Growing up, I understood one thing about my dad: he knew everything. This was our relationship: I asked him questions and he told me the answers. Is there really a man in the moon? How do sailboats work? In my teen years, he taught me things I’d need to know to survive in the real world. How to check your car. The correct knife to bring along.
When I moved out, I called him at least once a week, usually when something broke in my apartment. After I got married, I needed him less because I had my husband and Google. When I called our conversations changed into six words. Me: “Hi, Dad.” Him: “Hi, sweets. Here’s Mom.” (Because I still needed her - How do I cook chicken? Do I need to call the doctor for my daughter’s fever?) I loved my dad, of course, but I wondered at times if maybe he had already shared everything I needed to know. Maybe I’d heard all his stories. Maybe, after knowing a man for 30 years, there’s nothing left to say.
Then, this past summer, my husband and I moved in with my parents for three weeks while our house was being repaired. They own a lake house, and Dad asked me to help him repair the walls. I didn’t balk— it was the least I could do for free rent(房租) — but I felt anxious. It was difficult. We got wet and sandy. But as we rebuilt the walls, my dad knowing exactly what went ______. I looked at him, “How do you know how to build walls?”
“I spent a summer in college building them.” “You did?” I thought I knew everything about my dad, but I never knew this. “Yep. Now let me teach you how to use this saw(锯子).” As he explained the skills, I realized that maybe it’s not that there’s nothing left to say. Maybe it’s just that I’ve spent my life asking him the wrong questions.
A few weeks later, after my family moved back into our own house, I called my parents. Dad answered. “Hi, sweets,” he said. “Here’s Mom.” “Wait, Dad,” I said. “How are you?” We ended up talking about work he was doing. Nothing life-changing. To anyone else, it would sound like a normal conversation between a dad and his daughter. But to me, it was a new beginning. I spent the first part of my life needing to talk to my dad. Now I talk to him because I want to.
1.It is unlikely that the author’s dad tried to teach her _______ when she was a teenager.
A.to swim in a river B.to make a fire safely
C.to climb mountains D.to solve a difficult math problem
2.What does the sentence “Hi, sweets. Here’s Mom.” mean in paragraph 2?
A.The father sounded like the mother to make fun.
B.The author did not want to speak to her parents.
C.The father then gave the phone to the mother.
D.The father brought up the author by himself.
3.The underlined word “balk” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.shout B.refuse C.smile D.talk
4.Which should we fill in the blank in paragraph 3?
A.around B.by C.crazy D.where
5.The author wants to talk to her father now because _______.
A.there is still a lot left to say B.the author has to survive
C.the father asks her to do that D.the mother asks her to do that
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题
阅读下面短文,简要回答问题。
One of the greatest things about growing older is that you get to stay up late. It’s not just your parents who that decision. Your body lets you enjoy dark hours, too.
Resent study has shown that brain changes during teen years make it easier for kids to stay up late. “But it doesn’t mean that you should stay up late just because you can stay up late,” scientists say. Young people who don’t get enough sleep are often late for school, or they miss it completely. And their grades go down. “If you’re sleeping in school, you’re not learning,” says Mary Carskadon who is a sleep researcher.
Lack of sleep is a growing problem in the United States. Schools have been starting earlier in recent years. And with TV, computers, and video games attracting them, people of all ages are sleeping less than their parents or their grandparents did.
Sleep is important because it gives our bodies time to recover from the stress (压力) of living. Studies show that the adults (成人) who sleep less than 6 hours a night have mote heart problems and die sooner than the adults who sleep 7 to 8 hours a night.
How much sleep do you need? It depends mainly on your age. Babies often sleep for the most of the day. By the time they’re 10 years old, kids need an average of 10 hours a night. As they get older, kids have signs to sleep less. But given the chance in an experiment to sleep as long as they want to, young teenagers have 10 hours of sleep. There are even some indications that teenagers may need more sleep than younger kids.
1. Find in the passage a word closest in meaning to the underlined word “indications”.(在文章中找一个与indications意义相近的词) (2分)
_______________________________________.
2. What is the main cause of young teenagers’ staying up late? (回答字数不超过8个) (3分)
_________________________________________________________________.
3. Why is sleep so important? (回答字数不超过13个) (3分)
________________________________________________________________.
4. What can be the best way to ensure the sleeping time of the school children in the USA according to the passage? (回答字数不超过6个) (2分)
__________________________________________________________________.
高一英语其他题简单题查看答案及解析
Growing up in Philadelphia, Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens, and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college, learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties(特色菜) in Germany, Spain, and France.
At Yale, he was known for throwing dinner parties, single-handedly frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun, he and some friends decided to tape a show named campus cuisine(菜肴) about his cooking. Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like making drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around, with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.
Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television. He says Lieberman’s charisma is key. “Food TV isn’t about food anymore,” says Flay. “It’s about your personality and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”
But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the new show, Lieberman was back in his own small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company was looking for someone to come up with a tasteful, inexpensive and easy- to-make menu to serve on its flights. Lieberman got the job.
1.We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family_______.
A. have relatives in Europe B. love cooking at home
C. often hold parties D. own a restaurant
2.The Food Network got to know Lieberman_________
A. at one of his parities B. from his teachers
C. through his taped show D. on a television program
3.What does the word “charisma” underlined in the text refer to?
A. A natural ability to attract others. B. A way to show one’s achievement.
C. Lieberman’s after-class interest. D. Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.
4.What can we learn about Lieberman from the text?
A. He is clever but lonely. B. He is friendly and active.
C. He enjoys traveling around. D. He often changes his menus.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Growing up in Philadelphia, Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens, and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college, learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties(特色菜) in Germany, Spain and France. At Yale, he was known for throwing dinner parties, single-handedly frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun, he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking. Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like making drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around, with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.
Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television. He says Lieberman’s charisma is key. “Food TV isn’t about food any more,” says Flay. “It’s about your personality and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”
But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the new show, Lieberman was back in his own small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company was looking for someone to come up with a tasteful, inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its flights, and Lieberman got the job.
1.We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family ____.
A.have relatives in Erope B.love cooking at home
C.often hold parties D.own a restaurant
2.The Food Network got to know Lieberman ____.
A.at one of his parties B.from his teachers
C.on a television program D.through his taped show
3.What does the word “charisma” underlined in the text refer to?
A.A way to show one’s achievement.
B.Lieberman’s after-class interest.
C.Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.
D.A natural ability to attract others.
4.Why did the airline company give Lieberman the job?
A.He could prepare meals in a small kitchen.
B.He could cook cheap, delicious and simple meals.
C.He was famous for his shows on Food TV.
D.He was good at using eggs to make sandwiches.
5.What can we learn about Lieberman from the text?
A.He is friendly and active. B.He is clever but lonely.
C.He enjoys traveling around. D.He often changes his menus.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Elyse Fox said no one in her family spoke about mental health while she was growing up. As a result, Elyse, 27, said she didn’t really know how to talk about what she was feeling. But now, Elyse understands that her depression(抑郁) is not something to be embarrassed about – it’s just a small part of her overall health that she has to take care of. In order to spread that message, Elyse started @sadgirlsclubpbg, a real-life club that gathers girls together to let them know that if they’re struggling with their mental health, they aren’t alone. That way, Elyse said, girls who understand that others are going through can start to break down the stigma(耻辱) surrounding mental health, showing that it’s nothing to be ashamed of. At the same time, they’re supporting one another and sharing resources. While the group meets in person, Elyse keeps the community going on Instagram, a social media platform. We talked to Elyse about how social media can create a supportive community for people with mental illness.
Teen vogue: Why did you start Sad Girls Club?
Elyse Fox: I started it in February of this year … after I put out a film about my mental illnesses in December. I removed my mask and said, ‘Hey, I’m not as happy as I seem, I’m depressed and here’s my story.’ That’s when I received a wave of girls saying, ‘I feel the same way.’ So I wanted to create something for girls to connect in real life and in person to get rid of the stigma around mental illness.
TV: Why is it important to talk about mental health?
EF: Because the conversation needed to happen and it needed to happen now. Because one in five Americans is going through some type of mental illness. If you aren’t personally, you know someone who is. It’s out of people’s control.
TV: Do you think social media help with mental illness?
EF: Absolutely. I think with social media it’s so easy to be honest. You being your true self and removing a mask and being honest with yourself and followers is the best way to heal(治愈). People are connected with realness. You can reach so many people from different countries, different ages.
TV: What do you want young women of color to know about mental health?
EF: I want everyone to know about mental health, that it isn’t something that is visible. It doesn’t have a face, no age range. It’s something we can cope with - and it’s best to do it together rather than alone.
TV: Anything you’d like to add?
EF: I’d add that anyone would encourage women or anyone going through anything to find a friend or to speak out and seek help. Even if it’s a simple conversation with a teacher. As a person who kept everything inside for over 20 years, it’s extremely helpful.
1.What can we infer from the first paragraph?
A. Elyse’s family members don’t care about her mental problems.
B. Elyse didn’t realize mental problems are something common until she grew up.
C. Elyse started the Sad Girls Club to offer some resources she had to the members.
D. The Sad Girls Club have organized online activities for girls with mental problems.
2.What is the main reason for many girls sending messages to Elyse after watching her film?
A. To get in touch with her in real life.
B. To ask her to start a club for girls like them.
C. To give her some advice to solve the problem.
D. To tell her that they share the same problem with her.
3.Which of the following about Sad Girls Club is TRUE?
A. Members of Sad Girls Club are young women of color who have mental problems.
B. Members of Sad Girls Club keep in touch with each other by sharing their life online.
C. The Club’s aim is to tell women they don’t need to be embarrassed about their problems.
D. The founder of the club believes it will be very helpful to keep everything inside.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in New York City, my life was not always easy. My mother raised us in a city-owned apartment and my father suffered from drug problems. However, there was love at home. Quite often, my mother would have movie nights with us. One night, my mom came home with the movie To Sir, With Love, starring Sidney Poitier. In this movie, Mr. Poitier played a handsome, well-dressed, educated but strict teacher. As I watched, I was reminded of someone who I admired — Mr. John Walker.
Mr. Walker was my fifth-grade teacher. I remember getting my report card on the last day of fourth grade and seeing the words “New Teacher: Mr. Walker”. I was excited because I’d never had a male teacher before. On my first day of fifth grade, Mr. Walker laid down the class rules. I sat at my desk nervously, thinking, “How do I get out of his class?” I had no idea is class would be one of the most influential times in my life.
Mr. Walker always brought active things to our lives. He would give us weekly speeches, telling us that we didn’t have to be products of our environments — doing had things or spending a life in prison. Mr. Walker always told us that we could do anything we wanted to do.
The first time I ever left New York City was for a school trip on a farm that Mr. Walker arranged for us. It was an overnight trip. We prepared for months by holding bake sales to raise money. Mr. Walker worked so hard. He wanted us to experience life outside of our own small world.
One day, Mr. Walker said we could put on a play in class. He said, “Waliek, this is your chance to show us what you’ve got, so if you want the lead part, you’d better go home and learn it by tomorrow.” I ran home and remembered the whole play in one night. I think I did this more for Mr. Walker. He knew that I wanted to be an entertainer (表演者) and he believed in me. So he gave me that chance.
Another day, the school had a special performance and we noticed that Mr. Walker brought a special briefcase with him. As the host called on him, our class became nervous with excitement and curiosity. He opened his special briefcase and pulled out a gold trumpet (喇叭). Before he started, he devoted his performance to all the students, especially our class. It was the most beautiful music I’d ever heard. I was so shocked and amazed. My teacher was not only one of the coolest, best dressed, educated men, but he was also an entertainer — just like me.
When I created my list of people who had a great influence on me, there was no doubt in my mind that Mr. Walker topped my list. He changed the course of my life.
1.Why is Sidney Poitier mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. To remember the author’s difficult childhood.
B. To introduce Mr. John Walker.
C. To recall the movie nights.
D. To review a movie.
2.On hearing the class rules given by Mr. Walker, the author _____.
A. disliked them
B. was excited
C. was embarrassed
D. thought them influential
3.In order to open the mind of his students, Mr. Walker _____.
A. gave them speeches weekly
B. asked them to put on a play
C. arranged trips for them
D. held bake sales
4.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A. He went to the cinema quite often during childhood.
B. He never left New York City during childhood.
C. He liked performing very much.
D. His father died from drug use.
5.What can we learn from Paragraph 6?
A. Mr. Walker’s performance made the author surprised.
B. Mr. Walker was nervous when giving the performance.
C. Mr. Walker was the best entertainer in the school.
D. Mr. Walker often gave performances in school.
6.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. A great entertainer
B. My family and our problems
C. Tough time, valuable experience
D. To Walker, with love
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I never thought about the dangers of growing up during the war because I was only six then. My parents were 36 and both were busy with their work at a hospital. I was often left in the care of my grandmother. Grandma gave Aunt Tracy and I the 37 of taking lunch to my grandfather, her estranged (分居的) husband, who lived 38 in an apartment at the other side of the village.
As usual, 39 we left, Grandma repeated, "There may be war at any time, so stay on the side of the road. Be 40 not to spill (溢出) the food." Aunt Tracy and I 41 the lunch box and hurried to Grandpa’s place.
"Keep down and take cover!" Tracy cried out as we heard some 42 . As we squatted (蹲) at the roadside, I started to feel 43 . Grandpa preferred his food served 44 . If we couldn’t get there on time, his lunch would turn cold! Not wanting the war to slow us down, I said, "Let’s just run for it!"
We tried all the ways we could think of to cross the road, but 45 seemed to work. Suddenly Tracy said, "Bullets travel in a straight line, so we can run in a zigzag (之字形)."Taking a deep breath, we set off again and ran wildly back and forth across the road., 46we managed to reach Grandpa’s apartment.
As an adult, I now know what my young mind couldn’t understand then: it’s impossible to go through life without 47 . We may come across difficulties in our life, but we need to be brave, face the problem and carry on.
1. A.workers B.soldiers C.doctors D.patients
2. A.project B.trouble C.job D.career
3. A.sadly B.madly C.alone D.abroad
4. A.until B.before C.after D.since
5. A.careful B.still C.proud D.Valuable
6. A.rose B.lifted C.touched D.prepared
7.
A.noises B.Shots C.Voices D.Cries
8. A.disappointed B.scared C.encouraged D.worried
9. A.safe B.nice C.hot D.quick
10. A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything
11. A.Suddenly B.Finally C.Actually D.Gradually
12. A.illnesses B.failures C.struggles D.changes
高一英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析
There was a time when I thought my dad didn’t know a thing about being a good father. I couldn’t ______ him ever saying the words “I _______you.” It seems to me his only purpose in life was to say “No” to anywhere I wanted to go and anything I wanted to do, including getting a _________Some parents bought their kids cars when they got their driver’s licenses. Not my dad—he said that I’d have to get a job and buy my own.
So that is what I did. I got a job at a very nice restaurant and _______every penny I could and________I had enough to buy my car, I did! The day I brought that car home, my dad was the first one I wanted to________it off to. “Look, dad, a car of my own. If you ever want a ride, I’ll only________you five dollars.” I offered with a smile. “I see,” was all he said.
One day, there was something wrong with my father’s truck. So he needed a ________to work. The sun wasn’t even up when we left the house, _______it was already getting warm out. It was going to be a(n) ________day. As I dropped my dad off, I_______him, dressed in his work clothes, getting his _____ from the truck (车尾箱) of my car. Watching his sun weathered face, and even from a distance I could tell there were ________lines than I ever remembered being there before. I realized how hard my dad works for the family. My father is a cement finisher (水泥修整工).
In that instant, it_________to me that he actually got down on his hands and knees to sweat over hot concrete (混凝土) to make a living for his family. And he did this day in and day out, however hot it got. Never, not once, had I heard him _____ about it. To him we were “worth” it. And never once did he “ _____” us for it.
When he closed the trunk, his tools set off to the side, he walked over to my window to _____me five dollars. I rolled down the window and said “Good-bye, dad. Keep your five dollars. It’s my ______. Don’t work too hard. I love you.”
His _______ met mine, then glanced away in the direction of his waiting tools, he_______ his throat and said, “Oh, and… me, too.”
1.A.like B.remember C.forget D.care
2.A.ignore B.admire C.love D.hate
3.A.car B.friend C.job D.present
4.A.spent B.earned C.kept D.saved
5.A.when B.if C.because D.though
6.A.kick B.take C.turn D.show
7.A.pay B.charge C.offer D.provide
8.A.ride B.leave C.trip D.hurry
9.A.as B.although C.but D.since
10.A.ordinary B.hot C.work D.special
11.A.helped B.followed C.left D.watched
12.A.tools B.clothes C.luggage D.bag
13.A.fewer B.more C.longer D.deeper
14.A.happened B.seemed C.occurred D.appeared
15.A.talk B.complain C.ask D.speak
16.A.forgive B.thank C.praise D.charge
17.A.hand B.pass C.lend D.take
18.A.help B.advice C.treat D.reply
19.A.hands B.smile C.voice D.eyes
20.A.cleaned B.wiped C.cleared D.felt
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Growing up, I remember my father as a silent, serious man—not the sort of person around whom one could laugh. As a teenager arriving in America, knowing nothing, I wanted a father who could explain the human journey. In college, when friends called home for advice, I would sink into deep depression for what I did not have.
Today, at twenty-seven, I have come to rediscover them in ways that my teenage mind would not allow—as adults and as friends with their own faults and weaknesses.
One night after my move back home, I overheard my father on the telephone. There was some trouble. Later, Dad shared the problem with me. Apparently my legal training had earned me some privileges in his eyes. I talked through the problem with Dad, analyzing the purposes of the people involved and offering several negotiation strategies(策略).He listened patiently before finally admitting, “I can’t think like that. I am a simple man.”
Dad is a brilliant scientist who can deconstruct the building blocks of nature. Yet human nature is a mystery to him. That night I realized that he was simply not skilled at dealing with people, much less the trouble of a conflicted teenager. It’s not in his nature to understand human desires.
And so, there it was—it was no one’s fault that my father held no interest in human lives while I placed great importance in them. We are at times born more sensitive, wide-eyed, and dreamy than our parents and become more curious and idealistic than them. Dad perhaps never expected me for a child. And I, who knew Dad as an intelligent man, had never understood that his intelligence did not cover all of my feelings.
It has saved me years of questioning and confusion. I now see my parents as people who have other relationships than just Father and Mother. I now overlook their many faults and weaknesses, which once annoyed me.
I now know my parents as friends: people who ask me for advice; people who need my support and understanding. And I have come to see my past clearer.
1.What was the author’s impression of her father when she was a teenager?
A. Friendly but irresponsible.
B. Intelligent but severe.
C. Cold and aggressive.
D. Caring and communicative.
2.Why did the author feel depressed when her friends called home?
A. She did not have a phone to call home.
B. Her father did not care about her human journey.
C. Her father was too busy to answer her phone.
D. Her father could not give her appropriate advice.
3.After the author overheard her father on the telephone, _________ .
A. he blamed her for impoliteness.
B. he rediscovered human nature.
C. he consulted with her about his problem.
D. he changed his attitude towards the author.
4.Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A. My Parents as Friends.
B. My Parents as advisers.
C. My father—a serious man.
D. My father—an intelligent scientist.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When I was growing up, I was unhappy to be seen with my father. He was disabled and quite short. He used to walk together with me and his hand was on my arm for balance. At this time, people would look at us strangely. I was afraid to look at others but he never cares.
It was difficult to coordinate our steps — his slow, mine impatient. But each time, he always said, “You set the pace, I'll follow you.”
He never talked about himself as a disabled man and nor did he envy other people’s good fortune or health. What he looked for in others was a “good heart” — a good heart in man.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a right standard to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times when I don’t have it. Unable to take part in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. When I played ball, he “played” it too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. He often introduced me, saying “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this if things had been different.”
He has been gone many years, but I am so sorry for my unwillingness to walk with him. I never told him how I regretted it. I think of him often when I complain about small affairs and when I don’t have a “good heart ”. At such times, I want to put my hand on his arm and say, “You set the pace, I'll try to follow you. ”
1.The author felt unhappy walking with his father because ______.
A. he was pitiful for his father’s disability
B. it was easy for them to walk together
C. he didn’t want others to know he had a disabled father
D. his father often blamed him
2.In his father’s view, the most important quality a good person should have is ______.
A. excellent health B. a good heart
C. smart hands D. beautiful appearance
3.What does the underlined word “coordinate” mean?
A.行走 B.协调 C. 抚平 D. 暂停
4.According to the last paragraph, by saying “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.” the author means that ______.
A. he will follow father’s standards of being a good man
B. his father didn’t participate in any activities
C. he is glad to walk on his own
D. he still cares more about the appearance
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
One Christmas Eve, my husband made his way home from work. 36 , he worked the entire day but let his stuff go 37 so that they could be with their families.
He drove down the street and made the 38 towards our home. On one side of the road, an old man stood, drenched to the bone (被雨淋得湿透了), with his hand 39 . The rain had been 40 heavily that day. My husband stopped, and asked him where he was 41 . He wanted to go about five miles past our home, but my husband still told him to 42 . My husband chatted with him, drove 43 our house and took him home for his Christmas Eve. 44 turned out that this poor man was what we now 45 as a “slow learner” and the only job he could get to 46 him and his elderly mother was at the bakery near where my husband worked. He worked from 5 a.m. until 1 o’clock in the 47 . Not only that, but that poor man had been standing there trying to get a ride on Christmas Eve for about 5 hours 48 my husband picked him up. 49 else would give him a ride because they didn’t want to get their seats 50 .
Over the years my husband 51 to give him a ride home whenever he saw him trying to get a ride. When he passed 52 , my husband went to his funeral. 53 my husband didn’t know his family, they knew of him. Even his twin sister who 54 in the state of Washington knew who my husband was and everyone thanked him for his 55 toward one who had so little.
An act of kindness can make another person’s day, or even their life.
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高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析