Amid all the poverty and desperation in Los Angeles’s Skid Row (贫民区), one couple is determined to use their own experience with loss to foster (培养) a sense of hope.
In 2012, Mary Davis and her husband, Ari Kadin were _______ their first child when Davis miscarried (流产).They were extremely _______. But the couple, who were volunteering with adults in a Skid Row homeless shelter, refused to let their heartbreak _______ them.
“In 2013, our child would have been one year old,” says Davis.” And we kept seeing these kids at the shelter, and I said to my husband, ‘We couldn’t _______ a birthday party for our child, so let’s do it for these kids.’”
Since then, the couple have held a party each and every month. They _______attract 200 kids and their parents. There are small presents for the kids celebrating their birthdays, but Davis makes sure there are more than enough to _______.
“I remember a mom came with her two kids,” Davis says.” she’s crying. ‘You have no idea what we’ve been through for the last 24 hours,’ she told me. ‘Yesterday was her birthday. I had _______ to give her. We _______ so much suffering. I really didn’t expect a birthday party for my child.’ I had to walk away and wipe away some tears.”
Doing her best to _______these kids’ lives is both ________ and bittersweet, Davis says.” We’re on this rooftop. It’s this beautiful ________. The sky is gorgeous. You’re above everything. But if you look down, you see homeless person after homeless person on the street, and it reminds you that these kids can’t________ that area after the party.” It may be why, after throwing 88 parties, she still cries after each one.
Davis________ a second miscarriage before finally having a child-she and Kadin have two now, ages two and four. But she owes helping her ________ hope to the kids in the shelter. “We didn’t realize how much ________ they were going to bring us,” she told CBS News. “And that was so healing for me.”
1.A.raising B.supporting C.expecting D.adopting
2.A.upset B.shocked C.awkward D.nervous
3.A.challenge B.beat C.cover D.betray
4.A.house B.afford C.throw D.pay
5.A.usually B.secretly C.briefly D.efficiently
6.A.try out B.give out C.pick up D.put away
7.A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
8.A.came across B.rode out C.went through D.built up
9.A.better B.affect C.balance D.handle
10.A.heartwarming B.amazing C.exciting D.satisfying
11.A.landscape B.sight C.view D.scenery
12.A.rule B.change C.leave D.approach
13.A.accomplished B.suffered C.solved D.tolerated
14.A.hold on to B.keep up with C.put up with D.make up for
15.A.wealth B.experience C.fame D.joy
高二英语完形填空困难题
The Los Angeles Times _________ a wide circulation in that city and that people each _________ a copy on the subway is a common occurrence.
A. has; reads B. have; read
C. has; read D. have; reads
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Researchers in the psychology department at the University of California at Los Angeles(UCLA) have discovered a major difference in the way men and women respond to stress. This difference may explain why men are more likely to suffer from stress-related disorders.
Until now, psychological research has maintained that both men and women have the same “fight-or-flight” reaction to stress. In other words, individuals either react with aggressive behavior, such as verbal or physical conflict(“fight”), or they react by withdrawing from the stressful situation(“flight”). However, the UCLA research team found that men and women have quite different biological and behavioral responses to stress. While men often react to stress in the fight-or-flight response, women often have another kind of reaction which could be called “tend and befriend.” That is, they often react to stressful conditions by protecting and nurturing their young(“tend”), and by looking for social contact and support from others—especially other females (“befriend”).
Scientists have long known that in the fight-or-flight reaction to stress, an important role is played by certain hormones(激素) released by the body. The UCLA research team suggests that the female tend-or-befriend response is also based on a hormone. This hormone, called oxytocin, has been studied in the context of childbirth, but now it is being studied for its role in the response of both men and women to stress. The principal investigator, Dr. Shelley E. Taylor, explained that “animals and people with high levels of oxytocin are calmer, more relaxed, more social, and less anxious.” While men also secrete(分泌) oxytocin, its effects are reduced by male hormones.
In terms of everyday behavior, the UCLA study found that women are far more likely than men to seek social contact when they are feeling stressed. They may phone relatives or friends, or ask directions if they are lost.
The study also showed how fathers and mothers responded differently when they came home to their family after a stressful day at work. The typical father wanted to be left alone to enjoy some peace and quiet. For a typical mother, coping with a bad day at work meant focusing her attention on her children and their needs.
The differences in responding to stress may explain the fact that women have lower frequency of stress-related disorders such as high blood pressure or aggressive behavior. The tend-and-befriend regulatory(调节的) system may protect women against stress, and this may explain why women on average live longer than men.
1.Which of the following is true about oxytocin according to the passage?
A. Men have the same level of oxytocin as women do.
B. Oxytocin used to be studied in both men and women.
C. Both animals and people have high levels of oxytocin.
D. Oxytocin has more of an effect on women than on men.
2.What can be learned from the passage?
A. Male hormones help build up the body’s resistances to stress.
B. In a family a mother cares more about children than a father does.
C. Biological differences lead to different behavioral responses to stress.
D. The UCLA study was designed to confirm previous research findings.
3.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. How men and women suffer from stress
B. How men and women get over stress
C. How researchers overcome stress problems
D. How researchers handle stress-related disorder
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
The GRAMMY Museum is a musically fascinating journey of music in downtown Los Angeles. Turn up the beat over four floors of modern exhibits, interactive(互动的) experiences and interesting films that will give you a one-of-a-kind experience. They want to engage you, educate you, and inspire you — just like music does!
There are over 30,000 square feet of interactive, traveling and permanent (永久的) exhibits. This includes over two dozen exhibits along that explore the greatest of the GRAMMY music! Your whole family will find something they love — rock, classical, hip hop to country…
The Crossroads exhibition invites you to explore nearly 160 kinds of music! Open them up on the interactive table in front of you to show photos, songs and stories that describe the influence that music has on the world, as well as the music itself.
Journey down the Songwriters Hall of Fame. How many of these songs do you know? How many songwriters have you heard of? You can also try writing a song with some songwriters in the songwriting kiosks(自助式服务设备)!
Have you wondered how a song gets from someone’s head to your radio? The third floor shows the art of recording.
The museum always has a host of programs and events throughout the year, so make sure you keep up to date — you won’t want to miss out!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Adults: $ 12.95
Children: $ 10.95 (6-17 yrs)
Free: under 5 years old
WHEN CAN WE GO?
Mon-Fri: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Sometimes shut for private events, so check before you go.
【小题】 What can you learn through the Crossroads exhibition?
A. Stories that inspire songs. B. The history of the Grammy Awards.
C. The influence of music on the world. D. How some famous photos were taken.
1.Where can you go to learn about the development of music recording?
A. The third floor.
B. The fourth floor.
C. The Crossroads exhibition.
D. The Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2.How much should a couple with a 6-year-old kid pay to enter the museum?
A. $23.90. B. $25.80. C. $36.85. D. $47.70.
3.We know that the museum __________.
A. is open to the public all year round
B. is open for the same time every day
C. cannot be entered until 10:30 am at weekends
D. cannot be entered until 11:30 am on weekdays
高二英语阅读理解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 does the man know the Disney Park in Los Angeles so well?
A. He worked in the park. B. He studied in America. C. He read a lot about the park.
2.What will the man do next?
A. Visit his friends.
B. Go to the Disney Park.
C. Share something with the woman.
高二英语长对话困难题查看答案及解析
When Chris moved in across the hall from Norma Cook four years ago in a Los Angeles-area apartment complex, the 31-year-old actor waved to his 85-year-old neighbor for a few weeks before finally knocking on her door and introducing himself. “The day I entered her apartment and spoke with her face to face was the day my life was changed forever,”Chris said.
He learned that Cook had no family living in California and that she suffered from a long list of illnesses, including leukemia (白血病). The pair quickly became close friends, as Chris took her to doctor’s appointments, cooked with her and they ran errands (差事) together. He shared their adventures on social media. But recently, Cook’s health declined and she was in and out of the hospital several times. She once spent weeks in the hospital fighting pneumonia and breathing issues. Eventually Cook was told by one of her doctors that she could no longer live at home unless she had 24-hour care. Because Cook had no money saved to pay her health care costs, Chris started a Go Fund Me account to help cover her bills.
But caretakers are expensive and Cook quickly ran out of the $34,445 they raised. Knowing her days at home were limited, Chris invited Cook to move in with him to save money.“She loves it! I do most of my work at home so I am here most of the time to care for her. It only made sense to both of us.” Chris wrote. “She is my adopted grandmother after all and I am her grandson she never had.”
“Cook still has weekly hospice health care visits and regular visits from caregivers, so any funds raised cover those expenses,”he wrote. Though doctors say Cook’s days are very limited, the pair are enjoying spending time together drinking champagne and snuggling with her cat, Hermes, who also made a move.
“She does not want to change,” Chris told Today. “My apartment was the only place she would have moved. She has strong opinions about where she wants to carry out the rest of her days, and she wants to stay here.” Chris says he feels like the relationship was fate. “Moving her in....it feels as though it was meant to be all along, ” he said. “It’s really fulfilling to be there for her.”
1.Which of the following statements is true about Cook?
A. She was an 85-year-old actress four years ago
B. She invited Chris to her apartment the day he moved here
C. She was in a poor state of health and wealth
D. She had a grandson of the same age as Chris
2.Chris invited Cook to live with him because she ______.
A. had no other family members B. was told not to live at home by the doctor
C. had no money to pay the rent D. was unable to afford 24-hour care
3.From the passage, we can learn that Chris______.
A. paid Cook’s expensive health care costs
B. collected money for Cook’s private care
C. worked as an actor for Go Fund Me
D. was legally adopted as Cook’s grandson
4.Which of the following words can best describe Chris?
A. kind and thoughtful B. optimistic and generous.
C. patient and hardworking. D. moody and outgoing.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Here are the most popular events in Los Angeles this year.
Earth Day L. A.
Phone number: (213) 972-8080
Earth Day L.A. offers Downtown L.A.’s citizens, workers and visitors ideas, a place to drop e-waste and solutions on how to do little harm to our planet in daily life. The annual event features performances, composting (制肥堆), and plant giveaways as well as electric vehicle exhibits, which are all free to the public (and to a select number of school groups).
Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 Fair
Phone number: (323) 989-2278
Where Local Culture Meets Craft (手工艺)！Come and shop—over 200 handmade makers from fashion, home design, art and more all in one place at Jackalope Pasadena coming up April 25th & 26th. Enjoy a bite to eat from a local food truck or take part in a free yoga class offered throughout the weekend.
Explore Caltech
Phone number: (626) 395- 4652
You’re invited to Explore Caltech as the Institute brings science and engineering out the lab and into the community, sharing the excitement of discovery through family-friendly open-air laboratories, a series of 10- minute talks by Caltech researchers, and a keynote discussion.
Yallwest
Phone number: (310) 395-3204
There are over 100 authors and presenters including New York Times Best Sellers along with local and widely- acknowledged young adult and middle grade writers, plus famous TV, film, video game, and comic creators. A day of book signings, food trucks and rock’ n’ roll.
1.What do we know about the event Earth Day L.A.?
A.It charges less than the other events.
B.It offers people the performing techniques.
C.It contributes to participants’ going green.
D.It leads participants to prefer an electric vehicle.
2.Where can people buy handmade products?
A.Yallwest. B.Earth Day L. A.
C.Explore Caltech. D.Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 Fair.
3.What will visitors call if they’re interested in science?
A.(213) 972-8080 B.(323) 989-2278
C.(626) 395- 4652 D.(310) 395-3204
高二英语阅读理解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.Where are the speakers?
A.In Sydney. B.In Toronto. C.In Los Angeles.
2.What does Simon plan to do after graduation?
A.Study further. B.Run a hotel. C.Work in a company.
3.What does Lucy major in?
A.Law. B.Business. C.Management.
高二英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
After the 5-hour long journey，all the tourists were——and desperate to have a good rest．
A．turned out B．given out C．let out D·worn out
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
After the 5-hour long journey，all the tourists were——and desperate to have a good rest．
A．turned out B．given out C．let out D·worn out
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
After the 5-hour long journey, all the tourists were_____and desperate to have a good rest．
A．turned out B．given out C．run out D．burnt out
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析