My guide Farah, a tall, slim woman in her late 30s，wears jeans and a simple manteaux -- the required robe women must wear in public, covering neck to knee. Her long, straight black hair is hidden beneath her headscarf, but visible as it curls at her neck.
We’re heading to Tajrish Bazaar, in north Tehran (capital of Iran)，to explore 10 different kinds of dried plums, and other goodies. We choose the Metro—Farah for its convenience, and I，for a chance to go underground in Tehran, because it provides a picture of the city most tourists never see.
It's mid-morning. Women and men sit separately, but the rule relaxes during busy times, like now. We, along with a few other women, clasp our hands around a pole, standing next to men, young and old in the air-conditioned, modern carriage. Two stops later, and about 20 commuters fewer, segregation happens naturally -- women at one end, men at the other, still within view, but separate.
A handful of fashionable girls admire their own reflections in the window. They wear tight leggings under their brightly coloured robes, pushing back headscarves and boundaries. We find seats next to a group of conservative women dressed in black cloaks called chador. They’re nothing like the other women I have met, a sisterhood of outspoken opinions, most of them liberal. “We are a nation with one language,” Farah says, “divided in two—-traditional and modern. ” Farah tells me it all began, not with imports from the West, but with the 1979 revolution. A combination of access, education and a bad economy created a society where women now have independence, careers and husbands happy to help around the house with chores and children*
1.We are setting out for Tajrish Bazaar most probably at __________.
A.3 a. m. B.1 p. m. C.10 a. m. D.5 p. m.
2.Why did the author choose to take the subway?
A.Because it’s cheap.
B.Because it’s convenient.
C.Because she can see more beautiful women on the subway.
D.Because it offers her an opportunity to see a different city from what most tourists see
3.What does the underlined word segregation in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?
A.isolation B.disaster
C.departure D.combination
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Women in Iran must wear manteau in public.
B.Fashionable girls can dress as freely as they like.
C.Iran is divided in two parts by the western forces.
D.Men in Iran won't help with the housework.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
My guide Farah, a tall, slim woman in her late 30s，wears jeans and a simple manteaux -- the required robe women must wear in public, covering neck to knee. Her long, straight black hair is hidden beneath her headscarf, but visible as it curls at her neck.
We’re heading to Tajrish Bazaar, in north Tehran (capital of Iran)，to explore 10 different kinds of dried plums, and other goodies. We choose the Metro—Farah for its convenience, and I，for a chance to go underground in Tehran, because it provides a picture of the city most tourists never see.
It's mid-morning. Women and men sit separately, but the rule relaxes during busy times, like now. We, along with a few other women, clasp our hands around a pole, standing next to men, young and old in the air-conditioned, modern carriage. Two stops later, and about 20 commuters fewer, segregation happens naturally -- women at one end, men at the other, still within view, but separate.
A handful of fashionable girls admire their own reflections in the window. They wear tight leggings under their brightly coloured robes, pushing back headscarves and boundaries. We find seats next to a group of conservative women dressed in black cloaks called chador. They’re nothing like the other women I have met, a sisterhood of outspoken opinions, most of them liberal. “We are a nation with one language,” Farah says, “divided in two—-traditional and modern. ” Farah tells me it all began, not with imports from the West, but with the 1979 revolution. A combination of access, education and a bad economy created a society where women now have independence, careers and husbands happy to help around the house with chores and children*
1.We are setting out for Tajrish Bazaar most probably at __________.
A.3 a. m. B.1 p. m. C.10 a. m. D.5 p. m.
2.Why did the author choose to take the subway?
A.Because it’s cheap.
B.Because it’s convenient.
C.Because she can see more beautiful women on the subway.
D.Because it offers her an opportunity to see a different city from what most tourists see
3.What does the underlined word segregation in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?
A.isolation B.disaster
C.departure D.combination
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Women in Iran must wear manteau in public.
B.Fashionable girls can dress as freely as they like.
C.Iran is divided in two parts by the western forces.
D.Men in Iran won't help with the housework.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Why does the woman hate her roommate?
A. She makes a terrible mess in the house. B. She always wears the woman’s clothes.
C. She never washes dishes.
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Why is the woman in a hurry?
A.She has lost her phone. B.She is late for her train. C.She wants to meet a friend.
高二英语短对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
Our non-profit organization had just received a large donation of clothing. As three of us walked home for dinner, we saw a woman begging by the bridge. She was old and had no legs. She shivered in her thin sari(纱巾), which offered little protection from the cold wind. Her hunger forced her to beg. My friends and I looked at each other: here was a perfect opportunity, but first it was necessary to do a little bit of research.
We went up to the woman to hear her story. She spoke very little due to her poor health and fear, but we learned enough. She lived alone in her small home. She had no one to look after her and ate whatever people gave her. The desire to help her grew stronger. After speaking to her, we headed back to get something to keep her warm. Finding the perfect sweater, we set out again to see the woman. This time, the fear was replaced by distrust as we presented her with the sweater.
“Are you robbers?” she asked. “You came here before and are back so suddenly with clothes.” I was surprised by her principles. Even in her state, she did not want to wear anything that was stolen and gained through ill means.
“No, we are out doing service work.” Her shoulders relaxed a bit. I then helped her put the sweater on and said, “Please don’t sell the sweater.” “I swear, I won’t,” she said.
A week later, I was out walking with my mother to get some food when I saw the woman again. This time the picture was a little different. She was still begging, but with the gray sweater wrapped around her body and a smile on her face when she saw us. I guarantee that the smile on my face was bigger.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.The writer offered help without hesitation.
B.The writer wanted to learn more about the beggar.
C.The organization had too many clothes.
D.The woman wanted to make a fortune by begging.
2.What do the underlined words “her principles” in the third paragraph refer to?
A.She never trusted strangers.
B.She never accepted donations from the poor.
C.She wouldn’t accept anything gained illegally.
D.She wouldn’t take advantage of others’ kindness.
3.What contributed to their smiles at last?
A.Caution and fear. B.Kindness and trust.
C.Doubt and distrust. D.Optimism and generosity.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.We Should Trust Beggars B.How to Judge a Real Beggar
C.Learn Morality from a Beggar D.The Most Wonderful Gift I Gave to a Beggar
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the speakers’ relationship?
A.Friends. B.Neighbors. C.Renter and owner.
2.Why does the woman complain about her neighbor?
A.He is always rude to her.
B.He always wakes her up in the morning.
C.He always fixes things late at night.
高二英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
Years ago, a Southern woman was in one of my workshops. When asked to tell a story that36her character (品质), she described an37when she was 5. She was at her grandfather’s house38up in a beautiful white skirt and new gloves , 39as she could be.
Her grandfather told her she could go into the40and get herself a cookie. Next to the cookies was a pile of coins. Sure that no one was41, she took one of the coins, too.
When she42with her cookie, her grandfather asked her to show him her43. She held out only her left hand44, and he said, “Show me the other hand.” When she unwillingly did45, showing the coin, she saw46 in her grandfather’s eyes.
He paused a moment and then47her up, saying, “Darling, you can have anything in the world that I have, but it breaks my heart that you’d ever48it.” Some 50 years later, this story of how her grandfather gave her the gift of49still brought tears to her eyes.
Few things have as large an influence on50the values of a child as the strong pain of lovingly administered shame (羞愧). It helps judge right from wrong and gives a 51emotional (感情的) dimension to moral (道德的) and character issues.
Kids, and adults for that matter, learn from their52. Parents, teachers and coworkers can remind them of their moral responsibilities without shaming or53them.
What we can’t do is just let54go, unless we want to send the message that’s okay. What we allow, we55. And we should never encourage anything other than moral excellence.
1. A．changed B．affected C．formed D．built
2. A．occasion B．adventure C．accident D．incident
3. A．put B．brought C．dressed D．held
4. A．proud B．patient C．creative D．absurd
5. A．restaurant B．supermarket C．kitchen D．shop
6. A．looking B．passing C．following D．listening
7. A．fled B．returned C．arrived D．continued
8. A．hands B．coins C．cookies D．gloves
9. A．quickly B．politely C．cautiously D．suddenly
10. A．also B．so C．even D．though
11. A．disappointment B．surprise C．excitement D．pleasure
12. A．sent B．called C．took D．hugged
13. A．possess B．steal C．hide D．sell
14. A．confidence B．determination C．honesty D．courage
15. A．shaping B．judging C．destroying D．acquiring
16. A．different B．similar C．practical D．powerful
17. A．experiences B．mistakes C．adventures D．books
18. A．troubling B．endangering C．hurting D．cheating
19. A．misbehaviors B．faults C．burdens D．sufferings
20. A．encourage B．agree C．adjust D．refuse
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
My mom was a beauty who seldom spent time and money on her physical appearance—especially in terms of fancy clothes or hairstyles. She just kept beautiful in her way： rest, water, exercise, vegetables and laughter.
My mom would tell me her father had her run his little corner store from the age of ten. She saw poor people come in, looking for food and making hard choices, like meat or cheese. She took their coins with an eye on the bottom line. It was up to her to ensure the register balanced at the end of the day. So from a young age, my mom had her mind conditioned about money.
However, my mom had one weakness： diamonds. In 1958, my teenage dad gave her a diamond chip as an engagement（订婚）ring, which she proudly wore until she saved enough for an “upgrade". By then, she was in her thirties. Over the years, my mom also acquired other diamond pieces like earrings. Mom wore them proudly and she simply loved the way her diamonds sparkled（闪耀）.
On my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, I treated them to dinner at a restaurant. It made her happy, but Mom had her eye on a big diamond to mark the occasion. My dad found her a six-carat（克拉）one. Mom said each carat represented a decade that she loved my dad, plus one to grow on. For the next six years, she never took it off her finger.
Knowing how my mom loved that diamond made it more special when she left it to me. After wearing it on my hand for a year, I decided to set it into a necklace where it'd be closer to my heart. It reminds me of my mom every day, no matter what I'm doing, and it speaks to me in unique ways.
1.What can we know about Mom?
A.She spent much on her makeup. B.She was a vain beautiful woman.
C.She kept beautiful in a natural way. D.She was proud of her appearance.
2.What made Mom careful about spending money?
A.The words of neighbors.
B.Her life in a poor family.
C.The choice of the poor people.
D.Her experience in her father's store.
3.Mom most probably thinks of the diamonds as a sign of_____ .
A.luck B.love C.status D.wealth
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Mother's Love for Diamonds B.Love Between Mother and Daughter
C.Memories of Beautiful Diamonds D.Strong Love for a Determined Mother
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
The old black woman used to tell stories under the tall tree, with her grandchildren ____ around and ______ attentively.
A. seating; listening B. seated; listened
C. seating; listened D. seated; listening
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What is the woman's excuse for her lateness?
A. She got up late.
B. The train didn't come on time.
C. Her aunt called at a wrong time.
2.What's the relationship between the speakers?
A. Secretary and boss.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Doctor and patient.
高二英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why did the woman get a ticket this morning?
A.She didn”t wear her seat belt.
B.Her kids jumped out of the car.
C.Her kids behaved badly in the car.
2.Who left Jason on the side of the road?
A.His uncle. B.His mother. C.His father.
3.How does the woman feel about what the man said?
A.Interesting. B.Meaningful. C.Hard to believe.
高二英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析