One of my most unforgettable experiences is the day I finished my tough rowing and keep myself free of loneliness.
As the youngest female ever to row alone across the Atlantic Ocean, I was often asked the same question: How did you, a only 20-year old youngster row a 18-foot boat for 70 days through those strong winds and violent waves and survive?
Frankly speaking, for me, the physical challenge was not the greatest one. Before I made my mind to row across the Atlantic, I had already cycled 3,300 miles, run all by myself across the Mojave Desert, and swum the 325-mile length of the Allegheny River. No, the hardest part would be mental: How would I cope with the terrible loneliness and the boredom on the vast sea for such a long time?
I set out on January 1 and my first object was to swim past the quarter-way mark, which would take about 20 days. I made it on January 20, a gray and cloudy day. I had thought to do something to celebrate my first goal such as treating myself to a chocolate bar or something else. But I didn’t. I was suffering from unbearable boredom and loneliness of the long sea journey. I hadn’t seen any landing at least more than two weeks. It seemed to feel the same every day. Eating, rowing, sleeping, staring at the sky, watching the ocean.
Then that day came! It was around dusk, I noticed something move on the horizon. Yes, some dolphins! They approached me and circled my boat. Suddenly I felt so blessed. They had arrived to accompany me and helped to celebrate, just when I needed them so badly! For the next 15 minutes, I did row at full speed with all my strength with those lovely dolphins around. By the time they were to leave me and we went our separate ways, I was no longer lonely.
After 70 days and five hours at sea, I finally reached my final destination. I was proud that I made it, all 2,817 miles, which helped to raise $70,000 for the Blue Planet Run Foundation, an organization for funding drinking water. I’ve been told some athletes struggled to get through just by imagining the end during the whole process. But for me, what makes miracle is to focus your mind on the moment, where you experience the personal growth—those moments of awareness of being connected to the sun, the weather, and the waves. And, on the best day of my life, I had to admit those dolphins really freed myself from terrible loneliness.
1.Which of the following belongs to part of preparation for the row?
A. Answering the same question raised by people
B. Swimming the 325-mile length of the river
C. Running 3,300 miles cross-country
D. Biking across the Mojave Desert
2.The underlined part means ___________.
A. I wasn’t in the mood to celebrate my first goal
B. I didn’t have any chocolate bar for energy
C. It’s a pity not to celebrate my passing the quarter
D. It’s a pity not to treat myself to a chocolate bar
3.What can be implied from the last two paragraphs?
A. The Blue Planet Run Foundation helped me a lot.
B. The dolphins accompanied me to reach my destination
C. The unexpected dolphins swept away my loneliness
D. Imagination was a useful way to help me get through
4.Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. The only challenge for a 20-year old
B. Tips on handling loneliness at sea.
C. How to row alone across the Atlantic
D. The day I stopped being lonely
高一英语阅读理解困难题
One of my most unforgettable experiences is the day I finished my tough rowing and keep myself free of loneliness.
As the youngest female ever to row alone across the Atlantic Ocean, I was often asked the same question: How did you, a only 20-year old youngster row a 18-foot boat for 70 days through those strong winds and violent waves and survive?
Frankly speaking, for me, the physical challenge was not the greatest one. Before I made my mind to row across the Atlantic, I had already cycled 3,300 miles, run all by myself across the Mojave Desert, and swum the 325-mile length of the Allegheny River. No, the hardest part would be mental: How would I cope with the terrible loneliness and the boredom on the vast sea for such a long time?
I set out on January 1 and my first object was to swim past the quarter-way mark, which would take about 20 days. I made it on January 20, a gray and cloudy day. I had thought to do something to celebrate my first goal such as treating myself to a chocolate bar or something else. But I didn’t. I was suffering from unbearable boredom and loneliness of the long sea journey. I hadn’t seen any landing at least more than two weeks. It seemed to feel the same every day. Eating, rowing, sleeping, staring at the sky, watching the ocean.
Then that day came! It was around dusk, I noticed something move on the horizon. Yes, some dolphins! They approached me and circled my boat. Suddenly I felt so blessed. They had arrived to accompany me and helped to celebrate, just when I needed them so badly! For the next 15 minutes, I did row at full speed with all my strength with those lovely dolphins around. By the time they were to leave me and we went our separate ways, I was no longer lonely.
After 70 days and five hours at sea, I finally reached my final destination. I was proud that I made it, all 2,817 miles, which helped to raise $70,000 for the Blue Planet Run Foundation, an organization for funding drinking water. I’ve been told some athletes struggled to get through just by imagining the end during the whole process. But for me, what makes miracle is to focus your mind on the moment, where you experience the personal growth—those moments of awareness of being connected to the sun, the weather, and the waves. And, on the best day of my life, I had to admit those dolphins really freed myself from terrible loneliness.
1.Which of the following belongs to part of preparation for the row?
A. Answering the same question raised by people
B. Swimming the 325-mile length of the river
C. Running 3,300 miles cross-country
D. Biking across the Mojave Desert
2.The underlined part means ___________.
A. I wasn’t in the mood to celebrate my first goal
B. I didn’t have any chocolate bar for energy
C. It’s a pity not to celebrate my passing the quarter
D. It’s a pity not to treat myself to a chocolate bar
3.What can be implied from the last two paragraphs?
A. The Blue Planet Run Foundation helped me a lot.
B. The dolphins accompanied me to reach my destination
C. The unexpected dolphins swept away my loneliness
D. Imagination was a useful way to help me get through
4.Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. The only challenge for a 20-year old
B. Tips on handling loneliness at sea.
C. How to row alone across the Atlantic
D. The day I stopped being lonely
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The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course is my trip_______England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me_______.
There are quite a lot of interesting places in England, _______Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on _______sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist _______in Oxford is Christ(基督)Church,and it's_______one of Oxford University's 29 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, _______was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter_______.I felt really excited when I heard this.
_______place that impressed me________during my trip is a place called Stafford-upon-Avon.It is a small town.Maybe you haven't________it,but I'm sure you have heard about William Shakespeare-the great man's________.In Stafford-upon- Avon,I could________Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with(与……有联系)________.
I went to Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the house________Shakespeare was born and________his early years.________ sitting room,hallway(走廊),bedrooms,and kitchen were furnished(布置)in sixteenth-century________.I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition(展览). It illustrated(以图解说明) Shakespeare's life and career in both Stratford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, ________I learnt a lot. I'm very happy that I could visit such an interesting ________.I want to go there again in the future.
1.A. to B. for C. on D. at
2.A. appointed B. excited C. exciting D. appointing
3.A. for example B. as for C. such as D. for instance
4.A. either B. both C. neither D. each
5.A. views B. scenes C. interests D. sites
6.A. too B. also C. still D. yet
7.A. that B. who C. which D. where
8.A. novels B. records C. songs D. films
9.A. Another B. Every C. Each D. Other
10.A. deep B. high C. deeply D. highly
11.A. thought about B. listened to C. heard about D. considered as
12.A. office B. hometown C. school D. theatre
13.A. see B. say C. talk D. speak
14.A. Oxford B. Shakespeare C. England D. Harry Potter
15.A. where B. that C. when D. who
16.A. paid B. cost C. spent D. Took
17.A. It's B. It had C. Its D. It was
18.A. site B. style C. shape D. shade
19.A. for which B. which C. in which D. from which
20.A. place B. town C. summer D. country
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
下面短文中有5处语言错误.请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词.
The most unforgettable experience for me is the speech competition holding last year. I devoted me to the preparation. But I was such nervous when I stood on the stage that I forgot everything. Not until I caught a sight of my teacher did I calm down. Finally, I did a good job. When I heard I got the first prize, my heart was filled in joy and tears rolled down. Through this speech competition, I understand that it is confidence which makes people successful.
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Every day, life is made and lost. Every day, life goes on. Every day we experience some of the most important parts of life and may not even realize it: love, generosity, and perseverance. These values aren’t just important to us; they make the world what it is.
Scientists say that gravitaional(重力的)force makes the world turn, but some people say that love makes it go round. Love can be found anywhere: in families, friends, even complete strangers. Even if you can’t see it, you know it’s there.
Love may connect people all over the world, but what would the world be without generosity? Whether after a national disaster, or a school fund-raiser, one thing is certain----it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is found everywhere and whether it’s a large or small act, it makes a difference. Sometimes, though, it takes effort to be generous, which leads us to perseverance.
Founding a country, riding a bike, or finishing an essay, these are all finished with perseverance. Perseverance is the one thing that can help us achieve whatever we want. It is what helps scientists to discover cures for diseases, and athletes to become champions.
There is an infinite(无穷的) number of things we value, but without love, generosity and perseverance, we just don’t think that our life or the world would be the way it is.
1. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “________”.
A. the world B. gravitational force
C. value D. experience
2. To be generous, the author thinks________.
A. you needn’t make efforts B. you should be qualified
C. you should give all you have D. you will find it good to give
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Perseverance is the only thing that can halp us to achieve success.
B. People don’t understand the life they are experiencing at all.
C. We can find love in complete strangers sometimes.
D. What the world is like depends on gravity and love.
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Success and Failure B. Three Values
C. Endless Love D. Life Full of Hope
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
One day I was doing an experiment in front of the classroom, wearing my favorite shirt. A voice came, “Nice shirt”. Then another 1 said, “That shirt belonged to my dad. Jimmy’s mother works for my family. We meant to throw the shirt away, but gave 2 to her instead.” Hearing the words, I was embarrassed. It was Mike. Mom worked for his family.
In the evening, I told my mom what had happened. She was silent for a while and then called her employer, “I will 3 work for your family.” That night, she knew her life’s 4 was something greater. She decided to find a more meaningful job.
The next day she 5 with the headmaster of a local public school. She was told that she could not teach without a proper education. So Mom decided to 6 a university.
A year later, she went back to the headmaster. He said, “You are serious, aren’t you? I think I have a 7 for you as a teacher’s assistant. This opportunity deals with some mentally disabled children with little or 8 chance of learning.” Mom accepted the opportunity very 9 .
For almost three years, she saw many teachers give up on the children and 0 , feeling upset. Then one day, the headmaster 11 in her classroom, saying, “We have watched how you 12 the children over the last three years and admire your hard-working spirit. We all agree that you should be the 13 of this class.”
My mom spent over 20 years there. I was proud of her 14 she never gave up and also showed me how to deal with 15 situations. During her career, she was chosen as “Teacher of the Year”.
1.
A. shout B. noise C. sound D. voice
2.
A. it B. them C. one D. this
3.
A. even so B. in reality C. no longer D. more than
4.
A. goal B. trick C. problem D. routine
5.
A. ran B. met C. stayed D. worked
6.
A. visit B. design C. attend D. start
7.
A. condition B. function C. promotion D. position
8.
A. no B. much C. big D. great
9.
A. angrily B. bitterly C. eagerly D. strangely
10.
A. come B. leave C. return D. succeed
11.
A. went up B. took up C. handed up D. turned up
12.
A. accuse B. blame C. treat D. cheat
13.
A. monitor B. teacher C. headmaster D. librarian
14.
A. because B. once C. unless D. if
15.
A. pleasing B. challenging C. exciting D. amazing
高一英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析
Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it. It is not the amazing complexity of television, nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noise with our mouths, and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other’s minds. This ability comes so naturally that we tend to forget what a miracle it is.
Obviously, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animal. Of course, some animals have powers just as amazing, Birds can fly thousands miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Nature’s talent show, humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms, it’s an ability for communicating information to others, by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.
Not that we don’t have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, or joy, or disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called “body language”. Bristling(直立的) fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly, the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.
Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals, including human beings, instinctively acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct? If so, how did human beings acquire this amazing skill? Biologist can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function, but this doesn’t tell us how that part of our bodies originated in our biological history.
1.According to the passage, the wonder we take for granted(认为理所当然) is________.
A.our ability to use language
B.the miracle of technology
C.the amazing power of nature
D.our ability to make noises with mouth
2.What feature of “body language” mentioned in the passage is common to both human and animals?
A.Lifting heads when sad.
B.Keeping long faces when angry.
C.Bristling hair when ready to attack.
D.Bowing heads when willing to obey.
3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?
A.Body language is unique to humans.
B.Animals express emotions just as humans do.
C.Humans have other powers of communication.
D.Humans are no different from animals to some degree.
4.This passage is mainly about _______.
A.the development of body language.
B.the special role humans play in nature
C.the power to convey information to others
D.the difference between humans and animals in language use
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
Marriage is one of the most important experiences of a person’s life, but like any legal process, it can get complicated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the laws in the USA surrounding marriage, including age requirements and marriage licenses. We’ll also explore some of the many legal benefits of being married.
______1._______ Depending on where you live, there are rules governing who can get married and how a marriage license can be obtained.
Each state has its own laws regarding the age requirements to receive a license. _____2.____ In most states, both parties must be 18 years old in order to marry without their parents’ permission. However, in some states, with the parents’ permission, people as young as 12 years old can marry.
In order to have a legally-recognized marriage, a couple has to have a valid marriage license. ______3.______ The couple fills out an official application and then there’s a short waiting period, maybe a couple of hours or a few days before the license is issued. Usually when applying for a marriage license, official identification is required. _______4._______ After a couple gets married, a marriage certificate is proof that a marriage has taken place.
_______5._______ Many of them are also offered by private employers --- such as days-off for the birth of a child and family health insurance plans. Social scientists have also found many positive benefits for married couples and families, including fewer incidents of poverty and mental health problems.
A.The legal age to marry varies from state to state. |
B.Some couples also have an agreement before getting married. |
C.It can be a birth certificate or an ID card. |
D.Different states have different laws in terms of marriage. |
E. An application must be filled out in order to get a marriage license.
F. When applying for a marriage license the couple must appear together.
G. Besides love and companionship, there are many benefits of marriage.
高一英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析
Please describe one of the most impressive, unforgettable or interesting outings, trips or journeys that you’ve ever made alone, together with your parents or close friends within 120 words in total.
请你描述一次你独自一人、和你的父母亲或者好朋友一起进行过的、令你印象最深刻的、难忘的、或者有趣的旅行,120词左右。
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高一英语书面表达困难题查看答案及解析
In my experience, one of the greatest reasons of unhappiness is the difficulty we have in accepting things as they are.When we see something we don’t like, we wish it could be different–we cry out for something better.That may be human nature, or perhaps it’s something that has been grown in our culture.
The root of the unhappiness isn’t that we want things to be different, however, it’s that we decided we didn’t like it in the first place.We’ve judged it as bad, rather than saying, “It’s not bad or good, but it just is.”
Here is an example.I have written a paper, A Beautiful Method to Find Peace of Mind.Quite a few people think it bad after reading it because I think people should expect things to go differently than you planned, and that you should accept that, instead of encouraging people to change themselves or the environment as much as possible.You could accept it as the way the world works–as the way things actually are.And try to understand why that is, and follow it, as it is.
This can be useful to whatever you do: whether it be how other people act at work, how politics works and how depressing the news media can be.Accept these things as they are, and try to understand why they’re that way.
It’ll save you a lot of sadness because you’ll no longer say, “Oh, I wish things didn’t go bad!”
If you really understand what I mean, you can try a different way to live in this world:accept, and understand.It might lead to some interesting results.
1.What is the major reason why we feel unhappy in the writer’s opinion?
A.We are never satisfied with ourselves and the environment around us.
B.When we see something that makes us unhappy, we don’t know what to do.
C.We feel hard to accept the way things happen themselves.
D.No matter how happy we are, we never want to be happy.
2.What do you think the writer may say to himself when he meets something unhappy?
A.How could I have made such a stupid mistake?
B.I should have done better.It’s all my fault.
C.Why is it all against my plan? It can’t be so bad.
D.Well, I know all is what it is meant to be.Take it easy.
3.Why do some people think badly of the writer’s new paper after reading it?
A.The writer hasn’t shown an encouraging attitude in his paper.
B.The writer asks people to try to make things better.
C.The writer reminds the people that things will go exactly as you’ve planned.
D.The writer doesn’t think it a good idea to accept the things go naturally.
4.The statements below are based on the writer’s points of view, EXCEPT_______
A.Unhappiness may be caused by human nature that we always want things to be better.
B.Why we don’t like the thing is that we have regard it as bad in the beginning.
C.The news media shouldn’t be so depressing if the reporters worked harder.
D.The best way to avoid feeling unhappy is to accept the things as they are.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year,of course was my trip
___ England. This was my first time to go abroad,so it really made me ____ .
There were quite a lot of interesting places in England,____ Oxford and Cambridge. When we walked around Oxford,we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on ____ sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist ____ in Oxford is Christ Church,it's ____ one of the Oxford University's 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church,____ was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter _____. I felt really excited when I heard this.
___ place that impressed me ____ during my trip was a place called Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven't ____ it,but I'm sure you have heard about William Shakespeare — it's the great man's ____. In Stratford-upon-Avon,I could ____ Shakespeare's Birthplace,Shakespeare Countryside Museum,the Royal Shakespeare Theatre,and a lot of places that are connected with ____.
I went to Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the house ____ Shakespeare was born and ____ his early years. ____ sitting room,hallway (走廊),bedrooms,and kitchen were furnished (布置) in 16th-century ____. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated (以图解说明) Shakespeare's life and career in both Stratford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice trip,____ I learnt a lot. I'm very happy that I could visit such an interesting ____. I want to go there again in the future.
1.A. at B. to C. from D. for
2.A. excited B. disappointed C. stubborn D. determined
3.A. namely B. for example C. such as D. for instance
4.A. each B. either C. neither D. both
5.A. views B. scenes C. interests D. sites
6.A. too B. also C. still D. yet
7.A. which B. that C. who D. where
8.A. novels B. records C. songs D. films
9.A. Other B. Another C. Each D. Every
10.A. deep B. deeply C. high D. highly
11.A. heard about B. thought about C. listened to N D. dreamed about
12.A. theatre B. office C. play D. hometown
13.A. see B. say C. talk D. speak
14.A. Oxford B. England C. Shakespeare D. Harry Potter
15.A. who B. thatN C. when D. where
16.A. paid B. cost C. spent D. took
17.A. Its B. It’s C. It had D. It was
18.A. site B. style C. shape D. shade
19.A. for which B. which C. from which D. in which
20.A. place NB. Town C. country D. summer
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