It is often difficult for visitors to underst...

It is often difficult for visitors to understand Americans lack of desire for privacy(隐私) . They are not a nation of walled gardens and closed gates. Their yards normally run into one another without fences, they often visit one another’s homes without being invited or telephoning first, they leave their office doors open while they work.

Their lack of desire for privacy probable results from their history as a nation. America is a big country. There have never been walled cities in the United States, nor was there the need for Americans to protect themselves from neighboring states. During the early years, America had so few settlers that neighbors were very important, they were not to be shut out by doors and fences. Neighbors offered protection and helped in the hard work of settling the land. They depended upon each other.

From the nation’s early history has come the desire for openness rather than privacy. Visitors will notice this desire in a number of small ways, there may be rooms in American homes that do not have doors or that have glass walls. If you notice that people forget to close your door when they leave your room, do not think that this is rude, help them to learn that you would like it to be closed, or else become used to new ways. In either case, be patient with the differences.

1.According to the passage, visitors to America sometimes have difficulty

understanding ___________.

A .Americans’ openness

B. American’s lack of desire for privacy

C. Americans’ way of home

D. American’s style of life

2.During the early years, people were never shut out by doors because _________.

A. they were neighbors

B. they were friends

C. they depended on each other

D. they got used to that

3.Visitors will notice American’s desire for openness in a way ___________.

A .they walled their houses with glass

B. they leave the office doors open while working

C. they never have fence

D. they depended upon each other

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A .No Walled Cities.

B. The Early Settlers

C. Americans’ Lack of Desire for Privacy

D. be Patient with Differences

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

E

It is often difficult for visitors to understand Americans lack of desire for privacy(隐私) . They are not a nation of walled gardens and closed gates. Their yards normally run into one another without fences, they often visit one another’s homes without being invited or telephoning first, they leave their office doors open while they work.

Their lack of desire for privacy probable results from their history as a nation. America is a big country. There have never been walled cities in the United States, nor was there the need for Americans to protect themselves from neighboring states. During the early years, America had so few settlers that neighbors were very important, they were not to be shut out by doors and fences. Neighbors offered protection and helped in the hard work of settling the land. They depended upon each other.

From the nation’s early history has come the desire for openness rather than privacy. Visitors will notice this desire in a number of small ways, there may be rooms in American homes that do not have doors or that have glass walls. If you notice that people forget to close your door when they leave your room, do not think that this is rude, help them to learn that you would like it to be closed, or else become used to new ways. In either case, be patient with the differences.

72. According to the passage, visitors to America sometimes have difficultyunderstanding _____.

A .Americans’ openness                              B. American’s lack of desire for privacy

C. Americans’ way of home                     D. American’s style of life

73. During the early years, people were never shut out by doors because _________.

A. they were neighbors                              B. they were friends

C. they depended on each other            D. they got used to that

74. Visitors will notice American’s desire for openness in a way ___________.

A .they walled their houses with glass

B. they leave the office doors open while working

C. they never have fence

D. they depended upon each other

75. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A .No Walled Cities.                                       B. The Early Settlers

C. Americans’ Lack of Desire for Privacy          D. be Patient with Differences

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.

Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp (潮湿的) outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humor.

Another key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies (喜剧) about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedies series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humor.

Mr. Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr. Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humor. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor.

1.Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes?

A. The British often enlarge the fact.

B. British jokes are connected with many different cultures.

C. British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.

D. The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.

2.The author explains understatement by _______.

A. describing a process B. making comparisons

C. following time order D. using examples

3.Mr. Bean makes laugh by ______.

A. using his body movement and facial expressions

B. making jokes about others’ accent

C. copying how others behave

D. telling funny stories

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. British Humor in Comedy B. Humor in Different Cultures

C. Understanding British Humor D. Developing Your Sense of Humor

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.

Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, "It's a little damp(潮湿的)outside.”Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, "She isn't exactly friendly." Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.

Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humour. Mr. Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.

Mr. Bean doesn't talk often, and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.

1.Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes?

A. The British often enlarge the fact.

B. British jokes are connected with many different cultures.

C. The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.

D. British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.

2.The author explains understatement by__________.

A. using examples B. making comparisons

C. following time order D. describing a process

3.Mr. Bean makes people laugh by__________.

A. telling funny stories B. making jokes about others' accents

C. copying how others behave D. using his body movements and facial expressions

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. British Humour in Comedy B. Humour in Different Cultures

C. Developing Your Sense of Humour D. Understanding British Humour

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

There is so much information on the Internet that it is often difficult for children to _____ clearly between fact and fiction.

A. distinguish　　 B. differ

C. relate　　 D. divide

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I find______difficult for us to understand old English today．

A．it    B．that    C．there    D．this

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Adults understand what it feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do we often assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? The good news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live more with less.

I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young children to donate less-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used when we promised to put the money into her school fund(基金)(our kindergarten daughter is serious about becoming a doctor)

For weeks, I've been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: How do we make it a habit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ball-simple, universally available. We passed it, he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.

We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention and I had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us.

1.What do the words “more is more” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. The more, the better.　　 B. Enough is enough.

C. More money, more worries.　　 D. Earn more and spend more.

2.What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects?

A. Saving up for her holiday　　 B. Raising money for a poor girl

C. Adding the money to her fund　　 D. Giving the money to a sick mother

3.Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd?

A. To try out an idea

B. To show a parent’s love

C. To train his attention

D. To help him start a hobby

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Take It or Leave It　　 B. A Lesson from Kids

C. Live More with Less　　 D. The Pleasure of Giving

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

As a student in America,I often came across difficult times that made it harder for me to move on.Fortunately,I met a special angel—Dai Mom Mom.

In my twenties,I went to study at TWU in America.Because of limited financial support from my parents,I worked part-time on campus to pay my bills.In addition,I did house cleaning for a family.Because of an imbalanced diet,I would easily feel weak.When Dai Mom Mom realized that,she invited me to her home for dinner every weekend.Besides,whenever it was time to return home,she would prepare me with some homemade dessert or food. Her kind actions were like the seeds of love planted in my heart.

One evening,when I walked out of the library,I started to feel dizzy（头晕）,and my hands were shaking. Searching my pockets,I only found a few dollars left.Without a second thought,I headed for Dai Mom Mom's home. On arrival,she immediately noticed my fatigue.She seated me at the table and before long,a plate of food was set before me."Don't make yourself work so hard,"she said with a nice smile.I suddenly felt so warm that tears rolled down.

The meal was just like a Christmas gift from Heaven.I have always remembered it as the most delicious dinner I have ever had.Not only did the food satisfy my physical hunger,but it also deeply filled my spirit with genuine love. Dai Mom Mom was an angel.Because of her,I have now become a person who can pass her love along to others in need.

1.When in America,the author did several jobs to　　　 .

A. pay off his debt　　 B. support his family

C. cover his expenses　　 D. have his illness treated

2.Why did the author feel dizzy that evening?

A. He had studied too hard.

B. He had had a poor diet for too long.

C. He was not used to the campus life.

D. He missed Dai Mom Mom too much.

3.What does the underlined word "fatigue" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Hopelessness.　　 B. Boredom.

C. Concern.　　 D. Tiredness.

4.What influence did Dai Mom Mom have on the author?

A. She made the author a caring and devoted person.

B. She encouraged the author through hard times.

C. She offered the author timely financial support.

D. She helped the author realize his dream.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

New York City is a place full of surprises for many first-time visitors. Americans and foreigners alike experience a kind of culture shock when they first arrive. It is one of the most centers of higher education in the United States. Many young people like to live and work in America's largest city. But if you do not know where to start, it helps to belong to a community.

The city has a place where students have a chance to meet, and find their place in the world. It is a private center called International House. It serves students from more than 100 countries.

Adjibola Amzat lives there. He is from Nigeria. "Without the International House, New York would have been a very lonely place for many people." Amzat worked as a news reporter. He left his job to study at Columbia University for a graduate degree program in journalism. Amzat likes International House. He thinks it has helped to improve his experience at Columbia University.

International House welcomes graduate students from many New York-area. They have a chance to attend many cultural celebrations throughout the year. Many students say their communication with other students has led to new friendships and personal growth.

Lebogang Mahlare is from South Africa.

Akmyrat Tuyliyev is from Turkmenistan. He says he found people from so many areas at International House. This, he says, made him want to work to change the world. “I come from a county where we don’t have different races. I’ve never seen a black person until I came to the United States. So seeing students from Russia, China, and all of these other countries, coming here to untie, was really inspiring.”

Many people who live at International House say they want to continue the relationships they have begun when they return home. And they want to share with their countrymen the leadership skills they have learned in the United States.

1.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A. America　　 B. New York City

C. Higher education　　 D. A kind of culture shock

2.What do we know about the students living in International House?

A. They all have forgotten their own cultures

B. They celebrate each other’s holidays

C. They get along well with each other

D. They often fight with each other

3.What did Akmyrat Tuyliyev want to do when seeing people from other countries at International House?

A. Work in America

B. Change his programs

C. Work to change the world

D. Become a leader in his country

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

For thousands of years, people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to others. “While we teach, we _______, ”said Roman philosopher Seneca. Now scientists are bringing this ancient _______ up-to-date. They’re _______ why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn.

Researchers have found that students who teach others work harder to _______ the material, and apply it more _______. Student teachers score higher on tests than pupils who’re learning only for themselves. But how can children, _______ learning themselves, teach others? One answer: They can teach younger kids. Some studies have found that first-born children are more _______ than their later-born siblings(兄弟姐妹). This _______ their higher IQs result from the time they spend teaching their siblings.

Now educators are experimenting with ways to _______ this model to schoolwork. They engage college undergraduates to teach computer science to high school students, who then ________ instruct middle school students on the ________. But the most cutting-edge tool is the “teachable agent”—a computerized character who learns, tries, makes mistakes and asks questions just like a real-world ________. Computer scientists have ________ an animated(动画的) figure called Betty’s Brain, who has been “taught” about science by middle school student. Student teachers are motivated to help Betty ________ certain materials. While preparing to teach, they organize their knowledge and ________ their understanding. And as they explain the information to it, they identify problems in their own ________.

Feedback from the teachable agent ________ improves the teachers’ learning. The agents’ questions drive student teachers to think and explain the materials in different ________, and watching the agent solve problems allows them emotions one experiences into action. ________, it’s the emotions one experiences in teaching that help learning. Student teachers feel ________ when their teachable agents fail, but happy when these pupils succeed as they gain pride and satisfaction from someone else’s achievement.

1.A.learn B.doubt C.grow D.practice

2.A.tale B.lesson C.wisdom D.riddle

3.A.valuing B.proving C.questioning D.assuming

4.A.prepare B.preserve C.exchange D.understand

5.A.officially B.effectively C.fluently D.carefully

6.A.still B.even C.though D.once

7.A.curious B.energetic C.independent D.academic

8.A.approves B.witnesses C.suggests D.reviews

9.A.add B.apply C.offer D.show

10.A.as well B.at once C.in turn D.of course

11.A.topic B.event C.schedule D.experiment

12.A.teacher B.parent C.sibling D.pupil

13.A.created B.tended C.invited D.reserved

14.A.arrange B.mark C.master D.link

15.A.keep B.improve C.drop D.reach

16.A.thinking B.reading C.inspiration D.guidance

17.A.shortly B.hardly C.rather D.further

18.A.ways B.cases C.places D.orders

19.A.In all B.After all C.Above all D.For all

20.A.satisfied B.sick C.pleased D.upset

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析