Chloe Kim was one of America's top Olympians ...

Chloe Kim was one of America's top Olympians during last year's Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The snowboarding champion, who grew up in California, competed there at 17 years of age. She became the youngest woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe competition.

She has recently won a halfpipe competition during the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado. But the 18-year-old snowboarder has decided to trade some trips down the halfpipe for an Ivy League education after an upcoming world championship competition in Utah. Beginning from next fall, Kim will be joining Princeton University's class. Instead of centering on the physics of her winning snow board moves, she could now be learning the subject in school. In a recent interview, Kim said, “While I have a special identity and my life has always been so different, I still aim to make my higher education experience as normal as possible.” Kim added, “I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class.”

Kim received widespread attention during the Pyeongchang Games. The publicity was fueled by her friendly, energetic nature as well as her interesting family story. Along her path to Olympic gold, Kim also became a social media star. She helped design a snowboarding Barbie doll in her likeness, rapped with hip-hop artist G-Eazy and joined other sports stars to be honored with ESPY Awards. While all of this was fun, Kim says she now looks forward to a new challenge—earning a degree from one of America's top universities. She says she considers her acceptance to Princeton just as much of an honor as earning an Olympic gold medal.

She is still deciding what her exact field of study will be at Princeton. But she says it will involve something science-related, possibly chemistry or biology. She is attempting to work out a plan that will permit her to keep training while going to classes. Kim says her sports and educational goals go hand-in-hand. “It's all about progressing the sport and also pushing myself,” she said. “To see what can do, and how far I can go.”

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Kim's personality and family background help raise her publicity.

B.Kim majors in physics in Princeton University to improve snow board moves.

C.Kim thinks being admitted to Princeton earns her more honors than being a sports star.

D.Kim decides to give up the upcoming world championship competition in Utah.

2.By saying "I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class”, Kim______.

A.tries to hide her identity as snowboarding champion

B.desires to live a normal life in her study experience

C.determines to forget all about her earlier sports life

D.hopes the girl sitting by her is named Chloe as her

3.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.Snowboarding Champion Regains Popularity with Sports Lovers

B.Snowboarding Champion Challenges Other Fields Successfully

C.Snowboarding Champion Sets Sights on Education

D.Snowboarding Champion Cooperates with Princeton University

4.From which is the passage probably taken?

A.A study brochure B.A short-story collection

C.A newspaper D.An autobiography

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In the 19th century, one of America's greatest writers, Walt Whitman, helped people learn to value poetry. Whitman created a new kind of poetry.

Walt Whitman was born in 1819 in New York City. During his long life, he watched America grow from a young nation to the strongest industrial power in the world. As a young man, Whitman worked as a school teacher, a printer and a newspaper reporter. He was 36 years old when he published his first book of poetry in 1855. He called it Leaves of Grass. It has only 12 poems. The poems are written in free verse. The lines do not follow any set form. Some lines are short. Some are long. The words at the end of each line do not have a similar sound. They do not rhyme.

One of America's greatest thinkers and writers immediately recognized the importance of Leaves of Grass. Ralph Waldo Emerson praised Whitman’ s works. But most other poets and writers said nothing and even denounced it. Most readers also rejected Whitman’ s poems. The new form of his poetry surprised many people. Even his own brother told Whitman that he should stop writing poetry. But Whitman had many things to say. And he continued to say them. Readers began to understand that America had a great new poetic voice.

Walt Whitman’ s poems praise the United States and its democracy. The poet expressed his love for America and its people in many ways. Experts today praise Leaves of Grass as a major literary work. In 1873, Walt Whitman suffered a stroke. He spent the last years of his life in Camden, New Jersey. Whitman was poor and weak during the last years of his life. He died in 1892. Some critics say Walt Whitman was a spokesman for democracy. Others say he was not a spokesman for anything. Instead, they simply call him a great poet.

1.What can we know about Whitman?

A.His poems have the same rhyme.

B.He is the first great poet in the USA.

C.He helped people to create new poems.

D.His poems show his love for his country.

2.Why was Leaves of Grass refused at first?

A.The poems are quite short. B.The form of poetry is special.

C.Whitman wasn’ t famous then. D.There are only 12 poems in it.

3.What does the underlined word “denounced” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A.Accused B.Downloaded C.Published D.Translated.

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

A.Walt Whitman---a great soldier

B.Walt Whitman---an unfortunate poet

C.Walt Whitman and Leaves of Grass

D.The first and greatest poet in America

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George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.

Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.

In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.

In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It sill remains one of his most famous works.

George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.

1.Many of Gershwin’s musical works were ________.

A. written about New Yorkers　　 B. composed for Paul Whiteman

C. played mainly in the countryside　　 D. performed in various ways

2.What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?

A. He created one of his best works.　　 B. He studied with Nadia Boulanger.

C. He argued with French critics.　　 D. He changed his music style.

3.What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Many of Gershwin’s works were lost.

B. The death of Gershwin was widely reported.

C. A concert was held in memory of Gershwin.

D. Brain cancer research started after Gershwin’s death.

4.Which of the following best describes Gershwin?

A. Talented and productive.　　 B. Serious and boring.

C. Popular and unhappy.　　 D. Friendly and honest.

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George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.

Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.

In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world­famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.

In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well­known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz­influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.

George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty­nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.

1.Many of Gershwin's musical works were ________．

A.written about New Yorkers B.composed for Paul Whiteman

C.performed in various ways D.played mainly in the countryside

2.What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?

A.It proved jazz could be serious music.

B.It attracted more people to theatres.

C.It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra.

D.It caused a debate among jazz musicians.

3.What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?

A.He studied with Nadia Boulanger. B.He created one of his best works.

C.He argued with French critics. D.He changed his music style.

4.What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A.The death of Gershwin was widely reported.

B.Many of Gershwin's works were lost.

C.A concert was held in memory of Gershwin.

D.Brain cancer research started after Gershwin's death.

5.Which of the following best describes Gershwin?

A.Serious and boring. B.Talented and productive.

C.Popular and unhappy. D.Friendly and honest.

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Robert Frost was one of America’s best known and most honored serious writers. But his fame came late in his life.

He was born in San Francisco, California in 1874. He lived in California during his early childhood. He was named after the chief Southern general in America’s Civil War. The general’s name was Robert Edward Lee. The poet was named Robert Lee Frost, because his father wanted to honor the general.

Someone once asked another American writer, Ernest Hemingway, how to become a writer. The best thing, he said, was to have an unhappy childhood. If this is true, Robert Frost’s childhood was unhappy enough to make him a very good writer. Robert Frost’s father was a reporter who wanted to be a politician. But he didn’t make it. He often drank too much wine and became angry. Robert was the victim (受害者) of his anger.

Robert Frost finished high school in 1891. After high school, Robert’s grandfather offered to pay his costs at Dartmouth College. But Robert left the school after a few months. He did not like it. He spent the next few years working at different jobs. At one time, he worked in a factory. Later, he repaired shoes. He was a teacher. He was a reporter. Always, he wrote poetry.

Robert Frost attended Harvard University for two years. After that, he returned to the many jobs he held before. For a while, Frost tried to take care of a farm in the state of New Hampshire. He was not a successful farmer. And he continued to write poetry. He said that until 1930, he earned only about ten dollars a year from writing.

In 1912, he decided to try to make a new start. He took his family to Britain. The cost of living was low. In Britain, Frost found a publisher for his first book of poems. The book was called A Boy’s Will. When it appeared in 1913, Frost received high praise from British readers. Praise was something he had not received in his own country.

Ezra Pound, another American poet living in Britain, read the poems and liked them very much. He wrote a magazine article about Frost. He also helped get Frost’s second book of poems published in America. That book was called North of Boston.

1.The followings are writers EXCEPT _____.

A. Robert Lee Frost　　 B. Robert Edward Lee

C. Ernest Hemingway　　 D. Ezra Pound

2.The passage wrote about Hemingway in order to show that _____.

A. he had great influence on Frost’s poetry and life

B. Frost’s poetry style was the same as Hemingway’s

C. Frost spent his childhood unhappily

D. Frost was unhappy because he was the victim of his father

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Robert Frost’s father was angry and drank a lot because he didn’t realize his dream.

B. Once Frost’s first book was published he gained great praise in his country.

C. After leaving Harvard University, he began to learn to write poetry.

D. Frost was found to have a gift in poetry while he studied in high school.

4.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. Roberl Frost’s unhappy childhood.　　 B. Roberl Frost’s first and second book.

C. Roberl Frost’s family and jobs.　　 D. Roberl Frost’s life and poetry.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Robert Frost was one of America’s best known and most honored serious writers. But his fame came late in his life.

He was born in San Francisco, California in 1874. He lived in California during his early childhood. He was named after the chief Southern general in America’s Civil War. The general’s name was Robert Edward Lee. The poet was named Robert Lee Frost, because his father wanted to honor the general.

Someone once asked another American writer, Ernest Hemingway, how to become a writer. The best thing, he said, was to have an unhappy childhood. If this is true, Robert Frost’s childhood was unhappy enough to make him a very good writer. Robert Frost’s father was a reporter who wanted to be a politician. He often drank too much wine and became angry. Robert was the victim of his anger.

Robert Frost finished high school in 1891. After high school, Robert’s grandfather offered to pay his costs at Dartmouth College. But Robert left the school after a few months. He did not like it. He spent the next few years working at different jobs. At one time, he worked in a factory. Later, he repaired shoes. He was a teacher. He was a reporter. Always, he wrote poetry.

Robert Frost attended Harvard University for two years. After that, he returned to the many jobs he held before. For a while, Frost tried to take care of a farm in the state of New Hampshire. He was not a successful farmer. And he continued to write poetry. He said that until 1930, he earned only about ten dollars a year from writing.

In 1912, he decided to try to make a new start. He took his family to Britain. The cost of living was low. In Britain, Frost found a publisher for his first book of poems. The book was called A Boy’s Will. When it appeared in 1913, Frost received high praise from British readers. Praise was something he had not received in his own country.

Ezra Pound, another American poet living in Britain, read the poems and liked them very much. He wrote a magazine article about Frost. He also helped get Frost’s second book of poems published in America. That book was called North of Boston.

1.The followings are writers EXCEPT __________.

2.The passage wrote about Hemingway in order to show that __________.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

4.What’s the passage mainly about?

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At long last the child was found on top of _____ we call the museum of science and technology.

A. which　　　　         B. that　　　             C. what　　             D. where

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America’s top comic book stores

New York City, NY － JHU Comic Books

NYC has a number of impressive comic book stores. While other comic book stores in the city fill their shelves with other products like cards and board games, JHU focuses only on the comics themselves, with shelves filled with great selections of the latest releases and back issues from wall to wall. (32 East 32nd St, 212 — 268 — 7088)

Austin, TX－Austin Books & Comics

Opened in 1977, Austin Books &. Comics is one of Texas’ biggest and longest running comic book stores. Not only do they sell the latest issues, they also carry many first editions and back issues. Good news is that they often hold regular book purchase discount activities, which means that you’d better consult them before your visit. (5002 N Lamar Blvd, 512－454－4197)

Washington D. C. － Big Planet Comics

This store, originally from Georgetown, prefers the more independent, small-press titles as well as stuff from Europe and Japan that your kids probably haven’t even heard of, but they also carry the more popular ones. True to its name, BPC has established its own comic book world, with book signing and meet-and-greet events, and their very own, though tiny, comic book publishing house. (1520 U St NW, 202 —342 —1961)

Portland 9 OR － Floating World Comics

Floating World Comics is not only a comic book store but a community hosting art shows. Priding itself on cool style, this is an ideal place for comic books, where art books fill shelves just as much as the more mainstream comics. Both the future artists and the comic book lovers in your family will more than appreciate a stopover during your Portland vacation. (400 NW Couch St, 503－241－0227)

1.Which of the following can you purchase at JHU Comic Books?

A. Cards.　　 B. Board games.

C. Comic books.　　 D. Art books.

2.Where can you learn about art shows besides buying comic books?

A. JHU Comic Books　　 B. Austin Books & Comics

C. Big Planet Comics　　 D. Floating World Comics

3.Which number should you dial if you want to buy comic books at a discount?

A. 212－268－7088　　 B. 512－454－4197

C. 202－342－1961　　 D. 503－241－0227

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One spring, when I was 10, during one of my father’s layoffs(失业), I could tell my mother was unhappy. I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mother’s Day gift.

One day after school I rode my bike to the Agins, which, I learned years later, was known for its high-end fashions(时尚) and style. I introduced myself to Sylvia Agins, telling her I was looking for a Mother’s Day present.

“Do you think she’d like a purse?” she asked. I told her. I thought she might.

She took out an Italian handbag made of leather. She asked me what I thought, and I told her that my mom would like it.

“How much money do you have?” she asked.

“Twelve dollars,” I said.

“You’re in luck,” she told me. “It’s only $11. You have a dollar left over for the card.” She gift-wrapped the purse and thanked me for my business, and I rode off home with the package under my arm.

When my mother opened the gift the next Sunday morning, she asked in an accusing tone, “Where did you get this?”

“I bought it at the Agins. It cost me $11.” I said.

My mother was shocked into silence.

It wasn’t until many years later, when I learned that the purse was worth several hundred dollars, that I appreciated just how wonderful Sylvia Agins had been to me. I always felt bad that I never had a chance to properly thank her.

“You know, my son, what really amazes me to this day,” my mother said, “Letting you have the purse for just a few dollars was unbelievable enough. But the fact that she let you leave the store with a dollar for the card was a touch of kindness that I’ll never forget.”

1.The author bought his mother a purse to ________.

A. surprise his mother

B. make his mother happy

C. show his ability of making money

D. thank his mother for buying him a bike

2.Why was the author’s mother shocked into silence?

A. She wasn’t expecting a gift from her son.

B. The purse was bought from the Agins.

C. The author bought a card to go with the purse.

D. The Agins charged so little money for the purse.

3.Sylvia Agins’s behavior shows that________.

A. she is good at making money

B. she is kind and thoughtful

C. she knows how to choose presents

D. she is critical and mean

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. An Unforgettable Event.

B. A Considerate Mother.

C. A Priceless Mother’s Day Gift.

D. A Kind-hearted Shop Owner.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

　　　　 in 1898, Beijing University is one of the top universities in China.

A. Being founded　 B. It was founded

C. Founded　　　　　 D. Founding

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