Mr. Buxton taught me Shakespeare in 10th grade. We were reading Macbeth. Mr. Buxton, who probably had better things to do, nonetheless agreed to meet one night to go over the text line by line. The first thing he did was point out the repetition of themes. For example, the reversals of things.
What Mr. Buxton didn’t tell me was what the play meant. He left the conclusions to me. The situation was much the same with my religious studies teacher in 11th grade, Mr. Flanders, who encouraged me to have my own relationship with the Gospels.
High school was followed by college, where I read Umberto Eco’s The Role of the Reader, in which it is said that the reader completes the text, that the text is never finished until it meets this voracious (渴求的) and engaged reader. The open texts, Eco calls them. In college, I read some of the great Europeans and Latin Americans: Borges and Kafka, Genet and Beckett, Artaud, Proust-open texts all. I may not have known why Kafka’s Metamorphosis is about a guy who turns into a bug: but I knew that some said cockroach, and others, European dung beetle.
There are those critics, of course, who insist that there are right ways and wrong ways to read every book. No doubt they arrived at these beliefs through their own adventures in the stacks. And these are important questions for philosophers of every stripe. And yet I know only what joy and enthusiasm about reading have taught me, in bookstores new and used.
There is not now and never will be an authority who can tell me how to interpret, how to read, how to find the pearl of literary meaning in all cases.
Supposing the truth is not hard, fast, masculine, simple, direct? You could spend a lifetime thinking about this sentence ,and making it your own. In just this way, the freedom to see literature,history, truth unfolding ahead of me like a book whose spine has just now been cracked.
1.When did the author begin to read Shakespeare’s work?.
A.In primary school. B.In 11th grade.
C.In secondary school. D.In college.
2.What can we know about The Role of the Reader from the text?
A.It w as written by the readers.
B.It is about a guy turning into a bug.
C.It insists that the reader completes the text.
D.Some great Europeans and Latin Americans wrote it together.
3.What is the main reason of the author loving reading?
A.Being an excellent student.
B.Mr. Buxton’s teaching method.
C.The joy and enthusiasm from his reading.
D.His admiration for literature masters like Shakespeare.
4.What can be inferred about the author from the text?
A.He has a preference for the open texts.
B.Shakespeare is his favorite.
C.He is naturally talented in reading.
D.He is also a famous literary critic.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Mr. Buxton taught me Shakespeare in 10th grade. We were reading Macbeth. Mr. Buxton, who probably had better things to do, nonetheless agreed to meet one night to go over the text line by line. The first thing he did was point out the repetition of themes. For example, the reversals of things.
What Mr. Buxton didn’t tell me was what the play meant. He left the conclusions to me. The situation was much the same with my religious studies teacher in 11th grade, Mr. Flanders, who encouraged me to have my own relationship with the Gospels.
High school was followed by college, where I read Umberto Eco’s The Role of the Reader, in which it is said that the reader completes the text, that the text is never finished until it meets this voracious (渴求的) and engaged reader. The open texts, Eco calls them. In college, I read some of the great Europeans and Latin Americans: Borges and Kafka, Genet and Beckett, Artaud, Proust-open texts all. I may not have known why Kafka’s Metamorphosis is about a guy who turns into a bug: but I knew that some said cockroach, and others, European dung beetle.
There are those critics, of course, who insist that there are right ways and wrong ways to read every book. No doubt they arrived at these beliefs through their own adventures in the stacks. And these are important questions for philosophers of every stripe. And yet I know only what joy and enthusiasm about reading have taught me, in bookstores new and used.
There is not now and never will be an authority who can tell me how to interpret, how to read, how to find the pearl of literary meaning in all cases.
Supposing the truth is not hard, fast, masculine, simple, direct? You could spend a lifetime thinking about this sentence ,and making it your own. In just this way, the freedom to see literature,history, truth unfolding ahead of me like a book whose spine has just now been cracked.
1.When did the author begin to read Shakespeare’s work?.
A.In primary school. B.In 11th grade.
C.In secondary school. D.In college.
2.What can we know about The Role of the Reader from the text?
A.It w as written by the readers.
B.It is about a guy turning into a bug.
C.It insists that the reader completes the text.
D.Some great Europeans and Latin Americans wrote it together.
3.What is the main reason of the author loving reading?
A.Being an excellent student.
B.Mr. Buxton’s teaching method.
C.The joy and enthusiasm from his reading.
D.His admiration for literature masters like Shakespeare.
4.What can be inferred about the author from the text?
A.He has a preference for the open texts.
B.Shakespeare is his favorite.
C.He is naturally talented in reading.
D.He is also a famous literary critic.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
7 We _____ in four weeks time so Mr. Smith took me shopping for dress.
A were to marry with B were to be married C would marry to D were about to be married
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完形填空
One day in 11th grade, when I went into a classroom to wait for a friend of mine, Mr. Washington, the math teacher, suddenly and asked me to go to the board to write down a math problem and it out. I told him that I couldn’t do it. And he asked, “Why not?” I said, “Because I’m not one of your students.” He said, “It doesn’t matter. Go the board .” I said, “I can’t do that.” He asked, “Why not?” I paused for I was somewhat
I said, “Because I’m the so called student.” He
He came from behind his desk and looked at me and said. “Don’t ever say that again. Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your . Look at a man the that he is, he only becomes worse. But look at him he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should br.” It was a very moment for me. For one thing, I was because the other students me. They knew that I was “incurably poor” in academic learning. But for another, I felt because he began to bring to my attention that I did not have to live within the of other people.
Mr. Washington’s words made difference to me. I start to believe everyone has certain________ within them, and so in me. I used to do in the fifth grade and was put from the fifth grade into the fourth grade and then failed again in the eighth grade. But I know all these in the past. So I’m happy to that I’m a brand new person now and I will be someone who can something in the future.
1.A. turned on B. turned up C. turned down D. turned over
2.A. set B. write C. settle D. work
3.A. anyway B. anymore C. somehow D. somewhat
4.A. guilty B. optimistic C. embarrassed D. ambitious
5.A. incurable B. innocent C. excellent D. independent
6.A. eagerly B. mistakenly C. happily D. determinedly
7.A. nature B. reality C. stability D. ability
8.A. person B. character C. way D. future
9.A. even though B. if only C. as if D. even if
10.A. inspiring B. frightening C. disappointing D. unwilling
11.A. pleased B. ashamed C. puzzled D. confused
12.A. pointed at B. stared at C. laughed at D. glared at
13.A. relieved B. scared C. concerned D. stressed
14.A. variety B. enthusiasm C. judgment D. complaint
15.A. no B. huge C. less D. little
16.A. thoughts B. shortcomings C. greatness D. limits
17.A. poorly B. randomly C. carefully D. attentively
18.A. refreshed B. died C. approved D. formed
19.A. pretend B. expect C. insist D. admit
20.A. accomplish B. assess C. supply D. remove
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The photo often reminds me of the scene _____ we were kept reading and writing after school.
A. on which B. where C. which D. why
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
In the 19th century, the "coming-of-age" novel became popular. In these stories, we read about1.（hero）growing into maturity from childhood.
David Copperfield, by British novelist Charles Dickens, is a good example of this type of story.2.tells the story of a gifted boy of the same name, 3.goes through many challenges in hopes of becoming a successful writer. Part of the reason Charles Dickens loved his own novel, David Copperfield, was that it4.（model）on his own life. In the novel, he related early personal experiences5.（mean）a lot to him, including his work in a factory, his education, and his efforts6.（publish）novels.
The novel takes place in the Victorian era（1837-1901）and contains Dickens` eritiques（批评）of his society and the anxiety surrounding the relationship7.social classes. It describes8.darkest parts of British society in that time, especially the9.（pain）circumstances of many children.
Young David suffers for his goal, 10.does he reach his dream of becoming a successful writer？Read the book to find out.
高三英语语法填空困难题查看答案及解析
We were sitting in her classroom, giggling each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs Virginia De View, whose physical appearance made her an easy target for snickers (窃笑) and cruel jokes among students, cleared her throat and asked us to be silent.
“Now, Mrs.” Virginia De View said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to be greatly surprised. We were only 13 and 14 years old!
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions.”she said.
“You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
Finally, I picked print journalism, and interviewed a true-blue newspaper reporter in the flesh. After a few days, I gave my oral report totally from memory in class. I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I forgot all about Virginia De View and the careers we selected. I was in college looking around for a new career. but with no success. Then I remembered Virginia De View and my desire at 13 to be a journalist. And I called my parents. They didn't stop me. They just reminded me how competitive the field was. This was true. But journalism did something to me; it was in my blood. For the past 12 years, I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career .
I get asked all the time: “How did you pick journalism?”
“Well, you see, there was this teacher...” I always start out. Virginia Deview will probably never know without her help, I would not have become a journalist and a writer. I wonder now how many other students benefited from that career project.
I believe that when people reflect back over their school days, there will be their very own Virginia De View. Perhaps you can thank her before it's too late.
1.What did the students think of Mrs Virginia's project in her class?
A.Harmful B.Crazy
C.Beneficial D.Flexible
2.What is Virginia Deview’s project?
A.Career planning B.Oral ability
C.Paper research D.Interviewing skills
3.What can be inferred about the author?
A.He keeps in touch with Mrs. Virginia.
B.He practiced as a journalist in college.
C.His parents were against his decision.
D.He enjoys working as a journalist
4.What is the author’s intention of this passage?
A.To express gratitude to Mrs. Virginia.
B.To give an oral report on selecting a career.
C.To show challenges he me as a reporter.
D.To look for his previous classmates.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I started reading Shakespeare when I was nine, after my grandfather, an actor, sent me a copy of Romeo and Juliet. The story and the language attracted me. I found out about Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ)and started volunteering for them when I was about 10. When I was 13, I managed to run a film project with SGCNZ.
I'm home-educated and a part-time correspondence student(函授生)as well. We have a drama group made up of quite a few people who are also home-educated .I've also joined Wellington Young Actors,a youth theatre company. There are many similarities and differences between being home-educated and attending a five-day programme. I love hearing other students' reactions when meeting them and share my different ways of experiencing the world with them. While explaining the way I learn can be a challenge, I love helping people to understand there isn't just one way of learning.
Being home-educated has offered me the freedom to have an individualized education and to pursue my passions. My education has always been about making those focuses but I do lots of the same things as people who attend five-day programs do. Shakespeare is a great approach to lots of things around English,history and the arts. I think something you learn when you perform is connection. You have to have a connection with your fellow actors, with the audience and with Shakespeare. I learn this from actually being on stage and from taking part in different Shakespeare festival programs.
I believe it's the emotion in Shakespeare that makes it relevant today. You can be reading something that was written 400 years ago and be able to see parts of your life in the work as it shows you how to understand the world and explore a lot of different ideas.
1.What can“a five-day program”be?
A. A film project. B. A reading activity.
C. School education. D. Stage performance.
2.Why does the author choose home education?
A. To be different from others. B. To better focus on his passions.
C. To enjoy more personal freedom. D. To improve his academic performance.
3.What do we know about the author?
A. A famous young actor. B. A loyal program volunteer.
C. a home education writer. D. A devoted Shakespeare-lover.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was New Year time. We were travelling in a van (货车）_______toys to the homeless.
When we _______ the spot, something caught my eye. Something or someone was moving in the rubbish. Soon I _______ that it was the home of a poor family. There were two _______， both about my age at the time，and a lady I supposed to be their mother. They sat there _______.
As a little girl myself I was_______ interested in the little girl. How_______our lives were. She lived for the day,_______ through the rubbish for something to fill her stomach. I on the other hand was well looked after and never had to worry about _______ I had a good education and thus a________future. I looked at the little girl. The only ________ she had was the worn-out dress that she was wearing.
Seeing this little girl I made the decision to________ a doll that had belonged to me for a while. When the van came to a ________，I stepped out, called the girl over and ________the doll in her hand. At first she looked at me with ________and wasn’t certain what to do，but then she smiled and I saw ________in her eyes. I went back into the vehicle and we started to ________off, and that's when we realized the little girl was running ________ We stopped again and opened the door. The girl had________ with us. She looked directly at me and said two ________words “Thank You”.
1.A. showing B. recommending C. distributing D. selling
2.A. left B. changed C. chose D. approached
3.A. guaranteed B. realized C. decided D. accepted
4.A. boys B. children C. drivers D. adults
5.A. happily B. angrily C. hopefully D. helplessly
6.A. still B. less C. especially D. probably
7.A. similar B. different C. difficult D. ordinary
8.A. searching B. getting C. running D. breaking
9.A. food B. safety C. health D. transport
10.A. doubtful B. distant C. promising D. foreseeable
11.A. present B. decoration C. requirement D. possession
12.A. give away B. give back C. hand out D. hand in
13.A. station B. stop C. street D. signal
14.A. tore B. placed C. dropped D. threw
15.A. anger B. pain C. surprise D. disappointment
16.A. hope B. loneliness C. anxiety D. astonishment
17.A. walk B. get C. lift D. drive
18.A. behind B. away C. out D. in
19.A. got along B. come along C. caught up D. turned up
20.A. final B. new C. key D. simple
高三英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
Mr Simmons always tries to make me keep in mind that how much easier my life ________ if I were better organized.
A. will be B. would have been
C. would be D. will have been
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Mr Simmons always tries to make me keep in mind that how much easier my life ________ if I were better organized.
A. will be B. would have been
C. would be D. will have been
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析