christmas. The and work schedules just made things too difficult. that sense of Christmas isolation (孤立) all too well, we decided to try to round up some other folks who were in the holidays.
Lonely people are all around us, but most of us notice them. Just take a look around you. Sometimes, the smallest gesture can make a world of difference.
1.A. chance B. anxiety C. time D. ability
2.A. lonely B. free C. merry D. usual
3.A. Therefore B. However C. Somehow D. Meanwhile
4.A. sign B. knock C. card D. note
5.A. invite B. welcome C. drive D. send
6.A. tree B. flower C. mail D. package
7.A. forgot B. missed C. arranged D. received
8.A. warm B. deep C. true D. mixed
9.A. buying B. clearing C. preparing D. giving
10.A. teach B. urge C. help D. forbid
11.A. prepare B. share C. taste D. exchange
12.A. guest B. aunt C. maid D. partner
13.A. folks B. relatives C. neighbors D. colleagues
14. A. call B. greeting C. meeting D. breakfast
15.A. sorry B. eager C. grateful D. ready
16.A. season B. expense C. distance D. situation
17.A. Knowing B. Showing C. Studying D. Discovering
18.A. happy B. busy C. alone D. active
19.A. always B. usually C. finally D. seldom
20.A. careful B. kind C. pretty D. patient
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Several years ago, we moved into the apartment where we live now. When my friends helped me move in, the downstairs neighbors began to36 about the noise. I could do37 about it. After all, noises are unavoidable(不可避免的).How can anyone move in38 .
Still39 ,the complaints continued on a daily basis—well after the first day. We walked “too loudly”down the stairs, we laughed too often, we opened and closed the door too many times…They had many40 to complain.
Nobody can stand the endless complaints and quarrels. I soon learned that they had41the last few families who lived above them by the same way. So I had the information I needed and I tried to42 every situation carefully.
I tried to walk in43 to avoid any possible noises. Whenever they called44 came to the door with a complaint, no matter how unreasonable, I simply listened. From their confused expressions, I could imagine that they had never expected to get a 45 attitude from me.
Of course, it was hard to keep calm but my sister and I46 . I told my sister that we were going to be pleasant and47 them to change their attitude to neighbors. I explained to her that they probably felt48 in their lives because they are common people. 49 , they were always looking for a 50 to show their power so that nobody could look down upon them. I continued smiling and greeting them as I saw them, much to their51 .On more than one occasion(不止一次), I ended up52 them. They thanked me before they left.
Unexpectedly, the next time I saw them, they all smiled and53 friendly. We had a short but pleasant54 . Ever since then, they’ve been very pleasant neighbors, and we’ve become good55 .
1.A. worryB. talk C. care D. complain
2.A.everything B. nothing C. something D. anything
3.A.quietly B. quickly C. suddenly D. slowly
4.A.angrier B. less C. better D. worse
5.A.purposes B. times C. reasons D. persons
6.A.come across B. driven off C. knocked into D. taken in
7.A.treat B. allow C. keep D. accept
8.A.fashion B. trouble C. doubt D. peace
9.A.but B. so C. or D. as
10.A.funny B. positive C. gentle D. satisfying
11.A.continued B. decided C. began D. stopped
12.A.order B. ask C. forbid D. encourage
13.A.stupid B. powerless C. unfortunate D. dangerous
14.A.Besides B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However
15.A.task B. chance C. challenge D. job
16.A.surprise B. worry C. taste D. expect
17.A.frustrating B. annoying C. helping D. joining
18.A.sounded B. felt C. phoned D. looked
19.A.discussion B. quarrel C. conversation D. journey
20.A.friends B. workmates C. partners D. classmates
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Six years ago. something unforgettable happened. My wife, Liz, and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. Many wonderful friends from the past surprised us with presents and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.
It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow remaining. The seenery was so impressive that we made numerous stops to record memories with my camera. At roughly the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the center of my camera lens.
There were not many vehicles on the road. Occasionally, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, in rags, parked behind our car. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife." I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most cherished and prized of our trip.
I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. God judges us just by our heart, so we should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say "thank you" to him.
1.According to the passage, the trip was ______ .
A.a gift for their wedding anniversary
B.a suggestion from their friends
C.in late autumn six year ago
D.taken by train to the west
2.Which of the following can conclude the passage?
A.There is no best, only bette.
B.Don't judge a book by its cover.
C.Put yourself in others' shoes.
D.A contented mind is an everlasting feast.
3.The author was nervous when the motorcyclist offered to take a picture because _______.
A.the motorcyclist would break the camera
B.he could have lost the camera with memories
C.the motorcyclist might not be good at taking pictures
D.his wife might not be satisfied with the view there
4.Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?
A.kind and straightforward
B.cautious and admirable
C.rich and skeptical
D.creative and tolerant
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was many years ago. I was a________father on my way home to my wife and baby boy after spending all day________college classes. I had gone back to school to get a degree in education. I wanted to secure a________job that would help me to build a better life for my growing family. It was a two-hour round trip to the________, so every day I would pray for my 20-year-old car to________it all the way.
As I started down a lonely stretch of highway about 12 miles from my home I _____ a car parked along the side of the road with its emergency flashers________. A small woman was struggling to_______a flat tire. This was long before the age of cell phones________I knew that any other help might not arrive for a while. I________behind her car and offered to give her a hand. Her own hands were bruised（擦伤的）and________from struggling with the lug nuts（四方螺帽）and she had tears of frustration in her eyes. The lug nuts were rusty（生锈的）and________and the lug wrench（单向扳手）a little small, but after a while I got the flat off and the________tire on. As I said goodbye the little lady hugged me with tears of_____ this time. I waved and drove off a little embarrassed at her________. After all, it had just been one kind act.
It took me a lot of years after that to learn the true________of one kind act. One kind act can change the world. One kind act can teach more________than a million words. One kind act can save a lost soul and heal（治愈）a________heart.
Never pass up the possibility of using your own________to make this world a better place. Every day we are given the choice to be________or kind. Always choose to be kind.
1.A.great B.young C.lazy D.rich
2.A.preparing B.missing C.taking D.giving
3.A.teaching B.cooking C.driving D.writing
4.A.college B.hospital C.garage D.store
5.A.forget B.ignore C.get D.make
6.A.passed B.stopped C.noticed D.heard
7.A.out B.over C.on D.off
8.A.repair B.borrow C.buy D.change
9.A.and B.but C.though D.unless
10.A.set off B.pulled up C.showed off D.lay down
11.A.moving B.bleeding C.freezing D.shaking
12.A.shiny B.simple C.useful D.tight
13.A.spare B.worn C.clean D.cheap
14.A.pride B.regret C.pain D.relief
15.A.appreciation B.doubt C.expectation D.surprise
16.A.cause B.danger C.power D.pressure
17.A.curiosity B.love C.courage D.desire
18.A.light B.broken C.brave D.cold
19.A.kindness B.patience C.interest D.wisdom
20.A.tough B.busy C.cruel D.free
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
When I was struggling with cancer a few years ago，my wife and I formed our own “couple caution circle”．Anytime a doctor came with news of my progress，my wife would give me a big hug. The reports were seldom good during the early stages of my illness，and one day a doctor brought particularly frightening news.Staring at my reports，he said in a low voice，“It doesn’t look like you’re going to make it.”
Before I could ask him a question，my wife stood up，handed me my clothes，adjusted the tubes fastened to my body and said，“Let’s get out of here.This man is a risk to your health.” As she helped me struggle to the door，the doctor came near us.“Stay back，” demanded my wife.“Stay away from us.”
As we walked together down the hall，the doctor attempted to catch up with us.“Keep going，” said my wife，pushing the intravenous (静脉注射的) stand.“We’re going to talk to someone who really knows what is going on.” Then she held up her hand to the doctor.“Don’t come any closer to us.”
The two of us moved as one.We escaped to the safety and hope of a doctor who did not confuse diagnosis with conclusion. I could never have made that walk toward wellness alone.
1.From the passage we know ________.
A．hearing that the husband was not going to make it，the wife went out of her mind
B．the wife’s decision in crisis (危机) contributed to the husband’s wellness
C．the husband was diagnosed with cancer by mistake
D．the husband became weaker and weaker as a result of the treatment conducted by the doctor
2.What’s the author’s feeling when writing the passage?
A．Angry. B．Thankful. C．Excited. D．Sad.
3.What can be inferred from the passage ?
A．The wife was a woman hard to get along with.
B．The doctor was a dangerous man.
C．The wife loved her husband very much.
D．The husband was a man who believed everything would be OK.
4.What would be the best title for the passage ?
A．A Happy Couple In Crisis B．Struggle With Cancer
C．In Crisis，Become As One D．Don’t Believe The Doctor
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
My wife and I had just finished the 150-mile trip home from our daughter’s college. It was the first time in our life that we would __36__ for any length of time. We wondered how other people had __37__ it.
Later in bed, I __38__ the time I started college. My father had driven me, too. My mother had to stay home to keep the __39__ from getting into the crops. I, the fourth in a line of brothers, was the first to __40__ college.
The truck was slow, and I was glad. I didn’t want to get to the city __41__. I shook hands with my father in the truck and he didn’t say a word. But I knew he was going to make a little __42__. He finally said, “I never went to college and __43__ of your brothers did. I can’t say don’t do this or that, because everything is __44__ and I don’t know what is going to come up, but I think things will __45__. When you get a job, be sure to be honest and work hard.” I knew that soon I would be __46__ in the big town and I would be __47__ the life home.
Then my father __48__ the Bible that he had read so often. I knew that he would miss it but I must __49__ it. He just said, “This can help you __50__ you will let it.”
When I finished school I took the Bible __51__ to my father. But he said he wanted me to __52__ it.
Now, too often, I remember. It would have been so __53__ to give it to my daughter when she got out of the car. But I didn’t. My father could give me only a Bible, but now I don’t really believe that I gave her half as __54__ as my father gave me. So the next morning I __55__ up the book and sent it to her. I wrote a note “This can help you.” I said, “if you will let it.”
1. A. worry B. separate C. stay D. travel
2. A. left B. stood C. enjoyed D. tried
3. A. wasted B. spent C. remembered D. killed
4. A. policemen B. workers C. cattle D. birds
5. A. graduate from B. go away to C. set out D. set up
6. A. very late B. far away C. too soon D. once again
7. A. speech B. living C. promise D. progress
8. A. some B. one C. none D. all
9.A. impossible B. different C. difficult D. favorite
10. A. work out B. die out C. hold out D. break out
11. A. happy B. alone C. free D. lost
12. A. losing B. spending C. missing D. living
13. A. brought about B. brought out C. brought up D. brought down
14. A. refuse B. mark C. follow D. take
15. A. if B. unless C. but D. though
16. A. down B. up C. back D. away
17. A. keep B. return C. post D. sell
18. A. popular B. strange C. ready D. nice
19. A. much B. many C. far D. good
20. A. set B. turned C. gave D. wrapped
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Our "Mommy and Me" time began two years ago． My next-door neighbor and fellow mother， Christie， and I were out in our front yards， watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down． "I wish I could take one of my children out alone，" said Christie．
Then we worked out a plan： when Christie takes one of her children out， I'll watch her other three． And when she watches two of mine， I'll take someone out．
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of "Mommy and Me" time． Christie's daughter， McKenzie， went first． When she returned， the other children asked her tons of questions． McKenzie was smiling broadly． Christie looked refreshed and happy． "She's like a different child when there's no one else around，" Christie shared with me quickly． With her mother all to herself， McKenzie didn't have to make an effort to gain attention．
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie， I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times． For example， I am always surprised when my daughter， who is seldom close to me， holds my hand frequently． My stuttering（口吃的）son， Tom， doesn't stutter once during our activities since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak． And the other son， Sam， who's always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together．
The "Mommy and Me" time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child - talking， sharing， and laughing， which has been the biggest gain． Every child deserves to be an only child at least once in a while．
1.What is the text mainly about？ ______
A. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time．
B. The experience of the only child being with mother．
C. The happy life of two families．
D. The basic needs of children．
2.Right after McKenzie came back， the other children were ______ ．
A. happy B. regretful C. curious D. friendly
3.What is one of the changes the author finds in her children？ ______
A. The boys become better followers．
B. Sam holds her hand more often．
C. The daughter acts like a leader．
D. Tom has less difficulty in speaking．
4.The author seems to believe that ______ ．
A. having brothers and sisters is fun
B. every child needs parents'full attention
C. it's tiring to look after three children
D. parents should watch others' children
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child ---talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while.
1.What is the text mainly about?
A.The experience of the only child being with mother.
B.The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.
C.The happy life of two families.
D.The basic needs of children.
2.Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.
A.happy B.curious C.regretful D.friendly
3.What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?
A.The daughter acts like a leader. B.Sam holds her hand more often.
C.The boys become better followers. D.Tom has less difficulty in speaking.
4.The author seems to believe that ___________.
A.having brothers and sisters is fun
B.it’s tiring to look after three children
C.every child needs parents’ full attention
D.parents should watch others’ children
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I moved to this area seven years ago. For years I have had noisy neighbors. Ever since I moved into this flat, I’ve had to put up with noise during the night. I decided I’d had enough and I’ve been looking for a new flat since the beginning of the year. I haven’t found anything till now. Every week I go to the estate agent’s（当地房地产代理人的）office, but it’s the same story. “I might have something by the end of the week” he says, or, “Wait till next week. I think I might have a few flats by then.” I’ve seen a few flats during my search, but I don’t like any of them. One flat I saw has been empty for two years. “It’s got a busy road on one side and a railway on the other!” I said loudly, “I want peace and quiet.” Last week I visited the agent again. “I won’t leave till you show me something,” I said. “I’ve got just the flat for you.” I went to see it and I was frightened. “But it’s next to a cemetery!” I cried. “But you won’t have noisy neighbors,” my agent said. “It’s exactly right for peace and quiet!”
1.The writer has had to bear the noise in this area for ________ years.
A．about seven B．six C．nine D．four
2.The writer decided to move away because ________.
A．he had been looking for a new flat
B．his neighbors were not friendly
C．he could no longer stand the noise
D．he wanted to sell his old flat
3.Which of the following is NOT true?
A．The writer would like a quiet place to live in.
B．The agent didn’t want to help the writer at all.
C．The writer has seen several flats already.
D．It seemed rather difficult to rind a right flat.
4.The main idea of the passage is ________.
A．how the agent tried to help the writer find a flat
B．why the writer was satisfied with the agent’s service
C．how difficult it was to find a new flat
D．you can depend on the estate agents for a nice flat
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析