In high school I had a math teacher, Mrs. Davies, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment (付出). Strict but fair, she held our attention with her great method. One of her ______ was for students who were more advanced academically. I chose to ______ it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head. I ____ with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.
One Friday we were tested ______ our ability to use a theorem (定理) that no one in the class thoroughly understood. The teacher would ______ our papers based on our ability to progress through the problem which easily filled two pages of formulaic notations (公式符号). I was absolutely ______. Finally, I didn't use the required theorem. Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an ______. I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the ______ assignment. I became resigned (顺从) to my fate.
Our test papers were ______ back the following Monday. Everyone received a "C" except for me. To my surprise, I received an "A". I ______ that there must be a mistake. I watched ______ as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test ______ back. She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, ______ the class how I had arrived at the correct answer. "Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer," she said with confidence. ______ I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed really proud of how I'd worked through the problem. The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook. She announced that it would be ______ with future classes.
My teacher would have been justified (合理的) in giving me a ______ grade. Instead, she used the ______ to deeply influence a student who often struggled. And after forty years, I still cherish the ______. It helped change my self-image. I ______ up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure. She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to ______ Thank you, Mrs. Davies.
1.A.ways B.tasks C.tests D.classes
2.A.run B.take C.teach D.like
3.A.compared B.struggled C.connected D.argued
4.A.on B.at C.in D.for
5.A.explain B.collect C.print D.grade
6.A.tired B.curious C.lost D.satisfied
7.A.effect B.end C.answer D.interest
8.A.completed B.proved C.fixed D.required
9.A.handed B.held C.thrown D.dated
10.A.hoped B.assumed C.declared D.dreamed
11.A.angrily B.regretfully C.disappointedly D.nervously
12.A.paper B.score C.question D.method
13.A.helping B.following C.showing D.praising
14.A.Since B.Unless C.Though D.Because
15.A.shared B.exchanged C.practised D.checked
16.A.friendly B.failing C.corrected D.wrong
17.A.possibility B.creation C.intention D.opportunity
18.A.change B.memory C.school D.life
19.A.opened B.kept C.made D.looked
20.A.learn B.survive C.inspire D.manage
高二英语完形填空中等难度题
In high school I had a math teacher, Mrs. Davies, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment (付出). Strict but fair, she held our attention with her great method. One of her ______ was for students who were more advanced academically. I chose to ______ it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head. I ____ with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.
One Friday we were tested ______ our ability to use a theorem (定理) that no one in the class thoroughly understood. The teacher would ______ our papers based on our ability to progress through the problem which easily filled two pages of formulaic notations (公式符号). I was absolutely ______. Finally, I didn't use the required theorem. Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an ______. I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the ______ assignment. I became resigned (顺从) to my fate.
Our test papers were ______ back the following Monday. Everyone received a "C" except for me. To my surprise, I received an "A". I ______ that there must be a mistake. I watched ______ as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test ______ back. She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, ______ the class how I had arrived at the correct answer. "Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer," she said with confidence. ______ I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed really proud of how I'd worked through the problem. The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook. She announced that it would be ______ with future classes.
My teacher would have been justified (合理的) in giving me a ______ grade. Instead, she used the ______ to deeply influence a student who often struggled. And after forty years, I still cherish the ______. It helped change my self-image. I ______ up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure. She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to ______ Thank you, Mrs. Davies.
1.A.ways B.tasks C.tests D.classes
2.A.run B.take C.teach D.like
3.A.compared B.struggled C.connected D.argued
4.A.on B.at C.in D.for
5.A.explain B.collect C.print D.grade
6.A.tired B.curious C.lost D.satisfied
7.A.effect B.end C.answer D.interest
8.A.completed B.proved C.fixed D.required
9.A.handed B.held C.thrown D.dated
10.A.hoped B.assumed C.declared D.dreamed
11.A.angrily B.regretfully C.disappointedly D.nervously
12.A.paper B.score C.question D.method
13.A.helping B.following C.showing D.praising
14.A.Since B.Unless C.Though D.Because
15.A.shared B.exchanged C.practised D.checked
16.A.friendly B.failing C.corrected D.wrong
17.A.possibility B.creation C.intention D.opportunity
18.A.change B.memory C.school D.life
19.A.opened B.kept C.made D.looked
20.A.learn B.survive C.inspire D.manage
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Mrs. Goff is a math teacher at Lincoln High School. Mrs. Goff and I met my freshman year. Zach Howe and I were on our way to a baseball game when he said he needed to get his stuff from Mrs. Goff’s room. I had no idea who she was then, but he said she was great. Well, he was definitely right.
Last year, I had a college math class that required me to be in the computer lab, which was located directly behind Mrs. Goff’s room. When I struggled in the section, I would go to Mrs. Goff’s and ask for assistance. She told me that I was a little too dependent and not confident enough in my ability.
A little confidence, combined with effort, will do wonders for anyone in anything. If you go into something thinking negative thoughts, negative things will happen. Mrs. Goff taught me that it was OK to make a few mistakes. Mistakes are a part of everyone’s life. She told me that it is how you learn from them that defines your character. A person that learns from his or her mistakes is more likely to be a successful person in life.
This year, I have spent a lot of time with Mrs. Goff. She really helps me instill(逐渐灌输) confidence in myself and others around me. The encouragement that she has given me made me realize that I can do the same thing for people. Therefore, she has helped my leadership skills and increased my confidence in being outgoing.
Mrs. Goff is a great role model in my life, and I appreciate everything she has done for me. I will never forget the things that she has done for me and the things she has helped me learn and accomplish throughout high school. I hope to be as good a teacher as she and give encouragement that she has for me and all of her students.
1.What can we conclude from the passage?
A. A little confidence may help you achieve what might be impossible.
B. Mrs. Goff is the best math teacher.
C. A teacher determines the fate of a student.
D. The author became successful due to Mrs. Goff.
2.What does the author intend to say in the third paragraph?
A. You are sure to succeed with confidence and effort.
B. Take a positive attitude towards your mistakes.
C. Try to avoid making mistakes in your everyday life.
D. A successful person may make fewer mistakes.
3.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. the author now is working as an excellent teacher.
B. Mrs. Goff has a great effect on the author.
C. the author has made many mistakes at school.
D. Mrs. Goff should have helped the author more.
4.Mrs. Goff spent much time with the author______.
A. to make him realize he can help people around
B. to help him gain more and more confidence
C. to tell him how to give others encouragement
D. to share her experience with him and others.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with math or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy at that time, _______to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my ________. I was doing so well that by the end of senior year, I had ________ scores and enough credits to go to college.
But my good record soon became a ________ to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart ________ fast. This was the ________ for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.
I was ________ about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise. I wasn't the only speaker -- I would ________ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was ________ me. How would I give a speech to hundreds of people?
Graduation Day soon arrived and, as ________, I was nervous. I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it ________. But I had never been so ________ in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my ________ came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I accomplished my speech, ________ back to my seat.
Now I still have the ________ of that speech．My voice trembled a little, but ________ it was clear and strong. I'm proud of that tape. I achieved something I'd never ________ -- I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didn't realize it at the time; ________, the successful completion of that speech gave me the ________ to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my ________.
1.A. sad B. surprised C. content D. frighten
2.A. characters B. subjects C. interests D. games
3.A. perfect B. bad C. low D. well
4.A. luck B. benefit C. solution D. fear
5.A. breaking B. beating C. aching D. burning
6.A. punishment B. sympathy C. reward D. arrangement
7.A. hesitant B. optimistic C. generous D. determined
8.A. spare B. bring C. hand D. share
9.A. about B. beyond C. upon D. for
10.A. hoped B. expected C. known D. planned
11.A. memorized B. printed C. allowed D. completed
12.A. interested B. terrified C. excited D. disappointed
13.A. moment B. day C. chance D. decision
14.A. sending B. giving C. taking D. heading
15.A. picture B. word C. paper D. tape
16.A. partially B. briefly C. mostly D. frankly
17.A. made B. dreamed C. decided D. requested
18.A. however B. therefore C. besides D. unless
19.A. respect B. freedom C. confidence D. excuse
20.A. shyness B. pride C. stupidity D. courage
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with math or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy at that time, _________to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my _______. I was doing so well that by the end of senior year, I had _________scores and enough credits to go to college.
But my good record soon became a _________to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart _______fast. This was the _________ for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.
I was _________about the decision for several days, but finally agreed. I wasn't the only speaker - I would _______ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was _________ my power. How would I give a speech to hundreds of people?
Graduation Day soon arrived and, as__________, I was nervous. I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it __________. But I had never been so____________in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my __________came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I accomplished my speech, __________ back to my seat.
Now I still have the____________of that speech. My voice trembled a little, but ________it was clear and strong. I'm proud of that tape. I achieved something I'd never ________- I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didn't realize it at the time;__________, the successful completion of that speech gave me the __________to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my __________.
1.A.sad B.surprised C.content D.frightened
2.A.characters B.subjects C.interests D.games
3.A.perfect B.bad C.low D.terrible
4.A.luck B.benefit C.solution D.fear
5.A.breaking B.beating C.aching D.burning
6.A.punishment B.blame C.reward D.arrangement
7.A.uncertain B.optimistic C.generous D.determined
8.A.spare B.bring C.hand D.share
9.A.about B.beyond C.upon D.for
10.A.hoped B.expected C.known D.planned
11.A.memorized B.printed C.allowed D.completed
12.A.interested B.terrified C.excited D.disappointed
13.A.moment B.day C.chance D.decision
14.A.sending B.giving C.taking D.heading
15.A.picture B.word C.paper D.tape
16.A.mildly B.briefly C.mostly D.firmly
17.A.made B.dreamed C.decided D.requested
18.A.however B.therefore C.besides D.unless
19.A.respect B.freedom C.confidence D.excuse
20.A.shyness B.pride C.stupidity D.courage
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I had a very special teacher in high school many years ago whose husband unexpectedly died of a heart attack. About a week after his death, she shared some of her views with a classroom of students.
As the sunlight came in through the classroom windows and the class was nearly over, she moved a few things aside on the edge of her desk and sat down there. She paused and said, “Before class is over, I would like to share with all of you a thought that is unrelated to class, but which I feel is important. Each of us comes to this world to learn, share, love, appreciate and give. None of us knows when this fantastic experience will end. It can be taken away at any moment.”
Her eyes beginning to water, she went on:
“So I would like you all to make me a promise. From now on, on your way to school, or on your way home, find something beautiful to notice. It doesn’t have to be something you see. It could be a scent of freshly baked bread from someone’s house, or it could be the sound of the wind slightly rustling the leaves in the trees…”
The class was completely quiet. We all picked up our books and left the room silently. That afternoon, I noticed more things on my way home from school.
Take notice of something special you see on your way home today. Go barefoot on the beach at sunset. For as we get older, it is not the things we did that we often regret, but the things we didn’t do.
1.What is the purpose of the author’s writing the passage?
A. To show his respect to his teacher
B. To ask us to appreciate every moment of our life
C. To ask us never to give in when facing difficulty
D. To show the influence that a teacher has on her students
2.Why did the teacher talk about something unrelated to class?
A. Because she had finished her class task
B. Because she could hardly control her feeling
C. Because she thought the class were not thoughtful enough
D. Because she wanted to share some of her views with the class
3.What does the underlined word “scent” mean in Paragraph 4?
A. smell B. piece
C. color D. taste
4.What do we learn from the last sentence?
A. We will be happy when we are old.
B. We will regret the mistakes that we made when we were young.
C. We will regret what we didn’t do though we might do it.
D. We will do what we couldn’t do in the past
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Together the two boys, who go to Escondido High School in California, have had the difficult job of learning in schools where the majority of the students can speak and hear. Orlando lost his hearing at the age of one. German was born deaf, and his parents moved from Mexico to find a school where he could learn sign language. He met Orlando on their first day of kindergarten.
“We were in a special class with about 25 other deaf kids,” German remembers. “Before then, I didn’t know I was deaf and that I was different.”“Being young and deaf in regular classes was very hard,” signs Orlando. “The other kids didn’t understand us and we didn’t understand them. But we’ve all grown up together, and today, I’m popular because I’m deaf. Kids try hard to communicate with me.”
Some things are very difficult for the two boys.“We can’t talk on the phone, so if we need help, we can’t call an emergency service,” German signs. “And we can’t order food in a drive-thru.”
Despite their difficulties, the two boys have found work putting food in bags at a local supermarket. They got their jobs through a “work ability” program, designed for teenagers from local schools with different types of learning disabilities. German has worked in the supermarket since August, and Orlando started in November.“The other people who work here have been very nice to us,” Orlando signs.“They even sign sometimes. At first, we were nervous, but we’ve learned a lot and we’re getting better.”The opportunity to earn money has been exciting, both boys said. After high school, they hope to attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in New York.
1.Orlando and German have been_____________.
A．to Mexico together.
B．deaf since they were born.
C．friends since they were very young.
D．to different high schools.
2.The word “emergency” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A．food. B．crisis. C．alarm. D．quick.
3.Both boys are happy to__________________.
A．have the opportunity to earn money.
B．work at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
C．help students with learning disabilities.
D．design programs for the deaf
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Some ten years ago, I was studying in a middle school in London. One day, Mrs. Clara gave a math _______to our class. When the papers were _______ , she found that twelve boys had made _______ the same mistakes in the test.
There is _______new about cheating in _______ . Perhaps that was why Mrs. Clara didn’t _______say one word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to _______after class. I was one of the twelve.
Mrs. Clara asked no questions, and she didn’t _______us, either. Instead, she wrote the_______ words on the blackboard: On your way home you find some __________ and you’re completely sure that you will never be found out. Later someone comes to ask you if you have __________some money he lost. What will you do?
She then ordered us to write down the __________ , and asked us to take our whole lives to try to find out our own __________to it.
I don’t know about the other eleven __________ . Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most __________single thing of my life. __________ , I have been asking this question to myself when I have to make a __________ .
Because of this, Mrs. Clara has become the most __________teacher for me in my whole life. I often think of this: if Mrs. Clara had scolded us as many other __________ often did, would I go on __________every day?
1.A.assignment B.test C.motto D.image
2.A.marked B.gathered C.distributed D.simplified
3.A.correctly B.frankly C.slightly D.exactly
4.A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything
5.A.exams B.situations C.sayings D.subjects
6.A.ever B.once C.even D.never
7.A.kneel B.stay C.stand D.punish
8.A.suspect B.instruct C.scold D.obey
9.A.following B.above C.long D.short
10.A.wine B.time C.money D.advice
11.A.abandoned B.found C.witnessed D.touched
12.A.proposal B.instruction C.experience D.question
13.A.answer B.reflection C.access D.appreciation
14.A.people B.children C.strangers D.receivers
15.A.qualified B.worthwhile C.important D.outstanding
16.A.than ever B.So far C.till then D.From then on
17.A.promise B.mistake C.defense D.decision
18.A.unbearable B.unforgettable C.incurable D.unconventional
19.A.teachers B.chiefs C.students D.workmates
20.A.selecting B.misunderstanding C.punishing D.cheating
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Mrs. Obama spoke to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Saturday in her only high school commencement (毕业典礼) speech this year. The ceremony took place in the gymnasium of Tennessee State University.
The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her time in college focusing on academic achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a highprofile job, she said, she ended up leaving to focus on public service. “My message to you today is that don't waste a minute living someone else's dream,” she said. “It takes lots of real work to discover what brings you joy and you won't find what you love simply by checking mailboxes or surfing the Internet.”
She said MLK reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago.“My No.1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me,” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievements.” “Unfortunately, schools like this don't exist for every kid,” she said. “You are blessed.”
The first lady told the graduates that failure may be a part of their college careers, and that how they respond to difficulties determines what they will become. “That's when you find out what you're really made of in those hard times,” she said. “But you can only do that if you're willing to put yourself in a position where you might fail. Overcoming difficulties has been a mark of many great people,” she said. “Oprah Winfrey was demoted(降职) from her first job as a news reporter, and now she doesn't even need a last name,” she said of media giant Oprah Winfrey. “And then there's this guy Barack Obama. I could take up a whole afternoon talking about his failures. He lost his first race for Congress,” the first lady joked, “and now he gets to call himself my husband.”
1.When choosing her high school, Mrs Obama .
A. wanted to study law
B. was pushed to make a choice
C. failed to find an ideal school
D. was willing to meet challenges
2.By mentioning Oprah's example, Mrs Obama wanted to tell the graduates .
A. to be brave enough to risk failing
B. to work hard to get promoted
C. to start as a news reporter
D. not to waste time doing what they dislike
3.Where can you probably find this text?
A. In a news report.
B. In a politics book.
C. In a graduation paper.
D. On Mrs Obama's blog.
4.What do we know about Mrs Obama from the text?
A. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University.
B. This is the first time she has given a speech to graduates.
C. She complained about her school life in her speech.
D. She is enthusiastic about public service.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may object to the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students’ future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school students to study art and music.
Art and music are a precious culture legacy（遗产）, which bring us pleasure and enjoyment. Have you ever been deeply moved by Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony（第五交响曲）? Have you ever been fascinated by the colorful starry night produced by Vincent Van Gogh in his paint? Have you ever longed for the moving love between the Butterfly Lovers when you hear this well-known Chinese melody（曲调）? Art and music are not only images and sounds, but something beyond them. They are the products of passion and human wisdom（智慧）.
Art and music help make students more creative. Artists and musicians are considered the most creative people in the world. It is because art and music sharpen their senses and provide a different perspective (视角) for them to see the world. Many great scientists benefited from art and music. Einstein, the greatest physicist in the 20th century, as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.
Enjoying art and music is also a good way to relax. Middle school students, who typically carry heavy burdens of study, will definitely（明确地）benefit from it.
To sum up, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses, for they can bring students pleasure and relaxation.
1.According to the author, people who think art and music are useless for middle school students __________.
A. don’t understand the value of art and music
B. don’t know the history of art and music at all
C. never benefit from artists and musicians
D. know little about the trend of future education
2.In paragraph 2, the author tries to argue that __________.
A. Beethoven is one of the greatest musicians
B. art and music help express people’s emotions
C. art and music are precious pictures and sounds
D. art and music bring people joy and quality life
3.The example of Einstein is used to __________.
A. show the importance of creativity
B. prove that scientists are creative
C. encourage students to study art and music
D. provide students with a new way to see the world
4.Which of the following is an effective way for middle school students to study?
A. Relaxing themselves regularly while studying.
B. Attending concerts during holidays or after school.
C. Avoiding too much homework by studying art and music.
D. Listening to music while studying language, maths or other subjects.
5.Which of the following is used to support the writer’s opinion?
A. Art and music help people become scientists.
B. Art and music provide people with more opportunities.
C. Art and music are beneficial to students in other subjects.
D. Art and music are helpful to make students creative learners.
高二英语简单题查看答案及解析
At school, I was in the top set for maths. My teachers recommended that I study economics and statistics as my A-level subjects, but I had my mind set on a life fulfilled by the arts.
In fact, I was a victim of a gender stereotype made stronger since birth, that men do science and maths and women do arts or languages. Computer science, technology and physics just did not figure in my teenage world view. Nobody popular in my school chose to study those subjects.
Reality struck hard when I began attending job interviews and interviewers would say: “It’s great that you speak foreign languages, but what else do you do?” Nobody asked my friends who had studied science or technology those questions.
A survey recently showed that three of the best-paid jobs for women are in the technology sector (领域). It’s a sector that really can change the world. We must show girls that technology has an effect on every industry out there, from fashion to architecture to journalism. Anybody can learn to code (编码) and these days it’s as important as reading and writing. I’ve realized that at university I’d achieved the wrong major. Not being able to code limits your impact on the world far more than an ignorance of great literature.
Now I have a five-year-old daughter. I don’t want her to blindly follow gender roles the way I did. I want her to know the fact that a science or technical degree will not limit her creativity but expand it and broaden her horizons far more than my arts background could. I’m exposing her to Minecraft and apps, which help improve analytical thinking and problem solving skill. I’m hoping that my daughter will discover and accept her potentials in science and want to change the world.
1.What does the underlined phrase “gender stereotype” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Personal learning style. B.Sex characteristic.
C.Conventional sex concept. D.Profession difference.
2.According to the author, which may be the benefit of learning science?
A.Increasing job possibility. B.Winning popularity.
C.Improving language ability. D.Enriching imagination.
3.How did the author feel for her major choice?
A.Satisfied. B.Active.
C.Doubtful. D.Regretful.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Art or Science, Either is OK
B.Good Subjects, Good Future
C.Girls, Choose More Wisely
D.Catch Chances, Change the World
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析