As a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of for a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2001, when my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I told my husband that I wanted to skydive. So when our retirement community announced that they were having an essay competition and the topic was an experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream.
In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George Brush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldn’t believe it. Inspired by this, I decided to realize my dream, even though some of my family members and my doctor were against it.
On June 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had ever been in, but I wasn’t frightened—I was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, “What have I gotten myself into?” But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before Jay opened the parachute(降落伞), then we just floated downward for about five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt—much better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjoying it.
Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you don’t stop living just because you are 84 years old. If there’s something you want to experience, look into it. If it’s something that is possible, make it happen.
1.The author mentioned George Bush Sr. in her essay to ________.
A. make her argument persuasive B. show her admiration for him
C. compare their health condition D. build up her own reputation
2.How did the author feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane?
A. Excited. B. Regretful.
C. Nervous. D. Scared.
3.What did the author enjoy most when she was skydiving?
A. The beautiful clouds. B. The wonderful view.
C. The company of Jay. D. The one-minute free fall.
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. Impossible is nothing B. A dream made come true
C. An unforgettable skydiving D. I Went Skydiving at 84!
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
As a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of for a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2001, when my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I told my husband that I wanted to skydive. So when our retirement community announced that they were having an essay competition and the topic was an experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream.
In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George Brush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldn’t believe it. Inspired by this, I decided to realize my dream, even though some of my family members and my doctor were against it.
On June 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had ever been in, but I wasn’t frightened—I was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, “What have I gotten myself into?” But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before Jay opened the parachute(降落伞), then we just floated downward for about five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt—much better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjoying it.
Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you don’t stop living just because you are 84 years old. If there’s something you want to experience, look into it. If it’s something that is possible, make it happen.
1.The author mentioned George Bush Sr. in her essay to ________.
A. make her argument persuasive B. show her admiration for him
C. compare their health condition D. build up her own reputation
2.How did the author feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane?
A. Excited. B. Regretful.
C. Nervous. D. Scared.
3.What did the author enjoy most when she was skydiving?
A. The beautiful clouds. B. The wonderful view.
C. The company of Jay. D. The one-minute free fall.
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. Impossible is nothing B. A dream made come true
C. An unforgettable skydiving D. I Went Skydiving at 84!
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
As a boy growing up in India, I had wanted to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.
My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.
I have lively memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and very enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is otherwise scared of flying.
After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.
Being the first airline to take me overseas, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today, I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general, for me, has always been a terrible and painful experience. Flying on Lufthansa, however, is something I always have and always will look forward to.
1.What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?
A. Growing up in India.
B. Once traveling to Canada with his father.
C. Once staying in Canada.
D. His father’s stories about his traveling experiences.
2.The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraph probably means “________”.
A. happy B. excited
C. angry D. sad
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s trip to Europe in 1998?
A. Both their going and return were by air.
B. They traveled in the spring that year.
C. The author traveled with one of his parents.
D. They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.
4.It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is ________.
A. an airline company B. a city in India
C. a city in Europe D. a travel agency
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
“Mom, I don’t want to go!” In Inchon Airport, people were ______ moving as always. But when the girl cried out, people stopped and turned towards the ______. Her mother ______ the girl’s hands that tightly held her sleeve, but everyone could see the mother’s eyes holding tears. That girl ______ to leave was me. As I ______ let go of my mother’s sleeve, I also let go of my 15 years’ being a little girl, _________ under my mother’s skirt in Korea.
After a 13-hour flight, I arrived at the Culver Academies, where I spent the last four of my _______ years. After unpacking my luggage, I sat on my bed and had a good ______ until sunset. I felt myself fading in the ______ In America, there was nobody doing my laundry, ______ me when I returned from school. I didn’t understand the Greek mythology Mr. Davies spoke about. There was only me in America.
One day after school, on my way back to my ______, I saw a lonely duck stuck between rocks, fluttering his wings. I stopped and ______ that duck, sure he wouldn’t make any ______, and would stay between the rocks forever. Surprisingly, that duck got himself out of that _______, despite the chance of getting hurt, and flew away to the sky. I sat on the ground and smiled widely ______ I saw myself flapping my wings and struggling to get out of the broken rocks. It was me bravely _______, energetically going forward to my dream, not ______ to be hurt.
I went back to my dorm as always. Girls were ______ and chatting as always. But that day, I didn’t drop my ______; I didn’t miss the chance to say hello to strangers.
“Hi, I’m Min-Kyung, a ________ girl from Korea.”
The sky was high, the wind was warm, trees were green, and I flew.
1.A. carefully B. happily C. steadily D. busily
2.A. argument B. stage C. scene D. plane
3.A. left off B. shook off C. held out D. threw up
4.A. brave B. unwilling C. free D. able
5.A. eventually B. frequently C. similarly D. occasionally
6.A. ordering B. waiting C. struggling D. hiding
7.A. hard B. common C. teenage D. old
8.A. memory B. cry C. meal D. game
9.A. noise B. world C. darkness D. picture
10.A. greeting B. introducing C. visiting D. protecting
11.A. bedroom B. dorm C. workplace D. home
12.A. encouraged B. saved C. treated D. observed
13.A. trouble B. decision C. difference D. attempt
14.A. ground B. box C. base D. break
15.A. because B. so C. or D. though
16.A. escaping B. digging C. guiding D. helping
17.A. preparing B. fearing C. pretending D. admitting
18.A. taught B. served C. requested D. gathered
19.A. food B. note C. head D. book
20.A. new B. wise C. kind D. skillful
高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
Teens don’t understand the big fuss (小题大做). As the first generation to grow up in a wired world, they hardly know a time when computers weren’t around, and they eagerly catch the chance to spend hours online, chatting with friends. So what?
But researchers nationwide are increasingly worried that teens are becoming isolated (孤寂), less skillful at person-to-person relationships , and perhaps numb (麻木) to the cheatings that are so much a part of the e-mail world . “And a teen’s sense of self and values may be changed in a world where personal connections can be limitless,” said Sherry Turkle .
Another researcher , Robert Kraut , said he’s worried about the “opportunity costs” (机会成本)of so much online time for youths . He found that teens who used computers, even just a few hours a week, showed increased signs of loneliness and social isolation. “Chatting online may be better than watching television , but it’s worse than hanging out (闲逛) with real friends,” he said .
Today’s teens, however, don’t see anything strange in the fact that the computer takes up a central place in their social lives. “School is busy and full of pressure. There’s almost no time to just hang out,” said Parker Rice, 17. “Talking online is just catch-up time.”
Teens say they feel good about what they say online or taking the time to think about a reply. Some teens admit that asking someone for a date, or breaking up, can be easier in message form, though they don’t want to do so. But they insist there’s no harm.
1.The researchers argue that .
A.nothing is wrong with teens’ chatting online
B.teens may develop a different sense of values
C.teens can manage their social connections
D.spending hours online does much good to teens
2.The text mainly deals with .
A.teens’ pleasant online experience
B.teen’s computer skills and school work
C.different opinions on teen’s chatting online
D. the effects of the computer world on teens
3.Teens think that talking online can help them .
A.use computers properly
B.improve their school work
C.develop an interest in social skills
D.reduce their mental pressures
4.The purpose of the text is to .
A.draw attention to teens’ computer habits
B.describe computer research results
C.suggest ways to deal with problem teens
D.discuss problems teens have at school
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramics(制陶技术) class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.
I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated,I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I try to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
1.The author admired her mom for__________ .
A. her kindness to others
B. her excellent teaching
C. her quality of honesty
D. her positive attitude to life
2.According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was__________.
A. excited B. angry
C. surprised D. worried
3.From the passage we learn most children in the shelter__________.
A. were often punished by staff
B. weren’t allowed to go outside
C. were once treated badly
D. all suffered from mental illness
4.The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.
A. truth B. help
C. comfort D. support
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.
I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated使烦燥,I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug猛拉,牵引on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I try to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
1.The author admired her mom for ________.
A. her kindness to others
B. her excellent teaching
C. her quality of honesty
D. her positive attitude to life
2.According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ________.
A. excited B. angry
C. surprised D. worried
3.From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________.
A. were often punished by staff
B. weren’t allowed to go outside
C. were once treated badly
D. all suffered from mental illness
4.The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. truth B. help
C. comfort D. support
5.What lesson did the author learn from her experience?
A. To value what you take for granted.
B. To play with children is fun.
C. To love others is to love yourself.
D. To do as what your parents do.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
As a boy growing up in India,I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s,with great interest.
My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe,where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium,Netherlands and West Germany.
I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand,during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable,even for someone like me,who is otherwise scared of flying.
After spending almost two weeks in Europe,we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport,for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河),it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation,but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again,with the quality of their service.
Being the first airline to take me overseas,Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today,I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying,in general,for me,has always been an ordeal (terrible and painful experience).Flying on Lufthansa,however,is something I always have and always will look forward to.
1.What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?
A.Growing up in India.
B.Once staying in Canada.
C.Once traveling to Canada with his father.
D.His father's stories about his traveling experiences.
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the author's trip to Europe in 1998?
A.The author traveled with one of his parents.
B.Both their going and return are by air.
C.They traveled in spring that year.
D.They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.
3.It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is ________.
A.a city in India B.a city in Europe
C.an airline company D.a travel agency
4.The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraph probably means “________”.
A.happy B.sad C.angry D.enjoyable
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
1.His (抱负)is to work in the computer industry when he grows up.
2.He was forced to r as chairman for the great losses he had made。
3.Their school life is quite busy for them to have no time to sit (闲坐着) gossiping.
4.I am feeling not good, and I’d like to be alone for a moment.
5.With the (分发) of food and medicine to the flooded area, they all let out a sigh of relief.
6.That frightened scream nearly made me feel s to death.
7.I will a you whenever you are in trouble and help you through the hard time.
8. to you on winning the first prize in the final competition.
9.Do you know the gentleman who (捐赠) a large sum of money to the charity?
10.I loved to listened to their talking to each other ,even though I couldn’t p in them.
高二英语单词拼写中等难度题查看答案及解析
Lillian was a young girl who grew up in a village. At the age of 16, her father forced her to drop out of school and find a job to help the family.
With limited education, skills and hope, she would take the bus into the big cities of Windsor and Detroit, walk aimlessly about and then return home every day. She couldn’t even bring herself to knock on a door.
As the days passed, Lillian knew she would soon have to knock on a door. On one of her trips, Lillian saw a sign at Carhartt Overall Company, saying, “Help Wanted, Secretarial. Apply Within.”
She walked up to the office and was met by the office manager, who sat her down at a typewriter and said, “Let’s see how good you really are.”
She directed Lillian to type a single letter and then left. Lillian looked at the clock: 11:40 am. She figured that she could run away in the crowd then. But she knew she should at least try the letter.
On her first try, she got through one line. It had five words and she made four mistakes. The clock read 11:45. “At noon,” she said to herself, “I’ll move out with the crowd, and she will never see me again.” On her second try, Lillian got through a full paragraph, but still made many mistakes. Again she pulled out the paper. At last she completed the letter with some mistakes.
Just then, the door opened and the office manager walked in. She came directly over to Lillian, read the letter, paused and then said, “Lillian, you’ve done a good job.”
1.Why did the office manager leave after directing Lillian to type a letter?
A. She was not satisfied with Lillian.
B. She found Lillian was too young.
C. She wanted to let the girl be quiet.
D. She wanted to test Lillian
2.What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence in paragraph 6?
A. Lillian didn’t have enough confidence in herself.
B. Lillian didn’t like the workers there.
C. Lillian didn’t want the job.
D. Lillian wanted to have lunch then.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
The girl didn’t like to go to school.
The girl’s family was not very rich.
The girl’s father was very fond of money.
The girl was living in a poor village.
4. From the passage it can be inferred that in the end__________.
A. Lillian had to run away without being noticed.
B. Lillian’s father wanted his daughter to return to school.
C. the office manager was deeply moved by the girl.
D. Lillian was allowed to work there.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
As we grow up, it always _______ that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place.
A.suggests B.promises C.requires D.seems
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析