“Mr. Mandela has spent 67 years making the world a better place. We’re asking you for 67 minutes”. Nelson Mandela turns 91 on the 18th of July, and the call has gone out for people everywhere to celebrate his birthday and the global launch of Mandela Day by acting on the idea that each person has the power to change the world.
The call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister organizations for the creation of an official global Mandela Day is gaining great support. It is to be celebrated on the 18th of July every year-Mandela’s birthday.
“The celebration of Mandela Day aims to call on people to recognize their power and devote 67 minutes to making an imprint (印记) and helping change the world around them for the better”, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said at the launch of the campaign in April.
“Nelson Mandela has been making an imprint on the world for 67 years, beginning in 1942 when he first started to fight for the human rights of every South African. He has set a good example to the world. ”
Mandela said at the time of the launch that he would be honoured if such a day can serve to bring together people around the world to fight poverty and improve peace.
Former US president Bill Clinton said Mandela’s example showed that the power of public kindness does not require public office, but a well-placed heart and a determined mind .
South African President Jacob Zuma said it would give people in South Africa and all over the world the opportunity to do something good to help others. Let us wholeheartedly support Mandela Day and encourage the world to join us in this wonderful campaign.
1.The underlined word “launch” in the first paragraph can be replaced by“________”.
A.celebration B.creation C.realization D. activity
2.The aim of setting up Mandela Day is to ________.
A.celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday
B.improve the international position of South Africa
C.encourage people to fight poverty
D.call on people to make the world a much better place
3.It can be inferred from the passage that Bill Clinton and Jacob Zuma________
A.do not support some ideas of Nelson Mandela
B.were too busy to attend Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday celebration
C.think highly of the contribution Nelson Mandela has made to the world
D.disagree with the idea of setting up a global Mandela Day
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Nelson Mandela began to fight for the human rights in 1942.
B.It took 67 minutes to celebrate Mandela’s birthday.
C.Presidents form all around the world will attend the celebration.
D.The Nelson Mandela Foundation made 18th July Mandela Day.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题
“Mr. Mandela has spent 67 years making the world a better place. We’re asking you for 67 minutes”. Nelson Mandela turns 91 on the 18th of July, and the call has gone out for people everywhere to celebrate his birthday and the global launch of Mandela Day by acting on the idea that each person has the power to change the world.
The call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister organizations for the creation of an official global Mandela Day is gaining great support. It is to be celebrated on the 18th of July every year-Mandela’s birthday.
“The celebration of Mandela Day aims to call on people to recognize their power and devote 67 minutes to making an imprint (印记) and helping change the world around them for the better”, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said at the launch of the campaign in April.
“Nelson Mandela has been making an imprint on the world for 67 years, beginning in 1942 when he first started to fight for the human rights of every South African. He has set a good example to the world. ”
Mandela said at the time of the launch that he would be honoured if such a day can serve to bring together people around the world to fight poverty and improve peace.
Former US president Bill Clinton said Mandela’s example showed that the power of public kindness does not require public office, but a well-placed heart and a determined mind .
South African President Jacob Zuma said it would give people in South Africa and all over the world the opportunity to do something good to help others. Let us wholeheartedly support Mandela Day and encourage the world to join us in this wonderful campaign.
1.The underlined word “launch” in the first paragraph can be replaced by“________”.
A.celebration B.creation C.realization D. activity
2.The aim of setting up Mandela Day is to ________.
A.celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday
B.improve the international position of South Africa
C.encourage people to fight poverty
D.call on people to make the world a much better place
3.It can be inferred from the passage that Bill Clinton and Jacob Zuma________
A.do not support some ideas of Nelson Mandela
B.were too busy to attend Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday celebration
C.think highly of the contribution Nelson Mandela has made to the world
D.disagree with the idea of setting up a global Mandela Day
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Nelson Mandela began to fight for the human rights in 1942.
B.It took 67 minutes to celebrate Mandela’s birthday.
C.Presidents form all around the world will attend the celebration.
D.The Nelson Mandela Foundation made 18th July Mandela Day.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
For forty years Jane has been ___________ about making the rest of the world understand and respect the life of these animals.
A. generous B. obvious C. outspoken D. subjective
高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
How to Make the World a Better Place
When you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders. That is not all the truth. 1. An act of kindness can bring a smile to a person’s face even if only for a moment.
Give away your money. 2.For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas. Every cent you give away will mean a lot.
Help a stranger. Your small actions can brighten the day of others. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. Help the blind cross the street. 3.The key is expecting nothing in return for your acts of kindness.
Care about those you know. Show the people close to you how much you care about them. Tell them they mean a lot to you. Make a beautiful gift for a friend. Take your husband to his favorite fun place if he has had a hard week. 4.
Be grateful to others. Have you had good service in a restaurant? Thank the waiter Do you have very good neighbor who is always there when you need her? Tell her how much you appreciate her being in your life.
5.If a friend needs skills in a certain area, offer your advice. Perhaps she is struggling to set up computer, and you know how to do that. Offer whatever ability you have, but always remember to be polite.
A. Share your knowledge.
B. Keep walking forward.
C. Small steps, not big ones.
D. Give your seat on the bus to an old man.
E. Choose charity that has meaning for you.
F. Tell your children how much they mean to you.
G. Ordinary people like you and me can also help a lot.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
1990 was a significant year in world events. In February, Nelson Mandela was set free after 27 years in prison. In October, East and West Germany became one country again. Then at the end of 1990, the World Wide Web was born. For this final event we have one man to thank, Tim Berners-Lee, the father of the Web.
Berners-Lee was born on June 8, 1955 in London, England. His parents, both computer designers, encouraged him to think and work creatively as he grew up. He was an excellent student and naturally took an interest in computers and science.
After graduating from Oxford University, Tim went to work at a science research center in Switzerland. There he developed some of the different systems that would later become the Web. The first was HTML, the computer language used to make web pages. The second was an address system that let computers anywhere find each other and send and receive information. In 1990, while still at the science center in Switzerland, he put them together to make the first Internet browser. It could run on any computer and allowed people to share their information with the rest of the world.
Tim knew that the more people used the Web, the more useful it would be. He wasn’t interested in money but knowledge, so he gave out his invention for free to anyone who was interested. Many were interested and the growth of the Internet began.
Today Tim works as a professor at the MIT in America, researching new and interesting ways to use the Web. He has received many awards from governments and organizations for his efforts. He is still not very interested in money. That is why he is so admired by his students and workmates. It may also be one of the reasons why few people outside the world of technology know his name.
1.What can we learn about Berners-Lee from the passage?
A. He was encouraged to be creative.
B. He didn’t do well at school.
C. He cares little about money and knowledge.
D. He is well-known all over the world.
2.Where does Berners-Lee live today?
A. England. B. Switzerland. C. America. D. Canada.
3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. The address system was used to make web pages.
B. The World Wide Web was created in Switzerland.
C. The first web browser was very expensive to buy.
D. Many people could use the Internet before 1990.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The events that took place in 1990. B. The history of the Internet.
C. The invention of the Internet browser. D. The man who created the World Wide Web.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
I have spent years of my life traveling all over the world. When I arrive in a new country or city, usually I am very __________ and go to bed early. For this __________ my first day or night in any __________ place is always quiet and very little happens. __________ my first night in Algeciras was very different. That night was very __________ and unusual.
At that time __________ in Southern Spain was a dirty and badly looked __________ city. I arrived late in the __________ by boat. As soon as I got off the __________, I went to look for a __________. I found a small one not far from the quay(码头).
This hotel looked __________ and untidy from the outside. I was very tired and did not know my __________ around the city of Algeciras, so I decided to stay in this __________ hotel on the quay. I also decided to stay in this hotel for __________ reason. The moon was full and it was a clear, __________ night. From the hotel I could __________ at the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright __________.
The hotel had a narrow __________ and no name. When I __________ this doorway, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I __________ a small cup-board with desk in front of it. This was the hotel office.
1.A. unhealthy B. excited C. tired D. careless
2.A. way B. reason C. research D. journey
3.A. big B. new C. old D. small
4.A. So B. Because C. And D. But
5.A. ordinary B. dark C. free D. strange
6.A. Gibraltar B. Algeciras C. Madrid D. New Delhi
7.A. after B. for C. at D. back
8.A. morning B. evening C. afternoon D. spring
9.A. bus B. boat C. plane D. train
10.A. guide B. driver C. hotel D. dinner
11.A. clean B. dirty C. beautiful D. interesting
12.A. friend B. address C. effort D. way
13.A. small B. large C. expensive D. funny-looking
14.A. another B. one C. no D. some
15.A. dark B. cloudy C. bright D. rainy
16.A. look down B. look up C. look after D. look for
17.A. sky B. night C. space D. moonlight
18.A. bedroom B. doorway C. stairs D. door
19.A. went through B. painted C. walked out D. pointed out
20.A. came to B. walked for C. went out of D. escaped from
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I have spent years of my life traveling all over the world. When I arrive in a new country or city, usually I am very ___________ and go to bed early. For this ________ my first day or night in any ____________ place is always quiet and very little happens. _________ my first night in Algeciras was very different. That night was very ________ and unusual.
At that time ________ in Southern Spain was a dirty and badly looked _________ city. I arrived late in the ________ by boat. As soon as I got off the __________, I went to look for a _________. I found a small one not far from the quay(码头).
This hotel looked ________ and untidy from the outside. I was very tired and did not know my _________ around the city of Algeciras, so I decided to stay in this ___________ hotel on the quay. I also decided to stay in this hotel for __________ reason. The moon was full and it was a clear, ________ night. From the hotel I could ___________ at the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright __________.
The hotel had a narrow _________ and no name. When I __________ this doorway, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I _________ a small cup-board with desk in front of it. This was the hotel office.
1.A. unhealthy B. excited C. tired D. careless
2.A. way B. reason C. research D. journey
3.A. big B. new C. old D. small
4.A. So B. Because C. And D. But
5.A. ordinary B. dark C. free D. strange
6.A. Gibraltar B. Algeciras C. Madrid D. New Delhi
7.A. after B. for C. at D. back
8.A. morning B. evening C. afternoon D. spring
9.A. bus B. boat C. plane D. train
10.A. guide B. driver C. hotel D. dinner
11.A. clean B. dirty C. beautiful D. interesting
12.A. friend B. address C. effort D. way
13.A. small B. large C. expensive D. funny-looking
14.A. another B. one C. no D. some
15.A. dark B. cloudy C. bright D. rainy
16.A. look down B. look up C. look after D. look for
17.A. sky B. night C. space D. moonlight
18.A. bedroom B. doorway C. stairs D. door
19.A. went through B. painted C. walked out D. pointed out
20.A. came to B. walked for C. went out of D. escaped from
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I have spent years of my life traveling all over the world. When I arrive in a new country or city, usually I am very 36 and go to bed early. For this 37 my first day or night in any new place is always quiet and very 38 happens. 39 my first night in Algeciras was very different. This night was very 40 and unusual.
At that time 41 in Southern Spain was a dirty and 42 looked-after city. I arrived late in the evening by 43. As soon as I got off the boat, I went to look for a 44 . I found a small hotel not far from the boat.
This hotel looked 45 and untidy from the outside. But I was very tired and did not know my46 around the city of Algeciras. And so I decided to stay in this 47 hotel on the quay(码头). I also decided to stay in this hotel for another 48. The moon was full and it was a clear, 49night. From the hotel I could 50the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright moonlight.
The hotel had a narrow51and no name. When I went through this doorway, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I 52a small cupboard with a desk in front of it. This was the hotel office.
An untidy and tired woman was sitting beside the 53. When I said I wanted a room for the night, she took me 54 some more stairs to a room on the second floor. Inside this room the landlord was sitting playing cards with some friends. He was 55 his game of cards and I was simply a nuisance(讨厌的人). He looked at me when the woman told him that I wanted a room. Then he said, Room Five, and turned back to his game of cards.
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高一英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析
1.他把大量的时间和金钱花在世界各地的旅行上,因为他酷爱冒险。
He has spent a large amount of time and money the world, as he enjoys .
2.老师幽默的谈话让我们很振奋, 班里的气氛也放松了下来。
The in the classroom relaxed after the teacher’s talk us up.
3.王鹏可不能让雍慧哄骗人们却不受惩罚!
Wang Peng could not have Yong Hui telling people lies!
4.甚至更为重要的是,随着地球冷却了下来,地球的表面就开始出现了水。
What is even more important is that the earth down, water began to appear on .
5.很明显,他在尽力屏住呼吸。
It was that he was trying to hold his .
高一英语单词拼写中等难度题查看答案及解析
_______ the coming talent competition, he has spent all his free time making preparation.
A.Win B.Winning C.Having won D.To win
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
83-year-old Antonio Vicente has spent the last four decades of his life fighting against the trend. As Brazilian landowners cut down rainforests to make room for profitable plantations(营利性的种植园)and cattle grounds, he struggled to bring the jungles of his childhood back to life.
“When I was a child, the peasants(农民)cut down the trees to make grasslands and charcoal, and the water dried up and did not come back,” he told the reporters, “I thought: ‘Water is valuable, no one makes water and the population will not stop growing. What is going to happen? We are going to run out of water.”
With only some donkeys and a small team of hired workers, Antonio Vicente set about bringing back the forest to his land. What started out as a weekend hobby soon became a permanent(永久的)way of life, and Antonio recalls often spending whole days and nights in his young jungle, surrounded by rats and foxes, and eating banana sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Over the last 40 years, he has planted an estimated 50,000 trees on his 31-hectare land, which now make up a small but unique area of rainforest, and a haven for wildlife.
As the forest grew, the water returned, and Antonio says that there are now over 20 water sources on his land that were no longer there when he bought it. Then the animals started making a home there. Today, the forest is alive with the sounds of birds and insects living there, and more species are settling in every year. “There are toucans(巨嘴鸟), all kinds of birds, squirrels, lizards, and even the boars are returning,” 83-year-old Vicente says, “If you ask me who my family are, I would say all this right here, each one of these that I planted from a seed.”
1.What do we learn about the Brazilian peasants?
A. They wasted much water on farming.
B. They focused on short-term profit.
C. They cared much about the environment.
D. They relied heavily on rainforests for a living.
2.What used to be young Antonio’s biggest concern?
A. Overpopulation. B. Polluted water.
C. Loss of grasslands. D. Water shortage
3.What does the underlined word “haven” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. trap. B. Disaster.
C. Shelter D. Balance.
4.In the last paragraph, Antonio mainly expresses his ________.
A. affection for his forest B. thanks for his family
C. deep love for rare birds D. pride as a successful farmer
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析