Wearing ties was originally the mark of Britain's most powerful classes, which made the tie itself a symbol of power and respect. And that led it to be adopted by a much larger tribe—the business tribe.
You cannot wear a tie if you work with machinery. So wearing a tie became a sign that you were a man who used your brain to make a living, rather than your hands. It showed you were serious. It showed you were a professional. It meant that everyone who wanted a job in business had to wear one. It was just impossible to take seriously a man who didn't wear a piece of colored silk around his neck. This is how millions of people came to be wearing ties across the world. They are part of the uniform of business.
“Ties offer a point of indifference,” says John Milne, head of the British Guide of Tie Makers. “They give a chance to say something about their own personality.”
So if you happen to meet a man with a very brightly colored tie, there is a good chance that he is the office joker. There is also a good chance that he will be wearing brightly colored socks.
Is there a future for ties? The signs are not promising. Tie wearing seems to be rare among the new bread of entrepreneurs(企业家) in the Internet and new technology industries. Many political leaders, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, now go without ties. This shows they are men of the people—but not the people wearing ties.
Up until around 1960, it was common for men across the Western world to wear hats as part of their business uniform. That changed with the election of John F. Kennedy to the presidency of the United States. Kennedy never wore a hat in fact his nickname was “hatless Jack”. Seeing that the most powerful man in the world did not have to wear a hat, millions of other men decided that they did not have to, either. Hats simply vanished across the Western world. Perhaps “tieless Tony” (UK Prime Minister Tony Blair) will have the same effect as “hatless Jack”．
1.In Britain, ties were first used as a sign to show a person’s ________.
A.Personality B.job
C.social position D.favorite hobby
2.In the business world, wearing a tie was necessary because________.
A.it showed you were a brain worker
B.it showed you got a good salary
C.it showed you were an employer
D.it showed you were well-trained
3.The writer may hold the opinion that________.
A.Blair is the best leader in the world
B.Kennedy is the best leader in the world
C.millions of people will go to work without a tie
D.people will wear hats instead of ties
4.The underlined word “vanished” in the last paragraph may mean________.
A.Sold B.washed
C.Disappeared D.appeared
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
Wearing ties was originally the mark of Britain's most powerful classes, which made the tie itself a symbol of power and respect. And that led it to be adopted by a much larger tribe—the business tribe.
You cannot wear a tie if you work with machinery. So wearing a tie became a sign that you were a man who used your brain to make a living, rather than your hands. It showed you were serious. It showed you were a professional. It meant that everyone who wanted a job in business had to wear one. It was just impossible to take seriously a man who didn't wear a piece of colored silk around his neck. This is how millions of people came to be wearing ties across the world. They are part of the uniform of business.
“Ties offer a point of indifference,” says John Milne, head of the British Guide of Tie Makers. “They give a chance to say something about their own personality.”
So if you happen to meet a man with a very brightly colored tie, there is a good chance that he is the office joker. There is also a good chance that he will be wearing brightly colored socks.
Is there a future for ties? The signs are not promising. Tie wearing seems to be rare among the new bread of entrepreneurs(企业家) in the Internet and new technology industries. Many political leaders, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, now go without ties. This shows they are men of the people—but not the people wearing ties.
Up until around 1960, it was common for men across the Western world to wear hats as part of their business uniform. That changed with the election of John F. Kennedy to the presidency of the United States. Kennedy never wore a hat in fact his nickname was “hatless Jack”. Seeing that the most powerful man in the world did not have to wear a hat, millions of other men decided that they did not have to, either. Hats simply vanished across the Western world. Perhaps “tieless Tony” (UK Prime Minister Tony Blair) will have the same effect as “hatless Jack”．
1.In Britain, ties were first used as a sign to show a person’s ________.
A.Personality B.job
C.social position D.favorite hobby
2.In the business world, wearing a tie was necessary because________.
A.it showed you were a brain worker
B.it showed you got a good salary
C.it showed you were an employer
D.it showed you were well-trained
3.The writer may hold the opinion that________.
A.Blair is the best leader in the world
B.Kennedy is the best leader in the world
C.millions of people will go to work without a tie
D.people will wear hats instead of ties
4.The underlined word “vanished” in the last paragraph may mean________.
A.Sold B.washed
C.Disappeared D.appeared
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
He was appointed as _____ president of the university yesterday. Wearing a jacket and _____ tie today, he is giving a speech on the platform.
A．the:/ B．a; a C．/;/ D．the; a
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
– You’re wearing a tie! -- _________ for observation.
A. Pass marks B. Full marks
C. A mark D. Great mark
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’
Ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum (角斗场)in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1.. It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags , clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2.. Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. 3.. The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4.. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 5.. Families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
高二英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析
（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1. it is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2. today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income.There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.
3. the southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency or money they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4.
Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 5. families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
高二英语其他题简单题查看答案及解析
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。
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
Italy is shaped like a boot. The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1. It is a popular tourist attraction today. Italy is well-known for its designers,who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2. Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies,too.
3. The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jods, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza.McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.
5. Families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and prople.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
高二英语七选五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。
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D.71 It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 72 Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.
73 The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians.74
Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza．McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 75 Families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
高二英语信息匹配简单题查看答案及解析
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the boy wearing?
A.A new style of jeans B.Shoes that are not tied. C.A special kind of tie.
2.How old is the boy?
A.He’s in middle school. B.He’s in high school. C.He’s in college.
高二英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to go against their father’s wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.
“Dad will be really mad if he finds out you’ve been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”
“He won’t find out.” Mark said, “I’ll just have a quick look and shut it down.”
Mark had been scolded before for touching his father’s equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.
It was a strange-looking machine –one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “It’s an experimental model,” his father had explained, “so don’t touch it under any circumstances.” But his warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the center of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.”
“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “It’s a computer game. I knew it! Dad’s only been pretending to work. He’s really been playing games instead.” A new message appeared on the screen:
ENTER NAMES
VOYAGER 1: … VOYAGER 2: …
Mark’s fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.
INPUT ACCEPTED. START TRANSPORT PROGRAM. AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED（自动回收程序已启动）
The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.
“I think we’d better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch. He was really frightened.
But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow (光芒), until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed.
TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL. DESTINATION: MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.
1.Why did Mark touch the computer against his father’s warning?
A.He wanted to take a voyage. B.He wanted to practice his skill.
C.He was so much attracted by it. D.He was eager to do an experiment.
2.Mark thought SPACE TRANSPORTER on the screen was the name of .
A.a computer game B.a company website
C.a software producer D.an astronomy program
3.Why did Jason want to shut off the computer?
A.He was afraid of being scolded.
B.He didn’t like the loud noise and light.
C.He didn’t want to play games any more.
D.He was afraid something dangerous might happen.
4.What happened to the boys at the end of the story?
A.They were blown into the air.
B.They were sent to another planet.
C.They were hidden in the strong light.
D.They were carried away to another country
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya. His calmness makes it easy to forget that he’s tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Kasaine is tracking lions—especially one lion called Marti, who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy.
Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Maasai family he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints (爪印) of a lion from those of other animals.
Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Maasai, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searching for the lion that has left upon it his prints.
Each year, thousands of tourists crowd Kenya’s national parks to try to have a look at the＂big five＂; elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nation’s economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife. If Kenya’s wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income.
Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地)for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas. They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Maasai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.
1.How did Kasaine track lions?
A.By working together with tourists.
B.By running after them all the time.
C.By going to school every day.
D.By studying their paw prints.
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A.Maasai people are born animal lovers.
B.Tourism is a big threat to Kenya’s wildlife.
C.Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.
D.Small animals are not included in their protection policy.
3.What does the underlined word ＂it＂in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Kenya’s economic development.
B.People’s leaving their original homes.
C.Kenya’s second-largest income source.
D.Kenyan people’s traditional Maasai lifestyle.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Wildlife protection in Kenya
B.Meeting a dangerous animal
C.Wilson Kasaine’s wise choice
D.Learning to live with lions
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析