The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.
The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.
Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.
I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
1.What words can best describe the woman?
A.Proud and determined. B.Strong-willed and honorable.
C.Modest and courageous. D.Diligent and considerate.
2.What does the underlined word “crippled” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Disabled. B.Healthy. C.Perfect. D.Strong.
3.What has the author learnt from the woman?
A.Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.
B.Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.
C.The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.
D.It’s not winning but finishing the thing we start that really matters.
4.What could be the best title for the text?
A.A Humorous Stranger. B.An Unforgettable Job.
C.The Last Runner. D.The Annual Marathon.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled ( 跛足的 ) and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.
The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.
Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.
I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on.
For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
1.What words can best describe the woman?
A.Proud and determined. B.Strong-willed and honorable.
C.Modest and courageous. D.Diligent and considerate.
2.What has the author learnt from the woman?
A.Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.
B.Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.
C.The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.
D.It’s not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters.
3.What could be the best title for the text?
A.A Crippled Woman. B.An Unforgettable Job.
C.The Last Runner. D.The Annual Marathon.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The annual marathon in my town usually took place in summer. My job was to 21 behind the runners in an ambulance 22 any of them needed medical attention. The driver and I were in an air-conditioned ambulance behind nearly one hundred athletes 23 to hear the sharp crack of the starting gun.
“We’re supposed to stay behind the 24 runner, so take it slowly ,” I said to the driver , Doug , as we began to creep forward .
“Let’s just hope all the runners are fast!” he laughed.
As they began to pace themselves, the front runners started to 25 . It was then that my 26 were drawn to the woman in blue silk running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
“Doug, look!”
We knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, but her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to be able to walk , let alone run a marathon .
Doug and I watched in 27 as she slowly moved forward. We didn’t say a thing. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more.
Finally, she was the 28 runner left in sight. Tears streamed down my face as I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with amazement and even respect as she 29 forward with strong determination through the last miles.
When the 30 line came into sight, rubbishes lay everywhere and the cheering crowds had already gone home. 31 , a man waited proudly there. He was 32 one end of a ribbon (带子) tied to a post. 33 slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering behind her.
I do not know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life –a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about 34 the other runners or winning a competition, it was about finishing what she had set out to do, no matter 35 . When I think things are too difficult or too time-consuming, I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
1.
A．interview B．watch C．follow D．fall
2.
A．when B．since C．because D．in case
3.
A．searching B．sitting C．wishing D．waiting
4.
A．slow B．last C．wounded D．helpless
5.
A．run B．miss C．disappear D．lose
6.
A．attention B．mind C．eyes D．sight
7.
A．happiness B．silence C．disappointment D．hope
8.
A．single B．only C．last D．careful
9.
A．pushed B．fought C．pulled D．jumped
10.
A．close B．end C．match D．finish
11.
A．Yet B．But C．Thus D．Therefore
12.
A．catching B．handing C．holding D．bringing
13.
A．He B．She C．I D．They
14.
A．winning B．competing C．beating D．fighting
15.
A．what B．where C．when D．why
高二英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析
As I turned off one of the main roads in my town the other day, I noticed something unusual in the parking lot.
There’s a wide grassy land in front of their parking lot, where people often put up_______announcing their yard on sale. That’s what was happening that day, but the sight_______me was worthy of a double-take. When I saw it, I hesitated for a moment before reacting to it. I made sure finally that I really saw a man in a suit was_______a sign into the ground and a homeless man was_______the sign while he hammered(锤击).
I was_______by how the two men looked so exactly_______: One was wearing a soldier suit, snowy white shirt and matched tie, but the other was wearing_______, mismatched clothing, with uncombed hair waving _______in the wind. And then the_______humanity of the moment hit me. So many times we ________homeless people and all we see is just homeless people. But on that day, I saw the kindness of a man who walked over to help someone. The moment really ________me, and it was a fresh reminder to look ________ the outward appearance and see the person instead.
A friend and I had the ________a few years ago to write a study guide to a book. It’s an amazing book. That was evident from the first page when I read the dedication (题词) and it________, “To Titus, who taught me to cheer for humanity.”
Wow, ________more of us did that? Can you imagine a ________it would make in our world? In one of the chapters, Sammy tells about sitting in large crowds at places, like shops and airports, and________for humanity. It does ________things. Just imagine an old lady down the street becomes a wounded soul, who just needs someone to ________and a homeless person on the street becomes a real person, someone who needs ________ and a helping hand.
1.A. trees B. signs C. houses D. decorations
2.A. in front of B. in love with C. in honor of D. in connection with
3.A. fastening B. knocking C. burying D. spinning
4.A. holding B. measuring C. painting D. protecting
5.A. seized B. occupied C. stuck D. struck
6.A. aggressive B. opposite C. frequent D. universal
7.A. comfortable B. ordinary C. suitable D. ragged
8.A. fortunately B. desperately C. wildly D. beautifully
9.A. holy B. fancy C. merciful D. meaningless
10.A. give away B. ask for C. depend on D. look at
11.A. rescued B. bothered C. touched D. upset
12.A. beyond B. around C. with D. against
13.A. demand B. trouble C. tendency D. opportunity
14.A. put B. said C. spoke D. wrote
15.A. what if B. as if C. only if D. but if
16.A. appointment B. discrimination C. difference D. reform
17.A. answering B. scolding C. screaming D. cheering
18.A. resist B. enlarge C. change D. split
19.A. deserve B. care C. admit D. cheat
20.A. growth B. reputation C. authority D. concern
高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
My mother raised me as best as she could, taking on odd jobs in the neighborhood for money. Still without a father to tell me how to act and what was expected of me, I felt lost. I wandered for years and got involved with tough guys on the East Side of New York. They would fight madly over a dropped coin. They would steal to get what they wanted. I wanted to be like them.
It was lucky for me that I left the city and entered a world of discipline (纪律), after following my mothers advice. During three years of military service, I had time to rethink my life, and my thoughts often ran to my mother. I realized suddenly just how much of a heartache I must have been to her, how little I had noticed her suffering. When my father left this world, my mother was completely alone. To support us, my mother cleaned apartments and took in washing and ironing from the neighbors. And as she worked hard at this labor, she kept her head high. Each week she would bring a pile of books home from the library and read to us. My mother had wanted nothing more, than for me to turn into an honest responsible man. But I had acted against her. Finally, almost too late I had the sense to feel shame.
Ten years passed and I returned to the apartment on the East Side. I knew I wouldn’t fall back in with the wrong people, although I still wasn’t sure where I was heading. My mother, I could tell, was worried about me. In my neighborhood, to become a police officer or a firefighter was a mark of significant social success and achievement. For me it was an opportunity for a real start in life. I wondered if I was up to it, but I knew that it was time to try. When I found myself in the big hall raising my hands to take the firefighters oath (誓言) of office, my mother was sitting a few rows behind with a smile of relief. She knew that at last I was off on life’s road and moving steadily. Her smile said, “My job is finally done.”
1.The author used to behave ________.
A. strangely B. well
C. outstandingly D. badly
2.According to the context，“odd jobs” in the first paragraph refer to jobs ________.
A. with house work
B. which are dangerous
C. done by people to make extra money with
D. of cleaning, washing and ironing
3.Why did the author say he was lucky in the second paragraph?
A. He spent three years of military service.
B. He escaped from a world of discipline.
C. He moved to another city with his mother.
D. He enjoyed the books his mother read to him.
4.What does the mother’s word “My job is finally done” mean in the last paragraph?
A. She needn’t be worried about her son again.
B. She can lower her head.
C. Her son has grown up to be an honest and responsible man.
D. She will no longer do all available jobs to support the family.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Value of Education
I have just started my job as an English Language Assistant in the Parisian suburbs. I was_________by how rich Paris really is. The_________of the buildings and the large amount of luxurious(豪华的)monuments completely_________the city's rich reputation. I was also very surprised at how_________the suburbs are: in the UK, traditionally, the suburbs are the_________part of a city，but here it is the complete opposite.
The schools that I_________in are located just outside of Paris and are not as_________as the ones in the centre of the city. However, the_______here are so eager to learn my language.
For my first lesson I_________some postcards and souvenirs to____________my pupils what my hometown is like in the UK. They were so____________by my postcard of my town's____________and my souvenir of the Welsh dragon. For us in the UK, a postcard of a castle is not necessarily the most exciting thing but, for these pupils it____________real-life magic and mystery. I realized that in their suburb there are no castles or famous monuments. All those things____________to Paris.
One of the teachers told me that despite the____________that these children live only four kilometers from Paris, some of them have never been there throughout their entire lives. I____________a chance for them to discover another world.
I never____________, until my job in France, just how____________education really is. For these children it represents a(n)d____________to do something different; it represents hope for their____________and that is priceless.
1.A.impressed B.encouraged C.delighted D.frightened
2.A.history B.color C.appearance D.architecture
3.A.enjoy B.represent C.ruin D.acquire
4.A.different B.large C.quiet D.beautiful
5.A.dirtiest B.poorest C.richest D.easiest
6.A.study B.play C.stay D.teach
7.A.poor B.wealthy C.clean D.far
8.A.people B.farmers C.pupils D.workers
9.A.brought in B.took in C.asked for D.gave up
10.A.give B.show C.instruct D.explain
11.A.touched B.moved C.inspired D.excited
12.A.scenery B.advantages C.mountain D.castle
13.A.meant B.practised C.lost D.explained
14.A.survive B.belong C.allow D.happen
15.A.habit B.effort C.fact D.disadvantage
16.A.spoiled B.kept C.offered D.provided
17.A.proved B.admitted C.knew D.realized
18.A.convenient B.valuable C.practical D.simple
19.A.symbol B.plan C.opportunity D.picture
20.A.families B.academics C.abilities D.futures
高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
When I was just out of college, I managed to get my dream job as a trader in New York City on the floor of the American Stock（股票）exchange.
Though it was a proud_______,the job was simply too physically_____—I must stand in a crowd every day, which often_______me in a mindset（心态）that held me back.
Manhattan is a walking town and it's difficult to ______when you have a disability. Taxis are expensive and riding the subway _______dozens of steep steps to get below ______.This left me only one________—the bus.
One night, after the _______for my job, I was aching with self-pity________it started to rain on my walk to the bus stop. I became more and more________without an umbrella, thinking I’d never________it in this city. Telling myself, "this city is just too hard" and "maybe it is just not possible for a guy like me".
And then, I ______the most beautiful, short moment. A couple came rolling by on roller skates, hand_______hand as they skated what seemed like the tango. They were all wet but they saw the_____as an opportunity and romance.
I suddenly became grateful for waiting in the rain because I________have missed this beauty___________if I had been in a taxi or on the subway. This, although _______, was an important moment on my journey to discovering the________of achieving health and happiness. When I change my mindset, ______for a moment, to what is possible and work to get rid of the self-limiting beliefs that________my daily actions, I will be on the road to a healthier, happier life.
1.A. adjustment B. achievement C. agreement D. treatment
2.A. tiring B. boring C. relaxing D. disappointing
3.A. reminded B. expected C. took D. left
4.A. go up B. get around C. set off D. show up
5.A. requests B. supports C. requires D. surrounds
6.A. ground B. street C. town D. city
7.A. change B. chance C. idea D. choice
8.A. struggle B. work C. experience D. influence
9.A. before B. while C. when D. after
10.A. nervous B. curious C. scared D. upset
11.A. get B. make C. put D. watch
12.A. recalled B. observed C. witnessed D. realized
13.A. on B. by C. to D. in
14.A. rain B. tree C. wind D. cloud
15.A. shall B. would C. need D. must
16.A. exactly B. instantly C. entirely D. suddenly
17.A. strange B. small C. normal D. different
18.A. humor B. honest C. power D. principle
19.A. still B. yet C. also D. even
20.A. affect B. follow C. forbid D. harm
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
After graduation from university, I had been unable to secure a permanent job in my small town. So I decided to leave home for New York, 1.______I might have a better chance to find a good job. 2. ______ (earn) some money to pay the daily expenses, I started work in a local café as a waiter. I believe that 3._________ I was offered a good position, I would resign at once.
Over time, the high cost of living became a little burden on my already4.______ (exhaust) shoulder. On the other hand, my search5. a respectable job had not met with much 6. (succeed). As I had studied literature at university, I found
7. quite difficult to secure a suitable job in big companies. Mother had just said that if I want to have a better career advancement, I had to find work in the city. Perhaps 8.______my mother had told me was deeply rooted in my mind. I just did as she had expected.
Soon I had lived in the city for over six months but I still did not like it. Apparently, I had difficulty 9._____ (adapt) myself to life in the city, let alone finding a job to my delight. After nine months of frustration, I eventually decided to go back to my small town. Not until I returned 10.______I realize that a quiet town life was the best for me.
高二英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
My daughter performed on behalf of her class in the annual school concert today. She played so ____ that I could not help cheering her. The very ____ reminded me of her experiences of piano practicing.
When she was five, we gave her a piano as a birthday present. With great____,she began learning it. However, when she was no longer ____,she became sick of it.____,it is a tough job to learn the piano, not to mention the daily routine (常规) of ____.
When her first teacher left, my friend ____ me to an American teacher whose way of teaching was completely American. After practicing, she would give my daughter some____ comments, and then point out what should be ___.Every time she came,____ beginning the lesson right away, she would first play some ____.She said, “To learn the piano, you should learn not only the ____ of playing, but more importantly, to ____ the music and love it.”
After some time, my daughter became fond of her lessons. Sometimes she ___ would like to_____ a little bit when her skill had reached a certain level.
Surprisingly, my daughter said to me one day, “Mom, I was ____ that you didn’t give up my piano lessons. Learning it is like climbing a mountain. You’ll feel ____ when you are on the way. When you look ____ from the top, you will realize that you have been making____.But if you ___,you’ll never take one more step.” That was the very thing I wanted to teach her.
1.A. regularly B. smoothly C. carefully D. happily
2.A. music B. scene C. arrangement D. praise
3.A. excitement B. pressure C. regret D. unwillingness
4.A. young B. free C. curious D. enthusiastic
5.A. After all B. Above all C. In all D. First of all
6.A. cost B. practice C. education D. show
7.A. led B. sent C. directed D. introduced
8.A. usual B. interesting C. good D. humorous
9.A. explained B. changed C. stopped D. improved
10.A. as with B. instead of C. except for D. thanks to
11.A. music B. jokes C. games D. sports
12.A. materials B. skills C. training D. secrets
13.A. create B. follow C. feel D. read
14.A. once B. then C. still D. even
15.A. make up B. look back C. show off D. give away
16.A. nervous B. lucky C. afraid D. astonished
17.A. tired B. easy C. embarrassed D. excited
18.A. out B. off C. down D. over
19.A. mistakes B. choices C. progress D. time
20.A. stop B. continue C. do D. move
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Today, after finishing dinner in town, my husband and I were driving back home. As we pulled over, we saw a neighbor couple 1. (paint) their furniture.
I went inside our home, 2. (change), and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help. While leaving my home, I was plagued (困扰) by thoughts of embarrassment, denial, or being received but looked down on skeptically. 3. , I gathered the courage to go down and ask them anyway!
Initially, the woman denied. Then, the man said, “Sure”, and he handed me a spray paint (喷漆) bottle. We got into some good conversations 4. painting with great effort. When we finished, I briefly chatted 5. them before leaving.
In the end, not only 6. I enjoy helping them, but also learned about my neighbors. On the way home, I must admit, I couldn’t help 7. wonder what they might be thinking about me. 8. is tough to do a good deed for others and not expect that they will be thinking good about you.
Today’s experience taught me some 9. (value) lessons in my life! 10. (hope), these lessons will help me continue my acts of kindness in future.
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
As my father had been offered a job in London, our family moved there. 1.(lose) all my old friends, I felt shy and lonely at my new school. Luckily for me, I met Roy 2. was a popular boy, helping me to get to know people. Roy and I became good friends and we 3. (trust) each other. However, five years later, Roy’s father was knocked 4. by a car and it was his father’s death that changed him 5. (complete). He became silent and moody, losing interest in his work. Worse still, 3 months ago, I found Roy 6. (go) through the pockets of people’s coats. And then, small 7. (amount) of money started to disappear from students’ lockers. Last week, the 500 pounds 8. (raise) for a charity was stolen. I wondered 9. the thief was Roy so I decided to ask him about the theft. To my surprise, I found a lot of paper notes in Roy’s jacket. Should I keep 10.a secret or tell the truth?
高二英语短文填空中等难度题查看答案及解析