Computers can help us in many ways, but they cannot think or do things on their own. Humans have to feed them with information and tell them what to do. They cannot come up with any new information, but they can save much time and work. For example, all the information and the office files (文件) can be stored in a computer’s “memory”.
The first computers were huge and expensive. They filled up almost the whole floor of large offices. Later, scientists found ways to produce cheaper and smaller computers. They invented chips (芯片) which made it possible to store more information in less space.
Today, computers are not only cheaper, but also more compact. They can just be placed on top of an ordinary writing table. They can even be carried from place to place easily. Computers are not only used in offices by companies, but are used at home by families who can afford them.
Robots are only moving parts controlled by computers. A robot can do the same work as a person for 24 hours without complaining or getting tired.
In Japan and some places in America, robots are used in factories to assemble (装配) cars. As computers become more and more common in businesses and factories, people fear that one day computers and computer-controlled robots will put human workers out of work.
1.What were the first computers like?
A.Small and cheap B.Huge and expensive
C.Small and expensive D.Huge but cheap
2.The underlined phrase “more compact” can be replaced by “_______________”.
A.larger B.brighter C.smaller D.heavier
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Robots are controlled by computers. B.Robots can do the same work as humans.
C.Robots do not get tired of working. D.Robots are used to sell cars in China.
4.Humans fear that one day computers and robots_______________.
A.will be busier than humans B.will be cleverer than humans
C.will make humans jobless D.will make humans become blind
5.The BEST title for this passage can be _______________.
A.Computers and robots B.Old and new computers
C.Robots are our servants D.The electronic invention
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题
Computers can help us in many ways, but they cannot think or do things on their own. Humans have to feed them with information and tell them what to do. They cannot come up with any new information, but they can save much time and work. For example, all the information and the office files (文件) can be stored in a computer’s “memory”.
The first computers were huge and expensive. They filled up almost the whole floor of large offices. Later, scientists found ways to produce cheaper and smaller computers. They invented chips (芯片) which made it possible to store more information in less space.
Today, computers are not only cheaper, but also more compact. They can just be placed on top of an ordinary writing table. They can even be carried from place to place easily. Computers are not only used in offices by companies, but are used at home by families who can afford them.
Robots are only moving parts controlled by computers. A robot can do the same work as a person for 24 hours without complaining or getting tired.
In Japan and some places in America, robots are used in factories to assemble (装配) cars. As computers become more and more common in businesses and factories, people fear that one day computers and computer-controlled robots will put human workers out of work.
1.What were the first computers like?
A.Small and cheap B.Huge and expensive
C.Small and expensive D.Huge but cheap
2.The underlined phrase “more compact” can be replaced by “_______________”.
A.larger B.brighter C.smaller D.heavier
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Robots are controlled by computers. B.Robots can do the same work as humans.
C.Robots do not get tired of working. D.Robots are used to sell cars in China.
4.Humans fear that one day computers and robots_______________.
A.will be busier than humans B.will be cleverer than humans
C.will make humans jobless D.will make humans become blind
5.The BEST title for this passage can be _______________.
A.Computers and robots B.Old and new computers
C.Robots are our servants D.The electronic invention
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
When it comes to giving help to developing countries, we often think about donating money so that these countries can build schools and hospitals, buy food and medicine, or find clean water supplies. These seem to be the most important basic needs of the people we are trying to help. However, the traditional way is far from enough. We need better ideas to help them.
Recently, I read about a plan to make cheap laptop computers for children in developing countries. A man called Nicholas Negroponte invented a cheap laptop computer, which can run without electricity. He decided to invent this computer after he visited a school in Cambodia.
The laptop which Mr. Negroponte has designed is a little different from the normal laptop computers you can buy in the shops. Covered in rubber, this computer is very strong and won’t be damaged easily. As an electricity supply can be a problem in developing countries, the computer also has a special handle (把手) so that children can wind (摇) the computer up to give it extra power when needed.
These special laptop computers will cost less than 100 US dollars and Mr. Negroponte wants to build as many as 15 million machines in the first year of production. The idea is that these computers will help the children’s education as they will be able to access the Internet.
These computers might not help the people in developing countries immediately, but by improving children’s education they should help people to find their own solutions to their problems in the long term.
Another idea to help children in developing countries is to recycle old mobile phones so that they can be used again. In the UK, and probably in many other countries too, millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year. The waste created by throwing away these old phones is very bad for the environment, so it seems to be an excellent idea to recycle them. In this way we will be able to achieve two important goals at the same time. We will reduce the waste we produce and help others. In other words, we will be able to “kill two birds with one stone”, and that is always a good thing.
1.Which of the following words can be best used to describe Nicholas Negroponte?
A.Determined and devoted. B.Independent and successful.
C.Responsible and selfless. D.Creative and caring.
2.What can we infer from the passage?
A.The computer invented by Nicholas Negroponte runs without electricity.
B.Recycling old phones is a traditional way to help developing countries.
C.Improving education can help developing countries in the long run.
D.The UK creates most of the waste by throwing mobile phones.
3.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To introduce some new and better ways to help developing countries.
B.To call on people to help developing countries.
C.To talk about different ways to help developing countries.
D.To tell readers how to help developing countries.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
When it comes to helping developing countries, we often think about offering money in order that they can build schools and hospitals, buy food and medicine, or find clean water supplies. These seem to be the most important basic needs in their lives. However, it's far from enough. We have to come up with better ideas.
A man called Nicholas Negroponte invented a cheap laptop computer, which he decided to invent after he visited a school in Cambodia. The laptop which Mr. Negroponte has designed is not the same as the normal one that you can buy in the shops. One difference is that it will be covered in rubber so that it is strong and won't be damaged easily. As an electricity supply can be a problem in developing countries, the computer also has a special handle in order that children can wind________the computer up to give it extra power just as easy as setting a clock.
This special laptop computer will cost less than 100 US dollars and Mr. Negroponte wants to produce as many as 15 million laptop computers in the first year. The idea is that these computers will help the children’s education as they will be able to access the Internet. These computers might not benefit the people in developing countries immediately, but by improving children’s education they should help people to find their own solutions to their problems in the long term.
Another idea to help children in developing countries is to recycle old mobile phones so that they can be used again in the UK and probably in many other countries too, millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year. The waste crested by throwing away these old phones is very bad for the environment, so it seems to be an excellent idea to achieve two important goals at the same time. We will reduce the waste we produce and help others, in other words, we will be able to “kill two birds with one stone” and that is always a good thing.
1.The underlined phrase “wind up” in paragraph 2 means .
A.吹风 B.给……上紧发条 C.拆开 D.带走
2.The laptop computer that Mr. Negroponte has designed .
A.will be damaged much easier than the normal one
B.has a special handle to access the Internet
C.is cheap and can run with extra power
D.can be helpful to find the people’s own solutions
3.Mr. Negroponte’s cheap computer is mentioned in the passage to .
A.illustrate the kindness of people in the developed countries
B.tell us what high technology can help people
C.show how to find business opportunities in developing countries
D.give an example of how to help developing countries
4.Which is the best idea the author gives us to help the developing countries?
A.We need to think about more ways to help people in developing countries,not just throw money at the problem.
B.We should spend much money helping people in developing countries build more schools and hospitals.
C.We should think about giving help to developing countries by giving them all we have.
D.We should help the people in developing countries by improving children's education immediately.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Computers are very important to modern life.Many people think that in the future computers will be used in lots of everyday life.It is thought that we won’t have to go shopping because we will be able to get most things which are sold in shops on the Internet.There will be no more books because we will be able to get all texts from computers.The Internet will be used to play games, see films and buy food.Most telephone calls will be made by computers, too.
Some people are glad about those new ways of shopping and communicating.Others do not think that computers will replace our old ways.
Some people think that one day we will not read books made of paper. Instead, we will buy and read books using computers, which will keep many different books in them at the same time.We won’t need to turn lots of pages and paper will be saved.Computerized books will be used more and more.
While many people say it is a pleasure to go into shops and look at things you want to buy.It is also unlikely that many people will want to read large texts on our computers. Because paper books will perhaps be more friendly.Maybe computers won’t change these two habits.
1.Which is the main idea of this passage?
A.People like going shopping. B.Reading books is important.
C.Computers are important. D.Computer can be used to play games.
2.There will be no more books because________.
A.There is no paper in the future. B.People don’t like reading books.
C.They are very expensive. D.We can read passages from computers.
3.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.We can see films by computers.
B.People all like to go shopping by computers.
C.We can buy anything using computers.
D.All the people like reading books from computers.
4.Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
A.Computers can help us e-mail our friends.
B.We can chat by using computers.
C.Computers can help us make telephone calls.
D.We can listen to the music by computers.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
Happiness has become a big deal in the past ten years. Hundreds of books, lectures and even the media tell us that happiness is within our reach. All we have to do is follow some simple steps, like meditation, living in the moment and doing yoga.1. In fact, feeling deeply sad is a normal part of the healing(治愈)process.
It's said that if you are going through a hard time, it's important to do what you can to feel better.2. Perhaps they can work for you too.
3.But if you're not anywhere near an ocean, lake or river, looking at images of moving water on TV can make you feel peaceful.
We have to get our happiness where we can find it. If you have lost the ability to find any pleasure in your daily life or the people around you, something deeper is going on.4..
Think about the times you were at your happiest. That may sound a little strange.5.
We can't allow natural and normal emotional low points rule our lives, but we can't ignore them either. They must be processed, so we can move on.
A.Getting close to nature can help cheer you up.
B.You'd better get yourself checked out by a medical doctor.
C.But doing this actually sends chemicals to your brain, and it can make you feel better.
D.Here are some ways that have helped me and many people.
E.Talk with your friends and try to find your happiness from them.
F.But if you are going through. a really difficult time, none of these may feel right.
G.Looking at water while in nature can be calming.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many people often find themselves waking up in the middle of the night, unusually awake and excited.1.. That’s really frustrating. However, there is no need to worry. Here are some effective ways to help you fall asleep again.
Remain in bed. For you to fall asleep, your heart rate needs to slow down. When you get up, your heart rate goes up. So, avoid going to the bathroom during the night if you can. Do not eat too little or too much for dinner. Do not drink and fill your bladder(膀胱)before bed.2.. It may make you fall asleep faster, but it may also disrupt your sleep later in the night.
Stay in the dark. When you cannot sleep, LED lights on printers and cable boxes may be the reason. The same is true for light streaming in through cracks in curtains. 3.. You should cover lights with tape and wear a sleep mask. A popular choice has deep eye cups so your eyes can open and shut while you wear them.
Quiet your mind. Try ways to relax, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises.4.. The point is to keep your brain busy with something that is not demanding and is relaxing.
5.. If your wake-up time is 6:30 a.m. and your clock reads 3:00 a.m., do not think Oh no! I have only three hours left! Instead, say to yourself, Oh great! I have three more hours to sleep!
You have a problem if you wake three times a week for more than three months. It may affect your quality of life. You need to find a sleep expert who can help identify the cause and fix it.
A.Think in a positive way.
B.Keep a calm attitude.
C.They may keep you awake.
D.Most importantly, avoid drinking in the evening.
E.You can do simple math problems in your head.
F.Getting up to do some mild exercise is also helpful.
G.Tossing and turning in bed, they are unable to fall asleep.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
We know it’s good to learn another language. It opens doors, makes you more employable, helps you make new friends, and it’s fun, too. But to improve our linguistic(语言)skills, many of us have to stand hours of school lessons or evening classes, with our heads buried in textbooks. It’s no wonder that technology appears to be providing a better and more accessible way of learning.
There is certainly a huge demand for language learning, and having a smart phone means you can have a virtual teacher with you wherever you go. Many app developers are keen to cash in on the demand, and there are numerous learning apps available— including our own, free, BBC Learning English app!
Some educational apps offer languages not popular enough to be taught at evening classes, or at most universities. And others offer “invented” language courses in Esperanto, Elvish and Star Trek’s Klingon— lessons you might not find in a traditional classroom.
Whatever you want to learn, apps allow you to go at your own pace and fit learning around other commitments. But they’re not perfect— you might not get your head round the grammar and will lack the peer support you get in a classroom environment.
So, does technology take the place of the end of traditional classrooms and teachers? Guy Baron, head of modern languages at Aberystwyth University, thinks not. He told the BBC that apps should be used alongside classroom methods, not to remove traditional teaching. And he adds: “The apps are not designed for degrees, but they could be additional resources.”
Certainly technology is going to help in and outside the classroom. But attending a real lesson, facing a real teacher, probably forces you to be more involved.
1.Which of the following statements is true?
A.Smart phones must be used in language classes.
B.Everyone has to bear to stay in classrooms all day.
C.Learning another language helps improve technology.
D.Language learners have more chances to be employed.
2.What can you do by learning on apps?
A.Studying on your own schedule.
B.Learning all the popular languages.
C.Becoming a master of grammar easily.
D.Having many classmates to study together.
3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Technology will replace teachers.
B.We use technology to teach better.
C.Real teachers and lessons get us more involved.
D.Apps should be popularized in all different classes.
4.What is probably the best title for the passage?
A.The Way to Learn with Apps.
B.The Advantages of Learning with Apps
C.The Choice of Apps or Classroom Learning.
D.The Importance of Learning another language.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
We know it’s good to learn another language,and it’s fun too. But to improve our language skills, many of us have to endure hours of school lessons or evening classes, with our heads buried in textbooks. It’s no wonder that technology appears to be providing a better and more accessible way of learning.
There is certainly a huge demand for language learning, and having a smart phone means you can have a virtual teacher with you wherever you go. Many app developers are keen to earn money on the demand, and there are numerous learning apps available.
Some educational apps offer languages not popular enough to be taught at evening classes, or at most universities. And others offer “invented” language courses in Esperanto, Elvish and Star Trek’s Klingon — lessons you might not find in a traditional classroom. Whatever you want to learn, apps allow you to go at your own pace and fit learning around other tasks. But they’re not perfect — you might not get your head round the grammar and will lack the partner support you could get in a classroom environment.
So, does technology imply the end of traditional classrooms and teachers? Guy Baron, head of modern languages at Aberystwyth University, thinks not. He thought that apps should be used alongside traditional classroom methods. And he adds: “The apps are not formal. . . they’re not designed for degrees, but they could be additional resources.”
Certainly, technology is going to help in and outside the classroom. But attending a real lesson, facing a real teacher, probably forces you to be more devoted. Motivation can be a problem when using an app. But if you have a genuine and practical reason to learn another language, you will no doubt stick with it.
1.What is the benefit of language learning apps?
A.You can learn with a partner.
B.You needn’t pay any money.
C.They provide grammar lessons.
D.They meet your personal demands.
2.What do the underlined words refer to in Paragraph 3?
A.Languages. B.Learning apps.
C.Universities. D.Teachers.
3.What is Guy Baron’s opinion about the learning apps?
A.They are of no help to learners.
B.They will replace traditional teaching.
C.They provide the most effective resources.
D.They should be combined with classroom methods.
4.Which does the author think is important in using the learning apps?
A.The instructor. B.Confidence.
C.The classroom. D.Motivation.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?
Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college, I felt anxiety, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way of my life, and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy(精神疗法).
Therapy. It has such a negative stigma (污名), but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to fix it.
After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened, I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely empowering.
I have been guided towards a healthier mindset, one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.
A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.
If you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.
1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Anxiety greatly influenced the author.
B.Anxiety encouraged the author to change.
C.The author couldn’t deal with the college life.
D.The author had no idea what to do.
2.In the author’s opinion, going to therapy ________.
A.means you are failing as a person
B.you’re brave enough to solve your problems
C.can make others think wrongly about you
D.can be quite unnecessary and helpful
3.After a couple of weeks, how did the author react?
A.She became more positive and confident.
B.She became too frightened of her own life.
C.She became worried about her anxiety.
D.She realized college was her worst enemy.
4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To tell us how to think positively.
B.To show it is OK to be imperfect.
C.To help us know better about therapy.
D.To share her college life with us.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you must have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery (烹饪术) and look for a job where you can improve these skills.
If you have had a part-time job on weekends or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside of a part-time job.
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be ashamed of it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
1.According to the passage, what does the author encourage us to do?
A.Have a specially strong subject.
B.Use school performance to help to choose a career.
C.Make efforts to be good at all subjects.
D.Take up part-time jobs as much as possible.
2.We can learn from the third paragraph that as a student, having a part-time job __________.
A.may be useful for the future work
B.is helpless to find out the weak points
C.is a good way to earn extra money
D.is a must to experience various jobs
3.If a student’s school record is not good, he __________.
A.must regret not having worked harder at school
B.will be a failure in his future work sooner or later
C.may do well in his future work if he chooses the right career
D.should receive further education after graduation
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析