Tired? Bored? Hungry? And more miles left to go?
Help pass the time on your trip ： play a game ！
Everyone knows that a long bus ride can make even the most exciting field trip seem boring. When the bus is traveling a long distance to reach the cool field trip destination，it can seem like forever. What about when you are in the backseat waiting to reach Grandma’ s house? The road stretches like a rubber band for miles and miles. Here’s a way to beat the road at its own game. Use what you have around you to play games with your family and friends. You can have fun while you travel ！
| Materials=nothing but time & imagination | |
| Make Them LOOK License Plate Games 1) ABC Version: Try to find license plates that begin with each letter of the alphabet. You can work together or competitively. Set a time limit for best results. 2) State Version Try to find a license plate from every state. Work as a team. Use paper to keep track of which ones you have seen if you can, because 50 states can be hard to keep track of ! * Note: Feel free to add or change rules. For example, Alaska and Hawaii plates are not necessary because those states might be too far away. You want the game to be fun, not annoying! | Make Them LAUGH Straight Face One person is “it”. They have to answer any question with a silly phrase. You decide what this phrase is before beginning. A common first phrase is “The cat’s tail.” Then you each ask this person a question, like “What is the most important thing to take to school tomorrow?” Each person must ask a question until the person who is “it” breaks down and laughs or smiles. Then you pick another phrase. Some suggested phrases: ＊My horse’s hat ＊The bird’s boots ＊The donkey’s teeth ＊Sour lemons |
1. When you play “ Make Them LOOK ！”，you need to_______
A. prepare a piece of paper with the alphabet on it
B. focus on the license plates of the running cars
C. know the traffic rules in Alaska and Hawaii
D. remember the alphabet you’ve seen
2. If a question in “ Straight Face” is successful, the person “it” will feel______
A. funny B. happy C. confused D. hopeful
3. Who is the passage written for?
A. Drivers going to other states. B. Businessmen travelling often.
C. Students taking long trips. D. People learning to be humorous.
4.The purpose of writing this passage is to ______.
A. teach something about how the license plates are arranged
B. learn how to use some phrases like “The cat’s tail”
C. tell the readers how to kill time during trips
D. amuse the readers
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Tired? Bored? Hungry? And more miles left to go?
Help pass the time on your trip ： play a game ！
Everyone knows that a long bus ride can make even the most exciting field trip seem boring. When the bus is traveling a long distance to reach the cool field trip destination，it can seem like forever. What about when you are in the backseat waiting to reach Grandma’ s house? The road stretches like a rubber band for miles and miles. Here’s a way to beat the road at its own game. Use what you have around you to play games with your family and friends. You can have fun while you travel ！
| Materials=nothing but time & imagination | |
| Make Them LOOK License Plate Games 1) ABC Version: Try to find license plates that begin with each letter of the alphabet. You can work together or competitively. Set a time limit for best results. 2) State Version Try to find a license plate from every state. Work as a team. Use paper to keep track of which ones you have seen if you can, because 50 states can be hard to keep track of ! * Note: Feel free to add or change rules. For example, Alaska and Hawaii plates are not necessary because those states might be too far away. You want the game to be fun, not annoying! | Make Them LAUGH Straight Face One person is “it”. They have to answer any question with a silly phrase. You decide what this phrase is before beginning. A common first phrase is “The cat’s tail.” Then you each ask this person a question, like “What is the most important thing to take to school tomorrow?” Each person must ask a question until the person who is “it” breaks down and laughs or smiles. Then you pick another phrase. Some suggested phrases: ＊My horse’s hat ＊The bird’s boots ＊The donkey’s teeth ＊Sour lemons |
1. When you play “ Make Them LOOK ！”，you need to_______
A. prepare a piece of paper with the alphabet on it
B. focus on the license plates of the running cars
C. know the traffic rules in Alaska and Hawaii
D. remember the alphabet you’ve seen
2. If a question in “ Straight Face” is successful, the person “it” will feel______
A. funny B. happy C. confused D. hopeful
3. Who is the passage written for?
A. Drivers going to other states. B. Businessmen travelling often.
C. Students taking long trips. D. People learning to be humorous.
4.The purpose of writing this passage is to ______.
A. teach something about how the license plates are arranged
B. learn how to use some phrases like “The cat’s tail”
C. tell the readers how to kill time during trips
D. amuse the readers
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Hunter Bliss, like more and more American students, left the United States to go to college. In the 2011-2012 school year, 46,571 U.S. students registered for degree programs in 14 countries. The top destination countries were the U.K. and Canada, followed by France, Germany, Italy and some other European countries. Germany, in particular, has attracted many more American students in recent years, like Hunter Bliss.
In 2012, there were more than 4,000 American students completing bachelor's, master's and doctor's degrees in Germany. The Institute of International Education (IIE) says that the number of U.S. students completing college degrees in Western Europe increased by about 5 percent from 2010 to 2012. American students choose to study in another country for two main reasons. First, international experience is becoming more important in the modern job market. Second, the cost of higher education has continued to rise in the United States. Rising tuition (学费) costs make education abroad—particularly in countries that charge no tuition-attractive to American students, says the IIE.
Many American students choose Germany because of the low cost of education there. German public universities do not charge tuition fees. And many universities in Germany offer courses in English, too. College education in the US is seen as a privilege and expected to cost money but in Germany it is seen as an extension of a free high school education where one expects it to be provided.
The German government has been eager to encourage students to come to Germany for another reason. Like many countries in Western Europe, German's population is becoming older, and fewer young people are entering college and the job market. The German government hopes to attract skilled foreign students who will stay in Germany.
1.Which country attracted American students most in the 2011-2012 school year?
A. Germany. B. France. C. Britain. D. Italy.
2.The main reason why US students choose to study in Germany is that ________.
A. many universities there offer courses in English
B. the cost of education is relatively low there
C. studying abroad matters in their job hunting
D. it is much easier to find a job than in the USA
3.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Overseas education. B. High school education.
C. College education. D. Public education.
4.What does the text mainly talk about?
A. More and more US students choose colleges overseas.
B. Reasons why more students study in foreign countries.
C. Western Europe manages to attract foreign students.
D. Advantages and disadvantages of German education.
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Communication can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach ____ that make everyone happy.
A. compromises B. contributions C. congratulations D. competitions
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It will be a great help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner. _______, I’ll set the table.
A．As a result B. On the whole
C. In the meanwhile D. As a matter of fact
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Page, 22, had left Whitehorse and was roughly 1, 000 miles away from Tuktoyaktuk.To get there, he would have to ___for 30 days along roads and frozen rivers.Before starting his round-the-world ___at Ushuaia, Page had ___picked up a camera.But 10, 000 miles later, he found himself in northern Canada, ___the footage(片段)that would form a documentary(纪录片).
It was a sense of ___rather than great scenery that sent him on his way.Page had dreamed of traveling the world by bicycle and he decided to make it a ___. “I had no girlfriend.I had nothing tying me at home.So I ___, ”he says.The adventure __ three years, covering 40, 000 miles and five continents.It was a mental ___as much as a physical one.
Page rode alone in late winter, camping most nights, apart from the ___occasion he found a hut in which to ___ from the wind. “It’s not ___steely courage or bravery, there’s no option, so you just do it, ”Page says.Others would say the opposite that it requires a 1ot of ___ .
When the Arctic Ocean came into ___, it was not how Page imagined it would be.It was wonderfully ___the sun was setting and the snow was shining but rather than being filled with thrill, Page was cold and ___. “Instead of walking off into the ___, I sat in a bathroom—the only ___place I could find, ”he says. “I thought about the ___this journey had taught me.Maybe I’d proved something to myself by going to the edge of my map.But, I also ___that finish lines are better shared.”
1.A.cycle B.walk C.search D.recover
2.A.experience B.ticket C.journey D.race
3.A.really B.barely C.nearly D.gradually
4.A.filming B.drawing C.recalling D.enjoying
5.A.direction B.belonging C.accomplishment D.adventure
6.A.duty B.dream C.reality D.scenery
7.A.go down B.break down C.take off D.set off
8.A.passed B.1asted C.stayed D.existed
9.A.challenge B.barrier C.activity D.problem
10.A.different B.official C.important D.rare
11.A.hide B.watch C.disappear D.run
12.A.strangely B.especially C.exactly D.possibly
13.A.honor B.bravery C.kindness D.pride
14.A.being B.sight C.force D.use
15.A.romantic B.comfortable C.simple D.vast
16.A.fed up B.held up C.called out D.worn out
17.A.garden B.house C.sunset D.forest
18.A.familiar B.safe C.funny D.warm
19.A.art B.1anguage C.1essons D.skills
20.A.doubted B.realized C.explained D.noticed
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Thousands of hungry birds left the countryside of Britain in the bitter winter to find food and warmth in urban gardens. The move included species such as the redwing and the fieldfare, almost unknown outside rural areas
The hard situation of farmland birds has been revealed in the latest survey of bird populations from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds released today.
The redwing has an obvious stripe over the eye and a red flash on the flanks (侧翼), while the fieldfare has a grey head, a peach underbelly, and a distinctive dark band on the tail.
Graham Madge, the society's spokesman, says, “For many urban birdwatchers the sight of these striking species is a real treat. Many people have never imagined there being such an amazing chance.”
“Frozen ground prevented them from getting food in the countryside and they have been saved from starvation in towns，” he added.
He says the unusual sight this year somewhat tempered the frustration felt at the suffering of small garden birds such as robins and wrens. These birds are sensitive to cold and must eat almost continuously to stay alive. Data from people who took part in the society's Big Garden Birdwatch recorded sightings in 280，000 gardens during the last weekend of January, with the goldcrest down 75 percent, the longtailed tit down 27 percent, and the coal tit down 20 percent. The study highlighted the need for food to be left out for birds during winter.
The redwing and the fieldfare are relatively unknown outside the eastern part of the country. The research shows, however, that they moved to the other side of the country where the climate is generally mild in winter and that many for the first time have reached Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. The number of redwing sightings was up 185 percent, those of the fieldfare 73, and of the yellowhammer 68.
Another surprise garden “guest” this year was the blackcap. This robinsized, silvergrey bird was rare in Britain 50 years ago, but increasing numbers now arrive each year from Germany and Austria.
1.How did the urban birdwatchers probably feel when seeing the hungry birds?
A. Excited. B. Worried.
C. Annoyed. D. Motivated.
2.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “tempered”？
A. Prevented. B. Relieved.
C. Explained. D. Increased.
3.According to the passage, Cornwall is perhaps ________．
A. a village in eastern Britain
B. a city in western Britain
C. a village in western Britain
D. a city in eastern Britain
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The tough living conditions of some British birds.
B. The various species of Britain's garden birds.
C. The changes of some bird's population in Britain.
D. Unusual bird visitors in Britain's urban gardens.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Animals seem to have the sense to eat when they are hungry and they do not eat more than their bodies need．It has been demonstrated（证明）that rats will, when given a choice over a period of time, prefer water with vitamins(维生素) to water without vitamins even though there is no difference in taste or smell between the two water bottles．When a fragrant（香的）flavor（作料）was added to the vitamin-enriched water, the rats did seem to prefer it and kept drinking it ,even after the vitamins were switched to the clear water．In time, however, they broke the habit and went back to where the necessary vitamins were．
In a classic experiment, babies of 6 to 12 months old were placed in a cafeteria（自助） feeding arrangement, with a wide selection of baby food before them．They were given whatever food they pointed to or appeared interested in．We are told that at first they showed some unusual eating patterns, but that over a period of time they managed to select well-balanced diet．
So, in choosing food, rats and babies do seem to know and act on what's best for them．Apparently, there is a kind of “body wisdom”, which humans soon lose．Most of us do not eat as wisely as we could．Many of our food preferences are culturally determined and influenced by long-formed habits．Some people eat fox, dog and blackbirds, while we eat cows and pigs．So what people eat and how much they eat seems to be greatly influenced by what is going on around them．
1.In the experiment on rats, a fragrant flavor was added to the rats’ drinking water to _____________ .
A．encourage rats to drink vitamins-enriched water
B．test whether rats know which drink is good for them
C．find out rats’ preference in flavor
D．demonstrate the vitamins are tasteless
2.According to the passage ,adults eating habits differ from those of babies because_________．
A．adults know better than babies what kind of food are good for their health
B．adults usually cannot resist the temptation of various delicious foods
C．adults have more choices of food than babies in eating patterns
D．adults' eating habits are closely related to the social and cultural customs
3.The author implied in the passage that most of us_________．
A．eat a balanced diet
B．choose the food that is of nutrition
C．have the habits influenced by the surroundings
D．like to eat the food with a fragrant flavor．
4.As far as their eating habits are concerned, babies and rats are similar in that_________．
A．both prefer flavored food and drink
B．both have the wisdom to choose a balanced diet
C．both have the same eating patterns
D．both develop a taste for the same kinds of flavors
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series
A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity（便利设施）fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Children aged 15 or under are admitted free. The following passes make up the series：
Annual Pass
● $ 80
● Available to everyone.
● Can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, right here online, or contact us.
● Non-transferable（不可转让的）.
Senior Pass
● $ 10, lifetime pass
● For U. S. citizens or permanent residents aged 62 or over.
● May be obtained online, in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.
Access Pass
● Free
● For U. S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
● May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
Volunteer Pass
● Free
● For volunteers who acquire 250 service hours with the federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program.
● Contact your local federal recreation site for more information about volunteer opportunities or visit Volunteer, gov.
1.Which pass is suitable for a healthy U. S. citizen in his seventies?
A. Annual Pass. B. Senior Pass.
C. Access Pass. D. Volunteer Pass.
2.What do we know about the pass series?
A. Only U. S. citizens can access the series.
B. Ownership of Annual Pass can be handed over.
C. Access Pass can be got through two ways.
D. Volunteering guarantees Volunteer Pass.
3.Where is the passage probably taken from?
A. A report. B. A poster.
C. A newspaper. D. A webpage.
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Mary found herself looking forward more and more ________ the coming entrance examination.
A. to pass B. to have passed C. passing D. to passing
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Feeling tired? Under too much stress? Well, you may want to try Yoga(瑜珈). It’s what more and more people have been turning to to release the trouble of modern life. Practically unheard of in the West until 50 years ago, Yoga has become one of the most popular health trends around the world, including China. If you search for Yoga on line in Chinese, lots of pages are there to see, most of which are main pages of Yoga clubs. In order to keep fit and lose weight, many girls spend more than 1000 yuan taking part in Yoga classes every month.
However, are you really ready for it? There are several things you need to know before you really take it.
First, do not force your body too much. Yoga has many difficult poses. They are beautiful and worth boasting if you could finish them. But if you force yourself to do as exactly as an experienced Yoga teacher does, you may hurt your body, instead of strengthening it. Do you remember your original purpose for playing Yoga? It is self -building, not competing.
Second, do some research about the Yoga class that you are to register（注册）. Yoga is new in China and there are not so many certificated well-trained Yoga teachers. Some not well-organized clubs just find someone learn a little Yoga and certificate them. But be aware, a non-eligible teacher might wrongly guide you and you could not benefit from the classes much， except that they force you to exercise your body a bit. Considering about the large amount of money you invest in it, it’s worth and reasonable to make sure the teachers in the club are qualified before you join.
Third, it would be better to learn something about nutrition when you practice Yoga. In the very beginning, Yoga was part of the Vedas, bible of the traditional Indian philosophy. So it could be regarded as a kind of lifestyle. When you have decided to care for your body, why not feed it properly? In fact, good clubs have their own nutritionists.
Anyhow, make sure you are ready before you act. The fashion may change quickly. But what benefits is still good for us.
1.The author’s main purpose in writing the passage is to .
A. tell people how to relax themselves
B. let people know more about Yoga
C. give people some advice on taking part in Yoga classes
D. tell peoples Yoga has gained its popularity in China
2.The underlined word “eligible” in the fourth paragraph most probably means .
A. experienced B. qualified
C. honored D. hi-technical
3.Which of the following is NOT the author’s advice?
A. Join one of the noblest Yoga clubs.
B. Don’t easily follow the fashion about Yoga.
C. Know some knowledge about nutrition.
D. Find out a real teacher.
4.From the advice offered by the author, we can conclude that .
A. Yoga has nothing to do with culture
B. Yoga is somehow easy to exercise
C. many people learn Yoga in order to compete
D. not all the Yoga clubs have standard teachers
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