Until 1954 it was thought that no man could r...

Until 1954 it was thought that no man could run one mile in less than four minutes.As years went by, the record came closer and closer to four minutes and Roger Bannister，a young English athlete, began to believe he might __11__ this almost magic barrier.

It was a cold afternoon on May 6th, 1954, when Bannister knew he had a __12__ chance.Bannister had been __13__ hard and was very fit, but the weather conditions were a real __14__ to him.Describing the __15__ later, Bannister said, “On the way to the track the wind blew strongly.As I __16__ up for the start I glanced at the flag.It moved __17__ now.This was the moment when I made my decision.”

“The gun fired.My legs seemed to meet no resistance，as if I was __18__ forward by some unknown force.The noise from the faithful __19__ gave me greater strength.I felt the __20__ of a lifetime had come.”

“I was driven on by a __21__ of fear and pride.My body had long since used up all its energy but it went on running just the same.This was the critical moment when my legs were strong enough to carry me over the last few yards as they never could have done in previous years.When I leapt at (冲向) the __22__ tape, I fell, almost __23__.”

“I knew I had done it, even before I __24__ the time.The announcement came, ‘Result of the one mile...Time，three minutes...’ the rest was __25__ in the noise of excitement.”

1.                A．defeat         B．move          C．take D．break

2.                A．real           B．lucky           C．serious   D．false

3.                A．competing      B．training         C．fighting   D．attending

4.                A．root           B．pleasure        C．relief D．worry

5.                A．accident        B．event          C．issue D．topic

6.                A．did            B．made          C．put  D．lined

7.                A．safely          B．heavily         C．thinly D．gently

8.                A．dragged        B．drawn          C．pulled    D．pushed

9.                A．mass           B．residents        C．crowd    D．team

10.               A．moment        B．period         C．while D．date

11.               A．concentration   B．collection       C．combination    D．satisfaction

12.               A．starting         B．lasting          C．finishing   D．running

13.               A．unconcerned    B．unconscious     C．unknown  D．unnoticed

14.               A．offered        B．told           C．announced D．heard

15.               A．stuck          B．involved        C．lost   D．spread

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

No one thought that the RMS Titanic would sink on its first time at sea. But in 1912, the ship hit an iceberg and sank during the night. No one knew exactly where it had sunk. Even if someone had known, it was 12,500 feet (3.8 km) underwater. To search for the Titanic so deep in the water seemed impossible. But, 73 years later, Dr. Robert Ballard thought he had found a way to go that deep.

In 1985, Ballard set out to find the Titanic. He would use an unmanned submarine（无人驾驶的潜水艇）called Argo. Ballard’s research team controlled it from a ship on the surface. Argo had video cameras and lights on it. This let Ballard see the ocean floor.

Argo searched for signs of the Titanic. For many days and nights, Ballard and his teammates found nothing but sand and sea life. Time was running out. Ballard had only four days left before he had to return his boat. He knew this would be his only chance. Then, Ballard was awakened by one of his men. It was just after one o’clock in the morning. He rushed to the control room. On a screen was the view of one of the Titanic's boilers. They had found it!

Argo took amazing pictures of the ship. Ballard and his teammates found that the huge ship was in pieces. The debris was spread across one square mile (2.6 km2) of the ocean floor. They saw teacups, bottles, shoes, and other belongings（所有物）of the passengers.

During his career, Ballard has made more than 100 trips underwater. He has done much to teach children about the oceans. But, he will always be thought of as the man who found the Titanic.

1.Why was it difficult to find the Titanic?

A. Its size was huge.　　 B. It was deep under the sea.

C. It had been broken into pieces.　　 D. The weather at sea was terrible.

2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A. The poor life at sea.　　 B. The difficulties in controlling Argo.

C. The causes of the Titanic’s sinking.　　 D. The experience of finding the Titanic.

3.What does the underlined word “debris” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Rocks and sand.　　 B. Dead passengers.

C. Pieces from the Titanic.　　 D. Personal belongings.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A. Ballard’s life　　 B. Finding the Titanic

C. Underwater trips　　 D. The sinking of the Titanic

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

One morning, I was jogging and I noticed a person in front of me about 1/4 mile. I could _______ that he was running a little slower than me and I thought, “Very well, I shall try to _______ him.” I had about a mile to go _______ I needed to turn off, so I started running faster and faster. Every block, I was _______ getting closer to him just a little bit. Just a few minutes later, I was only about 100 yards from him, so I really sped up, _______ I was running the last lap of London Olympic competition. I was _______ to keep up with him. Finally, I did _______ it! I caught and passed him. I really felt good, “I _______ him.” Of course, he didn’t ever know we were _______.

After passing him, I realized I had been so focused on competing against him that I had ________ my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it. I had to turn around and go back. Isn’t it what happens in our ________ when we focus on competing with classmates, co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, trying to outdo (胜过) them or trying to ________ that we are more important or more ________?

In reality, we spend our time and ________ running after other people and we miss out on our own ________ to our given destinies(命运). The ________ with unhealthy competition is that it’s a never ending cycle. There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with ________ grades or a more satisfying job, more education, a nicer car, more money in the bank, etc. But be ________ that we can be the best that we can be. We are competing with no one. Take what we have been ________, the height, weight and personality. Dress well and ________ it proudly. We should feel lucky with them and stay focused and live a healthy life.

1.A. forget　　 B. tell　　 C. admit　　 D. argue

2.A. fool　　 B. warn　　 C. catch　　 D. encourage

3.A. before　　 B. because　　 C. once　　 D. although

4.A. secretly　　 B. finally　　 C. possibly　　 D. gradually

5.A. ignoring　　 B. doubting　　 C. thinking　　 D. announcing

6.A. surprised　　 B. likely　　 C. lucky　　 D. determined

7.A. find　　 B. remember　　 C. make　　 D. control

8.A. beat　　 B. hit　　 C. meet　　 D. defend

9.A. resting　　 B. racing　　 C. standing　　 D. singing

10.A. took　　 B. changed　　 C. valued　　 D. missed

11.A. life　　 B. plan　　 C. mind　　 D. dream

12.A. promise　　 B. explain　　 C. prove　　 D. predict

13.A. proud　　 B. successful　　 C. adventurous　　 D. helpful

14.A. energy　　 B. dream　　 C. wealth　　 D. health

15.A. directions　　 B. results　　 C. skills　　 D. paths

16.A. problem　　 B. possibility　　 C. requirement　　 D. influence

17.A. lower　　 B. better　　 C. further　　 D. deeper

18.A. satisfied　　 B. afraid　　 C. confident　　 D. curious

19.A. given　　 B. provided　　 C. taken　　 D. used

20.A. consider　　 B. sell　　 C. show　　 D. wear

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

When a new problem _____ in the experiment, no one could do with it apart from Mary.

A.arose B.was came up

C.rose D.came up with

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One Sunday morning I was running and noticed a person in front of me. I could ______ he was running a little slower than me and I thought, good! I shall try to ______ him. I had about a kilometer to go my path before I needed to ______.

So I started running faster and every block I was ______ near him just a little bit. After just a few minutes, I was only about 100 yards ______ him. So I ______ the pace and pushed myself. You would have thought I was running in the ______ part of a marathon. I decided to catch him. Finally, I did it! I caught up with him and passed him by. On the inside I felt so good. I “beat” him,______ he didn’t even know we were ______.

After I passed him, I ______ that I had been so focused on competing against him that I had ______ my turn, had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around and go ______.

Isn’t that what happens in life when we ______ on competing with co-workers, neighbors, friends, trying to outdo them or trying to prove we are more successful or more ______? We spend our time and energy running after them and we miss our own ______.

The ______ caused by unhealthy competition is that it is a never ending circle. There will always be somebody ______ you, someone with a better job, more money in the bank, more education, better behaved children, etc.

Take what life has given you, and you will be ______ by it. Stay focused and live a ______ life. After all, there is no ______ in destiny(命运). Run your own race and wish others well.

1.A. tell　　 B. predict　　 C. imagine　　 D. suppose

2.A. fool　　 B. greet　　 C. stop　　 D. catch

3.A. set out　　 B. go away　　 C. turn off　　 D. come up

4.A. drawing　　 B. calling　　 C. holding　　 D. turning

5.A. before　　 B. around　　 C. opposite　　 D. behind

6.A. found out　　 B. slowed down　　 C. set about　　 D. picked up

7.A. final　　 B. long　　 C. easy　　 D. special

8.A. since　　 B. but　　 C. so　　 D. if

9.A. racing　　 B. running　　 C. playing　　 D. joking

10.A. wished　　 B. doubted　　 C. admitted　　 D. realized

11.A. changed　　 B. left　　 C. missed　　 D. chosen

12.A. away　　 B. back　　 C. alone　　 D. on

13.A. live　　 B. depend　　 C. centre　　 D. put

14.A. responsible　　 B. optimistic　　 C. sensitive　　 D. important

15.A. path　　 B. chance　　 C. root　　 D. heart

16.A. relation　　 B. problem　　 C. disagreement　　 D. influence

17.A. more than　　 B. instead of　　 C. ahead of　　 D. rather than

18.A. protected　　 B. saved　　 C. favored　　 D. moved

19.A. successful　　 B. healthy　　 C. competitive　　 D. colorful

20.A. difference　　 B. competition　　 C. point　　 D. ending

高一英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析

. Atlanta, a Greek princess, was very beautiful and could run faster than ________man in Greece.

A. any other              B. any                                   C. the other                        D. other

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Atlanta, a Greek princess, was very beautiful and could run faster than ________man in Greece.

A. any other              B. any                                   C. the other                        D. other

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The old man would appreciate _____ if you could do him that favour.

A．one              B．it                C．that              D．this

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Four years ago, I felt lucky after escaping one of those terrible 2-mile runs. I hated running; it was just something that 1 came easily to me. At that time, if you had told me that I would one day run a marathon, I’ d have told you honestly that I had a better 2  of winning the lottery（彩票）.

The turning 3 came when I met Mrs. Green. She was fifty years old, going through chemotherapy（化学疗法）for her cancer, and still managed to run 30 miles a week. I thought that if Mrs. Green could run 6 miles at a time, I could run at least two. In February, in cold weather, I started a 2-mile 4 around my neighborhood. Two months later, I 5 the running for the first time. I felt very tired, but I felt happy.

Over the next several years, I continued to push each run for a few 6 minutes, slowly building my endurance（耐力）. I didn’t need to 7 against other runners, for my most important competitor was myself.

After continuing to 8 myself, I knew it was time to step my training up. I 9  I would train for the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon.

The race day 10 came, and I was filled with excitement and worry. It was final time to see what I was made of. The 11 ended up surprisingly. I did 12  through the last few miles, but after my running, there was no doubt in my mind that I’d finished. As I 13 the finish line, I experienced the strongest sense of 14 and happiness I had ever had in my life. I am now a marathoner.

As John Bingham once said, “The miracle（奇迹）isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the 15  to start.”

1.                A．never          B．always          C．usually   D．often

2.                A．belief          B．suggestion       C．chance   D．hope

3.                A．situation        B．stage           C．case D．point

4.                A．race           B．walk           C．hike D．ride

5.                A．closed         B．changed        C．finished  D．considered

6.                A．perfect         B．extra           C．actual    D．basic

7.                A．compete        B．go             C．speak    D．argue

8.                A．treat           B．interest         C．challenge D．enjoy

9.                A．forced         B．decided        C．doubted  D．seemed

10.               A．certainly        B．immediately     C．frequently D．finally

11.               A．experience     B．moment        C．walk  D．reward

12.               A．look           B．live            C．travel D．struggle

13.               A．toured         B．moved         C．crossed   D．stopped

14.               A．touch          B．pride          C．humor    D．belonging

15.               A．courage        B．ability          C．choice    D．thought

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It turned out that one of the children I thought a girl was _______ a boy.

A．specially          B．usually            C．especially         D．actually

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析