Most people are anxious about the unfamiliar ...

Most people are anxious about the unfamiliar　　 or unknown while some are thrilled． I am one of the latter． The idea of skiing to the　 North　 Pole had　 never crossed　 my　 mind　 until I saw a（n）_____in a newspaper　 looking　 for people　 to join a team that would_____350 miles to the magnetic North Pole． Back　 in 1996 ，　 a woman from the UK　 had　 never_____this challenge． I wondered what it would be like to_____in temperatures that cold ， so I sent off for the application form．

When the application form_____，　 it said　 "Are You Man Enough for the Ultimate Challenge　 "　 and it was full of　 pictures of_____explorers．　　 I was angry and　 decided　 that women　 could do it too ， so it made me even more_____ to get on the team．

Over 500 individuals_____ for a place in　 the team ，　 and　 the selection　 process included　 physical and psychological tests designed to_____ the　 best　 group．　 Our　 test　 was　 to complete　 the Sandhurst military assault course ， where the UK 's　 best officers are trained ，　 and it 's not for_____． We had to climb　 a huge rope ladder， and　 I stopped　 at　 the　 top　 because I have　 a fear of_____． I thought　 all　 hope was_____． But two others helped　 me over，　 and later I found　 out　 that　 the organizers　 were　 not looking for amazing_____ ， but great team players ， and this moment had shown them who would_____ others in the team．

I had also shown my　 real self，　 and　 in a　 place　 like　 the Arctic ，　 you　 have　 to　 be　 yourself，_____ there is nowhere to hide． These_____of asking for help and showing your real self are necessary for　 women to master．

I realized that by being myself， I　 could_____．　 I　 was　 chosen　 for　 the team ， and as a result became the_____ British　 woman　 to ski to the　 Magnetic　 North　 Pole．　 I realized　 that　 I could　 achieve more than I ever_____ was　 possible﹣but　 more　 importantly ， by sharing　 my　 story　 with　 others ，I could_____them to take a step into the unknown．

1.A. notice　　 B. advertisement　　 C. announcement　　 D. report

2.A. ski　　 B. run　　 C. drive　　 D. fly

3.A. enjoyed　　 B. ignored　　 C. received　　 D. accomplished

4.A. exist　　 B. suffer　　 C. survive　　 D. hide

5.A. passed　　 B. appeared　　 C. returned　　 D. arrived

6.A. female　　 B. brave　　 C. proud　　 D. male

7.A. confident　　 B. determined　　 C. enthusiastic　　 D. satisfied

8.A. applied　　 B. hunted　　 C. waited　　 D. cared

9.A. pick　　 B. develop　　 C. train　　 D. challenge

10.A. someone　　 B. no one　　 C. anyone　　 D. everyone

11.A. loss　　 B. silence　　 C. heights　　 D. changes

12.A. left　　 B. lost　　 C. wasted　　 D. missed

13.A. individuals　　 B. team　　 C. men　　 D. skiers

14.A. catch up with　　 B. look out for　　 C. take advantage of　　 D. get rid of

15.A. unless　　 B. while　　 C. though　　 D. as

16.A. talents　　 B. experiences　　 C. qualities　　 D. beliefs

17.A. try　　 B. succeed　　 C. guarante　　 D. improve

18.A. excellent　　 B. extra　　 C. noble　　 D. first

19.A. imagined　　 B. predicted　　 C. remembered　　 D. admitted

20.A. push　　 B. promise　　 C. require　　 D. inspire

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of ______ are family members.

A. them　　 B. that　　 C. which　　 D. Whom

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Few of us act alone in the real world. Most things are done with the help or ideas of other people. Group projects are great practice for high school, college, and real life, when you will probably have a job that requires working with others. Right now, group projects can be fun and they often allow you to do a bigger, more interesting project than you could alone. With group work, you can actually learn more in less time.

Group projects also give you a chance to get to know kids you might not otherwise know or talk with. Group projects are also a great way to practice skills you’re not so sure of. For example: working on a deadline, staying organized, or being patient. And if you’re a little nervous talking in front of a group, a joint project can help you become more comfortable with it. Maybe your group will pick you to tell the whole class about your project. If so, you’ll know your whole group is rooting for you!

One of the most important things about group work is talking and meeting together. It’s a good idea to continually check with everybody on their progress to see if anyone needs help. You might think the first step is to figure out who will do what, but actually it’s getting to know another a little. Take a few minutes to chat. Even if you know each other well, it can help to take a minute to think about your skills and share your strengths and weaknesses. The second step is to go over ground rules from your teacher and any that you want to create together as a group.

1.Group projects can give you a chance to do the following EXCEPT ________.

A．get to know more friends                 B．learn more than you do alone

C．work in an organized way                 D．get rid of shyness forever

2.The underlined phrase “root for” in the second paragraph means _______.

A．like              B．support           C．offer             D．prevent

3.What’s the purpose in checking others’ progress?

A．To learn what they will do next.

B．To find good topics to talk with them about.

C．To help them when they need help.

D．To make sure that their work is finished on time.

4. According to the passage, we can infer that _______.

A．group members should be your close friends

B．talking with group members should be the first step of group work

C．knowing persons is more important than your projects

D．rules from teachers are more important than working among group members

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

From Monday until Friday most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and on weekends they are free to relax and enjoy themselves. Some watch TV or go to the movies; others take part in sports. It depends on individual interest. There are many different ways to spend our spare time.

Almost everyone has some kind of hobby. It may be anything from collecting stamps to making model airplanes. Some hobbies are very expensive, but others don’t cost anything at all. Some collections are worth a lot of money; others are valuable only to their owners.

I know a man who has a coin collection worth several thousand dollars. A short time ago he bought a rare fifty-cent piece worth $250！He was very happy about his purchase (buying) and thought the price was reasonable. On the other hand, my youngest brother collects matchboxes. He has almost 600 of them but I doubt if they are worth any money. However, to my brother they are extremely valuable. Nothing makes him happier than to find a new matchbox for his collection.

That’s what a hobby means, I guess. It is something we like to do in our spare time simply for the fun of it. The value in dollars is not important, but the pleasure it gives us is.

1.The word “individual” in the first paragraph most probably means ________.

A．different   B．strange         C．secret        D．one’s own

2.According to the passage, most people are ________ from Monday until Friday.

A．free to relax and enjoy themselves              B．busy working or studying

C．free to take part in sports games               D．busy watching TV and going to the cinema

3.Something that one enjoys doing in one’s spare time is a ________.

A．job         B．pleasure        C．hobby         D．contribution

4.In the writer’s opinion, ________.

A．all hobbies are very expensive B．some hobbies don’t cost anything

C．hobbies are worthless          D．hobbies are valuable to everybody

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

In Singapore, people who litter or dirty the streets are most likely 　　 .

A.to fine 　　　　　　 B.fined

C.to be fined　　　 D.being fined

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most popular and enduring myths about depression is that depressed people are sad all the time—and that by extension, people who are happy can’t be experiencing depression, even if they say they are. It is a mistaken version of depression. Depression doesn’t make you sad all the time.

When I’m having a depressive feeling, I’m not walking around in black clothes, and weeping. I go out with friends. I play jokes. I keep working, and have friendly chats with the people I work with. I read books. Above all, I experience moments of happiness. Yet I feel a strange conflicting pressure. On the one hand, I feel like I need to engage in a sort of sadness for people to understand that I really am depressed and that each day is a struggle for me. Because that way I will appear suitably sad, and thus, depressed—and then maybe people will recognize that I’m depressed and perhaps they’ll even offer support and assistance.

On the other hand, I feel an extreme pressure to perform just the opposite, because sad depressed people are boring and no fun, as I am continually reminded every time I speak openly about depression or express feelings of sadness and frustration. I’m caught in a trap where if I don’t perform sadness, I’m not really depressed, but if I express sadness at all to any degree, I’m annoying and boring and should stop being so self-centered. Depression can become your master, but you can slip out from under it occasionally. And many depressed people don’t actually spend it fainting dramatically on the couch and talking about how miserable they are.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Sad people are always depressed.

B. Depressed people are sad all the time.

C. Happy people will never feel depressed.

D. Depressed people do not always feel sad.

2.When feeling depressed, the writer usually avoids ________.

A. expressing sad feelings straight

B. going out with friends and relatives

C. having friendly chats with colleagues

D. experiencing moments of happiness

3.What’s the writer’s attitude to being sad and depressed?

A. Positive.        B. Negative.        C. Indifferent.        D. Cold.

4.In the passage, the writer advises depressed people to ________.

A. speak openly about depression

B. hide the depression in the heart and never express it

C. be optimistic and become the master of depression

D. lie on the couch and talk about how depressed they are

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

She paused _____ over the unfamiliar word but soon continued.

A．frequently         B．briefly            C．anxiously          D．casually

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

In Singapore, people who litter or dirty the street are most likely ___________.

A. to fine                              B. fined                               C. to be fined                       D. being fined

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Now one of the most serious problems many people are worried about _____ on the lack of adequate housing space.

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

People are having a debate about whether 1. (develop) the economy or protect the environment. 2. Lin Shuiqing’s opinion, 3. is our duty to cut back on 4. (produce) and reduce the quantities of things we make and buy while Qian Liwei thinks that businessmen are not greedy and they don’t hide from their 5.(responsible), either. As far as he is concerned, the people 6. (operate) these factories are 7. (deep) concerned about the environment, and should 8. (give) more credit. As 9. matter of fact, many people are willing to pay a little higher price for things 10. are friendly to the environment.

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