Fearless heroes are always admired but someti...

Fearless heroes are always admired but sometimes fear， in fact， isn't a negative word． 40 years ago my mother and youngest sister Belinda were_______ into the mountains to join my father who had just begun building his second hospital in the Himalayas when their small airplane_______

It was years before Dad fully_______． Only through more adventures and projects in Nepal could be_______it． Well， I am， at the age of 48， a mountain man． I have been on more than 30 mountaineering expeditions． And yes， I have climbed Everest twice． I am _______ because I have all that my father taught me， too．

On one _______day later， it was his_______ that saved my life． I was in a group of eight climbers just below the summit of K2 in the Himalayas． We had just another 400 meters left to climb． But the_______ was going from bad to worse， and something didn't feel_______．

At that time I heard my father's voice inside my head： "Down． Go down． Don't let the others________ you to continue．" Then， from________， I heard the voice of a fellow climber． "Come up，" he called． "Use the red rope．" Again my father's________： "Don't do it． It's not________．" Finally I told my climbing partner that I was going down． He too was feeling________， but decided to go on ahead anyway．

As I headed down， I looked back at my fellow climbers who were all climbing toward the________． Soon black clouds appeared between us， and I________ them Fear makes you careful． As my father always told me，________ is not something that you should deny． It is something you________．When I woke up in my tent the next morning it was________ and still all around． I found out that I was the only one who had managed to________ what had to be done． The seven above were reported to have been lost．

1.A.walking B.cycling C.flying D.swimming

2.A.escaped B.crashed C.dropped D.returned

3.A.changed B.understood C.recovered D.suffered

4.A.get through B.turn to C.come over D.get along

5.A.hesitant B.active C.happy D.lucky

6.A.fine B.awful C.sunny D.rainy

7.A.advice B.letter C.support D.rescue

8.A.atmosphere B.climate C.environment D.weather

9.A.different B.convenient C.right D.ready

10.A.persuade B.inspire C.expect D.promise

11.A.outside B.behind C.under D.above

12.A.cry B.voice C.sound D.shout

13.A.wise B.crazy C.dangerous D.brave

14.A.awkward B.unsure C.unhappy D.nervous

15.A.base B.clouds C.rope D.summit

16.A.kept in touch with B.caught up with C.lost sight of D.became interested in

17.A.anger B.pain C.pleasure D.fear

18.A.manage B.deliver C.ignore D.share

19.A.noisy B.silent C.astonishing D.meaningful

20.A.remind B.regret C.wonder D.realize

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many employees must be tempted to query on a daily basis when they see their bosses headed down the wrong track. But caution, for fear of appearing insubordinate or foolish and thus possibly at risk of losing their jobs, often leads workers to keep silent.

A culture of silence can be dangerous, argues a new book, “The Fearless Organization”, by Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School. Some of her examples are from the airline industry. One was its deadliest accident: a crash between Boeing 747s in the Canary Islands in 1977 when a co-pilot felt unable to query his captain’s decision to take off based on a misunderstanding of instructions from air-traffic control.

The risks may be lower than life or death in most organizations, but companies also suffer　 when people keep silent, Ms Edmondson believes. Volkswagen was caught up in a scandal(丑闻) over diesel(柴油)emissions from 2015. The engines of its diesel models did not meet American emissions standards and engineers devised a system to fool the regulators. Ms Edmondson says the company’s culture had been one based on threaten and fear; Ferdinand Piëch, its longtime boss, boasted of telling engineers they had six weeks to improve the bodywork fitting on pain of dismissal. In the circumstances, engineers were understandably unwilling to mention the bad news on emissions standards and instead worked around the problem. In a corporate culture based on fear and intimidation, it may appear that targets are being achieved in the short term. But in the long run the effect is likely to be counterproductive. Studies show that fear inhibits learning. And when confronted with a problem, scared workers find ways of covering it up or getting around it with inefficient practices.

The answer is to create an atmosphere of “psychological safety” whereby workers can speak their minds. In a sense, this is the equivalent of Toyota’s “lean manufacturing” process, which allows any worker who spots a problem to stop the production line. This does not mean that workers, or their ideas, are immune from criticism, or that they should complain incessantly.

As mundane(平凡的)tasks are automated, and workers rely on computers for data analysis, the added value of humans will stem from their creativity. But as Ms Edmondson’s book amply demonstrates, it is hard to be either constructive or creative if you are not confident about speaking out.

1.The underlined word “insubordinate” means　　 .

A.being inferior B.disobeying a superior

C.getting aggressive D.being ignorant

2.We can conclude from Paragraph 3 that　　 .

A.Volkswagen’s engineers designed a system to meet American emissions standards

B.when facing problems, scared workers resolve them directly

C.Volkswagen’s engineers were at risk of losing jobs

D.the culture of fear and intimidation must be counterproductive in the long term.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?

A.A culture of being silent can be life-threatening.

B.The risk of keeping silent is not necessarily associated with life and death.

C.Volkswagen’s culture is on the basis of fear.

D.The value of humans lies in originality in today’s highly-automated world.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.An introduction to Amy Edmondson’s new book.

B.The disadvantages of fear and intimidation culture.

C.Companies will perform better if employees are not threatened into silence.

D.People need to be confident when they are speaking out.

高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

The weather in Inner Mongolia is always dry, but sometimes it _____ rain heavily.

A. need         B. can           C. must          D. shall

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The weather in Inner Mongolia is always dry, but sometimes it _____ rain heavily.

A. need         B. can           C. must          D. shall

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

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I have faith in that families are not only blood relatives, but sometimes people who turn up and love you when no one else will.

In May 1977, I was living in a Howard Johnson’s motel off Interstate 10 in Houston. My dad and I　 　　 a room with two double beds and a bathroom was too　　 for a 15-year-old girl and her father. Dad’s second marriage was　 　　 and my stepmother had　　　 　　 us both out of the house the previous week. Dad had no　 　　 what to do with me. And that’s when my other family　 　　 .

Barbara and Roland Beach took me into their home　 　　 their only daughter, Su, my best friend, asked them to. I lived with them for the next seven years.

Barb washed my skirts the same as Su’s. She　 　　 I had lunch money, doctors’　　　 , help with homework and nightly hugs. Barbara and Roland attended every football game where Su and I were being cheerleaders. 　　 I could tell, for the Beaches there was no　 　　 between Su and me; I was their daughter, too.

When Su and I　 　　 college they kept my room the same for the entire four years I attended school. Recently, Barb presented me with an insurance policy they bought when I first moved in with them and had continued to pay on for 23 years.

The Beaches knew　 　　 about me when they took me in – they had heard the whole story from Su. When I was seven, my mother died and from then on my father relied on other people to 　 　　 his kids. Before I went to live with the Beaches I had been convinced that life was entirely　 　　 and that love was shaky and untrustworthy. I had believed that the only person who would take care of me was me.

　　 the Beaches, I would have become a bitter, selfish and pessimistic woman. They gave me a home that allowed me to grow and 　　 .They kept me from being paralyzed by my 　　 , and they gave me the confidence to open my heart.

I　 　　 family. For me, it wasn’t the family that was there on the day I was　 　　 , but the one that was there for me when I was living in a Howard Johnson’s on Interstate 10.

1.A．lived　 　　 　　 B．shared　　 　　　　 C．possessed　 　 D．bought

2.A．crowd　　　 　　 B．convenient 　　 C．small　 　　 　 D．limited

3.A．in trouble　　 B．in sight　　 　　 C．in place　　 　 D．in parts

4.A．drove　　　　 　　 B．removed 　　　　 C．kicked　 　　 D．knocked

5.A．plan　　　　 　　 B．choice　　 　　　　 C．chance　　 　　 D．idea

6.A．looked over 　 B．showed up　 　　 C．jumped out D．came across

7.A．so　　 　　　　　 B．because　 　　　 C．until　　 　　　 D．while

8.A．worked out　 　 B．called up　 　　 C．watched out D．made sure

9.A．approaches　 　 B. concentrations C. commitments　 D. appointments

10.A．As long as B．As far as　　 　　 C．As soon as　 D．As many as

11.A．change　 　　　 B．problem 　　 　 C．conflict 　　 D．difference

12.A．set off　 　　 B．left for　　 　　 C．entered into D．admitted into

13.A．all　　 　　　　 B．little　 　　 　 C．something 　 D．nothing

14.A．supply 　　 B．teach　 　　　 　 C．encourage　 　 D．raise

15.A．different　 　 B．unfair　　 　　　　 C．easy　　 　　　 D．hopeful

16.A．Thanks to　 　 B．In spite of 　 C．Except for D．But for

17.A．survive 　　 B．change　 　　　　 C．happy 　　　　 D．operate

18.A．choice　　 　　 B．failure　 　　　 C．past　　 　　　 D．present

19.A．pick up　 　　 B．rely on　 　　　 C．center on　 D．believe in

20.A．born 　　 　 　　 B．grown 　　 　　　 C．accepted　　 　 D．deserted

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “hero”? Is it someone who _______ a cape (披风) and can _______ in the air? There are onscreen heroes like the superheroes in Avengers, and also _______ heroes in our lives.

But what _______ a person a hero?

In general, a hero is someone selfless, _______ and brave. These qualities _______ heroes to help others in times of need, even if they are _______. You can _______ them to be there for you if something bad happens.

“The people that we set up as heroes are people that generally go above and _______ the call of duty. They do things that are __________,” said Nick Carden, a psychologist at the AAPHC Renaissance Center in the US.

However, why can some people be heroic? Nick Carden said, heroes are made. “They __________ are people that have been influenced by and have been helped by or have been modeled or raised to have those as __________.”

Ordinary people — just like you and me — are heroes in their own way, simply just by __________ their part for their families and communities. Cleaners, doctors, journalists, delivery workers, nurses, and bus drivers-the __________ goes on and on.

These ordinary people help __________ in our day-to-day lives. And, sometimes, when there are __________, these ordinary people show courage and bravery to help __________ strangers in need.

Being a hero is a universal attribute (属性) of human nature. The decision to act heroically is a choice that many of us will be called upon to __________ at some point in time.

__________, you should strive (努力) to be your own hero. Be courageous, honest, and a person with integrity (正直). Because, __________ you are your own hero, you can truly do anything you set your mind to.

1.A.guides B.wears C.hides D.carries

2.A.signal B.fly C.notice D.blow

3.A.everyday B.known C.familiar D.remarkable

4.A.recommends B.supposes C.makes D.celebrates

5.A.energetic B.silent C.swift D.courageous

6.A.drive B.risk C.make D.lead

7.A.exhausted B.broken C.scared D.confident

8.A.send for B.hold up C.give out D.count on

9.A.past B.forward C.beyond D.before

10.A.different B.extraordinary C.proper D.special

11.A.fairly B.probably C.exactly D.eagerly

12.A.values B.candles C.relatives D.bonds

13.A.pushing B.putting C.knowing D.doing

14.A.unit B.career C.list D.deed

15.A.hold on B.look around C.keep order D.get together

16.A.emergencies B.cases C.masses D.arms

17.A.complete B.local C.favorable D.nervous

18.A.meet B.make C.save D.reward

19.A.Even so B.In contrast C.As you know D.Most importantly

20.A.though B.before C.until D.once

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Sometimes we are asked to make a speech in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1

So, you have to give a speech — and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble (结结巴巴) over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.

Cheep up! 2  Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your materials so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they can help you make your points clearer. 3  Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4  And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.

If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5

A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.

B. Take several deep breaths after your speech.

C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.

D. Say what you have to say and then stop.

E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.

F. Never forget your audience.

G. Give it a try and see what happens.

高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Whenever anyone measures educational success, East Asian countries are always top scorers. But in a recent league table, a European country, Finland, was top of the class. South Korea was still in second place, though. Britain was at number 6.

In Korea the school day is long—typically 7 or 8 hours, followed by hours of private tutoring in the evenings. All this hothousing leaves Korean students so tired, they sometimes fall asleep in class next day. Worries about the effects of late night cramming(填鸭式) led the government to force cramming schools to close by 10 pm. Finnish children spend the least time in class in the developed world, often finishing just after lunch, with about one hour of homework a day. Private tuition is uncommon. The British and American school day is quite long in comparison, around 6 hours, and secondary school pupils do 2 or 3 hours of self-study a night.

The Korean education system, like many in Asia, is intensely competitive, with students even competing to get into the best cramming schools, to help them get ahead. Finnish education is far less cut-throat. Classes are all mixed ability, and there are no league tables. British schools again occupy the middle ground, with quite high levels of competition for places at university, and schools and universities battling to come top of league tables for everything from exam results to student satisfaction. Korea and Finland both do well, yet their education systems are so different.

However, there are some similarities in Korea and Finland. In those countries, teachers have high status in society, and education is very highly valued. Those attitudes can't change quickly. But it can be done. They might be the star pupils now, but until the l970s, Finland's educational system was poor. Their thoroughly different approach to schooling has taken them to the top in just a generation.

1.The students spend the least time in school in ________.

A．the UK            B．Finland            C．the USA           D．Korea

2.According to the text, we think in Korea ________.

A．students spend more time in studying

B．students are tired of studying in class

C．students leave their school early

D．students are always top scorers

3.The underlined phrase “all this hothousing” in Paragragh 2 probably refers to ________.

A．private evening tutoring                  B．self-study at home

C．long-hour study                         D．school study

4.From Paragragh 3, we can know that ________.

A．Finnish students are less stressed in study

B．there're also many cramming schools in Britain

C．students in Korea are the most competitive in Asia

D．British schools are less competitive than universities

5.According to the author, the key to improving education is ________.

A．the attitude                            B．the schooling time

C．star pupils                             D．new teaching approach

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Whenever anyone measures educational success, East Asian countries are always top scorers. But in a recent league table, a European country, Finland, was top of the class. South Korea was still in second place, though. Britain was at number 6.

In Korea the school day is long—typically 7 or 8 hours, followed by hours of private tutoring in the evenings. All_this_hothousing leaves Korean students so tired, they sometimes fall asleep in class next day. Worries about the effects of late night cramming(考试的突击准备) led the government to force cramming schools to close by 10 p．m. Finnish children spend the least time in class in the developed world, often finishing just after lunch, with about one hour of homework a day. Private tuition is uncommon. The British and American school day is quite long in comparison, around 6 hours, and secondary school pupils do 2 or 3 hours of self­study a night.

The Korean education system, like many in Asia, is intensely competitive, with students even competing to get into the best cramming schools, to help them get ahead. Finnish education is far less cut­throat. Classes are all mixed ability, and there are no league tables. British schools again occupy the middle ground, with quite high levels of competition for places at university, and schools and universities battling to come top of league tables for everything from exam results to student satisfaction. Korea and Finland both do well, yet their education systems are so different.

However, there are some similarities between Korea and Finland. In those countries, teachers have high status in society, and education is very highly valued. Those attitudes can't change quickly. But it can be done. They might be the star pupils now, but until the 1970s, Finland's education system was poor. Their thoroughly different approach to schooling has taken them to the top in just a generation.

1.The students spend the least time in school in ________.

A．the UK　 B．Finland　 C．the USA　 D．Korea

2.According to the text, we think in Korea ________.

A．students spend more time in studying

B．students are tired of studying in class

C．students leave their school early

D．students are always top scorers

3.The underlined phrase “All this hothousing” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to ________.

A．private evening tutoring　     B．self­study at home

C．long­hour study　     D．school study

4.From Paragraph 3, we can know that ________.

A．Finnish students are less stressed in study

B．there're also many cramming schools in Britain

C．students in Korea are the most competitive in Asia

D．British schools are less competitive than universities

5.According to the author, the key to improving education is ________.

A．the attitude　     B．the schooling time

C．star pupils　     D．new teaching approach

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

All his friends admire his creativity, for he always comes up with many _______ ideas in the discussions.

A. reliable　　　　 B. specific

C. positive　　 　　 D. original

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析