阅读理解。
A few years ago, I was on a plane with my friend, waiting for it to take off． The pilot’s voice was heard throughout the plane: “Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen． Our engines don’t work． We are going to jump-start them． Once we get them going, we’ll get up in the air and see what happens．”
That was all he said． “See what happens?” Shouldn’t we have had a better plan than that? At that point． I could only laugh nervously． One woman started crying, “Oh no! We are going to crash!’’ There were sighs of hopelessness and anxiety, and we hadn’t even taken off yet．
The pilot even seemed unhappy． He told us our one engine was working double time, and his plan was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did． We got up in the air, and what happened? Nothing． We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched down than applause burst out as everyone on the airplane breathed a sigh of relief．
While I do prefer planning better than “see what happens” when it comes to flying, it really isn’t such a bad idea for life．All too often, people stop trying to achieve their goals just because they don’t have a guaranteed result． But success will never be guaranteed． The best thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens． If your effort is to build a business then get up in the air and see what happens! Don’t give yourself all the reasons why you can’t． Do not wait until you have everything you need． You never will!
If your goal is to start a friendship, say “Hello”, get up in the air and see what happens! The results could be very rewarding．
If your goal is to learn a new skill, get up in the air and see what happens! It might not be as difficult as your think． It could be fun!
When traveling, i hope that my pilot has a more detailed plan than “we will see what happens” ． But in life, it is not a bad strategy at all．
1.What was the pilot’s attitude toward the situation?
A．Disappointed and panicked
B．Surprised and honest
C．Comforting and encouraging
D．Hesitant and weak．
2.What was the passengers’ reaction when they arrived in Norfolk ?
A．They were thankful and relieved．
B．They cheered for the pilot’s correct operation．
C．They complained that the plane was not safe enough
D．They just walked off the plane as if nothing had happened．
3.What can we know from the passage?
A．The plane was delayed because of its wheels．
B．The plane arrived at the airport safely．
C．It was a terrible journey for the author．
D．Most of the passengers remained calm on hearing the bad news
4.What is the main idea of this article ?
A．“we will see what happens” is not a good plan for pilots
B．Try to have everything prepared before you do something
C．When you want to do something, you have to actually do it ．
D．Never stop chasing your goals even if they are certain to fail
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
阅读理解。
A few years ago, I was on a plane with my friend, waiting for it to take off． The pilot’s voice was heard throughout the plane: “Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen． Our engines don’t work． We are going to jump-start them． Once we get them going, we’ll get up in the air and see what happens．”
That was all he said． “See what happens?” Shouldn’t we have had a better plan than that? At that point． I could only laugh nervously． One woman started crying, “Oh no! We are going to crash!’’ There were sighs of hopelessness and anxiety, and we hadn’t even taken off yet．
The pilot even seemed unhappy． He told us our one engine was working double time, and his plan was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did． We got up in the air, and what happened? Nothing． We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched down than applause burst out as everyone on the airplane breathed a sigh of relief．
While I do prefer planning better than “see what happens” when it comes to flying, it really isn’t such a bad idea for life．All too often, people stop trying to achieve their goals just because they don’t have a guaranteed result． But success will never be guaranteed． The best thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens． If your effort is to build a business then get up in the air and see what happens! Don’t give yourself all the reasons why you can’t． Do not wait until you have everything you need． You never will!
If your goal is to start a friendship, say “Hello”, get up in the air and see what happens! The results could be very rewarding．
If your goal is to learn a new skill, get up in the air and see what happens! It might not be as difficult as your think． It could be fun!
When traveling, i hope that my pilot has a more detailed plan than “we will see what happens” ． But in life, it is not a bad strategy at all．
1.What was the pilot’s attitude toward the situation?
A．Disappointed and panicked
B．Surprised and honest
C．Comforting and encouraging
D．Hesitant and weak．
2.What was the passengers’ reaction when they arrived in Norfolk ?
A．They were thankful and relieved．
B．They cheered for the pilot’s correct operation．
C．They complained that the plane was not safe enough
D．They just walked off the plane as if nothing had happened．
3.What can we know from the passage?
A．The plane was delayed because of its wheels．
B．The plane arrived at the airport safely．
C．It was a terrible journey for the author．
D．Most of the passengers remained calm on hearing the bad news
4.What is the main idea of this article ?
A．“we will see what happens” is not a good plan for pilots
B．Try to have everything prepared before you do something
C．When you want to do something, you have to actually do it ．
D．Never stop chasing your goals even if they are certain to fail
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Last year, I was on a plane with my friend, waiting for it to take off. The pilot’s voice was heard throughout the plane: “Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. Our engines don’t work. We are going to jump-start them. Once we get them going, we’ll get up in the air and see what happens.”
That was all he said. “See what happens?” Shouldn’t we have had a better plan than that? At that point. I could only laugh nervously. One woman started crying, “Oh no! We are going to crash!’’ There were sighs of hopelessness and anxiety, and we hadn’t even taken off yet.
The pilot even seemed unhappy. He told us our one engine was working double time, and his plan was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air, and what happened? Nothing. We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched down than applause burst out as everyone on the airplane breathed a sigh of relief.
All too often, people stop trying to achieve their goals just because they don’t have a guaranteed (有保证的) result. But success will never be guaranteed. The best thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens. While I do prefer planning better than “see what happens” when it comes to flying, it really isn’t such a bad idea for life.
If your effort is to build a business then get up in the air and see what happens! Don’t give yourself all the reasons why you can’t. Do not wait until you have everything you need. You never will!
If your goal is to start a friendship, say “Hello”, get up in the air and see what happens! The results could be very rewarding. If your goal is to learn a new skill, get up in the air and see what happens! It might not be as difficult as your think. It could be fun!
1.How did the author feel when the pilot said the engines didn’t work?
A. Disappointed. B. Anxious.
C. Curious. D. Relieved.
2.The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means .
A. to think carefully before you make friends
B. to start to fly first to see what will happen in the sky
C. to make an effort even if the result is uncertain
D. to get up from the chair and greet somebody
3.What can be the best title for the passage?
A. We Will See What Happens
B. I Survived an Adventurous Flight
C. The Pilot Risked Our Lives
D. Making Plans Is Better Than Taking Chances
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
A few years ago,I boarded a plane to Disney World with my 8-year -old kid Lucas.
Even before boarding,I was filled with_______. Lucas is an autistic (自闭症) boy.Traveling outside his comfort zone can sometimes be_______for Lucas. I was worried other passengers might not understand_______Lucas communicated with the world.
Worse sill,we were seated next to a man who_______to be hard boiled.As the plane_______ ,so did my boy's excitement level and my own worry.I could even_________ the unpleasant remarks this man might have for my excited son.
As Lucas began to play with an app on his iPad,he screamed with joy and _______his hands as loudly as he could.I began to_______,trying to quiet my son so that he wouldn't_______the other passengers. I noticed the hard-boiled man paying attention from the________ of my eye. He leaned closer to me and I even got________to begin a verbal fight.
However,the man________ said,“You know ,you don't have to keep him quiet for me. You can let him have fun.”It was the________thing I expected,and I didn't know what to say________“thank you”.
The kindness of that man will always be a(n)________to me that there are always people who want to enter our world and understand my wonderful boy.
1.A.confidence B.pride C.excitement D.anxiety
2.A.enjoyable B.tricky C.curious D.considerate
3.A.when B.how C.why D.where
4.A.appeared B.pretended C.preferred D.promised
5.A.broke down B.touched down C.took off D.pulled out
6.A.anticipate B.bear C.acknowledge D.witness
7.A.shook B.waved C.raised D.clapped
8.A.wonder B.complain C.sweat D.argue
9.A.disappoint B.motivate C.puzzle D.disturb
10.A.corner B.bottom C.top D.center
11.A.inspired B.prepared C.excited D.determined
12.A.simply B.rarely C.roughly D.totally
13.A.typical B.exact C.last D.first
14.A.or rather B.other than C.rather than D.more than
15.A.symbol B.experience C.warning D.reminder
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A few years ago, an elderly woman entered my video store, along with her daughter. The daughter was displaying a serious case of ______ , ____ her watch every few seconds. If she had possessed a leash(绳子), her mother would have been ____ to it as a means of pulling her along to _____ the rush of other shoppers.
I ____ and asked if I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a _____ on a piece of paper. _____ rushing off to find the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me ____ I could show her where she could find it and I want to enjoy her ____ for a moment. As we walked along the back of the store, I ___ its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed “trip” and _____ conversation.
I said to her daughter, “ ____ some advice?” “Of course not,” said the daughter. “_____ her ,” I said. “When she's gone, it's the little _____ that will come back to you. Times like this. I know.” It was ____ . I still missed my mom and remembered the times when I'd used my impatience to make her ____ .
Together they made their way toward the store's resting area. They sat there for a moment, side by side, _____ the holiday crowds. Then the daughter _____ and immediately regarded her mother lovingly. And slowly she placed her arm with ____ unaccustomed affection around her mother's shoulders and _____ guided her back into the crowd.
1.A. warmth B. strictness C. impatience D. depression
2.A. fixing B. checking C. adjusting D. winding
3.A. accustomed B. fastened C. applied D. stuck
4.A. keep step with B. get away from C. keep off D. escape from
5.A. jumped over B. walked over C. sat still D. lined up
6.A. receipt B. title C. theme D. subject
7.A. Rather than B. Apart from C. Afraid of D. Worrying about
8.A. because B. though C. so D. unless
9.A. time B. stay C. company D. conversation
10.A. changed B. described C. updated D. ignored
11.A. serious B. meaningless C. rough D. casual
12.A. Offer B. Mind C. Take D. Have
13.A. Forgive B. Seize C. Follow D. Cherish
14.A. chances B. feelings C. moments D. presents
15.A. true B. impossible C. unusual D. rare
16.A. different B. puzzled C. upset D. critical
17.A. expecting B. observing C. approaching D. blaming
18.A. glanced over B. looked down C. watched out D. set out
19.A. suddenly B. gradually C. apparently D. basically
20.A. smoothly B. gently C. wisely D. hurriedly
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
When I was struggling with cancer a few years ago, my wife and I formed our own "couple caution circle". Anytime a doctor came with news of my progress, my wife would give me a big hug. The reports were seldom good during the early stages of my illness, and one day a doctor brought particularly frightening news. Staring at my reports, he said in a low voice, “It doesn't look like you're going to make it.”
Before I could ask him a question, my wife stood up, handed me my clothes, adjusted the tubes fastened to my body and said, “Let’s get out of here. This man is a risk to your health.” As she helped me struggle to the door, the doctor came near us. “Stay back,” demanded my wife. “Stay away from us.”
As we walked together down the hall, the doctor attempted to catch up with us “Keep going,” said my wife, pushing the intravenous（静脉注射的）stand. “We’re going to talk to someone who really knows what is going on. Then she held up her hand to the doctor. “Don't come any closer to us.”
The two of us moved as one. We escaped to the safety and hope of a doctor who did not confuse diagnosis with conclusion. I could never have made that walk toward wellness alone.
1..
From the passage we know__________.
A. hearing that her husband was not going to make it, the wife went out of her mind
B. the wife's decision in crisis contributed to the husband’s wellness
C. the husband was diagnosed with cancer by mistake
D. the husband became weaker and weaker as a result of the treatment conducted by the doctor
2..
What's the author's feeling when writing the passage?
A. Angry. B. Thankful. C. Excited. D. Sad.
3..
What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The wife was a woman hard to get along with.
B. The doctor was a dangerous man.
C. The wife loved her husband very much.
D. The husband was a man who believed everything would be OK.
4..
What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Happy Couple in Crisis B. Struggle with Cancer
C. In Crisis, Become As One D. Don't Believe the Doctor
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I remember that it was a few years ago, an old woman stepped into my video store, along with her daughter. The_______was displaying a serious state of impatience, _______her watch every few seconds. If the daughter had possessed a leash（绳子）, her mother would have been_______to it as a means of pulling her along to_______the rush of other shoppers.
Walking over, I asked_______I could help her. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a _______on a piece of paper. _______rushing off to find the DVD for the woman, I asked her to_______with me so I could show her where she could find it and I wanted to enjoy her_______for a moment. As we walked along the back of the store, I________its floor plan (平面图): old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fictions. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed “trip” and ________conversation.
I said to her daughter, “_______some advice?” “Of course not,” said the daughter. “Cherish ________,” I said. “When she’s gone, it’s the little ________that come back to you. Times like this. I know.” It was ________. I still missed my mom and remembered the times when I'd used my impatience to make her ________.
Together they made their way towards the store's resting area. They sat there for a moment, side by side, _______the holiday crowds. Then the daughter glanced over and immediately ______ her mother lovingly. And slowly she placed her arm with ______unaccustomed affection around her mother's shoulders and ________guided her back into the crowd.
1.A.merchant B.waitress C.mother D.daughter
2.A.fixing B.removing C.checking D.adjusting
3.A.fastened B.devoted C.accustomed D.applied
4.A.break away from B.make way for C.get along with D.keep pace with
5.A.when B.whether C.why D.how
6.A.tip B.title C.ticket D.receipt
7.A.Apart from B.As to C.Rather than D.Regardless of
8.A.communicate B.jog C.trade D.walk
9.A.stay B.holiday C.company D.time
10.A.described B.blamed C.appreciated D.corrected
11.A.casual B.attractive C.severe D.convincing
12.A.Prepare B.Mind C.Lack D.Offer
13.A.her B.me C.herself D.yourself
14.A.feelings B.presents C.chances D.moments
15.A.reasonable B.possible C.true D.appropriate
16.A.desperate B.upset C.puzzled D.astonished
17.A.approaching B.evaluating C.observing D.expecting
18.A.attended B.found C.recognized D.watched
19.A.apparently B.suddenly C.basically D.gradually
20.A.accidentally B.gently C.smoothly D.randomly
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A few years ago, an elderly woman entered my video store, along with her daughter. The______was showing an air of impatience,______her watch every few seconds. If the daughter had possessed a rope, she would have ______ her mother to it as a means of pulling her along.
The old woman began to pick DVDs herself. I walked over and asked ______I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a________on a piece of paper.______rushing off to find the DVD for the woman, I asked her to______with me so I could show her where she could find it and I wanted to enjoy her______for a moment. Something about her movements ______ the memories of my own mother, who’d _____. As we walked along the back of the store, I described what was on the shelves: old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed “trip" and ______ conversation.
I said to her daughter,“_____some advice?”“ Of course not,” said the daughter. “____her” I said. “When she’s gone, it’s those precious ______that will come back to you. Times like this, I know.” It was_______ .I still missed my mom and remembered the times when I’d used my impatience to make her______ .
Together they ____ their way toward the store’s exit. They stood there for a moment, side by side,______the holiday crowds. Then the daughter glanced over and looked at her mother lovingly. And slowly, she placed her arm with apparently unaccustomed affection ______ her mother’s shoulders and______guided her back into the crowd.
1.A. mother B. daughter C. merchant D. waitress
2.A. checking B. fixing C. adjusting D. removing
3.A. accustomed B. fastened C. applied D. devoted
4.A. why B. when C. how D. if
5.A. receipt B. ticket C. title D. tip
6.A. Instead of B. Regardless of C. Apart from D. As to
7.A. jog B. trade C. walk D. communicate
8.A. holiday B. time C. stay D. company
9.A. called on B. called for C. called up D. called in
10.A. died away B. passed away C. moved away D. given away
11.A. meaningless B. convincing C. serious D. casual
12.A. Offer B. Lack C. Mind D. Prepare
13.A. Seize B. Cherish C. Forgive D. Leave
14.A. chances B. feelings C. moments D. presents
15.A. true B. appropriate C. reasonable D. impossible
16.A. puzzled B. astonished C. desperate D. upset
17.A. took B. made C. felt D. headed
18.A. observing B. expecting C. approaching D. following
19.A. around B. against C. beneath D. down
20.A. deliberately B. hurriedly C. randomly D. gently
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A few years ago I was on a bicycle trip when I got off my bike for a rest. I sat down on the grass. A few seconds later, I was covered in ants. They were swarming all over me so I got up and brushed them off. It was a strange experience but I soon forgot about it.
A couple of years later, I was living in Jordan. I had just moved into a modern flat and was unpacking plates when I saw something move out of the corner of my eye. I looked over at the kitchen drawer and there was a cockroach (蟑螂) crawling out of it. I screamed. Then I grabbed a can of insecticide and sprayed it on the cockroach. He ran under the nearby bathroom door. It took me three days before I found the courage to open the bathroom door to see if he was still alive. He wasn’t.
Why did I react so violently to one lone insect when a closer encounter with hundreds of ants hardly affected me? The answer is easy: because cockroaches are creepy (令人毛骨悚然的) crawlies and ants aren’t. Creepy crawlies are those little bugs which cause feelings such as anxiety - they make your skin crawl.
Did you know that some people feel such a fear of bugs that it becomes a phobia (恐惧症)? Psychologists have offered many explanations. Some say we associate them with dirt and disease. Or that these are life forms that are so alien to us, that we find them disgusting for their dissimilarity.
Insects, however, don’t follow our rules - they just do what they want and invade our space. Unfortunately, although insects and bugs have been a successful animal species up to now, many of them, like many other species nowadays, are under threat of dying out. Entomologists warn that this could upset entire ecosystems and lead to all kinds of disastrous consequences.
So my advice to you is: the next time you feel the urge to stamp on, splatter or spray a creepy crawly, give a thought to the planet and stop.
1... Why did the author mention the ants in the beginning?
A. Because the experience with the ants presents a sharp contrast to that with the cockroach later.
B. Because the author wants to show her preference to the ants and her dislike for the cockroaches.
C. Because both ants and cockroaches are creepy crawlies that the author dislikes.
D. Because meeting the ants is an unusual experience that the author can hardly forget.
2.. The underlined word “insecticide” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A. a kind of fruit juice B. a kitchen knife
C. liquid for killing insects D. cleanser (洗涤剂)for the bathroom
3.. How does the author feel about bugs like cockroaches?
A. The author doesn’t mind the contact with those harmless small creatures.
B. The author prefers cockroaches to ants and feels guilty for killing one.
C. They invade our space and become a threat to humans.
D. They still deserve a place for keeping the balance of the nature.
4.. Which of the following statements about bugs is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Some people may be frightened so much by bugs that it leads to a psychological barrier to some degree.
B. The earth will have a better and cleaner environment if more creepy crawlies are killed.
C. Many bugs are in danger of dying out so we should not kill them due to fear or disgust.
D. Some bugs are extremely unpleasant that some people have a strong wish to destroy them.
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane. , before we took off, we heard the pilot’s voice throughout the plane, “sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. We have no on the plane. We have a generator (发电机) on the ground right now, and we are going to the engines with it. Once we get them going, we will 4 in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens. ”
See what happens? We are going to get up in the air, and see what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh, no! We are going to !” There were sighs of desperation and spreading throughout the plane, and we hadn’t even 7 yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again, “Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are , so are we. We only have one engine going right now, and it is working double time. ”
There was crying we had walked into grave. But, the pilot told us our one engine was working double time, and his was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air and what happened? --- other than thrust (推力) and lift. We arrived in Norfolk and everyone for still being alive.
Although I do sincerely like to have a plan 14 “see what happens”, it really isn’t such a bad life strategy. All too often, I would see people chasing their goals halt (停滞) with inaction just because they don’t have 16 success. Actually, success will never be guaranteed. The thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.
If you are planning to learn a new skill, get up in the air, and see what happens! It might not be as as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought. It could be ! So don’t stay there trying nothing just because there is no of guaranteed success.
1.A. Hopefully B. Excitedly C. Thankfully D. Unfortunately
2.A. power B. service C. water D. captain
3.A. shut B. start C. change D. fix
4.A. get up B. pack up C. light up D. speed up
5.A. wait B. delay C. crash D. suffer
6.A. rumor B. disease C. anxiety D. smoke
7.A. looked over B. taken off C. got acrossD. gone out
8.A. boarding B. checking C. watching D. sitting
9.A. puzzled B. patient C. desperate D. embarrassed
10.A. even if B. only if C. what if D. as if
11.A. plan B. complaint C. promise D. comment
12.A. everything B. nothing C. something. D. anything
13.A. escaped B. cheered C. sighed D. praised
14.A. better than B. other thanC. less thanD. more than
15.A. frozen B. annoyed C. concernedD. satisfied
16.A. realistic B. organizedC. potentialD. guaranteed
17.A. same B. common C. best D. last
18.A. interesting B. challenging C. surprisingD. encouraging
19.A. sorrow B. pain C. fun D. trouble
20.A. meaning B. reward C. action D. sign
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane. , before we took off, we heard the pilot's voice throughout the plane, “Sorry, ladies and gentlemen. We have no on the plane. We have a generator(发电机), and we are going to the engines with it. We will in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens. ”
See what happens? We are going to get up in the air, and see what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh, no! We are going to ！” There were sighs of and anxiety quickly spreading throughout the plane, and we hadn't even yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again,“ Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are , so are we. We only have one engine going right now, and it is working double time. ”
There was crying we had walked in to grave(坟墓). But the pilot told us our one engine was working double time, and his was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air and happened. We arrived in Norfolk and everyone for still being alive.
Although I do sincerely like to have a plan “see what happens”, it really isn’t such a bad life strategy. All too often, I would see people pursuing their goals with inaction just because they don’t have success. Actually, success will never be guaranteed. The thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.
If you are planning to learn a new skill, “get up in the air, and see what happens!” It might not be as as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought, and the result could be very ! So don’t stay there trying nothing just because there is no of guaranteed success.
1.A. Hopefully B. ExcitedlyC. Unfortunately D. Thankfully
2.A. service B. power C. water D. fuel
3.A. shut B. fix C. change D. start
4.A. get up B. pack up C. light up D. speed up
5.A. wait B. delay C. crash D. suffer
6.A. rumor B. desperation C. disease D. pain
7.A. looked over B. gone out C. got acrossD. taken off
8.A. sitting B. checking C. watching D. boarding
9.A. puzzled B. patient C. anxious D. embarrassed
10.A. even if B. as if C. what if D. only if
11.A. comment B. complaint C. promise D. plan
12.A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything
13.A. escaped B. cheered C. sighed D. praised
14.A. less than B. other thanC. better than D. more than
15.A. frozen B. annoyed C. concerned D. satisfied
16.A. realistic B, organizedC. potential D. guaranteed
17.A. same B. common C. best D. last
18.A. interestingB. challenging C. surprising D. encouraging
19.A. rewarding B. disappointingC. sorrow D. trouble
20.A. meaning B. sign C. action D. reward
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