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My wife and I moved into our home two years ago．We had a yard with a lot of　　　　　　 ．Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some 　　　　　　 　 to the area．

Last summer, I found a tiny little　　　　　　 in the yard that I could not immediately identify．I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either．We decided to let it　　　　　　 growing until we could find out what it was．

Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the 　　　　　　 plant, it appeared to be a sunflower．I decided to 　　　　　　 the weeds around it．As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something 　　　　　　 ．The sunflower had not 　　　　　　 where I saw it begin．It actually had begun under a big　　　　　　 and grown under and around it to reach the　　　　　　 ．

That’s when I　　　　　　 that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its　　　　　　 　 of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing．If we 　　　　　　 ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we　　　　　　 to go and get what we need for growth．

We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the 　　　　　　 to achieve our goals．Like the　　 　　　　　　 , it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had　　　　　　 in itself that it would succeed．Stand tall like the sunflower and be 　　　　　　 who and what we are, then the environment will begin to 　　　　　　 us．We will find a way to go under or　　　　　　 any “rocks” in order to reach our goals．

1.A．flowers　　　 B．insects　　　 C．rocks　　 D．vegetables

2.A．color　　　　 B．water　　　　　 C．fertilizer　　 D．shape

3.A．weed　　　　 B．seed　　　　　 C．rock　　　　 D．plant

4.A．stop　　　　 B．continue　　　 C．improve　　 D．escape

5.A．weak　　 B．lonely　　　 C．strange　　 D．pretty

6.A．remove　　　 B．tend　　　　 C．watch　　 D．collect

7.A．wonderful　　 B．terrible　　　 C．valuable　　 D．unusual

8.A．passed　　　 B．started　　　 C．left　　 D．died

9.A．tree　　　　 B．table　　　　 C．rock　　 D．wall

10.A．air　　　　 B．top　　　　 C．sun　　 D．house

11.A．realized　　　 B．doubted　　　 C．regretted　　 D．hoped

12.A．place　　　 B．way　　　　 C．course　　 D．process

13.A．fill in　　　 B．put in　　　 C．worry about　 D．believe in

14.A．forget　　　 B．hate　　　　 C．aim　　 D．wait

15.A．ability　　　 B．wish　　　　 C．plan　　 D．idea

16.A．yard　　　 B．sunflower　　 C．home　　 D．summer

17.A．energy　　　 B．virtue　　　 C．courage　 D．faith

18.A．aware of　　 B．afraid of　　　 C．proud of　　 D．tired of

19.A．support　　　 B．affect　　　 C．upset　　 D．forgive

20.A．into　　　 B．around　　　 C．through　　 D．from

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Being a good student doesn’t mean you have to drop all social activities and dive into your books．It is still possible to have a healthy social life while getting good grades．1.　　　　　 Here are how you can achieve it:

Decide for yourself at the start of the term that you won’t let your schoolwork sweep you away． 2.　　　　　

Write down your weekly schedule on a piece of paper．Chances are that you’ll have small gaps between classes during the week and more free time at the weekend．Make sure that every time you find yourself in one of those between-class gaps you use the time efficiently．3.　　　　

Set aside at least one large amount of time each week as free time．Keep in mind the law of diminishing returns(收益递减）．Past a certain point，more hours studying will be of little benefit．　 4.　　　　　 Protect both your free time and your school time carefully．If one starts to infringe(侵犯）on the other，that is just the beginning of a long，slippery downhill slope(斜坡）．

5.　　　　　 This way，you can co-ordinate(协调）your free time with theirs．

Whenever possible，find social activities that take you off campus and away from your schoolwork．

A．Balance is the key．

B．Encourage your friends to follow a similar plan．

C．It is very important to be determined about this．

D．Try not to affect others’ time and just focus on your own．

E．You’re better off spending this time with friends．

F．You can spend more time on social life than on study．

G．Read a few pages of your school books or do some quick chores(杂活)，for example．

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Going back to school is a very exciting event for my two boys. It means getting new school bags and books, and seeing friends again after the summer holiday.

My oldest son, 9-year-old Salem, asked me several times where we would go to buy a backpack, while my other son, 6-year-old Abdullah, asked what school would be like this year.

For the last three years, school was a nightmare for many children and their parents as violence increased and there were more attacks on schools and teachers. As a result, many parents prevented their children from going to school. One of six children in this country did not attend primary school in 2009. Many kids who did attend school were accompanied by a parent for the entire day to make sure nothing happened to their children.

For poor families or those with large families, back to school can be an expensive time. The government gives some help to those living in poor neighborhoods, and school bags, note books and other items(商品) are given for free.

Most of the merchants who sell notebooks and pens now sell their products out on the street instead of in stores. They sit on the ground and lay their items on the ground or they have a small table to sell their goods.

The bags cost between $10 and $20, while clothes and shoes cost between $20 and $30. I found all the things I needed for my sons and even bought something for myself. I spent about $50 on each of them, including school uniforms.

At the end of the day, we returned to our home carrying many shopping bags filled with items that made my children happy and excited to go back to school. I just hope this school year will be a peaceful one.

1.The author’s children are ________ to go to school.

A. eager                B. afraid                   C. unwilling                D. surprised

2.The underlined word “nightmare” is the closest in meaning to ________.

A. fantasy          B. dream world          C. prison                   D. terrible situation

3.Many children are not going to school mainly because of ________.

A. the terrible education system                    B. security problems and poverty

C. parents’ distrust in schools                    D. the government’s inability

4.As a parent, the author ________.

A. is unable to afford his kids’ schooling             B. is unwilling to send his kids to school

C. hopes his kids have a happy school life          D. complains school education costs too much

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阅读七选五

Do You Have the Time? In English, this question has two different meanings. The first one is “Do you know what time it is？” While commonly, this is less frequently used than the simpler question with the same meaning “What time is it？” The other is “Do you have the time (e.g.to do this or that)？” This is a very commonly asked question, whether in American, British, or Australian English. I think the response “I don't have the time” is most commonly used year after year. _1.

Think about how often you (and I) have used this as an explanation of why we couldn't do something, take on a new task, help someone, visit someone, etc. Sometimes it's a statement of fact, and sometimes it's just an excuse. 2. However, deep down we each have a pretty clear idea of the difference. In practical terms, the lack of available time seems to be and often is a true reason for why we cannot take something on. 3. “I just don't have the time” is too often an escape. Once we get to a certain age, when we are generally considered to be grown­ups, we are expected to have developed time management skills. In many instances, “I don't have the time” has the same meaning as “I am not willing to make the time”. Sure, we're all busy, but in the end, it's a matter of which is more important.

4. It doesn't grow on trees or fall from the sky like raindrops. You make the time as well as most of the related decisions about what is important. 5. If you don't decide on the use of your time, the decision will be taken away from you. It's really up to us to decide on how to balance and manage time, and that's a challenge.

A．No one gives you the time.

B．After all, it's so convenient as an excuse.

C．The key is what criteria you rely on to make decisions.

D．The distinction here between them is blurry (模糊不清的) and subjective.

E．Be aware it's the world's most common excuse, whether you speak it out or not.

F．But it does mean we need to develop a clear approach to time management.

G．Actually if we try to rearrange our time, or make a sacrifice, we can make it.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Dinner and a movie was a two-part affair. But increasingly, the two have been combined into a single experience, allowing moviegoers to get fries and a beer while they watch the latest superhero blockbuster. Full-service theaters have become a Friday-night pastime for Americans.

Dine-in cinemas are not altogether new. In the late 1980s, brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened one in Portland. A decade later, inspired by the Mcmenamins, Tim and Karrie league began pairing trendy beer with hits like The Craft at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. But in recent years, the trend has expanded from niche (小众) to mainstream. There are now 29 Alamo locations nationwide, from Omaha to El Paso.

Full-service theaters appeal to a broader, more regionally diverse customer base. At Movie Tavern in Roswell, Ga. for instance, you can order popcorn shrimp while watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. AMC, the biggest U.S. movie-theater company, launched DINE-IN, where meals can be ordered with the push of a button. For the most upscale experience, you’ll have to fly to Paris, where EuropaCorp First Class, owned by the Fifth Element director Luc Besson, serves luxurious champagne and caviar (鱼子酱).

The rise in full-service moviegoing goes with declining ticket sales across the industry more broadly. North American movie attendance in 2018 dropped to what appears to be a 27-year low. The downward tendency is the continuation of a 15-year trend. Between lots of uninspired remakes hitting theaters, younger audiences choosing to consume content on their smart phones and the dramatic rise in the popularity of streaming (流媒体), it’s no wonder that theater owners are seeking creative ways to attract customers off their couches. It’s working: despite a 2% decline in movie attendance over four years, AMC DINE-IN achieved 4% growth in just two.

Full-service theaters are not without complaints. Despite servers’ attempts at stealth (悄悄的行动), many find them distracting when serving food. And as expensive as traditional theater concessions have become, prices tend to get dearer once pancetta (意大利熏肉) enters the mix.

But for those with the funds, the full-service theater offers reason enough to quit online movies.

1.The combination of dinner and a movie __________.

A.is a new business model appearing recently.

B.pairs trendy drinks with films in 29 nations.

C.introduces the latest movies and the dearest food.

D.gains much popularity despite the decline in ticket sales

2.The underlined word “upscale” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.comfortable B.creative C.expensive D.inspiring

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?

A.Ticket sales remain almost the same in the past 15 years.

B.Uninspired remade films are the major complaint of audience.

C.Full-service theaters are a creative way to promote ticket sales.

D.Full-service theaters provide a perfect experience for all audiences.

4.The passage is intended to __________.

A.argue if online movies are beneficial

B.introduce a popular pattern of recreation

C.call on people to quit expensive online movies

D.blame the decreasing movie attendance on streaming

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Good news-two of our classmates ______ into Tsinghua University in advance!

A. have admitted        B. have been admitted       C. admit                    D. will admit

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Good news-two of our classmates ______ into Tsinghua University in advance!

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On my first day of high school, going into math class, I was pointed and laughed at by two of my classmates. I initially thought my fly was open, or that something was stuck in my teeth. But as I took my seat, I heard one student whisper, “Why is a black boy taking Honors?” So, my fly wasn’t open. An honors level class had simply been taken by a student whose skin was brown.

Many people think my clothes should be big enough for me to live in, or expect me to listen to only “black music.” In seventh grade, a group of my classmates fixed their cold stares on my clothes. They called out to me, “Go get your gangsta clothes.” In one of my Spanish classes, the teacher asked me, “Do you like rap music or rock music more?” I replied, “Rock.” The look of shock on my classmates’ faces made me uncomfortable.

Now I still take all Honors courses. I still wear clothes that fit me. My music library covers from rock to pop to techno, and almost everything in between. When it comes to choosing my friends, I am still colorblind. I continue to do my best to work in school in order to reach my goals; and yet, when I look in the mirror, I still see skin of that same brown.

I believe in being myself. I believe that I myself should decide who I am and what actions I take in life. In high school, popularity often depends on your willingness to follow trends. And I’ve been told that it doesn’t get much easier going into adulthood. But the only other option is to sacrifice my personality for the satisfaction and approval of others. This can be appealing, but I’m not going to do that.

1.Why did his classmates laugh at him?

A. His fly was open.

B. Something was stuck in his teeth.

C. He went into the wrong classroom.

D. They had prejudice against him.

2.What are black people usually believed to do?

A. Listen to rap music. B. Wear small clothes.

C. Take Honors courses. D. Attend Spanish classes.

3.What does the underlined word “colorblind” probably mean?

A. Making friends of the same skin color.

B. Having no idea what friends to make.

C. Treating people equally and fairly.

D. Feeling hurt and offended inside.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Following Popular Trends B. Being Content with Myself

C. Having Faith in Skin Color D. Changing My Personality

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Chopsticks

Right now, millions of people are digging into their food with two sticks that have school the test of time as a utensil(烹调用具)for humans. But what’s so special about them? 1.Personally, I think they teach us the importance of:

2.

If you’re ever tried using them, you know that you can’t get what you want by just randomly stabbing at the plate. To be able to get what you want, you have to aim for it. There’s no way you can pick up everything in one go. Know what you want, and just do it. 3.

Practice

Using chopsticks doesn’t come naturally. You can’t learn to use them by just reading about them. 4.It is the same with the real life. You can read as much as you like about all the things you want to do, but it will just amount to dreams and theory if you don’t try actually doing it.

Slowing Down

5.Why? Because it allows your stomach to tell your brain you’re full before you overeat. Eating with chopsticks is a slower process, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes we need to slow down and take things one step at a time, so that we have time to think and realize that we don’t have to keep charging full speed through life.

A. Aim

B. Motivation

C. What can we learn from them?

D. You have to practice using them

E. Those who eat too fast were less successful at losing weight

F. Sometimes, a little bit of focus makes the difference between failure and success

G. A common health tip is to try to eat with chopsticks when you can

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans”. I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their idea, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.

My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state owned enterprises and global companies. They were not without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years’ teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.

In China, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.

With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there’s the “thousand talent scheme”: this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries about China’s research environment. It’s hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.

At last, for China, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnerships with top Western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It’s about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It’s not that simple.

1.Why does the author feel disappointed at his students?

2.We can infer from the passage that ________.

3.Which is the best title of the passage?

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