On a flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged rich white South African lady had found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain(抱怨) about her seat. “What seems to be the problem, Madam?” asked the attendant.
“Can’t you see?” She said, “You have seated me next to a black person! I can’t possibly sit next to this kind of person. Find me another seat!”
“Please calm down, Madam,” the stewardess replied. “The flight is very full today, but I will tell you what I will do---- I will go and check to see if we have any seats available(可利用的) in club or first class.”
The woman glanced at the angry black man beside her. A few minutes later, the stewardess returned with the good news, which she delivered to the lady.
“Madam, unfortunately, as I expected, economy is full. I have spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class.”
Before the lady had a chance to answer, the stewardess continued, “It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, learning this condition, the captain felt that it was shocking that someone should be forced to sit next to such a tiring person.”
Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said, “So if you’d like to get you things, sir, I have your seat ready for you…”
At this point, obviously the surrounding passengers stood and gave an applause while the black man walked up to the front of the plane.
1.Why did the lady complain about her seating?
A. Because she didn’t want to sit in economy.
B. Because she would like a seat in first class.
C. Because she didn’t want to sit next to a black man.
D. Because she didn’t want to sit in club.
2.What was the good news for the lady?
A. The black man would have to change for another seat.
B. The captain understood her situation.
C. The cabin director was sparing no effort to help her.
D. They have one seat in first class.
3.What was the other passengers’ attitude towards the lady?
A. They liked her very much because she was a rich lady.
B. They disliked her because she looked down upon the black man.
C. They applauded for her when she moved to another seat.
D. They disliked her because she was not polite to the stewardess.
4.What was unexpected to the lady?
A. The plane was so full that day.
B. They found a seat for her in club.
C. The captain himself was concerned about her problem.
D. They found another seat for the black man.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题
On a flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged rich white South African lady had found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain(抱怨) about her seat. “What seems to be the problem, Madam?” asked the attendant.
“Can’t you see?” She said, “You have seated me next to a black person! I can’t possibly sit next to this kind of person. Find me another seat!”
“Please calm down, Madam,” the stewardess replied. “The flight is very full today, but I will tell you what I will do---- I will go and check to see if we have any seats available(可利用的) in club or first class.”
The woman glanced at the angry black man beside her. A few minutes later, the stewardess returned with the good news, which she delivered to the lady.
“Madam, unfortunately, as I expected, economy is full. I have spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class.”
Before the lady had a chance to answer, the stewardess continued, “It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, learning this condition, the captain felt that it was shocking that someone should be forced to sit next to such a tiring person.”
Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said, “So if you’d like to get you things, sir, I have your seat ready for you…”
At this point, obviously the surrounding passengers stood and gave an applause while the black man walked up to the front of the plane.
1.Why did the lady complain about her seating?
A. Because she didn’t want to sit in economy.
B. Because she would like a seat in first class.
C. Because she didn’t want to sit next to a black man.
D. Because she didn’t want to sit in club.
2.What was the good news for the lady?
A. The black man would have to change for another seat.
B. The captain understood her situation.
C. The cabin director was sparing no effort to help her.
D. They have one seat in first class.
3.What was the other passengers’ attitude towards the lady?
A. They liked her very much because she was a rich lady.
B. They disliked her because she looked down upon the black man.
C. They applauded for her when she moved to another seat.
D. They disliked her because she was not polite to the stewardess.
4.What was unexpected to the lady?
A. The plane was so full that day.
B. They found a seat for her in club.
C. The captain himself was concerned about her problem.
D. They found another seat for the black man.
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On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
“What seems to be the problem, Madam?” Asked the attendant.
“Can’t you see?” She said, “You’ve sat me next to a black. I can’t possibly sit next to this dirty disgusting human. Find me another seat!”
“Please calm down, Madam,” the attendant replied, “The flight is very full today, but I’ll tell you what I’ll do—I’ll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first class.”
A few minutes later, the attendant returned with the good news, which she delivered to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self-satisfied grin.
“Madam, unfortunately, as I guessed, economy is full. I’ve spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class.”
Before the lady had a chance to answer, the attendant continued.
“It’s most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, according to this special situation, the captain felt that it was unbelievable that someone should be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious(讨厌的) person.”
Having said that, the attendant turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said, “So if you’d like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you.”
At that moment, the surrounding passengers stood and gave a long-lasting ovation (欢呼) while the black man walked up to the front of the plane…
1.What made the white South African lady angry?
A. She had to find the attendant to complain.
B. She couldn’t find another seat to sit down.
C. The passenger next to her is dirty.
D. She sat next to a black man.
2.Who will fly in first class?
A. The attendant. B. The white woman. C. The black man. D. The captain.
3.How many types of seats are there in the plane?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
4. What was the “special situation” that the attendant mentioned in Paragraph 8?
A. The woman was obnoxious.
B. The black man was obnoxious.
C. The white woman can’t sit next to a black man.
D. The passengers around can’t stand the woman any longer.
5.From the passage, we can make a conclusion that __________.
A. people don’t like those who look down on others
B. the attendant aboard is unfriendly
C. the white lady was refused to go on the plane at last
D. many passengers aboard don’t like to sit next to the black man.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Clara Daly was sat on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles. Then a flight attendant asked an urgent question over the loudspeaker: “Does ______ on board know American Sign Language?”
Clara, 15 at the time, ______ the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the _______. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger ______ to want something, ______ he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed.
Clara had been ______ ASL for the past year and knew she’d be able to finger spell into the man’s palm(手掌). So she untied her seat belt, walked ______ the front of the plane, and knelt by the seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his ______, she signed, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it ______, Clara returned to her seat. The flight attendant ______ again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third ______, she stopped and stayed for a while.
“He didn’t need anything. He was ______ and wanted to talk,” Clara says. So for the next hour, that’s ______ they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future. Cook told Clara how he had ______ become blind over time and ______ stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked ______ at his face with such ______,” a passenger reported.
“Clara was ______,” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could ______ Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such an angel. And Cook said it was the best trip he’d ______ had.”
1.A. someone B. anyone C. everyone D. nobody
2.A. pressed B. replaced C. passed D. raised
3.A. position B. conversation C. flight D. situation
4.A. stopped B. pretended C. seemed D. represented
5.A. but B. and C. or D. however
6.A. inventing B. studying C. teaching D. researching
7.A. above B. on C. in D. toward
8.A. arm B. foot C. hand D. leg
9.A. arranged B. arrived C. reached D. reflected
10.A. came by B. went down C. came out D. went through
11.A. journey B. visit C. voyage D. labour
12.A. relieved B. grateful C. lonely D. free
13.A. why B. how C. which D. what
14.A. shortly B. gradually C. officially D. eventually
15.A. shared B. provided C. created D. observed
16.A. interestingly B. firmly C. worriedly D. attentively
17.A. politeness B. kindness C. sadness D. witness
18.A. challenging B. confusing C. amusing D. amazing
19.A. tell B. speak C. talk D. judge
20.A. never B. even C. ever D. forever
高一英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
I come from a city on the United States’east coast. It’s a ten-hour flight for me to get home from Shanghai. When I got off the plane, I took photos of the blue sky and white clouds along the way. After two weeks, I returned to Shanghai. Much to my surprise, the blue sky in Shanghai that I liked before was not as blue as that in the US. I couldn’t help wondering what had happened.
A few days later, I went to tour Waitan (a famous tourist attraction in Shanghai) by the Huangpu River with some of my friends. There we saw five Ferrari sports cars by the side of the road. The red and yellow cars looked so nice that everyone was looking at them. However, when I turned my head, I noticed the sky over Waitan, I was shocked to find that the buildings in the Lujiazui area on the other side of Huangpu River could hardly be seen. It was then that I realized that Ferrari cars could be bought with money, but a blue sky couldn’t.
Shanghai is an important economic (经济的) and trade center in China. It has made great contributions (贡献) to the whole nation’s economic development. However, we need to protect the environment during economic growth. Pollution is poisoning our air and our rivers. Without clean air and rivers, how will people be able to survive?
1.The author mentioned the Ferrari sports cars in order to _______.
A.tell us that Shanghai is a developed city
B.ask us to stop driving sports cars
C.tell us how much people like cars
D.focus our attention on air pollution
2.What can we learn about the author?
A.He comes from Shanghai.
B.He likes to visit different places.
C.He wants to buy a Ferrari sports car.
D.He is socially responsible (责任).
3.Who might be interested in this passage?
A.Those who love Ferrari sports cars.
B.Those who care about the environment.
C.Those who want to travel in Shanghai.
D.Those who like to take photos.
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A.Money Can Buy Ferraris, But Not a Blue Sky
B.Where People Should Live
C.Different Opinions on Cars
D.Different Places Have Different Skies
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When Cherry Watson travelled on a recent flight from New York to Washington and noticed an “awful tension” in the cabin, she first thought it was caused by typical bad-tempered passengers. But as the flight neared its end, it became obvious that something was very wrong.
A teenage boy with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合症) who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew’s warnings over the loudspeaker that it was almost time to land. The pilot was forced to circle above the airport, delaying the landing and angering people on the already tense flight.
“If it was a cartoon,” remembered Watson, “there would have been smoke coming out of people’s ears.”
The boy’s elderly parents and adult brothers and sisters tried to persuade him to get off the floor and back into his seat, but in vain.Watson, who used to be a teacher, stood up and quickly headed to the back of the plane.
She found the boy in the passage between rows of seats, lying on his belly, and lay down on her stomach to face him. She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him.
Minutes later, he allowed her to hold his hand, and then together they got properly back into airplane seats. Watson asked for sick bags, and held them as the boy threw up several times, including on her. As she helped him clean up, she repeatedly told him everything would be okay and that they’d get through it together.
After the plane was finally able to land, no one was impatient to step off the flight as one might expect. Instead, calmed passengers—obviously following Watson’s amazing example—allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. His parents tearfully thanked Watson for what she had done, and a doctor sitting nearby also let her know he had even taken notes on her expert way of handling the situation.
1.The landing was delayed because _____.
A. the plane was out of control
B. the pilot was forced to change the destination
C. a family ignored the warnings
D. a boy refused to sit in his seat
2.Watson successfully handled the “awful tension” by _____.
A. fighting against unfair treatment
B. calling on other passengers to join her
C. asking an experienced doctor to help
D. communicating with the boy
3.What changed the angry passengers’ attitude at last?
A. Watson’s efforts. B. The plane’s safe landing.
C. The crew’s behavior. D. The boy’s improvement.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Watson?
A. Patient and ambitious. B. Kind and cool-headed.
C. Wise and cooperative. D. Generous and cautious.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
A minister was on a long flight from China to London. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: Fasten your seat belts. Then, after a while, a calm voice said, "We shall not be serving the drinks at this time as there is going to be something unexpected. Please be sure seat belt is fastened."
Soon the storm broke out. One moment the airplane was lifted on terrific currents of air. The plane dropped as if it were about to crash.
The minister believed that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. As he looked around the plane, he could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. The future seemed ominous and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm. Then he suddenly saw a little girl. Apparently the storm meant nothing to her. She was reading a book and everything within her small world was calm orderly. Sometimes she closed her eyes and then she would read again. Then she would straighten her legs, worry and fear were not in her world. The minister could hardly believe his eyes.
It was not surprising therefore that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers hurried to leave, the minister walked up to the girl he had watched for such a long time. Having commented about the storm and the behavior of the plane, he asked why she had not been afraid. The girl replied, "Because my dad is the pilot, and he's taking me home."
1.Why did the staff stop offering drinks?
A. The plane was just taking off. B. The plane might be out of control.
C. The plane was going to crash. D. The plane might run out of drinks.
2.When the plane flew through the storm, .
A. everyone was extremely frightened B. the minister felt fearful and upset
C. most of the passengers cried all the time D. the little girl still drank and read
3.The underlined word "ominous" probably refers to .
A. bad B. hopeful
C. challenging D. lucky
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. From China to London B. Ignorant, Fearless
C. Good Luck from Pilot Dad D. Faith in Pilot Dad
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Just a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London. The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take-off. I had my iPod in place and a new book to read. Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot’s voice: “The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire. We regret that we must cancel this flight.”
The passengers’ reactions that announcement led to were interesting. One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant. A couple in another row complained loudly. A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him. Yet some passengers responded differently. An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments. A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability. The lady sitting next to me laughed and said: “Hey, it’s not the end of the world,” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them, the wisest among us who has a remarkable ability to maintain grounded(稳定的) when times get tough.
No life is perfect; mine certainly isn’t. We all must face challenges, both large and small. You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances(外部环境). We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.
That’s grace under pressure. My seatmate was right — things could have been so much worse. Anyway, I am safe. I have my health. I have two wonderful children. I have work I love and so much to be grateful for. Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.
1.What caused the passengers’ different reactions?
A.The loudspeaker. B.The delay of the flight.
C.The ground crew’s fault. D.The pilot’s announcement.
2.Who turned his anger on the seat?
A.A teenager helping the disabled. B.An old man taking bags down.
C.A man in a black suit. D.A man close to the author.
3.What did the woman sitting next to the author do?
A.She assisted a disabled woman. B.She made a phone call to her family.
C.She helped others carry their luggage. D.She told moving stories to her children.
4.What can we learn from the story?
A.Our life is full of ups and downs.
B.It is natural to be scared under pressure.
C.We should help each other in times of difficulty.
D.We should be positive and calm when life is hard.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Why don’t birds get lost on their long flights from one place to another?
Not long ago, experiments showed that birds rely 1. the sun to guide them during daylight hours. But what about birds 2. fly by night? Tests with artificial stars have proved that certain night flying birds are able to follow the stars in their long distance flights.
A dove had spent its lifetime in a cage and had never flown under a 3.(nature) sky. Yet 4.showed an inborn ability to use the stars for guidance. The bird's cage 5.(place) under an artificial star-filled sky. The bird tried to fly in the same direction as that 6.(take) by his outdoor cousins. Any change in the position of the make -believe stars caused 7.change in the direction of his flight.
Scientists think that doves, when 8.(fly) in daylight, use the sun for guidance. But the stars are obviously their main means of flight. What do they do 9. the stars are hidden by clouds? Apparently, they find their way by such landmarks as mountain ranges, coastlines, and river courses. But when it's too dark to see these, the doves circle 10. (help), unable to get their position.
高一英语语法填空困难题查看答案及解析
Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon West Skywalk in Colorado.Departing from Grand Canyon’s South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyon’s West Rim,you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West.
This Skywalk has been open since March 28,2007.Daily visitor-ship to the Skywalk has been over 4000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.
After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge from where you can enjoy the scenery better,you will return to the Grand Canyon West airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon.This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Time | 5.7 Hours | The Grand Canyon Skywalk |
Flight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West | 1 Hour | Experience a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West. |
Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West | 2 Hour | You’ll be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking views of the western part of the Grand Canyon where the Colorado River makes its way into Lake Mood.Every table for lunch has a view. |
Walk on the World-famous Skywalk | 1.5 Hour | Finally you’ll board your bus to Eagle Point,home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk.Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon. |
Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim | 1.2 Hour | After time on the Skywalk,you’ll return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and return to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset. |
1.The purpose of the passage is to .
A. attract visitors to America
B. introduce the Skywalk to readers
C. describe the beauty of Grand Canyon
D. speak highly of Grand Canyon South Rim
2.Why is the bridge in the passage made of glass?
A. Because it can differ from others.
B. Because it is cheaper.
C. Because it gives visitors a better view.
D. Because it looks more wonderful.
3.According to the Tour Itinerary,the route is .
A. South Rim →Guano Point →West Airport →Eagle Point →West Airport →South Rim
B. South Rim →West Airport →Guano Point →Eagle Point →West Airport →South Rim
C. South Rim →West Airport →Eagle Point →Guano Point →West Airport →South Rim
D. South Rim →West Airport →Eagle Point →West Airport →Guano Point →South Rim
4.How does the author find the tour over the Grand Canyon?
A. Boring. B. Expensive.
C. Impressive. D. Adventurous.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读理解。
School leaders from around the country gathered at the White House on November 19 for“Connected to the Future,” a conference about digital technology in education.Connected is the Obama Government’s five-year plan to support the growth of digital learning in schools.This growth includes equipping America’s schools with high-speed broadband Internet(宽带互联网).
At the conference,President Barack Obama said the U.S.Department of Education is taking steps to help educators and school districts as they change to digital learning.The department created new guidelines to help schools work to improve their technological infrastructure(基础设施).The guidelines are also designed to help schools choose the right digital devices(装备)and set up policies(政策)for their proper use.
“We have to do more to offer our children a world-class education,”Obama told the crowd of school leaders.“We have to improve our education level if we are going to make sure that every child in America can go as far as their dreams and talents will take them.”
According to Cecilia Muoz,director of the Domestic Policy Council,less than 40% of public schools in America have high-speed Internet access in their classrooms.She believes that Connected will make America a leader in using technology to educate students.
Muoz mentioned the Mooresville school district as a success story.Mooresville provides each student in grades 3 through 12 with a device,and uses a mostly digital subject.Muoz said Mooresville now ranks third in test scores and second in graduation rates(比例)in the state.
At the end of the president’s speech,1,200 school leaders attending the event signed the Future Ready District Pledge on their iPads.It promises the education leaders to help develop a culture of learning through technology at their schools,and to support teachers and students in using technology.
“Every child deserves a chance at a world-class education,”Obama added.“That’s what makes our nation great.”
【小题1】Who will take charge of putting the plan into practice?
A.The leaders of all the schools.
B.All the state government officials.
C.The U.S.Department of Education.
D.The U.S.Domestic Policy Council.
【小题2】Which of the following statements is true?
A.All students in Mooresville have digital devices.
B.Mooresville has carried out Connected for years.
C.Teaching quality in Mooresville was the worst in the past.
D.Digital learning helps Mooresville’s test scores and graduation rates go up.
【小题3】The purpose of Connected to the Future is to .
A.make America get ahead in digital learning
B.make all the schools teach with digital technology
C.enable more schools to connect with the Internet
D.equip all schools with the high-speed Internet in 3 years
【小题4】This passage mainly wants to .
A.tell readers how to use digital devices for learning
B.introduce some information about a five-year plan for digital learning in U.S.
C.encourage more and more countries to use digital devices to teach
D.make people know the importance of teaching with digital devices
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