Katharine Meyer Graham was once described as "the most powerful woman in America." She was not a government official or elected representative, but she owned The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership, it became one of the most important newspapers in the country.
Katharine Meyer was born in a rich family in New York City in 1917. In 1933, her father had bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Her marriage was a tragedy. Her husband treated her badly and suffered from mental illness, killing himself in 1963.
With no training or experience in business, she was insecure and she did not think she had the ability to do an important job. But Katharine Graham didn’t give up. In 1969, Missus Graham became publisher as well as president of The Washington Post Company.
In the 1970s, The Washington Post became famous around the world because of two major successes. In 1971, an order from a federal judge stopped The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon（五角大楼）Papers, because President Richard Nixon believed publication would endanger national security. Yet Katharine Graham ruled against the judge’s order and decided to publish the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post, which was considered a major success for freedom of the press.
In 1972, The Washington Post had another major success. Through the long Watergate （水门事件）investigation, despite government’s threat, Missus Graham supported her reporters and editors. The newspaper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1973 for its Watergate reporting. The next year, President Nixon resigned from office.
Katharine Graham died of head injuries when she was eighty-four. She used her intelligence and bravery to improve the American media. After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote: "A world without Katharine Graham will not be the same at all."
1.What is Katharine Graham remembered for?
A.Her struggling with her unfortunate marriage.
B.Her success in running The Washington Post.
C.Her bravery in competing with other newspapers.
D.Her close relationship with her reporters and editors.
2.How did Katharine Graham feel before taking over the business?
A.Excited and overjoyed. B.Curious and eager.
C.Unconfident and unsure. D.Annoyed and upset.
3.What was the effect of the paper’s first major success?
A.The government had more control over newspapers.
B.The press had more freedom from the government.
C.The Washington Post got the Pulitzer Prize.
D.Richard Nixon resigned from his office.
4.What can we learn about Katharine Graham from Paragraphs 4 and 5?
A.Her determination and bravery led to the success of the newspaper.
B.Her father laid a solid foundation for her success.
C.She was good at working with the government.
D.She was born a great leader.
5.Which might be the best title for the passage?
A.The Rise of The Washington Post
B.The Making of a Great Newspaper
C.Great Newspapers of the United States
D.A Powerful Media Leader in America
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
Katharine Meyer Graham was once described as "the most powerful woman in America." She was not a government official or elected representative, but she owned The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership, it became one of the most important newspapers in the country.
Katharine Meyer was born in a rich family in New York City in 1917. In 1933, her father had bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Her marriage was a tragedy. Her husband treated her badly and suffered from mental illness, killing himself in 1963.
With no training or experience in business, she was insecure and she did not think she had the ability to do an important job. But Katharine Graham didn’t give up. In 1969, Missus Graham became publisher as well as president of The Washington Post Company.
In the 1970s, The Washington Post became famous around the world because of two major successes. In 1971, an order from a federal judge stopped The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon（五角大楼）Papers, because President Richard Nixon believed publication would endanger national security. Yet Katharine Graham ruled against the judge’s order and decided to publish the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post, which was considered a major success for freedom of the press.
In 1972, The Washington Post had another major success. Through the long Watergate （水门事件）investigation, despite government’s threat, Missus Graham supported her reporters and editors. The newspaper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1973 for its Watergate reporting. The next year, President Nixon resigned from office.
Katharine Graham died of head injuries when she was eighty-four. She used her intelligence and bravery to improve the American media. After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote: "A world without Katharine Graham will not be the same at all."
1.What is Katharine Graham remembered for?
A.Her struggling with her unfortunate marriage.
B.Her success in running The Washington Post.
C.Her bravery in competing with other newspapers.
D.Her close relationship with her reporters and editors.
2.How did Katharine Graham feel before taking over the business?
A.Excited and overjoyed. B.Curious and eager.
C.Unconfident and unsure. D.Annoyed and upset.
3.What was the effect of the paper’s first major success?
A.The government had more control over newspapers.
B.The press had more freedom from the government.
C.The Washington Post got the Pulitzer Prize.
D.Richard Nixon resigned from his office.
4.What can we learn about Katharine Graham from Paragraphs 4 and 5?
A.Her determination and bravery led to the success of the newspaper.
B.Her father laid a solid foundation for her success.
C.She was good at working with the government.
D.She was born a great leader.
5.Which might be the best title for the passage?
A.The Rise of The Washington Post
B.The Making of a Great Newspaper
C.Great Newspapers of the United States
D.A Powerful Media Leader in America
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下列句子，修改句子中的错误，每句中有一处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
1.I certainly owe you a apology for not writing more often.
2.Mr Bean is an international recognised comedy character on TV and films.
3.Over time, a lot of soil has been removed, that has caused serious erosion of the land along the Yellow River.
4.I wish I was as successful with all my student as I was with Graham.
5.It was Junyan's mother taught her to be curious.
6.To avoid miss the last train, please check the time posted in the station.
7.The government has ban the use of chemical weapons.
8.Although the job takes a significant amount of time, but most students agree that the experience is worth it.
9.Each star on the flag of the United States stands of a state of the nation.
10.As time went by, I gradually adapted me to the school life.
高二英语单句改错中等难度题查看答案及解析
The couple are spending their holiday on________is described as ore of the most beautiful
islands．
A．what B．that C．which D．where
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Dickens was the most popular novelist of his time, and remains one of the best-known and most-read of English authors. He created some of the world’s best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Among fellow writers, Dickens has been admired. Leo Tolstoy, G. K. Chesterton, and George Orwell praised his realism and comic voice as well as his drawing people’s attention to children and the poor. The French writer Jules Verne called Dickens his favorite writer, writing his novels “stand alone, dwarfing all others by their amazing power and suitable expression.” The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was inspired by Dickens’s novels in several of his paintings like Vincent’s Chair and in an 1889 letter to his sister stated that reading Dickens, especially A Christmas Carol, was one of the things that was keeping him from killing himself
A Christmas Carol is most probably his best-known story, with frequent new adaptations. It is also the most-filmed of Dickens’ stories, with many versions dating from the early years of cinema. According to the historian Ronald Hutton, the current state of the observance of Christmas is largely the result of a mid-Victorian revival of the holiday spearheaded by A Christmas Carol. William Makepeace Thackeray called the book “a national benefit, and to every man and woman who reads it a personal kindness”.
At a time when Britain was the major economic and political power of the world, Dickens highlighted the life of the forgotten poor and disadvantaged within society. Through his journalism he campaigned on specific issues — such as sanitation and the workhouse — but his fiction probably demonstrated its greatest prowess (非凡的才能) in changing public opinion on class inequalities. The exceptional popularity of Dickens’ novels not only displayed his outstanding ability to create attractive storylines and unforgettable characters, but also ensured that the Victorian public confronted issues of social justice that had commonly been ignored.
1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A.Vincent van Gogh appreciates Dickens’ novels very much.
B.George Orwell sees Dickens’ novels as a minor of society.
C.Jules Verne thinks highly of Dickens and Dickens’ novels.
D.Dickens’ fellow writers comment on his novels positively.
2.What is Thackeray’s attitude towards A Christmas Carol?
A.Critical. B.Appreciative.
C.Doubtful. D.Unconcerned.
3.What made Dickens’ novels popular?
A.Their highlights of the public life in the Victorian era.
B.Their vivid characters and focus on social inequalities.
C.Their presentation of Dickens’ love for his journalism.
D.Their description of British economic and political power.
4.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
A.Science. B.Entertainment.
C.Literature. D.Health.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Nowadays, the most effective way to get power comes from burning fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. They are less costly than other forms of energy. But burning fuels releases carbon dioxide, known as CO2 gas. Scientists agree that increasing amount of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere is partly to blame for the rising temperature. It's clear the change in the atmosphere can have a big effect on the weather condition around the world.
However, keeping extra CO2 from entering the atmosphere is a difficult process. It’s not enough to advise people to burn the fuels in a clean way. As a result, scientists are looking for the best method for capturing the gas and storing it away from the atmosphere. Some of this research is taking place in Norway. The Technology Center in Mongstad (TCM) is the largest facility in the world for major testing of the CO2-capturing technology.
Tore Amundsen is its chairman. He says TCM has produced important information since it opened. The center is connected to a nearby electric power plant. It treats the waste gas from the plant using the chemical solvent (溶剂) which attracts the CO2 molecules. Then researchers take the solvent with the CO2 molecules and boil it. In this way, they can separate CO2 from the solvent and use the solvent again to capture more CO2. TCM can help capture 90 percent of the CO2 from the waste gas. With the current state of technology, it will increase the cost of electricity between perhaps 30% to 40% when the technology is applied to a power plant.
Experts say the best way to store the captured CO2 gas is to place it below the surface of the ground. Scientists can use the pumping technology to put it into areas left empty after the removal of oil or natural gas. But TCM does not pump the CO2 it captures. Instead, it releases the gas into the atmosphere. Tore Amundsen says only highly developed industrial nations can afford the pumping technology. So far, only Canada has a power plant that pumps CO2 gas. In total, there are just a few similar power plants in the world.
1.What can we learn about the CO2 gas?
A.It is usually found in coal.
B.It leads to world climate change.
C.It is a new kind of energy.
D.It does good to the atmosphere.
2.Scientists want to deal with CO2 gas by_________.
A.sending it into the atmosphere
B.finding clean fuels to use
C.collecting it with technology
D.stopping people from burning fuels
3.Which of the following is TRUE about TCM?
A.It works well in treating the waste gas.
B.It’s the only center to study the CO2 gas.
C.It was set up by Tore Amundsen.
D.It helps the power plant save a lot of money.
4.According to experts, the captured CO2 gas________.
A.can be used with oil or natural gas
B.should be put underground
C.must be allowed to go into the air
D.should stay in the chemical solvent
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
I was once a dropout. I know how powerfully a __ can influence the life of a person who does not __ herself. I quit school at sixteen to work. Years later, I had a( n) ___ and couldn’t work for months. I felt depressed. With an unemployable father and a mentally ill mother to support, I couldn’t __ to give up.
Searching the ads, I found a notice that our local community college offered free work ___. One requirement was a high-school diploma or GED certificate. Years ago, I got my GED certificate, but with __ scores. I felt certain that I had little to____other than a willingness to __ .
After my physical injury healed, I went to meet Ruby Martin, the advisor who would __ me.
I sat __ waiting while Mrs. Martin looked over my score sheet. I was __ to hear her blame me for wasting her valuable time. She looked at me for a long moment __ she spoke.
"Why did you apply for this ___?” she asked. "Why aren’t you applying to college?”
With my face burning with____, I could only whispered, " Because I am ___."
"Didn't anyone ever explain these ___to you?" she asked. I just shook my head. For the next hour, she explained how the GED scores are based on, and that my __ were very high indeed. She assured me that I was not only not stupid, but that I would ___an excellent candidate for the training program.
I regained my ______Later, I got a bachelor’s degree and became a teacher just like her. To teach is to touch a life. It was Ruby Martin who touched my life ___.
1.A. motto B. parent C. teacher D. friend
2.A. believe in B. comment on C. rely on D. dig out
3.A. disease B. patient C. baby D. accident
4.A. wait B. help C. agree D. afford
5.A. opportunities B. training C. certificates D. experience
6.A. low B. high C. special D. passing
7.A. share B. offer C. hope D. choose
8.A. forgive B. listen C. follow D. try
9.A. employ B. assess C. challenge D. accept
10.A. patiently B. curiously C. comfortably D. nervously
11.A. desperate B. sorry C. prepared D. disappointed
12.A. until B. before C. since D. after
13.A. job B. university C. program D. degree
14.A. excitement B. shame C. cold D. anger
15.A. poor B. tired C. disabled D. stupid
16.A. rules B. schools C. scores D. subjects
17.A. salaries B. positions C. expectations D. numbers
18.A. meet B. make C. employ D. affect
19.A. dignity B. fame C. confidence D. balance
20.A. forever B. sometimes C. otherwise D. anyhow
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Denmark is only about half the size of South Carolina, but it produces more of its electricity from wind than any other country in the world. That's not because it's a country with particularly strong wind; it has pretty ordinary wind speeds. The reason why the Danes now get 47% of their electricity from wind, with more to come, comes down to a combination of history and policy.
First, the history: Paul la Cour was a scientist and inventor who experimented with and built early wind power machines at the start of the 20th century. So it's not surprising that Denmark spent money building wind power plants early, beginning at a national level in the 1970s. In the 1980s, because of a strong movement against nuclear （原子核的）power plants, Denmark increased production before many other countries were even considering it.
Denmark has also had important government support for wind-energy projects, as well as support from the country 's technology-focused universities. Even back in 2002, the country was taking climate change warnings seriously, successfully cutting greenhouse gas emissions （排放）by 20%.
Some of the world's largest companies—including Vestas, which builds turbines （(涡轮）， and Orsted, which specializes in offshore wind projects—are Danish. European countries are global leaders in using wind power but Denmark is far in front of its nearest competitor Ireland, which sourced 28% of its power from wind in 2018 according to industry group Wind Europe.
At the end of 2019, lawmakers in Denmark set a new goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 and increase the share of electricity sourced from renewable power to 100%.
1.What do we know about Denmark from Paragraph 1?
A.It produces more than half of its electricity from wind.
B.It makes the most of its wind to produce electricity .
C.It is the most environmentally friendly country.
D.It is a country with rich wind resources.
2.What is the key message of Paragraph 2?
A.Denmark started making use of wind power very early .
B.Paul la Cour built wind power plants in the whole country.
C.Nuclear power plants produce most electricity in Denmark.
D.Denmark taught other countries to build wind power plants.
3.Some large companies are mentioned to show that Denmark .
A.has an influential role on the world stage
B.has many technology-focused companies
C.is the head office of many large companies
D.is the world's leading wind power country
4.In which part of a newspaper can you read the text?
A.History. B.Lifestyle. C.Environment. D.Society.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’
Ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum (角斗场)in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1.. It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags , clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2.. Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. 3.. The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4.. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 5.. Families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
高二英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析
（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1. it is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2. today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income.There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.
3. the southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency or money they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4.
Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 5. families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
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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。
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
Italy is shaped like a boot. The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1. It is a popular tourist attraction today. Italy is well-known for its designers,who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2. Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies,too.
3. The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jods, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza.McDonald’s is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.
5. Families spend a lot of time together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and prople.
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析