Commonwealth Games gold winner Liam Killeen is one of England’s most successful Mountain Biking stars. Liam recently came third in the opening round of the World Cup Series.
Do you come from a sporty family?
NO, but my family have encouraged me and supported me from the beginning of my career.
Were there any sports you didn’t like playing at school?
I didn’t do much swimming or cricket. My school focused more on rugby and athletics including cross-country running which I really enjoyed.
How does it feel to represent England?
Good, and it’s a responsibility as well as an honor, whether representing England, as in the Commonwealth Games, or Great Britain as I did in the Athens Olympics (2004). I am proud to represent a nation that is generally well regarded by others.
Which other sports stars do you like?
Everyone who has made it to world class competition level has earned respect. I particularly admire Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong.
What are your hopes for the future?
To have this season continue as successfully as it has started and make the podium in the World Cup in Fort William in May, and at the Mountain Bike World Championship on 27th August this year in New Zealand. In the longer term, to win a medal at the Olympics in Britain and to see more people racing and enjoying mountain biking.
1.The passage is taken from ________ .
A.an interview between a reporter and Liam Killeen |
B.a daily talk between Liam Killeen and his father |
C.a book written by Liam Killeen |
D.a speech made by Liam Killeen |
2.Liam Killeen won a gold medal in the ________ .
A.World Championships | B.World Cup |
C.Commonwealth Games | D.Olympic Games |
3..Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Liam’s family enjoy sports very much. |
B.Liam loves swimming and mountain biking |
C.Liam took part in the Olympic Games in 2004 |
D.Liam’s father also enjoys mountain biking very much |
4.From the passage we can infer that ________ .
A.Liam Killeen will win a gold medal in the Olympics in 2012 |
B.Lance Armstrong is a world-class sports player |
C.Liam Killeen has earned a lot of money |
D.Liam has won many gold medals in world competitions |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Commonwealth Games gold winner Liam Killeen is one of England’s most successful Mountain Biking stars. Liam recently came third in the opening round of the World Cup Series.
Do you come from a sporty family?
NO, but my family have encouraged me and supported me from the beginning of my career.
Were there any sports you didn’t like playing at school?
I didn’t do much swimming or cricket. My school focused more on rugby and athletics including cross-country running which I really enjoyed.
How does it feel to represent England?
Good, and it’s a responsibility as well as an honor, whether representing England, as in the Commonwealth Games, or Great Britain as I did in the Athens Olympics (2004). I am proud to represent a nation that is generally well regarded by others.
Which other sports stars do you like?
Everyone who has made it to world class competition level has earned respect. I particularly admire Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong.
What are your hopes for the future?
To have this season continue as successfully as it has started and make the podium in the World Cup in Fort William in May, and at the Mountain Bike World Championship on 27th August this year in New Zealand. In the longer term, to win a medal at the Olympics in Britain and to see more people racing and enjoying mountain biking.
1.The passage is taken from ________ .
A.an interview between a reporter and Liam Killeen |
B.a daily talk between Liam Killeen and his father |
C.a book written by Liam Killeen |
D.a speech made by Liam Killeen |
2.Liam Killeen won a gold medal in the ________ .
A.World Championships | B.World Cup |
C.Commonwealth Games | D.Olympic Games |
3..Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Liam’s family enjoy sports very much. |
B.Liam loves swimming and mountain biking |
C.Liam took part in the Olympic Games in 2004 |
D.Liam’s father also enjoys mountain biking very much |
4.From the passage we can infer that ________ .
A.Liam Killeen will win a gold medal in the Olympics in 2012 |
B.Lance Armstrong is a world-class sports player |
C.Liam Killeen has earned a lot of money |
D.Liam has won many gold medals in world competitions |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Commonwealth games have meant that the eyes of the world have been focused on our fair city-Melbourne. And it would look pretty good, wouldn't it? And what better way to regain our title as world's most livable city? I'm told that we recently lost the right to say this to foreign friends proudly when the international list was re-examined and we slipped to the fourth place.
It's hard to see how Melbourne could have lost its crown (桂冠) when you look at what it has to offer. 24 hours Coles, free transport for drunks on New Year's Eve, a new freeway, it's all here.
The first focus for the international press will obviously be the endless stadiums dotted around the city. But as well as being full every other weekend, these great places often play host to slightly older kids. At Rod Laver, even the olds get a look-in as the Christian evangelical (教会的) road show rolls into town once a year for a night of stadium worship (崇拜).
Another pleasure Melbourne enjoys is that it's very easy to get around. There's a bit of a squeeze during rush hour for sure, but nothing like Bangkok, where the journey home can take longer than growing a beard and parking is barely distinguishable from the drive itself. Driving here is a piece of cake. It must be because the wise people who hand out the taxis seem to actively encourage a career behind the wheel within 24 hours of landing in the country as an educational tool for getting to know the city. No slowing down for learning bends, just go, go, go!
As for the social life, with over 40 million bars in Melbourne's CBD alone, we have plenty of places for spectators to celebrate national victory, making this town as good as any and it happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Unfortunately, the athletes themselves don't get to smell the roses to the same degree. But the rest of the world will know that this is the place to be. The most livable city in the world. By far the easiest place on earth to cheat death, which is essentially what we're talking about.
1.In Paragraph 1 and 2 the author is wondering ________________.
A.how Melbourne has fallen behind
B.when the international list was re-examined
C.what they should do to regain the world's focus
D.whether Melbourne can offer greater convenience
2.What does the author mainly want to show in the passage?
A.The casual life styles of Melbourne.
B.The competitive advantages of Melbourne.
C.The various social activities in Melbourne.
D.The convenient transportation in Melbourne.
3.From the underlined sentence, we can infer the athletes __________.
A.have minimum social activities
B.take no interest in the beauty of the city
C.are forbidden to live in the busy city center
D.are unwilling to celebrate the victory publicly
4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C: Conclusion
A. B.
C. D.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
______ he told us is the news ______ China has got 32 gold medals in this important games, ______ of course, made us feel very excited.
A.What; which; which B.That; that; which
C.What; that; which D.That; that; what
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Gold Coast's longest running attractions. It's a collection of famous figures. It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes(真实的服装). This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left a great mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure.
The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors (雕塑家) to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A. The detail in the figures is amazing and includes hair applied one strand(一缕) at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1-3yrs) free
Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00
Adult $ 29. 00
Family (2 Adults + 1 Child) $68.00
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 10 a. m. to l0 p. m.
Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.)
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.
What to bring
Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
1.If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can___________.
A. talk with many members of the Royal Family face to face in the Museum
B. enjoy some world-class max-works in the Museum
C. meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Museum
D. come at any time of the year except at Christmas Day
2.If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay__________.
A. $87 B. $80 C. $68 D. $58
3.You will most probably find this passage ____________.
A. in a guidebook B. in a magazine
C. in a text book D. on a webpage
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
How to Be a Winner
Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病). Believing my career(职业生涯) was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”
Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success-you can’t follow a career in any field without being well—organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”
Kirsten Best
Poet & Writer
“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological(心理的) tool”
60. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?
A. Difficulties influenced his career. B. Specialists offered him medical advice.
C. Training helped him defeat his disease. D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.
61. What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?
A. Her training schedule. B. Her daily happenings.
C. Her achievements. D. Her sports career.
62.What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?
A. Ways that help one to focus. B. Words that help one to feel less tense.
C. Activities that turn one's attention away. D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.
63. According to the passage ,what do the three people have in common?
A. Courage. B. Devotion. C. Hard work .D. Self-confidence.
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
He is the only one of the students who _____ a winner of scholarship for three years.
A. is B. are C. have been D. has been
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum
HIGHLIGHTS
The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions. It's a collection of famous figures. It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible (擦不掉的) mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure.
The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A. The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1-3yrs) free
Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00
Adult $ 29. 00
Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 10a. m. to l0p. m.
Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec. ) and Anzac Day (25 Apr. )
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.
What to bring
Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
1.If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can________.
A. see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum
B. meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Museum
C. enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum
D. e at any time of the year except at Christmas Day
2.If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____.
A. $87 B. $80
C. $58 D. $68
3.You will most probably find this passage ______.
A. on a webpage B. in a magazine
C. in a text book D. in a guidebook
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
He is the only one of the students who _____ a winner of scholarship for three years.
A.is B.are C.have been D.has been
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
He is the only one of the students who __________a winner of scholarship for three years.
A. is B. are C. have been D. has been
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Gold Coast Wax(蜡)Museum is one of the Gold Coast’s longest running attractions. It’s a collection of famous figures. It’s Australia’s largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size copies of wax figures of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of the people each year who are amazed at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in real costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people’s figures on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such famous people as Michael Jackson, President Barack Obama,Past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein’s Royal Family members, and many others whose lives have all left an unforgettable mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure, helping visitors know them well.
The old Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been crafted by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards’ equal in quality to the world’s best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and USA. The detail in the figures is amazing and includes hair applied one strand(线)at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand and the eyes so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1~3 yrs): free
Child (3-~12 yrs): $22.00
Adult: $29.00
Open hours
Open 7 days a week, 10 am to 10 pm
Closed Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.)
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel.
Notice to visitors
●All carried items including food and drinks will be inspected upon entry.
●Coats, umbrellas, etc. should be left in the checkrooms (行李寄存处) (max size 40×40×50 cm and max weight 8 kg).
●The checkroom is to the left of the Main entrance (£1.50 per item).
●When maximum checkrooms capacity is reached the Museum cannot accept any more items.
●Bring your sense of adventure and your camera with you and see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about gold coast wax-museum/contact Us Page.
1.According to the passage, visitors can______ .
A. visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum anytime
B. enjoy some world-class vivid wax works in the Gold Coast Wax Museum
C. see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Gold Coast Wax Museum
D. meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Gold Coast Wax Museum
2.If a couple and their 10-year-old son want to visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_______.
A. $58 B. $68
C. $80 D. $87
3.When people come to visit this exhibition, they________.
A. should have all their carried items checked at the entrance
B. can leave their carried items in the checkrooms free of charge
C. can take all their carried items with them without inspection
D. should leave all their carried items in the checkrooms upon entry
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析