It took multiple weddings for Christine Law t...

It took multiple weddings for Christine Law to realize what she needed to do. In the summer of 2014, her schedule was packed with friends, marriage celebrations—flowers --- filled occasions that got her thinking, “Where do all the flowers go after the party?” More often than not, they were thrown out. Law, then 27, was confident she could find a better use for them.

By August, she had a plan: convince couples and companies hosting events to donate their flowers, which she would pick up and deliver within 48 hours to seniors across the city. She wanted to bring beauty into the lives of the elderly. She drew on her experience volunteering with non-profits in order to set up her own organization, which she called Floranthropie. Not having enough bouquets (花束) for all 150 people of a health center, Law asked the staff to provide a list of patients who needed cheering up most, “The first woman I approached thought it was a mistake, and that the flowers couldn’t possibly be for her,” says Law. “I said they were a gift, and we talked for a half hour.”

In addition to health centers, Floranthropie focuses on community groups devoted to the elderly. Theleme is a volunteer for Les Petits Fieres, an organization that aims to help the elderly who don’t have a support system. The group receives a dozen or so bouquets from Floranthropie monthly, and then redistributes them. “Our motto is ‘flowers before bread,” says Theleme. “We don’t focus on primary care, but rather on nourishing (滋养) the spirit. Floranthropie helps that. It’s amazing what a big difference a small bouquet can make.”

In the beginning, most of Floranthropie’s donations came through word of mouth. These days, Law receives messages from strangers via her organization’s Facebook page and has connected with corporations and flower wholesalers. Law hopes to expand Floranthropie nationally, but at this point is happy to be able to oversee each delivery personally.

1.What made Christine Law set up Floranthropie?

A. The Waste of flowers.　　 B. The loneliness of seniors.

C. The persuasion of other friends.　　 D. The warm atmosphere of weddings.

2.What was the woman’s first reaction to Christine Law’s flowers?

A. She was moved.　　 B. She was excited.

C. She was worried.　　 D. She was surprised.

3.What can we infer about Floranthropie from Laetitia Theleme’s words?

A. It should focus on primary care.

B. It is benefiting more than the elderly.

C. It is doing something of great importance.

D. It should cooperate with more non-profits.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Volunteer Your Time　　 B. Don’t Throw Them Out

C. Special Delivery Makes Your Day　　 D. Brighten Seniors’ Lives With Flowers

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It took me a moment to realize what had happened. Three days had passed and Rita seemed to get weaker and weaker. The rain had stopped. However, the sky was still cloudy, and it was so dark that I couldn’t see the buildings even across the road. I took a pressure reading from the weather station: 947mb, which let me know exactly where I was—in the eye of the storm.

There were rains and winds still, but not oppressive (难以忍受的)anymore. There was still no power, hot water or food. Besides, I didn’t sleep well for all these days, but I felt more relaxed since the weather report said Rita was leaving. What’s more, I was luckier than those people who had lost their homes or even worse, lost their lives because of Rita.

As I travelled further to the west, going after the storm, the damage along the way became less severe. I arrived in Houston after a tricky journey with my fuel supplies almost all gone. However, I came across another storm chaser (追逐者) who had 45 gallons of petrol. He helped me and we shared our working experience these days. With a complete stroke of luck I found a run-down hotel that allowed me to have a room overnight before the midnight. Although there was no running water, no power and no air conditioning, I curled up into a corner and fell asleep quickly.

I woke up the next morning, and what a change! The sky was blue and cars were moving around. Sirens could be heard as convoys (护航队) of emergency managements started to head west towards where I had come from. "The storm had stopped and I could go home. I gave all my remaining supplies to other people at the hotel and headed towards the airport. Houston Airport was not damaged, so I took my flight and drank my first hot drink in four days.

All in all, when I came back home, I was proud that I finally made it again to follow and record the storm and I really learned a lot these days. Although it’s dangerous, I love my job as not many people would go into the eye of an intense storm.

1.We can know from the passage that “Rita” is ________.

A. a pet

B. a storm

C. a friend of the author

D. a citizen in Houston

2.What can we infer from the passage?

A. The author was a storm chaser.

B. The storm lasted for at least a week.

C. The author didn’t like Houston at all.

D. Houston was very badly damaged by the storm.

3.How did the author probably feel after the storm?

A. Anxious.

B. Disappointed.

C. Satisfied.

D. Scared.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Ways to survive in a storm.

B. The weather changes in Houston.

C. The author’s experience in the storm.

D. Damages caused by the storm in Houston.

高三英语长对话或独白中等难度题查看答案及解析

It took me a long time before I was able to fully appreciate what they __ for me.

A．had done         B．did               C．would do          D．were doing

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It took me a long time before I was able to fully appreciate what they ______ for me.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It's almost common for a video game nowadays to have multiple endings ________ the players' choices during gameplay.

A．depends on　     B．depending on

C．depended on　     D．to depend on

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

四、Multiple choice(单项选择)15分

It looks as if they are going to _________ us a lot of money for the concert hall.

A.demand　          B.cost          C.charge            D.ask

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

I____ asleep because it took me a long time to realize that the telephone was ringing.

A. could have fallen      B. should have fallen

C. must have fallen       D. mustn’t have fallen

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Scientists have determined it's not advisable to hurry marriage. But what’s the best age to wed?

When Avril Lavigne announced she was splitting from her husband, comments from her friends suggested that she was only 21 when she tied the knot and later she said that she realized she'd been too young to make such a life-altering decision. Could fellow young celebrity divorcées(离婚者) Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, and Britney Spears have also hit the same age-related issue?

The Magic Number

There are practical reasons for the mid-20s dividing line, and most of them boil down to two biggies: education and money.

It turns out that the more years of higher education a woman has under her belt on her wedding day, the lower the chances that she'll get divorced ... and by 25, you're more likely to have earned a degree or two. Educated women tend to be more confident about who they are and less willing to settle for a man who doesn't meet their standards.

Odds(可能性) are that by 25 you're also supporting yourself, so there's less incentive（刺激; 鼓励）for you to rush into marriage because you're seeking financial security from him. But the marriage-related benefits of working and having money of your own go beyond feeling secure. Learning to budget your cash carefully when you're single will help you avoid financial problems—one of the main causes of couple fights—for the rest of your life.

Knowing the Real You

At 25, you've had time for some crucial life experiences, including a relationship or two that may have improved your Mr. Right radar. You've probably dated enough to have a better idea of what you don't want in a man, which makes it easier to know what you can live with and can't live without.

Perhaps the most important aspect of waiting is that you'll know what your goals and values really are. While you don't want to marry someone just like you, marriage is a lot easier if you two share a similar outlook on life.

Twenty-four and already married to the man of your dreams? Don't worry: Many young marriages survive. But given the choice, you might consider putting off the big day until your mid-20s or later.

1. What main factors influence the mid-20s dividing line? (No more than 3 words)

_________________________________________________________________

2.According to the author, why does a couple probably fight？(No more than 4 words)

_________________________________________________________________

3.How do you know what you don’t want in a man? (No more than 5 words)

________________________________________________________________

4.What suggestion does the passage mainly give? (No more than 10 words)

_________________________________________________________________

高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is what all people wish for that________has broken the law will face justice.

A. whoever       B. anyone C. who      D. everyone

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Britain’s government is to introduce a law making it a legal requirement for the first time for every public sector (部门) worker in a public-facing role to speak English fluently, the Cabinet Office announced Sunday. The Cabinet Office said it will mean all public sector organisations must ensure staff can communicate effectively with the public, at what will be similar to a language skill good enough to pass a high-level high college exam.

A spokesman for the Cabinet Office said: “This requirement would increase depending on the nature of the role and profession. Doctors, for example, are already required to have a much higher level of English.”

“Organisations including the National Health Service (NHS), armed forces and state-funded schools will all be bound by a new code (法规) of practice which will be produced following a consultation in the autumn. The law and code of practice will apply to both existing and new employees working in public-facing roles.”

Hancock said: “We are controlling immigration (移民) for the benefit of all hard-working people. That includes making sure that foreign nationals employed in customer-facing public sector roles are able to speak English of a high standard. We have already introduced tough new language requirements for migrants, now we will introduce new law in the coming Immigration Bill to deliver the commitment (承诺) made by Prime Minister David Cameron to go further.”

The new primary law will be used to extend the same level of language control to every public sector worker in a customer facing role. It will include police officers, social workers, teaching staff and assistants, and local government employees. Added Minister Hancock: “This will be the first time there has been an approach to enforcing (强制实施) fluent English across the public sector and will create a consistent experience for taxpayers, while promoting integration (整合；一体化) and British values in the United Kingdom.”

1.In public sectors, the English requirement 　　　　 .

A.is going to apply only to new employees

B.will be different for different jobs

C.is the hardest for doctors

D.aroused a heated debate

2.Which of the following may Hancock agree with?

A.People in Britain will have to work harder.

B.There are too many migrants in Britain.

C.It will be harder for foreigners to be Englishmen.

D.The requirement can help promote employment.

3.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that 　　　　 .

A.the new law will involve many public sectors

B.it may be hard to carry out the new law

C.many public sector workers can’t use English well

D.the new law may change British values

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

A.English is more and more popular and important in the world.

B.Fluent English will be a requirement in public sectors in Britain.

C.English can make a difference in effective communication at work.

D.A new primary law on immigration has been made in Britain.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析