Our non-profit organization had just received a large donation of clothing. As three of us walked home for dinner, we saw a woman begging by the bridge. She was old and had no legs. She shivered in her thin sari(纱巾), which offered little protection from the cold wind. Her hunger forced her to beg. My friends and I looked at each other: here was a perfect opportunity, but first it was necessary to do a little bit of research.
We went up to the woman to hear her story. She spoke very little due to her poor health and fear, but we learned enough. She lived alone in her small home. She had no one to look after her and ate whatever people gave her. The desire to help her grew stronger. After speaking to her, we headed back to get something to keep her warm. Finding the perfect sweater, we set out again to see the woman. This time, the fear was replaced by distrust as we presented her with the sweater.
“Are you robbers?” she asked. “You came here before and are back so suddenly with clothes.” I was surprised by her principles. Even in her state, she did not want to wear anything that was stolen and gained through ill means.
“No, we are out doing service work.” Her shoulders relaxed a bit. I then helped her put the sweater on and said, “Please don’t sell the sweater.” “I swear, I won’t,” she said.
A week later, I was out walking with my mother to get some food when I saw the woman again. This time the picture was a little different. She was still begging, but with the gray sweater wrapped around her body and a smile on her face when she saw us. I guarantee that the smile on my face was bigger.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.The writer offered help without hesitation.
B.The writer wanted to learn more about the beggar.
C.The organization had too many clothes.
D.The woman wanted to make a fortune by begging.
2.What do the underlined words “her principles” in the third paragraph refer to?
A.She never trusted strangers.
B.She never accepted donations from the poor.
C.She wouldn’t accept anything gained illegally.
D.She wouldn’t take advantage of others’ kindness.
3.What contributed to their smiles at last?
A.Caution and fear. B.Kindness and trust.
C.Doubt and distrust. D.Optimism and generosity.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.We Should Trust Beggars B.How to Judge a Real Beggar
C.Learn Morality from a Beggar D.The Most Wonderful Gift I Gave to a Beggar
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
Our nonprofit organization had just received a large donation of clothing. As three of us walked home for dinner, we saw a woman begging by the bridge. She was old and had no legs. She shivered in her thin sari(纱巾), which offered little protection from the cold wind. Her hunger forced her to beg. My friends and I looked at each other:here was a perfect opportunity, but first it was necessary to do a little bit of research.
We went up to the woman to hear her story. She spoke very little due to her poor health and fear, but we learned enough. She lived alone in her small home. She had no one to look after her and ate whatever people gave her. The desire to help her grew stronger. After speaking to her, we headed back to get something to keep her warm. Finding the perfect sweater, we set out again to see the woman. This time, the fear was replaced by distrust as we presented her with the sweater.
“Are you robbers?” she asked. “You came here before and are back so suddenly with clothes.” I was surprised by her principles.Even in her state, she did not want to wear anything that was stolen and gained through ill means.
“No, we are out doing service work.” Her shoulders relaxed a bit. I then helped her put the sweater on and said, “Please don't sell the sweater.” “I swear, I won't,” she said.
A week later, I was out walking with my mother to get some food when I saw the woman again. This time the picture was a little different. She was still begging, but with the gray sweater wrapped around her body and a smile on her face when she saw us. I guarantee that the smile on my face was bigger.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. The organization had too many clothes.
B. The writer offered help without hesitation.
C. The woman wanted to make a fortune by begging.
D. The writer was careful before offering help to the beggar.
2.What do the underlined words “her principles” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. She never trusted strangers.
B. She never accepted donations from the poor.
C. She wouldn't accept anything gained illegally.
D. She wouldn't take advantage of others' kindness.
3.What contributed to their smiles at last?
A. Kindness and trust. B. Caution and fear.
C. Doubt and distrust. D. Optimism and generosity.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Trusting the Beggars B. A Beggar’s Morality
C. The Sweater to a Beggar D. Learning to Judge a Real Beggar
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Our non-profit organization had just received a large donation of clothing. As three of us walked home for dinner, we saw a woman begging by the bridge. She was old and had no legs. She shivered in her thin sari(纱巾), which offered little protection from the cold wind. Her hunger forced her to beg. My friends and I looked at each other: here was a perfect opportunity, but first it was necessary to do a little bit of research.
We went up to the woman to hear her story. She spoke very little due to her poor health and fear, but we learned enough. She lived alone in her small home. She had no one to look after her and ate whatever people gave her. The desire to help her grew stronger. After speaking to her, we headed back to get something to keep her warm. Finding the perfect sweater, we set out again to see the woman. This time, the fear was replaced by distrust as we presented her with the sweater.
“Are you robbers?” she asked. “You came here before and are back so suddenly with clothes.” I was surprised by her principles. Even in her state, she did not want to wear anything that was stolen and gained through ill means.
“No, we are out doing service work.” Her shoulders relaxed a bit. I then helped her put the sweater on and said, “Please don’t sell the sweater.” “I swear, I won’t,” she said.
A week later, I was out walking with my mother to get some food when I saw the woman again. This time the picture was a little different. She was still begging, but with the gray sweater wrapped around her body and a smile on her face when she saw us. I guarantee that the smile on my face was bigger.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.The writer offered help without hesitation.
B.The writer wanted to learn more about the beggar.
C.The organization had too many clothes.
D.The woman wanted to make a fortune by begging.
2.What do the underlined words “her principles” in the third paragraph refer to?
A.She never trusted strangers.
B.She never accepted donations from the poor.
C.She wouldn’t accept anything gained illegally.
D.She wouldn’t take advantage of others’ kindness.
3.What contributed to their smiles at last?
A.Caution and fear. B.Kindness and trust.
C.Doubt and distrust. D.Optimism and generosity.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.We Should Trust Beggars B.How to Judge a Real Beggar
C.Learn Morality from a Beggar D.The Most Wonderful Gift I Gave to a Beggar
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
单词拼写. 根据句意,填入正确的单词形式(注意词形的变化;仅限一词).
1.Just two days after we had received our c_________________ orders to join the D-Day landing troops, we found ourselves outside a peaceful village.
2.The boy was one of the _______________(幸存者) of the invasion.
3.The criminal was _________________(判处)to death.
4.Millions of fans admire his athletic ability, ____________________ (动力)and confidence.
5.E_____________, your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult.
6.If you say that something is c____________, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.
7.He is one of those people ________(值得) to make more than the minimum wage.
8.Finally the barber picked up a pair of s________and a comb, and cut my hair.
9.The barber had a magnificent m_____________, which he used wax to keep in shape.
10.In 2003, there were fifteen peacekeeping operations , involving nearly 37,000 p____________(soldiers and civilians).
高二英语单词拼写中等难度题查看答案及解析
One Story
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1.One Story judges works mainly according to __________.
A.readers’ views on them B.the number of their words
C.whether they are translated works D.where and how they are published
2.What should participants pay attention to?
A.They should expect no profits or comments.
B.They should apply for an account in advance.
C.They should provide detailed personal information.
D.They should have experience of publishing works.
3.What can we infer from the passage above?
A.One Story prefers publications online to those in print.
B.One Story provides timely feedback on individual stories.
C.One Story aims at making money for readers and organizations.
D.Once you submit your work automatically, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
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With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for us to plan our holidays. 1.
Organize a Charity Show
Christmas is about spreading joy and love. It’s about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them with happiness and love, don’t we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gifts for them too? 2.Use all the activities to buy gifts or necessities for those less rich.
Visit Orphanages and Old Age Homes
Christmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than the celebrations, we look forward to being near our close ones. 3.Form a group and spend an entire day with children or senior at orphanages and old age homes.
Start a Donation Drive
When we do something alone, the impact of that action isn’t as great as it would be if done by a group. 4.A lot of people will want to donate clothes and other necessary items. Along with gifts, if you donate these to people as well, it will really make a difference.
5.Plan these activities in time and have fun with your family and friends. Merry Christmas!May God bless you!
A. Shopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas.
B. Here are some fun Christmas activities that you are absolutely going to love.
C. If you have the time, organize a donation drive in your locality.
D. Now that you know these activities, you can select a few of them to keep yourself busy.
E. As charity, you can arrange for a show in your circle of friends or in your neighborhood.
F. Gifting something to your family members, friends and colleagues is important.
G. The same joy can be shared with people who don’t have the company of their family on this happy occasion.
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Time is very important in our lives. It organizes our everyday moments. However, time never had any importance in my life until I received a watch from my father.
I received this gift on a cloudy day. I had to go to the airport at 9:00 a.m. to meet my uncle and take him to my father’s house. However, I was late because I was staying with my friends. Later on that day, around 11:00 a.m., I remembered my uncle, but I was very late for him. He had left the airport and taken a taxi to my father’s house.
I got to my father’s house at 2:00 p.m. and felt ashamed of myself at that moment. After I said “hello” to my angry father and tired uncle, my father asked me to sit next to him and gave me this watch. Then he said, “Essa, did you have fun with your friends today?”
“Yes, Dad, and I’m sorry about not meeting my uncle at the airport.”
“I hope today you learned something important, and this watch will be a reminder (提醒物) for you.” He told me to take this watch and use it as an organizer of my life.
I learned a very important lesson from my father: To respect time and never be late to do something. This watch is important to me, not because of its price, but because of the lesson that I learned from it.
49. The writer’s uncle came to visit them ______.
A. by car B. by air C. by boat D. by taxi
50. Why did Essa’s father get angry when Essa got to his house?
A. Essa often spent a lot of time with friends.
B. Essa cared little about other people.
C. Essa wasted too much time.
D. Essa forgot an important thing.
51. Why did the father give Essa a watch?
A. To punish Essa. B. To comfort Essa.
C. To teach Essa. D. To praise Essa.
52. What did Essa think of the watch?
A. It was a priceless gift. B. It was an useless gift.
C. It was a common gift. D. It was a strange gift.
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel. The next morning, I caught another taxi to do some shopping. Later I went to a café to buy some lunch, but having my sandwich and drink in my hands, I saw that all the tables were occupied(占用). Then I heard a friendly voice saying, “You can share my table. ”
I thankfully sat down with the smiling elderly lady and we shared a happy lunch together. As the meal drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn’t hired(租用)a car, and hadn’t realized how costly taking taxis would be. After a while she said, “My dear, don’t use any more taxis. It would be my pleasure to drive you wherever you wish. ”
I told her that I couldn’t put her to that trouble, but she insisted. She took details of where I was staying and the next morning she drove me to Disney World. She took me through the park’s gates and spent some time with me before leaving me to explore alone. At the end of the day, she returned to take me back to my hotel. The next few days, she drove me around Orlando’s tourist areas. I offered her money but she refused to take any.
When we had lunch on my last day, I thanked her for her kindness. I’ll never forget that wonderful lady who filled my holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
1.The author went to Orlando to________.
A. see a doctor B. attend a meeting C. meet a friend D. visit a family member
2.What did the elderly lady do?
A. She offered her seat to the author. B. She helped the author hire a car.
C. She drove the author to a park. D. She bought the author a lunch.
3.We can infer from the text that the elderly lady is________.
A. hard-working B. good-looking C. well-known D. kind-hearted
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)______might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I______.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I______to catch a taxi to my______and settle in. The next morning, I took another______to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs.______I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were______. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can______my table."
I gratefully sat down with the______lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the______drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't______a car, and hadn't realized how______taking taxis would he. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to______you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that______,but she brushed aside my protests(反对). She asked me where I was______and the next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the______time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to______alone. At the end of the day, she______to take me back to my accommodation. I______her money but she refused to take any.
I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her______, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
1.A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment
2.A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked
3.A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved
4.A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation
5.A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi
6.A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once
7.A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted
8.A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess
9.A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn
10.A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview
11.A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided
12.A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive
13.A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive
14.A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge
15.A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping
16.A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular
17.A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate
18.A. forgot B. refused C. returned D. preferred
19.A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed
20.A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The popular streaming service Netflix announced plans to exclude (排除) tobacco use from any of its new shows and movies that target younger audiences, specifically those below the age of 15. According to media reports, the decision comes from pressure from Truth Initiative, a large non-profit organization aiming to get rid of tobacco and make its use “a thing of the past”.
Smoking is a bad habit and no parents want their kids to start smoking. As such, excluding the vice (坏习惯) from television shows and movies young people watch makes good sense. I’ll acknowledge that Netflix’s decision to exclude smoking is a good one — but it’s a wildly inconsistent standard. What about other vices? For example, the use of bad language?
As parents of three young boys, my wife and I are trying to expose our children to good things. We want to encourage them to grow up to become responsible men who see the value and potential in every person. We want to see them avoid the landmines that so often entrap young people today.
Sadly, typical television shows and movies contain material that’s the exact opposite of that. It’s often said that companies only produce what people will consume — and there’s some truth in such a claim. But the organization I work for has long had an online site that helps parents know about what's in a movie, show or music album. We don’t tell you whether you should watch or listen — we simply let you know what it’s about — and let you decide. It’s our most popular site, attracting millions of visits each month.
Netflix might be surprised how many new customers they would win if they started producing content that parents actually want instead of themes that regularly stand in opposition to the values of the millions of moms and dads like me who want to see our kids accomplish more in life rather than simply avoiding the smoking habit.
1.Why did Netflix plan to cut smoking from youth-targeted content?
A.Because of appeals from parents.
B.Because of the influence of media reports.
C.Because of requests from young audiences.
D.Because of pressure from a tobacco control organization.
2.What are “the landmines” in Paragraph 3?
A.Bad habits. B.Comfort zones.
C.Unrealistic dreams D.Improper friendships.
3.What does the online site mentioned in Paragraph 4 do?
A.It teaches parenting skills.
B.It promotes youth programs.
C.It advertises movies and shows.
D.It serves as an entertainment guide.
4.What does the author think of Netflix’s decision to exclude tobacco use?
A.It is helpless.
B.It is far from enough.
C.It is against popular values.
D.It is a warning to tobacco makers.
高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
Voluntary organizations
Horizon School Peru
Area: Peru
We are a non-profit organization based in Trujillo, Peru. We provide free English classes for the nearby area, which we believe can help the community get out of poverty. By learning English, people here will be able to get more job chances.
As a volunteer, you will have to teach English both in Horizon and at a local public school. It’s also a chance to explore Trujillo and the local beach town. Volunteers will get to experience the Peruvian culture and cooking as well as the language. Please get in touch with us at contact@horizonperu.com.
Do-it.org.uk
Area: the United Kingdom
If you want to make a difference, meet new people or learn new skills through volunteering, then look no further than do-it.org.uk — a volunteering website of the UK, which provides over a million chances to volunteer.
Just enter your postcode (邮编) and interest at www.do-it.org.uk, look through the chances and apply online. It’s as simple as that.
Aim Abroad
Area: India
Aim Abroad is a non-profit volunteer organization based in India. International volunteers are welcome to take part in the programs for the improvement of society. For more information, please visit www.aimabroad.org.
Adventist Nepal
Area: Nepal
We are a non-profit organization lying in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the purpose of providing volunteer services in Nepal in the field of education, health, human rights, writing, travel, etc. If you are interested in working as a volunteer and looking for help, please feel free to get in touch with us at info@adventistnepal.org. We also provide home stay service for visitors.
1.What are volunteers in Horizon School Peru required to do?
A.Attend English classes. B.Offer free English lessons.
C.Experience the local culture. D.Talk in English with the locals.
2.If you are concerned about health problems, which organization can you apply for?
A.Aim Abroad. B.Do-it.org.uk.
C.Adventist Nepal. D.Horizon School Peru.
3.What do the four organizations have in common?
A.Their aim is to help the poor. B.They only accept local volunteers.
C.Their volunteers must have many skills. D.Volunteers can apply for positions online.
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