While high school does not generally encourag...

While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this ________ process and found something that has changed my ________ at college for the better: I discovered ASL — American Sign Language(美式手语).

I never felt an urge to ________ any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The ________ languages were enough in all my interactions(交往). Little did I know that I would discover my ________ for ASL.

The ________ began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL Club ________ their translation of a song. Both the hand movements and the very ________ of communicating without speaking ________ me. What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the ________. This newness just left me ________ more.

After that, feeling the need to ________ further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings. I only learned how to ________ the alphabet that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my ________ progress, I was excited. I then made it a point to ________ those meetings and learn all I could.

The following term, I ________ an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was ________. I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant. ________, if there had been any talking, it would have ________ us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the ________ way of communication it opens.

1.A. searching　　 B. planning　　 C. natural　　 D. formal

2.A. progress　　 B. experience　　 C. major　　 D. opinion

3.A. choose　　 B. read　　 C. learn　　 D. create

4.A. official　　 B. foreign　　 C. body　　 D. spoken

5.A. love　　 B. concern　　 C. goal　　 D. request

6.A. meeting　　 B. trip　　 C. story　　 D. task

7.A. recorded　　 B. performed　　 C. recited　　 D. discussed

8.A. idea　　 B. amount　　 C. dream　　 D. reason

9.A. disturbed　　 B. supported　　 C. embarrassed　　 D. attracted

10.A. end　　 B. past　　 C. course　　 D. distance

11.A. showing　　 B. acting　　 C. saying　　 D. wanting

12.A. exercise　　 B. explore　　 C. express　　 D. explain

13.A. print　　 B. write　　 C. sign　　 D. count

14.A. slow　　 B. steady　　 C. normal　　 D. obvious

15.A. chair　　 B. sponsor　　 C. attend　　 D. organize

16.A. missed　　 B. passed　　 C. gave up　　 D. registered for

17.A. prohibited　　 B. welcomed　　 C. ignored　　 D. repeated

18.A. Lastly　　 B. Thus　　 C. Instead　　 D. However

19.A. required　　 B. caused　　 C. allowed　　 D. expected

20.A. easy　　 B. popular　　 C. quick　　 D. new

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While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this ______ process and found something that has changed my ______ at college for the better: I discovered ASL—American Sign Language (美式英语).

I never felt an urge to ______ any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The ______ languages were enough in all my interactions (交往). Little did I know that I would discover my ______ for ASL.

The ______ began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL Club ______ their translation of a song. Both the hand movements and the very ______ of communicating without speaking ______ me. What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the ______. This newness just left me ______ more.

After that, feeling the need to ______ further. I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings. I only learned how to ______ the alphabet that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my ______ progress, I was excited. I then made it a point to ______ those meetings and learn all I could.

The following term, I ______ an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was ______. I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant. ______, if there had been any talking, it would have ______ us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the ______ way of communication it opens.

1.A. searching　　 B. planning　　 C. natural　　 D. formal

2.A. progress　　 B. experience　　 C. major　　 D. opinion

3.A. choose　　 B. read　　 C. learn　　 D. create

4.A. official　　 B. foreign　　 C. body　　 D. spoken

5.A. love　　 B. concern　　 C. goal　　 D. request

6.A. meeting　　 B. trip　　 C. story　　 D. task

7.A. recorded　　 B. performed　　 C. recited　　 D. discussed

8.A. idea　　 B. amount　　 C. dream　　 D. reason

9.A. disturbed　　 B. supported　　 C. embarrassed　　 D. attracted

10.A. end　　 B. past　　 C. course　　 D. distance

11.A. showing　　 B. acting　　 C. saying　　 D. wanting

12.A. exercise　　 B. explore　　 C. express　　 D. explain

13.A. print　　 B. write　　 C. sign　　 D. count

14.A. slow　　 B. steady　　 C. normal　　 D. obvious

15.A. chair　　 B. sponsor　　 C. attend　　 D. organize

16.A. missed　　 B. passed　　 C. gave up　　 D. registered for

17.A. prohibited　　 B. welcomed　　 C. ignored　　 D. repeated

18.A. Lastly　　 B. Thus　　 C. Instead　　 D. However

19.A. required　　 B. caused　　 C. allowed　　 D. expected

20.A. easy　　 B. popular　　 C. quick　　 D. new

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Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.

Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.

While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.

When there’s a downturn (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.

When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you get to “rub knees” with people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.

A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.

1.Paragraph 2 mainly shows that going to college allows you to ______.

A. have a chance to study abroad　　 B. keep gaining knowledge

C. become a more interesting person　　 D. realize the importance of knowledge

2.According to Paragraph 3, what is the advantage of going to college mean?

A. Having a greater understanding of different cultures.

B. Being limited within the walls of a college.

C. Valuing our own culture much more.

D. Thinking differently from others.

3.By giving the example of a downturn in the economy, what does the author want to show?

A. A good education can improve your tastes.

B. A good education sometimes means nothing.

C. A good education means you will not lose your job.

D. A good education allows you to keep a life of high quality.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. Sources of knowledge.

B. Benefits of attending college.

C. The disadvantages of not being educated.

D. The reason why some people think college useless.

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Does your local high school have a student newspaper? Only 1 in 8 of New York’s public high schools has student newspapers – and many of those are published just a few times a year. A few more are online, which can leave out poorer schools.

Rebecca Dwarka, an 18-year-old senior who works for her student paper said, “Facebook is the new way of finding out what happened. Nobody wants to actually sit down and read a whole article about it. This makes a ‘whole article’ sound a little like a long sentence in lonely places.”

I am not nostalgic about high school student newspapers and never worked for mine. I put out what was then called a personal magazine with a group of friends because we wanted to write about peace, war and rock ’n’ roll without school officials warning us not to make jokes about the local officials.

School newspapers are in decline because students now find out what happened on social networking websites. This is a little discouraging because it proves that for millions of Americans, journalism is becoming a do-it-yourself thing. Every citizen can be a reporter.

When something happens, we look for social media messages. Facebook posts and Tweets have become the means by which citizens and reporters can prove, deny, pass on stories and express opinions without the press’ challenging, researching or slowing the message.

But truly good journalism is a craft, not just a blog post. It requires seeing something carefully and it uses an eye for details to help prove a larger view. And even journalism that conveys an opinion tries to be fair. If school newspapers begin to disappear, I hope there are other ways for students to learn that.

1.What can we infer from Rebecca’s words?

A. Students like reading detailed articles.

B. School newspapers are becoming unpopular.

C. Facebook is the quickest way of spreading news.

D. Long sentences are becoming popular in lonely places.

2.What does the author think of social media messages?

A. They make journalism become a craft.

B. They represent the power of small voices.

C. They are usually discouraging for readers.

D. They are coming without careful research.

3.What should good journalism do according to the author?

A. Ignore some details.

B. Spread a message quickly.

C. Convey an opinion in a fair way.

D. Act as blog posts in modern times.

4.Which might be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Social media or newspapers?

B. Everyone can become a reporter at present

C. Social networking brings about new journalism

D. High school newspapers – an endangered species.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Does your local high school have a student newspaper? Only 1 in 8 of New York’s public high schools has student newspapers – and many of those are published just a few times a year. A few more are online, which can leave out poorer schools.

Rebecca Dwarka, an 18-year-old senior who works for her student paper said, “Facebook is the new way of finding out what happened. Nobody wants to actually sit down and read a whole article about it. This makes a ‘whole article’ sound a little like a long sentence in lonely places.”

I am not nostalgic about high school student newspapers and never worked for mine. I put out what was then called a personal magazine with a group of friends because we wanted to write about peace, war and rock ’n’ roll without school officials warning us not to make jokes about the local officials.

School newspapers are in decline because students now find out what happened on social networking websites. This is a little discouraging because it proves that for millions of Americans, journalism is becoming a do-it-yourself thing. Every citizen can be a reporter.

When something happens, we look for social media messages. Facebook posts and Tweets have become the means by which citizens and reporters can prove, deny, pass on stories and express opinions without the press’ challenging, researching or slowing the message.

But truly good journalism is a craft, not just a blog post. It requires seeing something carefully and it uses an eye for details to help prove a larger view. And even journalism that conveys an opinion tries to be fair. If school newspapers begin to disappear, I hope there are other ways for students to learn that.

1.What can we infer from Rebecca’s words?

A.Students like reading detailed articles.

B.School newspapers are becoming unpopular.

C.Facebook is the quickest way of spreading news.

D.Long sentences are becoming popular in lonely places.

2.What does the author think of social media messages?

A.They make journalism become a craft.

B.They represent the power of small voices.

C.They are usually discouraging for readers.

D.They are coming without careful research.

3.What should good journalism do according to the author?

A.Ignore some details.

B.Spread a message quickly.

C.Convey an opinion in a fair way.

D.Act as blog posts in modern times.

4.Which might be the most suitable title for the passage?

A.Social media or newspapers?

B.Everyone can become a reporter at present

C.Social networking brings about new journalism

D.High school newspapers – an endangered species.

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The students in our school are encouraged to _______ their own opinions about any school rules and require the authority to give them reasonable explanation, which is helpful to develop their critical thinking.

A. draw　　　　　　 B. voice　　　 C. spin　　　　 D. polish

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Welcome to Art Camps

Art classes are generally taught in all public and private schools ,but not all children are considered artists or enjoy art. For those kids who show talent or are interested in furthering their skills, many camps are available to enhance(提高) creative talent.

Camp Jam Chicago

Kids learn instrument-specific techniques, as well as how to play with a band. There’s also an overnight option.

Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest

800-513-0930,campjam.com.

Jul.9-Jul.20　　　 $399-$1595　　 Aged 12-17

Child’s Play Touring Theater

Drama loves will get to be writers, actors-and lots more -at this drama camp. Child’s Play Touring Theater focuses on ensemble building, artistic thinking and problem solving while training kid’s skills in acting writing and more.

2518 W Armitage Ave

773-235-8911,cptt.org

Jun.18-Jul.20　 $250　 Aged 6 -13

Language And Music School

Kids learn Spanish via music-based and performance- based activities. Weather permitting, there are field trips to the bread store down the street and other nearby places.

150 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park

708-524-5252,lmschool.com

Jun.18-Jul.21　 $42-$76　　 Aged 2-9

Chamber Music Camp for Piano & Strings

Young pianists get coached by institute faculty while marking friends with other piano enthusiasts. Kids who are interested must submit a DVD.

Music Institute of Chicago, 40 E Old MILL Rd, Lake Forest

847-905-1500,musicinst.org

Jun.20-Jun.24　　　　 $380　　 Aged 10-18

1.Who would be interested in these art camps?

A. Kids who want to improve their skills.

B. Kids who intend to make new friends.

C. Kids who expect to find pleasure in art.

D. Kids who mean to become professionals.

2.If your kid wants to attend Camp Jam Chicago, how much should you pay?

A. At most $76.　　 B. $250.　　　 C.　 $380.　　　 D. At least $399

3.Which is the best choice for a kid to learn Spanish?

A. Camp Jam Chicago.

B. Child’s play Touring Theater.

C. Language and Music School.

D. Chamber Music Camp for Piano & Strings.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Service Trips for High School Students

Are you a high school student who loves to be outdoors and is eager to experience new challenges, learn new skills and meet new people? WTA offers first-time participants country trips and returning students have the option to go on trips in the back country (边远地区).

Front Country Trips

Our front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean, in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington. Our trips also provide you with experienced leaders, a great project, some camping tents, sleeping bags and all your meals for the week.

Advanced Back Country Trips

On these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision of a WTA leader.

Trip Details

In 2015, trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip. Non-members will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip. Due to the popularity of our trips, please submit your payment and application within two weeks. If a trip is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call us at 206/625-1367 or email trail-teams@wta.org.

Scholarships

We believe no student should have to stay at home this summer because he or she can’t afford to go outside. Thanks to donations from members and supporters, WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Application Deadline: March 1, 2015.

1.If you are going on Front Country Trips, you can’t go on trips __________.

A. near the ocean

B. in the back country

C. in the Cascade Mountains

D. in northeast Washington

2.How much will you have to pay for your first trip if you’re not a WTA member?

A. $145.　　　　　 B. $185.　　　　　　 C. $195.　　　　 D. $235.

3.After choosing a trip, you __________.

A. will naturally become a WTA member.

B. can cancel your trip and get all your money back.

C. will be added to the waiting list.

D. must submit your payment and application within two weeks.

4.You may be lucky enough to obtain a scholarship if you __________.

A. apply before March 1, 2015.

B. donate a little money to WTA.

C. support WTA by advertising.

D. volunteer in your high school.

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Who is the speaker talking to?

A. Students to finish high school.

B. Students starting high school.

C. Students finishing college.

2.Why did the speaker get bad grades in college at first?

A. She was not intelligent.　　 B. She was not organized.　　 C. She was not hard-working.

3.How many classes is the speaker taking now?

A. Four.　　 B. Five.　　 C. Six.

4.What is the general topic of the talk?

A. The need for study skills.

B. The importance of university.

C. The difficulties in high school.

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How to Win a High School Election

If you plan on running for student office, you want to know how to win a high school election. 1. You need to consider the following key elements (要素) of an election.

* Learn About Your School .

Before you can be an official for your class, you will need to know about your class and the school as a whole. You can’t make a difference if you don’t know what to change. 2.

* 3.

If you want to make changes to some of the rules in the school’s policy, you will have to get on the administration’s good side. Ask to join in on meetings with school officials. It’s also a good idea to get to know some of the parents of the students who will vote for you. You can do this by attending PTA meetings.　 While at these meetings, don’t be a passive attendee. Ask questions and voice your opinion so you stand out.

* Get to know your voters.

4. And try to make good first impressions on them. Be careful, though. You don’t want to seem fake (假装的) because then people won’t vote for you. Simply say hello and let people know you are running for whatever office you choose. If they seem interested in you, continue the conversation. If not, back off. Being pushy is another thing that will lose your votes.

Let yourself shine

Just as confidence is essential during your presentation, it’s also important every day. 5. Have fun with your election because students want someone who is real and friendly.

A.Stand tall, smile, and be friendly.

B.Meet as many high school students as possible.

C.Get involved before winning the election

D.Get started on how to win a high school election.

E.Write a speech about what you would like to see change.

F.Read the student guidebook about the history as well as present rules for the school.

G.Putting up posters and relying on your popularity isn’t enough to guarantee you a win.

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