I have been so fortunate to receive kindness ...

I have been so fortunate to receive kindness from everybody around, warmth from animals and mother nature. When I was_________up, I was taught_________to thank everything around with gratitude and regard everyone around with_________and kindness, just as my grandparents and parents did.

A long, long time ago, earlier in my career, I was_________for hiring a lot of people in key_________.Though I hired many, I didn't hire many more. One of my guiding principles was to always_________candidates with kindness and respect. But as many years went by, I was_________off because of the_________of our company and the severe economic pressure sweeping the country.

Like all the candidates I had_________, I was now the interviewee. That was__________for me. I went through a string of interviews, all__________. After one particular interview, at the end of the__________the interviewer asked if I remembered him. "No," I replied. "Well." he said__________, "you had interviewed me a few years ago and though I didn't get the job, I still__________how you treated me with kindness and respect. And now I would like to__________you for this job." Though I already knew it, living with kindness and respect__________.

As I shared my story with others on the Internet, I received many__________. Some thanked me for this__________share and many agreed that kindness does__________, saying although we may not be able to change the world around us in a（n）__________, our kindness will come back to us in one way or another. This is life.

1.A.put B.brought C.picked D.called

2.A.slowly B.suddenly C.repeatedly D.gradually

3.A.surprise B.comfort C.relief D.respect

4.A.responsible B.hungry C.grateful D.good

5.A.careers B.choices C.positions D.topics

6.A.treat B.adopt C.assess D.persuade

7.A.set B.taken C.broken D.laid

8.A.intention B.reform C.fault D.devotion

9.A.punished B.attacked C.interviewed D.studied

10.A.strange B.natural C.obvious D.lucky

11.A.in order B.in pain C.in danger D.in vain

12.A.operation B.process C.movement D.situation

13.A.sadly B.shyly C.seriously D.loudly

14.A.regret B.remember C.expect D.pretend

15.A.fire B.confuse C.demand D.hire

16.A.paid off B.picked up C.cut off D.cared for

17.A.does B.needs C.likes D.designs

18.A.awful B.awesome C.wrong D.humorous

19.A.spread B.donate C.waste D.appear

20.A.mess B.hurry C.word D.instant

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About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio(影棚)to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our “act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.

We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path. Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera was wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in “snow". Two more fans were turned on, and a "strong wind" blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.

The next scene was a complete contrast (对比). The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures in front taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen (幕). An actor and actress stood of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water’s edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees(棕榈树), sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!

Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film "stars"!

1.Who is the author?

2.What made the author feel cold?

3. What would happen in the "three minutes" mentioned in the last paragraph?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio（影棚）to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our "act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.

We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path.Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera was

wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in "snow". Two more fans were turned on, and a "strong wind" blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.

The next scene was a complete contrast(对比).The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen. An actor and actress stood in front of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water's edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees, sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!

Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film ”Stars”!

1.Who is the author?

A. A cameraman.　　　　　 　 B. A film director.

C. A crowd-scene actor　　 D. A workman for scene setting

2.What made the author feel cold?

A. The heavy snowfall.　　 B. The man-made scene.

C. The low temperature.　　 D. The film being shown.

3.What would happen in the "three minutes" mentioned, in the last paragraph?

A. A new scene would be filmed.

B. More stars would act in the film.

C. The author would leave the studio.

D. The next scene would be prepared.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Birds have long been known to be the disease carries for years, but now they are receiving so much pressure due to Avian Bird Flu. Bird cause health danger to humans and animals in or around their droppings.

Bird Buffer Q2, is designed to protect your facility from unwanted troublesome birds naturally, and is especially effective for sparrow control. When birds keep coming back and you’ve tried everything imaginable, it’s time for Bird Buffer Q2.

Bird control is now safe, easy, and economical with Bird Buffer. The Bird Buffer is also simple to operate. Just hang it with Bird Buffer cables or set it on the roof. Fill it with the specially?prepared liquid, and turn it on. It is that simple. Bird Buffer Q2 is a permanent, automatic and cost?effective commercial process for indoor and outdoor bird control. Contact Bird Buffer LLC ＠www. Birdbuffer.com or call 866－557－4274.

Bird Buffer Q2 Frequently Asked Questions:

a) How does Bird Buffer Q2 work?

It is operated by an electrically?controlled sprayer(喷雾器）to spread the vapor at 90 mph over larger areas. A time releases the vapor every 2 minutes into the air to keep fresh vapor in the area for birds. When birds fly through the area, the tiny particles（颗粒） of vapor enter the birds breathing system, making the birds fly away. When the birds come back, they once again breathe the particles and fly away. After a few weeks, birds remember their responses and stay away.

b) How much water is needed per month?

About one gallon a mouth

c) How long does it take to get bird control?

Usually two weeks is enough to control flocks of birds from the treated area. It takes time for the birds to find a new home and new feeding grounds.

1.It can be inferred that the text is used_________.    .

A．to promote the product

B．to warn people not to go near birds

C．to remind people of the present situation of bird control is

D．to inform people what the present situation of bird control is

2.Where can Bird Buffer Q2 be most likely used?

A．In basements.                          B．In wild forests.

C．In wildlife zoos.                         D．In outdoor restaurants.

3.Which of the following words can best describe Bird Buffer Q2?

A．Attractive         B．Inexpensive        C．Time?saving        D．Dangerous

4.All of the following aspects of bird control using Bird Buffer Q2 are mentioned except_______.

A．the time taken                         B．the amount of water needed

C．the way it works                        D．the side effects brought about

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

For most of the eight years they have been married, Ryan has never received a hug from his wife, Tracy. He has not even received a 　 “hello” or a smile. Tracy has been 　 since 2008. But this is not a story about the 　 outcome of a young lady. Rather, it is about a man who has stayed 　 　 to his wife, nursing her night and day, making sure she is as 　 　 as possible.

Ryan and Tracy 　 　 　 in a friend’s home in 2003. “She was beautiful and interesting to talk to,” Ryan says of his first 　 of Tracy. In 2005, they got married and were very happy. However, a call put the couple’s life in 　 a month after their daughter was born. Ryan was at work when a neighbor called to inform him that Tracy had been 　 to the hospital.

　　 , he ran to the hospital. When he got there, he knew his 　 　 had been treated for fever. However, the fever did not 　 　 after Tracy received that medical treatment.

Tracy’s breathing became labored and was 　 　 to speak. The medical examination 　 　 she developed an infection damaging her nerve system. Tracy went into a coma(昏迷) and a few days later, though she regained consciousness, she 　 could not move her lower legs. “She was admitted to hospital for four months and 　 doctors did all they could, her 　 　 got worse,” Ryan says. She could no longer 　 　 　 her legs, and lost the ability to give voices.

“Those four months are the most 　 　 time I have ever had. I have never stopped hoping and praying she will regain her 　 　 ,” Ryan says with a smile, “I miss her laughter, and wonder what kind of a mother she would be to our daughter.”

1.A. happy 　　　　 B. simple　　　　 C. different　　　　 D. basic

2.A. weak 　　　　 B. alone　　　　　 C. ill 　　　　　　　　 D. cruel

3.A. magic　　　　 B. exciting 　　　 C. unexpected 　　　　 D. sad

4.A. true　　　　 B. strange　　　　 C. rude 　　　　　　　　 D. useful

5.A. comfortable B. special 　　　　 C. safe 　　　　　　　　 D. conscious

6.A. married 　　 B. stayed 　　　　 C. met　　　　　　　　 D. worked

7.A. impression B. expression 　　 C. discussion 　　　　 D. attention

8.A. danger 　　　 B. trouble　　　　 C. surprise　　　　　 D. silence

9.A. dashed 　　　 B. rushed 　　　　 C. pushed 　　　　　　 D. carried

10.A. Angry 　　　 B. Confident 　　 C. Anxious 　　　　　　 D. Proud

11.A. daughter　 B. friend　　　　 C. neighbor　　　　　 D. wife

12.A. slow down B. go down 　　　　 C. look down 　　　　 D. burn down

13.A. ready 　　　 B. eager 　　　　　 C. unwilling 　　　　 D. unable

14.A. revealed 　 B. repeated 　　　 C. agreed 　　　　　　 D. admitted

15.A. even 　　　　 B. instead　　　　 C. still　　　　　　　 D. again

16.A. though 　　 B. after 　　　　　 C. since 　　　　　　　 D. when

17.A. attitude　 B. examination 　 C. condition 　　　　 D. pain

18.A. clean 　　　 B. remove　　　　 C. touch 　　　　　　　 D. move

19.A. wonderful B. difficult　　 C. ridiculous 　　　　 D. important

20.A. position 　 B. power 　　　　　 C. confidence 　　　　 D. health

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

It’s Nice to be Home

1. I have been fortunate enough to make trips to many countries．They were wonderful adventures filled with new sights and experiences．And my wife and I have another trip in the planning stages．

We're home now and have settled back into our daily routine of life．2. I find that when I am at home，particularly for a while when we have just returned from a trip，I feel very comfortable．Perhaps it is because everything around me is familiar and the daily routine is so much the same I can move through it almost without thinking．3.Perhaps it is because we can have meals at home instead of always being in restaurants，although it's nice to let someone else do the cooking，and because I can sleep in my own bed．There are times I think it would be nice to simply stop travelling and stay home and I'm stile I would be very comfortable if that were to happen． 4.

Yet I guess I am probably a restless soul because I know that after I have been home for a while I will start to think about other places we might go and other things we want to see．We will travel again and we feel fortunate to be able to do so．5. Still，one of the best things about travelling for me is coming home．I'm very comfortable here at home even if it is difficult to say exactly why．

A．I like to travel very much．

B．I enjoy local food while travelling．

C．I like being home，for whatever reason．

D．Perhaps it is because our friends are here．

E．And I enjoy my daily life at home so much．

F．We want to see as much of the world as we can．

G．It’s lucky that my wife and I both love travelling．

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Twin Cities Campus · Office of Admissions

240 Williamson Hall · 231 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Dear Blair Connie,

Congratulations! You have been admitted to the University of Minnesota (U of M) Twin Cities. Your college of admission is the College of Science and Engineering.

We believe your accomplishments have prepared you well to thrive here. When you step on campus as a Golden Gopher, you will be involved in our world-class academic programs and will shape your future in cutting-edge facilities.

Choose a community bursting with Gopher pride. By choosing the U of M, you choose to work with classmates and professors who are “Driven to Discover.” When you choose the U of M, you will...

■Discover exceptional academics. With thousands of courses to pick from each semester, you can engage with professors who are leaders in their fields and make meaningful connections with your fellow students in our technology-packed active learning classrooms.

■Discover unique opportunities. At the U of M, your college experience goes beyond the classroom. Your knowledge and talents can shine in one of our 900+ student organizations.

■Discover an ideal location. Campus is in the center of Minneapolis and St. Paul, where you can work as trainees at one of the 18 Fortune 500 companies or thousands of startups and nonprofits in the Twin Cities.

■Discover great value. The U of M is committed to four-year graduation, which lowers your costs and gets you an internationally recognized degree sooner. The University has been named “best value” by Forbes, Princeton Review, and Kiplinger’s.

On behalf of the U of M, we are honored to have you join our academic community. In the coming weeks you will receive additional information about your next steps to becoming a U of M student. Welcome to the Class of 2024!

Executive Director of Admissions

Sincerely

Heidi Meyer

1.What does the underlined phrase “a Golden Gopher” refer to?

A.A freshman. B.A professor. C.An amateur. D.An inspector.

2.Which of the following is the benefit of choosing the U of M?

A.The university invites leaders in different fields to teach on campus.

B.There are numerous clubs which offer students various activities.

C.It is so ideally located that you have easy access to famous top brands.

D.Many magazines rank it among the top universities with high tuition.

高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

It's pleased to receive gifts from your loved ones. I have received many Christmas gifts over the years. But the best gift I ever received was presented to me by a stranger. I never even knew his name and I only had contact with him for less than 60 seconds. His Christmas present to me changed the way I had thought about people and Christmas.

It was several years ago when my wife asked me to meet her at the local department store on Black Friday morning. They had advertised a child's bike that she wanted to purchase for our son. We stood with a very large crowd, waiting for the manager to blow the whistle. After a while, the whistle blew. It was like throwing a bucket of fish into a tank of sharks. I told my wife that if we obtained a bike, fine, but if we did not, I was OK with that too.

As the shelf of bikes began to gradually decrease in size, I saw my polite opportunity to wrap my hands around the corner of one of the boxes. I lifted it off the box and suddenly felt some mild resistance. I looked up to see one of the largest gentlemen I had ever seen in my life. Threat was not the word to describe his presence. He was decorated with numerous belts of metal pointed leather around both arms and even his neck. Tattoos (文身) were an obvious passion of his.

I started to return anxiously the box but he gently pushed it back in my direction and back into my hands. He then directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at me, smiled, and said, “Merry Christmas. ” My wife and I went to the checkout, paid for the bike and went home. All the way home I was thinking that this moment was by far the best Christmas gift I had ever received. The kindness of a stranger that broke all previous views I may have had of stereotypes and prejudices. I will never forget the tenderness of a human heart in a simple act.

1.Why does the author view the gift as the best one?

A. Because it was given by a stranger.

B. Because it was donated by a charity:

C. Because it improved his level of living.

D. Because it changed his opinion on people.

2.What can we know about the bike mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A. It sold well that night.

B. It was attractive to women.

C. It was sold at a lower price.

D. It was equipped with a whistle.

3.What can we infer about the stranger with tattoos?

A. He was awful in appearance but kind in heart.

B. He was handsome and good-mannered.

C. He was big but cautious in behavior.

D. He was lovely and energetic.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A. A True Gentleman I Met

B. The Best Gift I Ever Received

C. A Choice That Changed My View

D. A Stranger Who Gave Me a Gift

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Since the first Earth Day in 1970,Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment(环境).“We didn’t know at that time that there even was an environment,let alone that there was a problem with it,”says Bruce Anderson,president of Earth Day the USA.

But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement.Business people,political leaders,university professors,and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement.“The understanding has increased many,many times,”says Gaylord Nelson,the former governor from Wisconsin,who thought up the first Earth Day.

According to US government reports,emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons.The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9.Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with,the world is a safer and healthier place.A kind of “green thinking” has become part of practices.

Great improvement has been achieved.In 1988 there were only 600 recycling(回收利用)programs;today in 1995 there are about 6,600.Advanced lights,motors,and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.

Twenty-five years ago,there were hardly any education programs for environment.Today,it’s hard to find a public school,university,or law school that does not have such a kind of program.“Until we do that,nothing else will change!” says Bruce Anderson.

1.According to Anderson,before 1970,Americans had little idea about______.

A.the social movement

B.recycling techniques

C.environmental problems

D.the importance of Earth Day

2.Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?

A.The grass-roots level.

B.The business circle.

C.Government officials.

D.University professors.

3.What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?

A.They have cut car emissions to the lowest.

B.They have settled their environmental problems.

C.They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.

D.They have reduced pollution through effective measures.

高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Laws that would have ensured pupils from five to sixteen received a full financial education got lost in the “wash up". An application is calling on the next government to bring it back.

At school the children are taught to add up and subtract（减法）　 but, extraordinarily, are not routinely shown how to open a bank account-let alone how to manage their finances in an increasingly complex and demanding world.

Today the parenting website Mumsnet and the consumer campaigner Martin Lewis have joined forces to launch an online application to make financial education a compulsory element of the school curriculum in England. Children from five to sixteen should be taught about everything from pocket money to pensions, they say. And that was exactly the plan preserved in the children,schools and families bill that was shelved by the government in the so-called ¨wash-up" earlier this month-the rush to legislation before parliament was dismissed. Consumer and parent groups believe financial education has always been one of the most frustrating omissions of the curriculum.

As the Personal Finance Education Group (Pfeg) points out, the good habits of young children do not last long. Over 75% of seven to ll-year-olds are savers but by the time they get t0 17, over half of them are in debt to family and friends. By this age, 26% see a credit or overdraft（透支）as a way of extending their spending power. Pfeg predicts that these young people will “find it much harder to avoid the serious unexpected dangers that have been fallen many of their parents' generation unless they receive good quality financial education while at school".

The UK has been in the worst financial recession（衰退）for generations. It does seem odd that-unless parents step in-young people are left in the dark until they are cruelly introduced to the world of debt when they turn up at university. In a recent poll of over 8,000 people, 97% supported financial education in schools, while 3% said it was a job for parents.

1.The passage is mainly about

A. how to manage school lessons

B. how to deal with the financial crisis

C. teaching young people about money

D. teaching students how to study effectively

2.It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that

A. the author complains about the school education

B. pupils should not be taught to add up and subtract

C. students have been taught to manage their finances

D. laws on financial education have been effectively carried out

3.The website and the consumer campaigner joined to

A. instruct the pupils to donate their pocket money

B. promote the connection of schools and families

C. ask the government to dismiss the parliament

D. appeal for the curriculum of financial education

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析