If you are given only one yuan, could you liv...

If you are given only one yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little difficult. But students from Xi’an did it.

On April 10, more than 60 students from the Middle School Attached to Northwestern Polytechnical University took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. The charitable( 慈善事业的) organization for teenagers called Imperceptible Education held this activity. Students not only have to live, but they also have to deal with a lot of hard tasks. It has happened in eight cities and is going to four others, including Beijing, in June.

To make money, many students looked for part-time jobs and saw how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and finally got one chance. “We were sad when they said no. But gradually(逐渐地), we got used to it,” he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan.

Some made use of their talents by singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many people who walked by took notice and helped them. Zhao Jiacheng, 14, drew pictures and made paper crafts(手工). “This showed it’s important to learn a special skill,” he said.Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn’t any easier. They went to different places to finish tasks in a short time.

The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. “We learned how to persuade others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt(酸乳) … after almost 20 tries, we got an expensive necklace,” he said. They will give all of the money they made to poor schools in Tibet, which is their special purpose by taking part in the survival activity.

1.To make money, students tried many things EXCEPT _____.

A.going to Beijing to do their tasks B.working part-time jobs

C.giving talent shows D.drawing and making paper crafts

2.Why do the students took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival?

A.To get a chance to do part-time jobs. B.To find a way to survive in the city.

C.To help poor schools in Tibet D.To exchange a piece of paper for a necklace

3.What does the underlined word “persuade” in the last paragraph mean?

A.argue with others B.show sth. to others

C.sell something to others D.make sb. do sth.

4.What’s the author’s attitude toward the One Yuan Metropolis Survival?

A.negative B.positive C.unconcerned D.indifferent

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you are living in the city, have you ever thought of going to live in the country for a change?

Many people want to move from the country to the city because they think life in the city is more exciting and better than that in rural (农村的) areas, especially young people who like new and modern things.

Often people feel that they can find the latest styles only in the city. Other people are interested in technological (科技的) things and high-tech jobs and think they can find them only in a big city. If they want to find a job, especially a good position in a company, they feel they have to live in a city. To get these jobs, they are willing to put up with many of the disadvantages (不利因素) of city life such as heavy traffic and pollution.

However, it is now possible to enjoy a higher quality of life in the countryside and still enjoy some of the advantages (好处) of living in the city.

Nowadays, travel is fast and information is available (可获得的) on the Internet, so many people are able to do their work in home offices.

Because they have e-mail and personal computers, they don't have to be in big cities to do their business. It is not important where they actually work because the results of their work can be sent everywhere with technology. Now they can enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and successful careers.

1.The underlined phrase “put up with” (in Para. 3) probably means “_____”.

A. change    　　 　　　　　　 B. stand    　　　

C. be angry with        D. be pleased with

2.Now people can enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and　　 successful careers _____.

A. because of the Internet and fast travel

B. because of e-mail and personal computers

C. because travel is fast

D. because the rural areas are developing faster than cities

3.What is the author's opinion?

A. She / he prefers to live in the countryside rather than live in the city.

B. She / he prefers to live in the city rather than live in the countryside.

C. She / he likes both city life and countryside life.

D. It is not clear which life she / he prefers.

4.What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Life in the city　　         　　 B. Life in the country

C. Go and live in the city    　　 D. Go and live in the country

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Dear Sir,

I am writing in reply to your article about homelessness in Ledchester as it raises questions about whether or how we should give money to charity.

There are now so many chances to give to charity in the UK these days that it can be difficult to know what is best to do. As your article said, if you go shopping in Ledchester city centre, there will be many chances to give money to charity, or to homeless people who look poor, tired and cold, but the solution is not as easy as you seem to think. Can I be sure that the person won’t spend the money on alcohol(酒) or drugs? You seem to have forgotten the research which showed that 9 out of 10 people begging on the street spend the money they are given on alcohol and drugs. Also, can I be sure that the person isn’t one of those “professional beggars” who simply pretend to be homeless and poor?

I think a more effective way to give money is to buy things in one of the many charity shops in Ledchester such as the Oxfam shop. This isn’t really charity as you are buying something, but you know the money is going to a good cause.

In recent years, as we all know, there have been a lot of big events organized to raise money for charity. Many will remember “Live Aid”. Lots of famous bands got together to hold a concert and make a record with all the money going to Ethiopia because of the food shortages there. The BBC also has a “Children in Need” day every year. In one sense you could say that these events are very successful as they raise a lot of money. However, I don’t believe that these events solve the real problems. In my view, these events just allow people to feel good about themselves for a day and then forget about charity and problems in the developing world for the rest of the year. My wife and I decided to support a child. We give a certain amount of money every month and this goes to pay for the education of a girl in Ethiopia. I would encourage your readers to support a child too. We don’t know if it is the best way to help, but at least it is something.

Yours faithfully,

Tom Blinson

1.From Paragraph 2, we know that __________.

A.big charity events can solve many problems

B.there are so many homeless people in the UK

C.beggars are pretending to be homeless and poor

D.money given to beggars may not be spent wisely

2.According to the writer, which can be a good choice to help?

A.To help organize charity events. B.To buy things in a charity shop.

C.To give money to homeless people. D.To cover the full cost of a poor kid.

3.According to the passage, what’s the writer’s attitude to money-raising charity events?

A.Positive. B.Objective.

C.Unconcerned. D.Negative.

4.The author wrote the letter mainly to _________.

A.present facts B.give advice

C.explain an idea D.offer encouragement

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many college students complain about dormitory life： a sweltering room without air﹣conditioning in summer and a dormitory gate which is closed at 11 pm. But they may miss their dormitories after graduation，when they have to spend as much as a third of their income renting a shabby room.

The rising prices of daily necessities， including food， water， gas and electricity， are also making graduates save every penny to make ends meet.

Faced with the high cost of living， college graduates need to make every penny work when they budget their income.

When it comes to renting， try to spend no more than one third of your income on it.Better still， only spend a quarter， according to Hao Qian， a career consultant（咨询师）.

Hao also reminds graduates to set aside about one fifth of their income for social activities. "People have spent more on their social lives because of changes in forms of entertainment，"said Hao. For example， new friends may want to meet you at a quiet club instead of at a noisy house.

In spite of the high cost of living， many college graduates still， try to stay in big cities.They usually work in industries such as finance， public relations and IT， which depend on a booming city economy and technology.

Hao advises such graduates to reduce their expenditure on shopping as much as possible."If you are not in jobs such as PR and sales which require you to dress well， you don't need to spend much on clothes and " accessories ，" said Hao."Spend less than one eighth of your monthly income on shopping. "

1.What does the underlined word "sweltering" in the first paragraph probably mean？

A.Hot and airless.

B.Damp and narrow.

C.Simple and dull.

D.Comfortable and rich.

2.Which item takes up the most income of the graduates according to Hao Qian？

A.Travel.

B.Shopping.

C.Social activities.

D.Renting.

3.How does the author begin the text？

A.By making comparisons.

B.By making analysis.

C.By using an example.

D.By describing processes.

4.We can know from the text that　　　 　.

A.the money spent on social activities is mainly to broaden business cooperation

B.it's unwise to meet your new friend in your dormitory with loud roommates

C.more and more graduates choose to work in small towns or medium cities

D.if you take up a PR job in a firm， you can wear casual clothes

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there.

Tour the City on Foot

When touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.

Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay

The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.　

Take a Bus Tour

If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.

Tour San Francisco From the Air

While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air. you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.

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1.How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings？

A.By air B.By bus

C.On foot D.By boat

2.What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay？

A.They have high quality sea water.

B.They are explored on a localized level.

C.They were not in use until the last century.

D.They have helped the city to develop further.

3.What is the author's purpose in writing the text？

A.To introduce San Francisco.

B.To advertise for a travel agency.

C.To show what to do in San Francisco.

D.To persuade people to visit San Francisco.

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.

Proper nutrition is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel”. Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质) , like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don't overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.

Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don't get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality. Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.

Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命).Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shapes: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.

If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser.

1.According to the passage,_________.

A.if we were healthy, we could spend our days in doing things with less sleep

B.one can eat a lot to stay in good shape

C.one needn't take any exercise if he is healthy

D.we should always keep fit

2.Eating more and sleeping less________.

A.can keep healthy B.is no good for you

C.gets you more energy D.will keep your personality

3.The writer explains ________in this passage.

A.how to eat B.the importance of doing exercise

C.how to keep healthy D.what to eat

4.The title of the article should be___________ .

A.Eating and Exercising B.How Vitamins Work in Man's Body

C.Staying Healthy D.Sleeping Well

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.

Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan Province

Baoshan Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces(梯田); you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic(民族的) group there.

Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang

Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. You can visit a local family, go herding(放牧) with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.

Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province

Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red caves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.

Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province

If you’re interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destionation for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It’s the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1,432 households with a population of over 5,000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It’s also famous for the houses built on poles of different heights.

1.What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?

A.Hike in terraces. B.See houses of a foreign style.

C.Go hunting with the locals. D.Learn about houses built on poles.

2.Where can you admire the houses like castles?

A.In Baoshan Stone City. B.In Kanas Tuvas Village.

C.In Jiaju Tibetan Village. D.In Xijiang Miao Village.

3.What can we infer about the villages mentioned in the text?

A.They remained secret to the outside world in the past.

B.They were originally built to defend their homeland.

C.They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays.

D.They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.

The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!

The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.

The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.

The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.

The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue (雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!

1.From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely to be the name of a famous 　　　　　　　 .

A.actor B.painter

C.cook D.musician

2.Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?

A.To enjoy a Beethoven concert. B.To taste the finest French coq au vin.

C.To see the Statue of Liberty. D.To eat Roast Beijing Duck.

3.This passage may be taken from 　　 .

A.a handbook for English learners B.a pocketbook for businessmen

C.a guidebook for foreign travellers D.a storybook for local readers

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others，improve your skills and become a more confident，independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad，here are some places to go.

Australia

If you seek a life on the beach，in a great climate with friendly people，Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays，it will be a very popular option.

Brazil

This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil，of which huge part is in danger，there are lots of different jobs you can do.

Kenya

Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums. There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty，so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community，Kenya should be at the top of your list.

Costa Rica

Golden sandy beaches，clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size，you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work，so if you want to look after turtles on the beach，Costa Rica could be just the place for you.

1.If you are interested in protecting the environment，you will probably go to　　　　　 .

A.Australia B.Brazil C.Kenya D.Costa Rica

2.It can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with　　　　　 .

A.animals B.plants C.the elderly D.children

3.If you choose to go to Costa Rica，you are supposed to　　　　　 .

A.take care of trees in the forests B.surf with children in the water

C.work with animals on the beach D.look after children who have lost their parents

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

A Chinese saying goes:Women can hold up half of the sky. Similarly,a large number of women in Western European countries  wish  that  they were born men.The number is said as high as 60% in Germany.

“Women often wish that they had the same chance as men have, and believe it is still men’s world,” said Dr James Holden, one of the scientists who did the study.

Anne Harper has a very good job for an international oil company.She also believes in “Women’s Liberation(解放)”.

“I don’t wish that I were a man,” she says.“And I don’t think many women do.But I do wish that people would stop looking down upon us women.At work, for example, we often do the work that men do but get paid less.There are still a lot of jobs that are usually the best ones and open only to men.If you’re a man, you have a much better chance of leading an exciting life.How many women pilots are there...or engineers or scientists?”

1.A lot of women in  ________ wish that they were born men.

A.European countries B.Asia C.USA D.West Europe

2.“It is still men’s world.” means “________”.

A.There are more men than women in the world

B.Women have not been given the same chance as men

C.Women cannot live without men

D.There are more men scientists than women in the world

3.Anne Harper considers that women should ________.

A.be really liberated B.live a better life

C.be well paid D.get better jobs than men

4.Anne Harper doesn’t wish that she were a man because she ________.

A.has got a very good job B.believes in “Women Liberation”

C.does the work that a man can’t do D.isn’t looked down upon by anyone

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析