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When Americans Kay and Larry Day found a store selling kites nearly 20 years ago, they decided to buy a few kites for their children. For fun, Larry bought one for himself. “He went out and flew it and decided he needed to go back and get a better one.” Kay remembered. Since then, she and her husband have loved kite - flying. They own many kites and plan trips around flying them. They also organize a kite - flying event each winter in their hometown in lowa. “I’m at peace when I’m flying.” said Larry.
Kite - flying has a long history as an activity for adults and children. The custom of flying a piece of cloth high in the sky began more than 2, 000 years ago in China. Since then, kites have been used to do scientific experiments, power boats, take pictures from the air and much more.
“There is a kind of a kite for everybody out there.” said Nic O’Neill, president of the American Kitefliers Association. “Kite - flying can be done alone or with friends and family. And kite - flying requires skill, but also a little artistry. Experience makes a difference, as does the weather.” she added.
“Sometimes the best flying conditions happen in winter - on a frozen lake.” said Kay Day, who with her husband organizes the Color the Wind Kite Festival. It takes place every February on Clear Lake in lowa. This year, more than 100 children attended a kite - making class. Kiters are a really good group of people. It’s a family.
“The kiting community makes everyone feel welcome. said Oregon. “Her two children started flying kites about three years ago after attending a kite festival. And the kite fliers we know want to teach the kids everything they can,” she added. “They like that there’s a new generation coming up.” Her sons, Dylan, and Cardin, fly with kiters of all ages. “I do enjoy seeing different people.” Dylan said.
The 13 - year - old also likes the happy feelings that he experiences when his kite moves through the sky.“ It’s really calming.” he said.
1.Why does Larry like flying kites?
A.It can bring much fun. B.It is his favorite hobby.
C.It will build up the body. D.It helps him feel good in mind.
2.According to Nic O’Neill, we know that
A.individuals are not recommended to fly kites
B.China is the home of flying kites
C.flying kites is suitable for all people
D.weather conditions are not important in kite - flying
3.What can we learn about people in kiting community?
A.They are a group of grown - ups.
B.They get on well with each other.
C.They can acquire everything.
D.They tend to make new friends.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Kite- Flying： a Lift to People of All Ages
B.Kite - Flying： a Traditional Custom of China
C.Kite - Flying： a Close Bond to Strangers
D.Kite - Flying： a Hobby of Family Members
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When Abraham Lincoln was young, he worked in a store. One day a woman came into the store and bought some things. They added up to two dollars and six and a quarter cents.
The bill was paid, and the woman was entirely satisfied. But the young storekeeper, not feeling
quite sure as to the accuracy of his calculations, added up the things again. To his surprise he found that it should have been but two dollars.
“ I’ve made her pay six and a quarter cents more, ”said Abe, disturbed.
It was an unimportant thing, and many clerks would have forgotten it, but Abe was too conscientious for that.
“ The money must be paid back, ”he decided.
At night, he closed the store, and walked to the home of his customer. He explained the matter, paid over the six and a quarter cents, and returned satisfied.
Here is another story of young Lincoln’s strict honesty. A woman entered the store and asked for half a pound of tea. The young clerk weighed it out. This was the last sale of the day.
The next morning, when beginning his duties, Abe discovered a four-ounce weight on the scales. It flashed upon him at once that he had used this in the sale of the previous night, and so, of course, given his customers short weight. I am afraid that there are many country merchants who would not have been much worried by this discovery. But Abe weighed out the balance of the half pound, shut up the store, and carried it to the defrauded customer. I think my young readers will begin to see that the name so often given, in later times to President Lincoln, of “Honest Old Abe, ”was well deserved. A man who begins by strict honesty in his youth is not likely to change as he grows older, and mercantile honesty is some guarantee of political honesty.
1.We know from the text that Abe .
A. charged less for the woman
B. tricked the woman on purpose
C. was careful and responsible
D. was confident of his calculations
2.From the underlined sentence, we can see that the author .
A. speak highly of Abraham Lincoln
B. learns how to succeed in the political field
C. comes to understand the importance of honesty
D. hopes to give readers some personal suggestions
3.What does the author mainly intend to tell us?
A. Better late than never.
B. Honesty is the best policy.
C. A good name is better than gold.
D. Where there is a will there is a way.
4.The author develops his idea mainly .
A. by reasoning B. by making comparisons
C. by giving examples D. by recalling what he had seen
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When Thanksgiving Day is________the corner, stores and supermarkets are busy with people.
A．around B．on C．with D．at
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When I came back from my 10-day holiday, I found the fish tank was broken and the fish______.
A．has died B．had died C．would die D．died
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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime (一角硬币) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, when a lovely woman opened the door, he asked for a drink of water. She brought him a large glass of . He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for .” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to and quit before this point.
Years later the woman became seriously ill. The doctors could do nothing. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be gathered to study her disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was for the con
sultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down the hospital hall into her room.Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He her at once. He went back to the consultation room and to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special to her ease.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
1.A. young B. old C. rich D. poor
2.A. juice B. water C. milk D. coffee
3.A. pay B. owe C. give D. offer
4.A. thought B. laughed C. refused D. replied
5.A. a kindness B. a poor man
C. being rich D. such a thing6.A. Before B. As C. Until D. Since
7.A. excited B. moved C. strong D. happy
8.A. give up B. go on C. keep up D. move on
9.A. famous B. e
xperienced C. stupid D. local10.A. hopeless B. rare C. violent D. painful
11.A. checked in B. led in C. called in D. let in
12.A. pleasant B. worried C. familiar D. strange
13.A. into B. through C. across D. along
14.A. realized B. understood C. sensed D. recognized
15.A. determined B. tried C. begged D. won
16.A. charge B. love C. attention D. view
17.A. ordered B. wanted C. expected D. requested
18.A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
19.A. shy B. afraid C. thoughtful D. ashamed
20.A. Finally B. Carefully C. Immediately D. Gradually
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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime (一角硬币) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, when a lovely woman opened the door, he asked for a drink of water. She brought him a large glass of . He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I you?”
“You don' t owe me anything,” she . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for .”He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to and quit before this point.
Years later the woman became seriously ill. The doctors could do nothing. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be gathered to study her disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was for the consultation(会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down the hospital hall into her room.
Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He her at once. He went back to the consultation room and to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special to her ease.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
1.A. young B. old C. rich D. poor
2.A. water B. juice C. milk D. coffee
3.A. pay B. owe C. give D. offer
4.A. thought B. laughed C. refused D. replied
5.A. a kindness B. a poor man C. being rich D. such a thing
6.A. Before B. As C. Until D. Since
7.A. excited B. moved C. strong D. happy
8.A. give up B. go on C. keep up D. move on
9.A. famous B. experienced C. stupid D. local
10.A. hopeless B. rare C. violent D. painful
11.A. checked in B. led in C. called in D. let in
12.A. pleasant B. strange C. familiar D. worried
13.A. into B. through C. across D. along
14.A. realized B. understood C. sensed D. recognized
15.A. determined B. tried C. begged D. won
16.A. charge B. love C. attention D. view
17.A. ordered B. wanted C. expected D. requested
18.A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
19.A. shy B. afraid C. thoughtful D. ashamed
20.A. Finally B. Carefully C. Immediately D. Gradually
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One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a _______ at the next house. _______, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.
She thought he looked _______ so brought him a large glass of _______. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a _______.”
He said... “Then I thank you from my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his _______ in man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.
Years later, that young woman became _______ ill. The local _______ were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in _______ to study her ________ disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the ________. When he heard the name of the ________ she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went ________ the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He ________ her at once. He went back to the consultation room, ________ to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the ________.
After a long struggle, the battle was ________. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for ________.
He looked at it, then ________ something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was ________ it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill.
She read these words...
“Paid in full with one glass of milk.”
1.A.dinner B.feast C.meal D.soup
2.A.However B.Therefore C.Consequently D.Moreover
3.A.warm B.cold C.excited D.hungry
4.A.water B.coffee C.milk D.tea
5.A.donation B.kindness C.supply D.investment
6.A.faith B.imagination C.inspiration D.doubt
7.A.slightly B.naturally C.critically D.gradually
8.A.nurses B.doctors C.priests D.nuns
9.A.laymen B.professionals C.specialists D.amateurs
10.A.simple B.rare C.incurable D.familiar
11.A.responsibility B.innovation C.experiment D.consultation
12.A.town B.country C.capital D.hospital
13.A.over B.under C.on D.down
14.A.called B.recognized C.forgot D.remembered
15.A.confused B.determined C.clarified D.interested
16.A.case B.matter C.event D.thing
17.A.delayed B.missed C.conducted D.won
18.A.approval B.editing C.revision D.rejection
19.A.drew B.signed C.wrote D.copied
20.A.hopeful B.suspicious C.helpless D.sure
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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After shopping for deals in stores on “Black Friday”, or online on “Cyber Monday”, Americans and people worldwide are preparing for newly popular “Giving Tuesday”. Starting in 2012, now the global event that is celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the brainchild of 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City and the United Nations Foundation.
As the name indicates, Giving Tuesday is meant to restart the charitable season and therefore is observed by raising funds for local non-profit organizations and schools, organizing food and clothing drives, and conducting random acts of kindness. In 2015, 700, 000 people from 71 countries came together to donate $116.7 million in cash. An additional $1.08 million was spent on gifts.
While the easiest way to participate is by donating to your favorite charity, this day can be celebrated in many other ways too. You can give back by volunteering at your local shelter or food bank, or even by donating blood. If all else fails, a purchase from the growing number of organizations that give a portion of their sales to charity will do the trick.
But perhaps the best way to celebrate the day is those nearest and dearest to you. Assist a family member with a simple chore like folding laundry, cooking dinner, or even reading to a younger sibling. No matter what you do, be sure to share your good deeds on social media and inspire others to celebrate Giving Tuesday as well!
1.Which of the following has the shortest history?
A. Cyber Monday B. Thanksgiving Day
C. Black Friday D. Giving Tuesday
2.What’s the main purpose of “Giving Tuesday”?
A. To persuade more people to shop online
B. To encourage more people to do charities
C. To make Thanksgiving Day enjoyable
D. To get voluntary work better known
3.Why does the author advise sharing good deeds on social media?
A. To make Giving Tuesday more popular
B. To keep a record of one’s experience
C. To donate money to local schools
D. To help people make new friends
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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After shopping for deals in stores on “Black Friday”, or online on “Cyber Monday”, Americans and people worldwide are preparing for newly popular “Giving Tuesday”. Starting in 2012, now the global event that is celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the brainchild of 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City and the United Nations Foundation.
As the name indicates, Giving Tuesday is meant to restart the charitable season and therefore observed by raising funds for local nonprofits and schools, organizing food and clothing drives, and conducting random acts of kindness. In 2015, 700,000 people from 71 countries came together to donate $116.7 million in cash. An additional $1.08 million was spent on gifts.
While the easiest way to participate is by donating to your favorite charity, this day can be celebrated in many other ways too. You can give back by volunteering at your local shelter or food bank, or even by donating blood. If all else fails, a purchase from the growing number of organizations that give a portion of their sales to charity will do the trick.
But perhaps the best way to celebrate the day is by helping those nearest and dearest to you. Assist a family member with a simple chore like folding laundry, cooking dinner, or even reading to a younger sibling. No matter what you do, be sure to share your good deed on social media and inspire others to celebrate Giving Tuesday as well!
1.Which of the following has the shortest history?
A. Giving Tuesday. B. Black Friday.
C. Thanksgiving Day. D. Cyber Monday.
2.What’s the main purpose of “Giving Tuesday”?
A. To make Thanksgiving Day enjoyable.
B. To encourage more people to do charities.
C. To get voluntary work better known.
D. To persuade more people to shop online.
3.Why does the author advise sharing good deeds on social media?
A. To keep a record of one’s experience.
B. To help people make new friends.
C. To make Giving Tuesday more popular.
D. To donate money to local schools.
4.Which section of a website does the text probably come from?
A. Lifestyle. B. Education.
C. Culture. D. Business.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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After shopping for deals in stores on “Black Friday”, or online on “Cyber Monday”, Americans and people worldwide are preparing for newly popular “Giving Tuesday”. Starting in 2012, now the global event that is celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the brainchild of 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City and United Nations Foundation.
As the name indicates, Giving Tuesday is meant to restart the charitable season and therefore observed by raising funds for local nonprofits and schools, organizing food and clothing drives, and conducting random acts of kindness. In 2015, 700, 000 people from 71 countries came together to donate $116.7 million in cash. An additional $1.08 million was spent on gifts.
While the easiest way to participate is by donating to your favorite charity, this day can be celebrated in many other ways too. You can give back by volunteering at your local shelter or food bank, or even by donating blood. If all else fails, a purchase from the growing number of organizations that give a portion of their sales to charity will do the trick.
But perhaps the best way to celebrate the day is by helping those nearest and dearest to you. Assist a family member with a simple chore like folding laundry, cooking dinner, or even reading to a younger sibling. No matter what you do, be sure to share you good deed on social media and inspire others to celebrate Giving Tuesday as well!
1.Which of the following has the shortest history?
A. Cyber Monday B. Giving Tuesday
C. Black Friday D. Thanksgiving Day
2.What’s the main purpose of “Giving Tuesday”?
A. To persuade more people to shop online
B. To make Thanksgiving Day enjoyable
C. To encourage more people to do charities
D. To get voluntary work better known
3.Why does the author advise sharing good deeds on social media?
A. To donate money to local schools
B. To keep a record of one’s experience
C. To help people make new friends
D. To make Giving Tuesday more popular
4.Which section of a website does the next probably come from?
A. Business B. Lifestyle
C. Education D. Culture
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
sultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a 
C. being rich D. such a thing
xperienced C. stupid D. local