Simply being quiet is a growing appeal. Lots of business have appeared to meet a rising demand for quiet time, from silent weekend getaways to silent dining, silent reading parties and even silent dating. Silence can mean different things to different people. We are usually silent only with those closest to us. So there is something almost radical(不同凡响的)about the recent trend towards enjoying silence with strangers.
Mariel started a regular silent reading party in Dundee just under a year ago. Readers bring their books and meet in a bar, where they read together in silence for an hour or sometimes two and then put their books away to chat and have a drink. “When the reading party starts, everything goes quiet,” says Mariel, “ It’s a little bit surreal (超现实的), especially in what is usually a noisy bar. However, there is something special about sharing the silence with others. It offers a chance to escape from reality; everyone is so busy with work and with technology being ever present. An event like this gives people the opportunity to escape these things for a while.”
Honi Ryan is an artist based in Berlin who began hosting silent dinner back in 2006. The rules of the dinner are: no talking, no using your voice, no reading or writing, trying to make as little noise as possible, not connecting with technology, and staying for at least two hours. So far she has taken her silent dinner project to Mexico, the US, Australia and China. “It’s evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it. Silence creates the space for the people and places involved to fill with whatever is needed; it is quite different from our usual social behaviors.”
1.Why have lots of silent businesses appeared?
A.To satisfy people’s demand for silence.
B.To make people get close to each other.
C.To appeal to young people.
D.To change people’s old way of life.
2.What can we learn about Mariel’s silent reading parties?
A.Readers can use their voice while reading.
B.Readers can be busy with their work.
C.Readers can connect with technology.
D.Readers can chat and drink after reading.
3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A.noise B.space C.silence D.food
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Escape from Reality. B.Enjoying Being Quiet.
C.Silent Reading Parties. D.Silent Dining Projects.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题
Simply being quiet is a growing appeal. Lots of business have appeared to meet a rising demand for quiet time, from silent weekend getaways to silent dining, silent reading parties and even silent dating. Silence can mean different things to different people. We are usually silent only with those closest to us. So there is something almost radical(不同凡响的)about the recent trend towards enjoying silence with strangers.
Mariel started a regular silent reading party in Dundee just under a year ago. Readers bring their books and meet in a bar, where they read together in silence for an hour or sometimes two and then put their books away to chat and have a drink. “When the reading party starts, everything goes quiet,” says Mariel, “ It’s a little bit surreal (超现实的), especially in what is usually a noisy bar. However, there is something special about sharing the silence with others. It offers a chance to escape from reality; everyone is so busy with work and with technology being ever present. An event like this gives people the opportunity to escape these things for a while.”
Honi Ryan is an artist based in Berlin who began hosting silent dinner back in 2006. The rules of the dinner are: no talking, no using your voice, no reading or writing, trying to make as little noise as possible, not connecting with technology, and staying for at least two hours. So far she has taken her silent dinner project to Mexico, the US, Australia and China. “It’s evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it. Silence creates the space for the people and places involved to fill with whatever is needed; it is quite different from our usual social behaviors.”
1.Why have lots of silent businesses appeared?
A.To satisfy people’s demand for silence.
B.To make people get close to each other.
C.To appeal to young people.
D.To change people’s old way of life.
2.What can we learn about Mariel’s silent reading parties?
A.Readers can use their voice while reading.
B.Readers can be busy with their work.
C.Readers can connect with technology.
D.Readers can chat and drink after reading.
3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A.noise B.space C.silence D.food
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Escape from Reality. B.Enjoying Being Quiet.
C.Silent Reading Parties. D.Silent Dining Projects.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
The average American male consumes 100 grams of protein daily — almost double the necessary amount. This overconsumption isn’t able to continue for long. Besides, there’ll be an extra 2.5 billion people by 2050. Therefore, the United Nations will need to increase as many as 70% food projects by 2050 to solve this problem.
To survive, we need to change the way we farm and eat. Experts say algae(藻类植物), which can offer lots of protein, could be a possible solution. Meat, which is our main source of protein, uses a lot of our limited resources, like water and land, not just for the animals but also to grow their food. But the green slimy algae that lives in oceans, ponds and aquariums can grow fast, is packed with nutrition and needs next to nothing to grow. It can even grow in a desert. That’s surely a big deal.
The wellness company iWi is now growing a type of algae on a large scale. The farm has green seas as far as the eye can see. The entire farm covers 900 acres, 98 of which is currently being cultivated and operates all year around.
The algae on the farm is grown in long ponds called “raceways”, and an engine constantly stir water to make sure the algae is exposed to the sunlight. CO2 and a tiny bit of fertilizer are then pumped into the water to help the algae grow.
The fresh algae grown on iWi’s farm is a far cry from the unpleasant taste in your mind. That’s because not all types of algae smell or taste like pond scum(浮垢). And the farm’s algae simply tastes salty and gives hope that people would willingly eat this.
“The protein we’re producing is not going to be green,” said Miguel Calatayud. “Our protein powders will be difficult to be noticed when added to other foods. It will be in every single food that you eat on an everyday basis. Algae is going to be part of a regular food chain for us. It’s going to be a great thing for all of us and for our entire planet.”
1.Why will the UN need to increase its food projects?
A.To deal with over-population in the world.
B.To double Americans’ protein consumption.
C.To ensure Americans’ 100 grams of protein daily.
D.To solve the possible protein shortage worldwide.
2.What’s the algae’s advantage over meat?
A.It contains more protein. B.It can grow in the desert.
C.It is much more delicious. D.It is environmentally-friendly.
3.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.Is considered as. B.Is different from.
C.Is responsible for. D.Is applied to.
4.We can infer from Miguel Calatayud that the new algae_____.
A.can benefit the demand for protein unconsciously
B.has a surprisingly good effect on people’s health
C.has a different color from the common algae
D.can change the future of our eating habits
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
One morning a few years ago, Harvard President Neil Rudenstine overslept. For this busy man, it was a sort ofalarm: after years of non-stop hard work, he might wear himself out and die an early death.
Only after a week’s leave—— during which he read novels, listened to music and walked with his wife on a beach—— was Rudenstine able to return to work.
In our modern life, we have lost the rhythm between action and rest. Amazingly, within this world there is a universal but silly saying: “I am so busy.”
We say this to one another as if our tireless efforts were a talent by nature and an ability to successfully deal with stress. The busier we are, the more important we seem to ourselves and, we imagine, to others. To be unavailable to our friends and family, and to be unable to find time to relax—— this has become the model of a successful life.
Because we do not rest, we lose our way. We miss the guide telling us where to go, the food providing is with strength, the quiet giving us wisdom.
How have we allowed this to happen? I believe it is this: we have forgotten the Sabbath, the day of the week—— for followers of some religions—— for rest and praying. It is a day when we are not supposed to work, a time when we devote ourselves to enjoying and celebrating what is beautiful. It is a good time to bless our children and loved ones, give thanks, share meals, walk and sleep. It is a time for us to take a rest, to put our work aside, trusting that there are larger forces at work taking care of the world.
Rest is s spiritual and biological need; however, in our strong ambition to be successful and care for our many responsibilities, we may feel terribly guilty when we take time to rest. The Sabbath gives us permission to stop work. In fact, “Remember the Sabbath” is more than simply permission to rest; it is a rule to obey and a principle to follow.
1.The “alarm” in the first paragraph refers to “_______”.
A.a signal of stress
B.a warning of danger
C.a sign of age
D.a spread of disease
2.According to Paragraph 4, a successful person is one who is believed to _______.
A.be able to work without stress
B.be more talented than other people
C.be more important than anyone else
D.be busying working without time to rest
3.Some people feel guilty when taking time to rest because they _______.
A.think that taking a rest means lacking ambitions
B.fail to realize that rest is an essential part of life
C.fail to realize that religions force them to rest
D.think that taking a rest means being lazy
4.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.We should balance work with rest.
B.The Sabbath gives us permission to rest.
C.It is silly for anyone to say “I am busy.”
D.We should be available to our family and friends.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
As we all know sewing-machine(缝纫机) repair is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world today. Newspapers, women’s magazines, high schools and colleges are all encouraging millions of American women to do their own sewing, not only to make their own shirts and sweaters, but also to make nice clothes for their husbands, sons, or boyfriends. The lattes figures(数字) show that over 89 million American women, because of the high costs of ready-to-wear clothing are now making almost all of their families’ clothes. Most of these women get great satisfaction from making the family clothes on their own sewing machines. So it is natural that the demand(要求) for excellent service of sewing machines is growing.
Think of it! 89 million or more sewing machines, not including another 10 million sewing machines in schools of all kinds, need service at least once a year, and quite possibly four or more times each year. I know some women who return their sewing machines to repairmen time after time to get them fixed properly. I’ve seen sewing machines come out of repair shops in worse condition than they were when they went in.
So I’ve decided to write an introduction book to sewing-machine repair and teach people how to repair their own sewing machines at home. It’s not that difficult. In the book, I will teach you everything you need to know about how to repair your sewing machine.
1.The author wrote the passage to________.
A.teach women to repair their sewing machines. |
B.explain his or her purpose in writing the book |
C.introduce the reasons for doing one’s own sewing |
D.tell us that sewing-machine repair is a fast-growing business |
2.American women make clothes by themselves because________.
A.they cannot buy the clothes they see in magazines |
B.their husbands or boyfriends want them to do so |
C.ready-to-wear clothes cost a great deal of money |
D.they can’t get great satisfaction from buying clothes |
3.We learn from the passage that sewing machines________.
A.aren’t very difficult to be repaired |
B.cannot work well after one year |
C.don’t easily get broken |
D.need service 4 times a month |
4.It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A.the book will also show you how to make nice clothes |
B.there are not enough sewing-machine-repair shops in America |
C.over 99 million sewing machines need service at least once a year |
D.the demand for excellent service of sewing machines grows the fastest in America |
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
As we all know sewing-machine(缝纫机) repair is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world today.Newspapers,women’s magazines,high schools and colleges are all encouraging millions of American women to do their own sewing,not only to make their own shirts and sweaters,but also to make nice clothes for their husbands,sons,or boyfriends.The lates figures(数字) show that over 89 million American women,because of the high costs of ready-to-wear clothing are now making almost all of their families’ clothes.Most of these women get great satisfaction from making the family clothes on their own sewing machines.So it is natural that the demand(要求) for excellent service of sewing machines is growing.
Think of it! 89 million or more sewing machines,not including another 10 million sewing machines in schools of all kinds,need service at least once a year,and quite possibly four or more times each year.I know some women who return their sewing machines to repairmen time after time to get them fixed properly.I’ve seen sewing machines come out of repair shops in worse condition than they were when they went in.
So I’ve decided to write an introduction book to sewing-machine repair and teach people how to repair their own sewing machines at home.It’s not that difficult.In the book,I will teach you everything you need to know about how to repair your sewing machine.
1.The author wrote the passage to________.
A.teach women to repair their sewing machines.
B.explain his or her purpose in writing the book
C.introduce the reasons for doing one’s own sewing
D.tell us that sewing-machine repair is a fast-growing business
2.American women make clothes by themselves because________.
A.they cannot buy the clothes they see in magazines
B.their husbands or boyfriends want them to do so
C.ready-to-wear clothes cost a great deal of money
D.they can’t get great satisfaction from buying clothes
3.We learn from the passage that sewing machines________.
A.aren’t very difficult to be repaired
B.cannot work well after one year
C.don’t easily get broken
D.need service 4 times a month
4.It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A.the book will also show you how to make nice clothes
B.there are not enough sewing-machine-repair shops in America
C.over 99 million sewing machines need service at least once a year
D.the demand for excellent service of sewing machines grows the fastest in America
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
·No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
·Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without taking them out in a month.
·Convenient
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet•••You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
·Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.
A.parents B.teenagers
C.winners D.adults
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
A.Special gifts are ready for parents.
B.The bank opens only on work days.
C.Services are convenient for its members.
D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
3.If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.
A.be an Internet user B.be permitted by your parent
C.have a big sum of money D.be in your twenties
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A.To set up a club. B.To provide part-time jobs.
C.To organize key-cards. D.To introduce a new banking service.
高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
He is not ______ to be the kind of man who could have done such a rude thing to a lady. You must have been mistaken.
A. likely B. possible C. probable D. maybe
高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
I can’t leave the office now. A lot of work ________ to be done.
A.is remained B.left C.remains D.have
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
When you were a little child, your parents made decisions about everything for you because you weren’t old enough to take care of yourself and make careful decisions. Finally, however, you grow up and become a teenager. You begin to have your own thoughts and opinions about life.
As you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting (调整). They aren’t used to the new you — they only know you as a child.
In most families, this adjustment can cause lots of arguments between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters, but your parents don’t understand why you don’t like your wallpaper any more. Then you feel your parents don’t respect you and don’t allow you to do what you like, and your parents get angry because they disagree with your decisions. And some other things — like the type of friends you have — can cause even bigger arguments, because your parents will always be ready to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are.
However, the good news is that there will be fewer arguments as your parents realize that you have grown up and should have your own ideas. Before you get on well with each other again, communication between you and your parents is very important.
1.The writer describes______in the first paragraph.
A.the decisions you may make B.the changes you may make
C.the happy time you may have D.the friends you may have
2.Why do your parents need to adjust when you become independent?
A.Because they don’t often stay at home. B.Because they are busy at work.
C.Because they get angry easily. D.Because they’re not familiar with the new you.
3.From the passage, we can learn that______.
A.teenagers like to be with their parents
B.parents may have a happy time adjusting
C.parents don’t need to respect their children
D.the type of friends you have may cause bigger arguments
4.In order to get on well with your parents, you should often______.
A.communicate with them B.agree with their ideas
C.protect them D.do what you like
高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
I teach online and have been doing so for years .I understand the value of traditional face-to-face course offerings for certain courses and certain subjects. I doubt an online course in chemistry can ever be as effective (有效的) as a face-to-face course held in a lab. Fortunately, I teach writing, and the Internet is an effective place for teaching subjects that call for careful reading and discussion.
It is true that there are things I cannot do in my classes on the Internet. It is also true, however, that there are things I cannot do in my classes held in traditional classrooms. So the question we should ask is: What works better or worse in face-to-face classes rather than in online courses, and vice versa(反之亦然)?
One of the things I value most in my online classes is the necessity for everyone to take part in order to show their presence. In my face-to-face classes, a student can sit quietly and appear to be engaged in(积极参与) the discussion without ever offering a thought or opinion. Online, I consider a student who sits quietly but who does not join in the discussion to be simply not present. Further, students in face-to-face classes who are too shy or who are talked over by quicker and louder voices have the chance to take part in an online discussion.
When I teach online, my students and I can be inside or outside and we can sit wherever and however we want. In Michigan, where a winter storm can make going to campus dangerous or even impossible, the ability to learn in class from the comfort of wherever you live is a big advantage. When the weather is not nice, I often teach while sitting in a local coffee shop. When the weather is nice, I often teach while sitting in my backyard.
I agree that online education is not a “recipe (秘诀)for personal success.” Then again, I’m not sure traditional face-to-face education is such a recipe, either.
1.What does the author think of online courses and traditional courses?
A.Chemistry courses can be done online.
B.Online courses are more popular.
C.Traditional courses are more helpful.
D.Both have their advantages.
2.How can shy students benefit from online discussion?
A.They can do a better job than louder students.
B.They can sit quietly to listen to others opinions.
C.They can think independently and take an active part.
D.They can appear to be engaged in online discussion.
3.Which advantage of online teaching is mentioned in Paragraph 4?
A.It is much safer. B.It is less affected by weather.
C.It is more comfortable. D.It happens anytime.
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Why I teach online. B.I’ m online.
C.A recipe for success. D.A new teaching style.
高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析