We are surrounded by stories of sadness, cruelty and violence. Evil arrests our __ . But there are also many____stories of selfless goodness. They could___ go unnoticed, but such acts can also change lives forever.
My brothers and I __ with a story of something that happened to my father, who___ seven years ago. It is a story of family tragedy and astonishing, quiet kindness. My father’s father died when my father was 11. His mother was a widow at 34, and as an only child, he___ much of his grief alone. In accordance with traditional___ , he began to walk very early to church each morning to say prayers in his father’s___ .
At the end of his first week, he___ that the ritual director of the synagogue, Mr. Einstein, walked past his home just as he left to walk to church . Mr. Einstein, ___ advanced in years explained, “Your home is on the way to the church. I thought it might be fun to have some___ . That way, I don’t have to walk alone.”For a year my father and Mr. Einstein walked through the New England __ , the humidity of summer and the snow of winter. They talked about life and loss and, for a while, my father was not so___ .
After my parents married and my oldest brother was born, my father___ Mr. Einstein, now well into his 90s, and asked if Mr. Einstein could meet his new wife and child. Mr. Einstein___ , but said that in view of his age my father would have to come to him.
My father once wrote about what happened: “The journey was long and___ . His home, by car, was ______ twenty minutes away. I drove in tears as I ______ what he had done. He had walked for an hour to my home so that I would not have to be alone each morning. … By the simplest of gestures, the___ of caring, he took a frightened child and he___ him with confidence and with faith back into life.”
1.A.doubt B.goal C.attention D.dream
2.A.confusing B.exciting C.amazing D.moving
3.A.widely B.easily C.clearly D.particularly
4.A.grew up B.took off C.broke away D.gave in
5.A.passed away B.fell down C.died away D.get away
6.A.burden B.took C.carried D.bore
7.A.behaviour B.practice C.habit D.motion
8.A.support B.favour C.memory D.place
9.A.noticed B.discovered C.expected D.predicted
10.A.usually B.even C.still D.already
11.A.company B.experience C.interest D.comfort
12.A.fields B.seasons C.scenes D.months
13.A.different B.lively C.alone D.simple
14.A.rang back B.worried about C.came across D.called up
15.A.promised B.refused C.agreed D.arrived
16.A.accidental B.complicated C.short D.satisfied
17.A.fully B.regularly C.commonly D.hardly
18.A.confirmed B.saw C.realized D.told
19.A.faith B.behavior C.kindness D.act
20.A.held B.led C.warned D.protected
高三英语完形填空中等难度题
We are surrounded by stories of sadness, cruelty and violence. Evil arrests our __ . But there are also many____stories of selfless goodness. They could___ go unnoticed, but such acts can also change lives forever.
My brothers and I __ with a story of something that happened to my father, who___ seven years ago. It is a story of family tragedy and astonishing, quiet kindness. My father’s father died when my father was 11. His mother was a widow at 34, and as an only child, he___ much of his grief alone. In accordance with traditional___ , he began to walk very early to church each morning to say prayers in his father’s___ .
At the end of his first week, he___ that the ritual director of the synagogue, Mr. Einstein, walked past his home just as he left to walk to church . Mr. Einstein, ___ advanced in years explained, “Your home is on the way to the church. I thought it might be fun to have some___ . That way, I don’t have to walk alone.”For a year my father and Mr. Einstein walked through the New England __ , the humidity of summer and the snow of winter. They talked about life and loss and, for a while, my father was not so___ .
After my parents married and my oldest brother was born, my father___ Mr. Einstein, now well into his 90s, and asked if Mr. Einstein could meet his new wife and child. Mr. Einstein___ , but said that in view of his age my father would have to come to him.
My father once wrote about what happened: “The journey was long and___ . His home, by car, was ______ twenty minutes away. I drove in tears as I ______ what he had done. He had walked for an hour to my home so that I would not have to be alone each morning. … By the simplest of gestures, the___ of caring, he took a frightened child and he___ him with confidence and with faith back into life.”
1.A.doubt B.goal C.attention D.dream
2.A.confusing B.exciting C.amazing D.moving
3.A.widely B.easily C.clearly D.particularly
4.A.grew up B.took off C.broke away D.gave in
5.A.passed away B.fell down C.died away D.get away
6.A.burden B.took C.carried D.bore
7.A.behaviour B.practice C.habit D.motion
8.A.support B.favour C.memory D.place
9.A.noticed B.discovered C.expected D.predicted
10.A.usually B.even C.still D.already
11.A.company B.experience C.interest D.comfort
12.A.fields B.seasons C.scenes D.months
13.A.different B.lively C.alone D.simple
14.A.rang back B.worried about C.came across D.called up
15.A.promised B.refused C.agreed D.arrived
16.A.accidental B.complicated C.short D.satisfied
17.A.fully B.regularly C.commonly D.hardly
18.A.confirmed B.saw C.realized D.told
19.A.faith B.behavior C.kindness D.act
20.A.held B.led C.warned D.protected
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A story goes _______ Elizabeth I of England liked nothing more than being surrounded by clever and qualified noblemen at count.
A. when B. where C. what D. that
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
We are surrounded by messages trying to get our attention. Advertisers, politicians and other groups all try to get us to agree with them. 1. Propaganda is not always a bad thing, but it often hides the truth about a topic. Its very similar to advertising, whose goal is to get people to buy something, while propaganda is to change what people believe.
Propaganda Techniques
To create propaganda, a common technique is name-calling. A politician might call someone a traitor or liar, which makes the other person look bad. Another is the trend technique. People want to be on the side in the favor. 2.， Some propaganda is based on fear. It scares people into choosing a certain side or taking action, which might not be bad. Anti—smoking campaigns are one example. They may scare people into thinking that if they smoke, they will get cancer.
3.
Propaganda is used by many groups, such as businesses, politicians and the government .It is spread through posters, television and radio. The Internet makes it easy to send messages to the whole world.
Types of Propaganda
Political propaganda has been around as long as there have been politicians 4.People have used it for many years. War propaganda began during World War I, more than 100 years ago.
To see if propaganda is saying the truth, people need to do extra work. For example, ads might always sound like they're true. But before you believe them, try to think about who created and paid for them. Find out why they did it. 5.
A.Propaganda Targets
B.Propaganda Mediums
C.Another word for this is propaganda
D. So most people will agree with those politicians
E.Then, you can decide if they're being honest or not
F.However, religious propaganda was actually the first official one
G.People might join someone who claims to be popular or winning
高三英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析
I’d like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four. I remember it clearly. Our loving family dog was nearing the end of his life. My father picked him up and put him in a little bed we had made for him. Our dog, my companion, whom we had cared for, bit my father when he attempted to help him. How could he? Why? I couldn’t understand it. I didn’t like him anymore.
I hadn’t thought about that story for a long time but something that happened last week brought it back to me. I went to speak with a friend. When I knocked on the door, I met in an instant an angry look and a few harsh(尖刻的)words. When the door was slammed(砰地关上)in my face, I stood there shocked, and in a rush, I was reminded of my dog bit my father 20 years ago or so. What brought that story back was that same feeling of betrayal.
Both stories taught me something the next day. You see, when I got up in the morning and was told my dog had died, it became clear to me that he must have been in great pain. For him to have bitten a family member, he could not have been himself. Much the same for the other story when I learned that my friend’s wife had just left him.
We are all beings of our environments, our opinions and feelings. And all of those things can cause you to say and do things that can’t be understood by those who are not in the same situation with you.
If you meet someone either behaving out of character or acting in a way that doesn’t seem to fit the situation, put out your hand and be patient when you think it is least possible for him to do so. You may turn around a story that has a sad ending simply by your actions.
1.What is the influence of the incident mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A.It hurt his father’s feeling deeply. B.It has puzzled the author ever since.
C.It left a deep impression on the author. D.It made the author dislike dogs.
2.Why did the author’s friend say harsh words to the author?
A.He was ill-tempered.
B.He was suffering the pain of losing his wife.
C.He was bothered by an unexpected visit.
D.They once quarreled and he couldn’t forgive the author.
3.What conclusion did the author get from the two stories？
A.Misunderstanding should be removed in time.
B.Sometimes one will be hurt without any reason.
C.Many people think more of themselves and less of others.
D.Many factors will affect one's behavior.
4.What’s the author’s advice to us?
A.Help those in need.
B.Look before you leap.
C.Respect for others is a kind of virtue.
D.Learn to put yourself in others’ shoes.
高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Lock and Key: The Gadwall Incident Author: Ridley Pearson
Narrator: Nicola Barber Length: 1 Hour 54 Minutes
The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom keepers series, Pearson, brings us the Lock and Key series. Listeners will come to know the dangers that surround the Moriartys before James and Moria are sent off to Baskerville Academy, where they first meet Sherlock Holmes. It's a tale full of false starts and daring getaways, one that will leave listeners desperate to know what's next in the children’s classic.
Anne of Green Gables Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Narrator: Various Readers Length: 10 Hours 32 Minutes
The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, Anne of Green Gables which tells the story of a redheaded orphan girl. Despite her "tragical" past, Anne is always able to see the best in things. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts. They plan to send Anne back to the orphanage but before they decide, she has begun to work her way into their hearts.
The Jungle Book Author: Rudyard Kipling
Narrator: Meredith Hughes Length: 5 Hours 2 Minutes
This classic children's book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his adventures with his dear friends Bagheera and the bear Baloo; his capture by the Monkey-People; his attempt at rejoining civilization and his ultimate triumph over the lame tiger. Listeners will learn more about the story of how an innocent child wins the heart of some of the jungle s fiercest creatures.
1.What do the three books have in common?
A.Talking children's classics. B.Best-selling horror stories.
C.Stories of the same topic. D.Miserable stories of orphans.
2.Which of the following best describes Anne?
A.Tolerant and lonely. B.Generous and traditional.
C.Optimistic and smart. D.Humorous and determined.
3.What kind of book is The Jungle Book?
A.A fairy tale. B.A news report.
C.A biography. D.An adventure story
高三英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
–How are you feeling about the story of a young lady’s being taken away by a UFO last week?
--We are very frightened—I ____bad dreams for weeks.
A. have been dreaming B. dreamt
C. was dreaming D. have dreamed
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Happiness and sadness are states of being states of being that define the way we view the world. It is often said that some people by nature have a sunny character. Now scientists may have discovered why.
Some people may be hard-wired for happiness, while others are genetically negative, as
scientists have suggested in a study published in late February, in a British journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Earlier research had already established that the gene known as 5-HTTLPR plays a key role in
determining how the neurotransmitter (神经传递素) serotonin (血清素) works within the brain. Serotonin, a hormone (荷尔蒙), passes chemical messages between nerve cells. It has been closely linked to mood. Several anti-depressant (抗抑郁) drugs regulate serotonin levels. Scientists had also identified three variants of the gene. Two so-called "short" variants were linked to a higher risk of depression and suicide attempts. Unlike the two "short" variants, the "long" variant of 5-HTTLPR showed a clear dislike of negative images, such as fierce animals, and a clear liking for positive ones, such as flowers.
Researchers from the University of Essex in Britain, led by Elaine Fox, showed participants a
series of images. The images were divided into three kinds: negative ones aimed at inspiring fear or stress such as a spider or person about to commit suicide, pleasant ones and neutral ones.
“The participants who had the long variant of the 5-HTTLPR gene showed a clear dislike of negative material alongside a careful attention for positive material,” the researchers found. They paid close attention to the pretty pictures, and ignored the frightening ones. On the other hand, the short variant groups had the opposite reaction.
In January, the Australian government organized "happiness workshops", teaching government
staff how to be happy. The department that held the "happiness workshops" said unhappy staff weren't productive staff. Australian political opposition parties have argued that the "happiness workshops" are probably a waste of money and couldn't increase productivity as intended. However, whether the workshop will have a happy or disappointing result, we will have to wait and see.
67．Form the third paragraph, we know that________.
A．affected by 5-HTTLPR, the neurotransmitter serotonin works within the blood
B．there are 5 variants of 5-HTTLPR genes which control people’s moods
C．how the neurotransmitter serotonin works is greatly determined by 5-HTTLPR
D．5-HTTLPR receives chemical messages from verve cells
68．What does “It” in the sentence “It has been closely linked to mood.” in the 3rd paragraph refer to?
A．Serotonin. B．A nerve cell. C．5-HTTLPR. D．The brain.
69．If a person had the long variant of 5-HTTLPR, he or she would probably________.
A．like the images of spiders B．prefer the images of crocodiles
C．enjoy an image of green tress D．suffer from depression very often
70．What can we infer from the passage?
A．People’s moods can change a little bit under the influence of certain drugs.
B．Researchers showed participants of the research two kinds of images.
C．A person possesses one long and one short variant of 5-HTTLPR at the same time.
D．The author firmly believes that “happiness workshops” will not change people’s moods.
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Bad news sells. If it bleeds, it leads. No news is good news, and good news is no news. Those are the classic rules for the evening broadcasts and the morning papers. But now that information is being spread and monitored(监控) in different ways, researchers are discovering new rules. By tracking people’s e-mails and online posts, scientists have found that good news can spread faster and farther than disasters and sob stories.
“The ‘if it bleeds’ rule works for mass media,” says Jonah Berger, a scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. “They want your eyeballs and don’t care how you’re feeling. But when you share a story with your friends, you care a lot more how they react. You don’t want them to think of you as a Debbie Downer.”
Researchers analyzing word-of-mouth communication—e-mails, Web posts and reviews, face-to-face conversations—found that it tended to be more positive than negative(消极的), but that didn’t necessarily mean people preferred positive news. Was positive news shared more often simply because people experienced more good things than bad things? To test for that possibility, Dr. Berger looked at how people spread a particular set of news stories: thousands of articles on The New York Times’ website. He and a Penn colleague analyzed the “most e-mailed” list for six months. One of his first findings was that articles in the science section were much more likely to make the list than non-science articles. He found that science amazed Times’ readers and made them want to share this positive feeling with others.
Readers also tended to share articles that were exciting or funny, or that inspired negative feelings like anger or anxiety, but not articles that left them merely sad. They needed to be aroused(激发) one way or the other, and they preferred good news to bad. The more positive an article, the more likely it was to be shared, as Dr. Berger explains in his new book, “Contagious: Why Things Catch On.”
1.What do the classic rules mentioned in the text apply to?
A.News reports. B.Research papers.
C.Private e-mails. D.Daily conversations．
2.What can we infer about people like Debbie Downer?
A.They’re socially inactive.
B.They’re good at telling stories.
C.They’re inconsiderate of others.
D.They’re careful with their words.
3.Which tended to be the most e-mailed according to Dr. Berger’s research?
A.Sports new. B.Science articles.
C.Personal accounts. D.Financial reviews.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Sad Stories Travel Far and Wide
B.Online News Attracts More People
C.Reading Habits Change with the Times
D.Good News Beats Bad on Social Networks
高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Dear Friends,
You may be familiar with our growing collection of remarkable true stories from around the world about young animals facing disaster and misfortune: a baby hippo orphaned during the Asian tsunami and adopted and raised by a 130-year-old giant tortoise; a baby polar bear abandoned at birth by his mother and hand-raised by a caring zookeeper at the Berlin Zoo.
We are now pleased to introduce you another remarkable true story—unlike our other land-based stories, this one rises from the sea. The name of the book is called Winter’s Tail. This is the story of Winter, a young female dolphin who injures and then loses her tail after being injured off the coast of Florida. The injured Winter is rescued from a crab trap and brought to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine animal hospital, where she at first adjusts and learns to swim without her tail by moving her body with a side-to-side action. Winter’s actions and behaviors cause great concern among her caretakers because it is clear to them that she is injuring her body and internal organs with this painful and inelegant method of movement.
But luckily, an engineer designed an artificial tail that enables Winter to once again swim like a dolphin. The solution to this problem came from the miracle of modern technology. It was very challenging but now Winter is thriving and using her new tail with great command. Winter has already become an inspiration and an icon for millions touched directly and indirectly by all types of challenges.
This is an interesting book. I hope you enjoy the interesting and touching story of one brave little dolphin who learned how to swim again.
With love and hope,
Juliana
1.From the passage, what can we know about Winter?
A.She was rescued by a zookeeper.
B.She gets used to living without her tail.
C.She was abandoned at birth by her mother.
D.She swims again with the help of an engineer.
2.The letter is probably written to .
A.teenagers B.engineers
C.swimmers D.zookeepers
3.Why does the author write this letter?
A.To call on people to protect the animals.
B.To arouse people’s interest in this story book.
C.To attract more people to watch the dolphin show.
D.To inform the development of modern technology.
高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(/)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Recently I took a part in a geography research activity, whose theme was environmental pollution and protection. We took variety pictures showing the present pollution conditions of our city. To our surprise, there are still a great number people doing silly things to our surrounding. Some people often throw rubbish whichever they like. Some cars gave off harmful gases and waste water is pouring into rivers by some factories. Worse still, people sometimes have to make his way through dusty winds as a result of the pollution. Through our research, we have come to realize what everybody must pay more attention to protect our environment and that some measures should be taken to protect it.
高三英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析