My sisters and I have dreamt of a home in the...

My sisters and I have dreamt of a home in the city, but when the Alcott family found itself in a small house at the South End without a tree in sight, only a back yard to play in, and no money to buy any of the beautiful things before us, we children all opposed it and longed for the country again.

Anna soon found little pupils, and walked away each morning to her daily task, pausing at the corner to wave her hand to me in answer to my greet with the duster（抹布）. My father went to his office downtown, mother to her helping the poor, the little girls to school, and I, Lousia, was left to keep house, feeling like an aged sea-gull as I washed dishes and cooked in the basement kitchen where the only thing I could hope for was someone talking with me.

Good drill, but very hard, and my only comfort was the evening reunion where all met with such various reports of the day’s adventures, we could not fail to find both amusement and instruction.

Father brought interesting and attractive news from the upper world; mother, usually in low spirits because she would give away her clothes with sad tales of suffering from the darker side of life; gentle Anna gave a modest account of her success as a teacher, for even at seventeen her sweet nature won all who knew her, and her patience gained her the support of the most naughty pupil.

My reports were usually a mixture of sadness and happiness, and the children poured their small joys and troubles into the family where comfort and mercy were always to be found.

1.We know from this passage that the Alcott family was __________.

A．a happy and united family

B．an extremely poor family

C．a family with lots of serious problems

D．a family that remained in the country

2.Anna was a successful teacher because_________.

A．she had a strong sense of duty             B．she was obviously intelligent

C．she knew her subjects well                D．she had wonderful character

3.Lousia’s daily responsibility was_____.

A．to help the poor                        B．to run the house

C．to go downtown                        D．to feed the seagulls

4.According to the passage, what Lousia enjoyed most is _________.

A．the evening reunion                     B．moving to the city

C．joining Anna at her school                 D．telling others her stories

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

My husband and I both work at home. We have four children, so the times when I am 36  in the house are few. Like many work-at-home moms, when I do get a   37  to be by myself, I fill that time with more38  , whether it’s related to my career or taking care of the housework. Most of the time, I don’t mind. 39  , I wanted this job as wife and mother, and I knew from the start that it often 40  putting others’ needs before my own. But, other times, I can’t help but feel a little  41  because I seldom had any plans for myself, and everyone knew it. My life 42  on my family, but they seldom appreciated this, which often 43  me a lot.

One day, when the kids were at school, I 44  for the movie theater-alone, I’d   45  been to the movies alone before, so I was a little nervous. Would I look pitiful going to the theater by myself? Was I being ridiculous(荒唐可笑) by seeing a movie   46  so much work waited for me at home? I 47myself to swallow these48  and bought myself a ticket. And then I walked into the theater with my49  held high and enjoyed every minute of the movie. I laughed and felt my good spirits50  for a couple of hours, I was 51  wife or mother. I was just myself.

From that point on, I 52  that Fridays would be mine,53for a couple of hours. Some Fridays, I head to(前往) the beach with a good book. Other Fridays, I go shopping,   54  up a little fast food or some clothes just for myself. I really55my Fridays after a long week of caring of my family.

1.                A．busy           B．alone          C．tense D．brave

2.                A．chance         B．way            C．purpose  D．fortune

3.                A．fun            B．fear            C．work D．love

4.                                  A．So far  B．From then on

C．As a result                        D．After all

5.                A．practiced       B．advised         C．meant    D．considered

6.                A．happy          B．excited         C．angry D．nervous

7.                A．centred        B．insisted         C．depended D．knocked

8.                A．moved         B．bothered       C．amused   D．scared

9.                A．applied         B．waited          C．longed   D．headed

10.               A．ever           B．also           C．never D．instead

11.               A．if             B．when          C．unless D．until

12.               A．forced         B．allowed        C．ordered   D．taught

13.               A．answers        B．efforts         C．thoughts   D．results

14.               A．hands          B．head           C．legs  D．ticket

15.               A．leave          B．happen         C．return D．weaken

16.               A．everybody’s    B．somebody’s    C．anybody’s    D．nobody’s

17.               A．expressed      B．declared        C．agreed    D．decided

18.               A．at least         B．at last          C．in all  D．in time

19.               A．making         B．picking         C．taking     D．bringing

20.                                A．come up with    B．break away from

C．look forward to                    D．pay attention to

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My husband and I both work at home. We have four children, so the times when I am   36  in the house are few. Like many work-at-home moms, when I do get a   37  to be by myself, I fill that time with more   38  , whether it’s related to my career or taking care of the housework. Most of the time, I don’t mind.   39  , I wanted this job as wife and mother, and I knew from the start that it often   40  putting others’ needs before my own. But, other times, I can’t help but feel a little  41  because I seldom had any plans for myself, and everyone knew it. My life   42  on my family, but they seldom appreciated this, which often   43  me a lot.

One day, when the kids were at school, I   44  for the movie theater-alone, I’d   45  been to the movies alone before, so I was a little nervous. Would I look pitiful going to the theater by myself? Was I being ridiculous(荒唐可笑) by seeing a movie   46  so much work waited for me at home? I  47  myself to swallow these   48  and bought myself a ticket. And then I walked into the theater with my   49  held high and enjoyed every minute of the movie. I laughed and felt my good spirits   50  for a couple of hours, I was   51  wife or mother. I was just myself.

From that point on, I   52  that Fridays would be mine,   53  for a couple of hours. Some Fridays, I head to(前往) the beach with a good book. Other Fridays, I go shopping,   54  up a little fast food or some clothes just for myself. I really  55   my Fridays after a long week of caring of my family.

高三英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

I have forgotten the name of an old lady in my home town when I was a twelve-year-old boy. Yet it dwells in my memory that she taught me a lesson in forgiveness that I shall never forget.

On a winter afternoon, a friend and I were throwing stones onto the roof of the old lady’s house. As a result, the stone headed straight for a small window. We knew we were in trouble. We ran faster off her roof.

I was too scared about getting caught to be concerned about the old lady with the broken window in winter. However, a few days later, I started to feel guilty for her misfortune. She still greeted me with a smile each day when I gave her the paper, but I was no longer able to act comfortably.

I made up my mind to save my paper delivery money. In three weeks I had the seven dollars and put the money in an envelope with a note explaining that I was sorry for breaking her window and hoped that the seven dollars would cover the cost for repairing it. After that, I walked up to the old lady’s house secretly, and put the letter I didn’t sign through the letter hole. My soul felt relieved and I could have the freedom of, once again, looking straight into the old lady’s kind eyes.

The next day, I handed the old lady her paper and she thanked me for the paper, giving me a bag of cookies she had made herself. I thanked her and continued to eat the cookies while walking.

After several cookies, I felt an envelope and pulled it out of the bag. When I opened the envelope, I was shocked. Inside were the seven dollars and a short note that said, “I’m proud of you.”

1.What does the underlined word “dwell” refer to?

A. Appear.　　 B. Change.

C. Happen.　　 D. Exist.

2.What happened when the author and his friend were throwing stones?

A. The roof of the old lady’s house was broken.

B. The stone broke a small window of the old lady’s.

C. The old lady broke into her house secretly.

D. The old lady gave him a bag of cookies.

3.How did the author feel about his breaking the old lady’s window?

A. Lucky.　　 B. Discouraging.

C. Regretful.　　 D. Annoyed.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

South Carolina is my home state and I am the aunt, granddaughter, daughter, and sister of Baptist ministers(牧师). The church was a center of Black children's social _______ and caring Black adults were buffers(缓冲) against the segregated(种族隔离的) and hostile outside world that told us we weren't _______. But our parents said it wasn't so, our teachers said it wasn't so, and our ministers said it wasn't so. The _______ of my childhood was clear: let no man or woman _______ on you, and look down on no man or woman.

We couldn't play in public playgrounds or sit at drugstore lunch counters and _______ a Coke，so Daddy built a playground and canteen behind the church. In fact, whenever he saw a need, he tried to _______. There were no Black homes for the aged in Bennestsville, so he began one across the street for which he and Mama and we children cooked and _______ and cleaned.

We learned early what our parents and extended community “parents” valued. Children were _______—not by sermonizing(说教), but by personal example—that _______ was too lowly to do. I remember a debate my parents had when I was eight or nine as for ________ I was too young to go with my older brother, Harry，to help clean the bed and bedsores of a very sick，poor woman. I went and learned just how much the ________ helping hands and kindness can mean to a person in need.

The adults in our churches and community made children feel ________ and important. They took time and paid attention to us. They tried to find ways to keep us busy. And ________ life was often hard and resources ________，we always knew who we were and that the ________ of our worth was inside our heads and hearts and not outside in our possessions or on our backs. We were told that the ________ had a lot of problems; that Black people had an extra lot of problems; but that we were able and ________ to struggle and change them; that being poor was no ________ for not achieving; and that extra intellectual and material gifts brought ________ them the privilege and responsibility of sharing with others less ________．

1.A.attitude B.existence C.background D.media

2.A.friendly B.powerful C.important D.intelligent

3.A.advantage B.vision C.direction D.message

4.A.come down B.look down C.catch up D.give up

5.A.order B.share C.make D.find

6.A.research B.reply C.respond D.reflect

7.A.played B.ate C.helped D.served

8.A.rewarded B.disciplined C.taught D.assessed

9.A.nothing B.something C.everything D.anything

10.A.why B.whether C.where D.how

11.A.greatest B.smallest C.strongest D.weakest

12.A.impressed B.accomplished C.valued D.protected

13.A.since B.unless C.before D.while

14.A.scarce B.precious C.necessary D.available

15.A.security B.defense C.description D.measure

16.A.world B.community C.people D.church

17.A.contented B.obliged C.relieved D.delighted

18.A.condition B.exception C.reason D.excuse

19.A.for B.to C.with D.in

20.A.fortunate B.smart C.wealthy D.kind

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.

One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm                     B. Moving to the countryside

C. Leaving home for the city                D. Running away from the school

2.Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now.                    B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.                    D. He lives in the city now.

3.In the passage, the writer tries to _______.

A. express his opinions about way of life

B. describe his life in the countryside

C. show an interest in the outside world

D. persuade the reader to live in the city

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring                B. By comparing

C. By listing examples    　　　　　 D. By giving explanations

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.

One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm

B. Moving to the countryside

C. Leaving home for the city

D. Running away from the school

2.Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now.

B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.

D. He lives in the city now.

3.In the passage, the writer tries to _______.

A. express his opinions about way of life

B. describe his life in the countryside

C. show an interest in the outside world

D. persuade the reader to live in the city

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring

B. By comparing

C. By listing examples

D. By giving explanations

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.

One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm

B. Moving to the countryside

C. Leaving home for the city

D. Running away from the school

2.Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now.

B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.

D. He lives in the city now.

3.In the passage, the writer tries to _______.

A. express his opinions about way of life

B. describe his life in the countryside

C. show an interest in the outside world

D. persuade the reader to live in the city

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring

B. By comparing

C. By listing examples

D. By giving explanations

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that my life has its  too.

One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and  the air is so  that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it became of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm.                B. Moving to the countryside.

C. Leaving home for the city.           D. Running away from the school.

2.Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now.            B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.         D. He lives in the city now.

3.In the passage, the writer tries to __________.

A. express his opinions about way of life      B. describe his life in the countryside

C. an interest in the outside world      D. persuade the reader to live in the city

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring.         B. By comparing.

C. By listing examples.   D. By giving explanations.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that my life has its problems  too.

One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and  the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it became of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

2.Which of the following is true about the writer?

3. In the passage, the writer tries to __________.

4.How is the passage mainly developed?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析