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It is said that girls were born inside pink roses. The story comes from _____ European story.

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I had a life on the go. I was always hurried into the next stuff, but this time I was to date with the girl I cared for deeply, so I had to be on time. I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as he paid for her groceries. A PhD student without a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.

We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile-warm and reassuring-and I returned her gift by smiling back.

“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said.

“Yes, she’s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. “It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’. Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me.”

“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every week - even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and —of course — I miss him since he’s passed away.”

I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know, These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.

It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening, “ I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.

I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to many me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her — that was the night that I won her heart.

1.Why was the writer in a hurry that day?

A.He was to meet his girlfriend.

B.He had to pick up some groceries.

C.He was delayed by an elderly lady.

D.He had to do the next stuff as a PhD student.

2.Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?

A.She told him a nice story.

B.She allowed him to pay first.

C.She liked flowers very much.

D.She gave him encouragement.

3.What is the message mainly conveyed in the story?

A.Small talk is helpful.

B.Moving stories are influential.

C.Love and kindness are rewarding.

D.Elderly people are worth respecting.

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Growing up, Deka Ismail says she let labels define what she could be. “I was a black girl, from a refugee (难民) family,” Deka said. “It was as if I was only allowed to explore in this predetermined box”

After a high school chemistry class inspired her to think about a career in science and gave her confidence in the field, Deka learned to live outside labels and began making big plans for her future. Now she is about to begin her freshman year at the University of California, planning to become a professor.

Born and raised in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood, Deka is the daughter of a Somali refugee couple. When Deka was eight years old, her mother got a job by studying hard back in school in order to support the whole family. That made Deka realize that education could make a difference to one's life. She spent a lot of time in the library reading books, and didn’t do many of the things her peers did, like partying or having romantic relationships.

“I always felt like I had to be the perfect girl for my family,” Deka said. “You have to do your best and do much better than everyone else. I felt like the whole world was waiting for me to mess up.”

Deka’s efforts paid off. The summer before her senior year of high school, she was accepted to the American Chemical Society Project SEED Programme. “She brought both enthusiasm and focus,” Botham, a researcher at this research institute, recalled. “She arrived every day ready to work, ready to learn and ready to tackle new challenges regardless of whether or not she had done anything similar.”

When asked what advice she would give to others like her, Deka warned them not to underestimate themselves. “Don’t tell yourself that scholarship is too big or this programme is too competitive or I’ll never get into this school,” she said. “I was not sure whether I could make it until I started seeing the acceptance letters rolling in.”

1.From the passage, we can learn that ______.

A.Deka was adopted by a refugee family

B.Deka became a professor after graduation

C.Deka’s experiences drove her to work hard

D.Deka spent a lot of time going to parties

2.Deka realized the importance of education ______.

A.after her chemistry class B.from her mother’s experience

C.by reading books in the library D.through working at the institute

3.According to the last paragraph, Deka advised that students be ______.

A.patient B.ambitious

C.confident D.generous

4.What does the story intend to tell us?

A.Life is not all roses. B.Practice makes perfect.

C.Well begun is half done. D.Hard work leads to success.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Growing up, Deka Ismail says she let labels define what she could be. “I was a black girl, from a refugee (难民) family,” Deka said. “It was as if I was only allowed to explore in this predetermined box.”

After a high school chemistry class inspired her to think about a career in science and gave her confidence in the field, Deka learned to live outside labels and began making big plans for her future. Now she is about to begin her freshman year at the University of California, planning to become a professor.

Born and raised in San Diego's City Heights neighbourhood, Deka is the daughter of a Somali refugee couple. While some might say Deka's success happened in spite of her background, she would say differently, that her experiences shaped her and inspired her to be the driven, young scientist that she is today.

When Deka was eight years old, her mother got a job by studying hard back in school in order to support the whole family. That made Deka realize that education could make a difference to one's life. She spent a lot of time in the library reading books, and didn't do many of the things her peers did, like partying or having romantic relationships.

“I always felt like I had to be the perfect girl for my family,” Deka said. “You have to not even do your best but two times better than everyone else. I felt like the whole world was waiting for me to mess up.”

Deka's efforts paid off. The summer before her senior year of high school, she was accepted to the American Chemical Society Project SEED Programme. “She brought both enthusiasm and focus,” Botham, a researcher at this research institute, recalled. “She arrived every day ready to work, ready to learn and ready to tackle new challenges regardless of whether or not she had done anything similar.”

When asked what advice she would give to others like her, Deka warned them not to underestimate themselves. “Don't tell yourself that scholarship is too big or this programme is too competitive or I'll never get into this school, ” she said. “I was not sure whether I could make it until I started seeing the acceptance letters rolling in.”

1.From the passage, we can learn that__ .

A.Deka was adopted by a refugee family

B.Deka spent a lot of time going to parties

C.Deka's experiences drove her to work hard

D.Deka became a professor after graduation

2.Deka realized the importance of education ______.

A.after her chemistry class B.from her mother's experience

C.by reading books in the library D.through working at the institute

3.According to the last paragraph, Deka advised that students be ______.

A.patient B.generous

C.adaptable D.confident

4.What does the story intend to tell us?

A.Hard work leads to success. B.Practice makes perfect.

C.Well begun is half done. D.Life is not all roses.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, on January 17, 1922, Betty White was the only child of Horace and Tess White. Indeed, while most young kids were begging their parents for pets, White said she was the lucky little girl whose parents went for a walk and would come home with a dog or a cat.

The personal passion for animals has often mixed with her professional work. She created, produced and hosted a 1971 animal show called the Pet Set, which featured both wild animals and her friends’ own pets. She also wrote the 2011 book Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo and even lent her voice to the animated series (动画系列) of Pound Puppies.

“I’m the luckiest person in the world—my life is divided in absolute half: half animals, half show business,” she said.

She started working with the Los Angeles Zoo in the 1960s. “My interest in zoos started early on, because my mom and dad went to the zoo often, not just to please their little girl, but because they enjoyed the experience,” she wrote in her book. She worked with the Los Angeles Zoo because she was kind of shocked that Los Angeles had such a poor zoo inside. She said, “I’ve never been one to stand outside and criticize (批评). I’d rather get inside and see what’s going on, see how I can help.”

“Zoos don’t only exhibit animals; they do a lot of wonderful protection work,” she said. “Many people have a closed mind on zoos. They think no animal should be kept in zoos. Instead, they should all be in the wild in their own habitat. Well, of course, that is a myth.”

1.White said she was lucky because __________.

A.she could often read books on animals

B.her parents often kept pets at home

C.her parents often took a walk together with her

D.she lent her voice to the animated series of Pound Puppies

2.What can we infer from the text?

A.Only wild animals performed in the show “Pet Set”.

B.White started working in a zoo several years ago.

C.Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo was written in 1971.

D.White’s interest in zoos was developed under the influence of her parents.

3.What did White do after seeing the Los Angeles Zoo?

A.She just stood outside to criticize.

B.She got inside and saw the animals.

C.She decided never to visit the zoo again.

D.She worked with the zoo and did something to help.

4.What is White’s attitude towards zoo?

A.Supportive. B.Indifferent (漠不关心的).

C.Hopeless. D.Disapproving.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

I remember that every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home in the little envelope.

“For the rent.” Mama would say, counting out the big silver pieces.

“For the groceries.” Another pile of coins.

“Teacher says this week I'll need a notebook.” That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me. Mama would put one or two coins to the side.

We would watch with anxious interest. At last, Papa would ask,” Is that all?” When Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile,” Good. We do not have to go to the Bank downtown.” We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling. No one else we knew had money in a big bank downtown.

I remember when the Jensens down the street were put out because they couldn't pay their rent. We children watched the big strange men carry out the furniture, ignoring the tears of Mrs. Jensens. “Might this, could this, happen to us?”

“We have a Bank Account.” Mama comforted me calmly, and suddenly I could breathe again.

Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.

That was twenty years ago. Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama's and put it in her lap.” For you, I said,” to put in your Bank Account.” I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama's hair was silver now.

Mama fingered the check and looked at Papa.” Good,” she said, and her eyes were proud.

“Tomorrow,” I told Mama, “you must take it to the Bank.”

“You will go with me, Katrin? But...”Mama stopped for a moment and looked at me.

“There is no account,” she continued. “In all my life, I've never been inside a bank.”

And when I didn't-couldn't-answer, Mama said seriously. “It is not good for little ones to be afraid-to not feel secure.”

1.What can we learn about the family twenty years ago?

A.They lived downtown. B.They were badly in debt.

C.They had money in the bank. D.They were careful with money.

2.What happened to the Jensens made the children feel　　　　

A.ashamed B.disappointed C.worried D.amazed

3.What did Mama hesitate about at the end of the story?

A.How to comfort her child. B.How to spend the money.

C.Whether to tell the truth. D.Whether to go to the Bank.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.My first check B.Mama's Bank Account C.Sense of security D.Struggle for better life

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

I was checking out at the grocery store with a woman behind me. Her shopping basket held a bunch (束) of pink roses, and some food and fruits. I _________ that they were, indeed, very lovely _________. She replied, “I really do love them though they are so common. And _________ is my favorite color.”

Well, just as I was _________, I heard her saying to the cashier (收银员), “You can put those roses back. I really can’t _________ them.” I turned around and asked her if she would _________ me to get them for her. She shook her head and said, “Thank you, but you certainly don’t _________ to.” I replied that I just wanted to especially _________ she loved them so much. She still _________, so I told her that she would be ____________ me if she would allow me to ____________ them to her. Finally, she was so ____________, and said. I really do love them. “Thank you.” As I handed the cashier the ____________, I noticed he was ____________ as well. As I began to walk away, I also noticed that with thankfulness the woman was holding the roses tight, surprised and ____________!

On the way home I was ____________ of a song Bread and Roses I heard many years ago and I’ve loved it ever since. It tells us the ____________ that we all need food, but we all ____________ need beauty.

A line from this song fits this ____________ perfectly. It reads: “Hearts go hungry as well as bodies. Give us ____________, but give us roses, too.”

1.A.explained B.replied C.said D.thought

2.A.presents B.roses C.vegetables D.bananas

3.A.pink B.red C.brown D.white

4.A.shopping B.waiting C.resting D.leaving

5.A.pick B.enjoy C.water D.afford

6.A.invite B.allow C.advise D.prefer

7.A.have B.pretend C.expect D.decide

8.A.since B.though C.so that D.even though

9.A.calmed B.stood C.disagreed D.promised

10.A.ignoring B.changing C.recognizing D.honoring

11.A.describe B.gift C.show D.push

12.A.peaceful B.helpful C.grateful D.hopeful

13.A.basket B.money C.fruit D.pencil

14.A.embarrassed B.careful C.moved D.confident

15.A.happy B.proud C.honest D.serious

16.A.sure B.reminded C.short D.cheated

17.A.plan B.truth C.explanation D.behavior

18.A.even B.just C.also D.then

19.A.situation B.reason C.decision D.concern

20.A.gloves B.dreams C.love D.bread

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Inside Out is one of my favorite Disney / Pixar movies. The story is about a young girl named Riley who moves from Minnesota to San Francisco with her family and how she deals with her emotions (情感) through the move. These five emotions in Riley's brain are Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust (厌恶) and Sadness. These emotions play a very important role in her life. I can understand because I am an 11-year-old girl and I am very in touch with my emotions and pre-teen feelings.

The film is extremely beautiful and you couldn't ask for better direction from Pete Doctor. The use of the right colors for the characters is great. For example, Joy is yellow, Sadness is blue, Disgust is green, Fear is purple and Anger of course is red. Sadness plays a main role in the story and it makes me wonder why we are told not to be sad. I think it's important to be sad when the time comes. The end of the movie pretty much got me and the whole audience (观众) (families, couples and even elderly people) in tears and I cried very hard.

I recommend (推荐) this movie for anyone from 8 to 18 because it has enough joy in it for younger kids to like it even though it does have some sad moments. I believe that adults will like it too. And I give it 4 out of 5 stars because it connects to an older audience even though it is designed for a younger audience. I think younger children can see this, but a parent would have to explain some things to them after the movie.

1.The author feels connected with the movie because she and the character Riley _____.

A. enjoy the same movie B. have the same feelings

C. have the same move experience D. have a similar family background

2.What does the author think of Pete Doctor's job?

A. Wonderful. B. Just so-so.

C. Bad. D. Disappointing.

3.After seeing the movie, the author has a new understanding of _____.

A. fear B. sadness

C. anger D. joy

4.In the author's eyes, the movie _____.

A. won't attract people over 18 B. is really unsuitable for children

C. will be popular among kids and adults D. can easily be understood by younger kids

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I was standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they threw paper and howl with laughter. They wouldn’t listen to me. І was 22 and І never wanted to teach. І wanted to be a writer. When the bell finally rang, I rushed out of the classroom, red with anger. The other teachers weren't surprised. “That's 4B, the worst class in school,” one said.

But I couldn't give up. I needed the job. So, I abandoned formal lessons. Instead, I brought topics for class discussion. One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their parents. They paid attention and shared about their lives. Then I encouraged them to write down their stories. Most wrote about families with little money and big problems. As time went on, their stories became a bridge between us. I admired their humor, toughness and insight, and I think they appreciated my interest in their lives.

The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End, but they had never seen a live stage performance. I suggested taking them to see it. They thought I was joking. No teacher had ever done that. A few weeks later, 4B and I were sitting in the theater. They loved the music, the costumes and the characters. It was the highlight of their year, and they talked about it for days.

Near the end of the semester, someone knocked on the door of the staff room. The two most rebellious(叛逆的) girls in 4B were there—with flowers.

Several years later, for the first time in my life, I stopped dreaming and started writing. My first story was titled "My Fair Ladies". Teaching wasn't the end of my writing career; it was the beginning.

1.How was the author's class in 4B at the beginning?

A.It was impressive. B.It was rather boring.

C.It was a total mess. D.It was lively and interesting.

2.What happened to the girls after they were encouraged to tell and write their stories?

A.They came to like the author. B.They made great progress in writing.

C.They became more humorous. D.They stopped arguing with their parents.

3.How did the students feel about the experience to the theatre?

A.Confused. B.Excited. C.Proud. D.Encouraged.

4.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

A.Only two girls liked the author.

B.The author became a famous writer several years later.

C.The author didn't dream any more.

D.The author's teaching experiences inspired her writing.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

These Children’s Books Written by Celebrities(名人) Are Perfect for Your Little Kids

Kelly Clarkson Wrote a Book Inspired by Her Daughter

When Kelly Clarkson wrote River Rose and the Magical Lullaby, she named the main character after her young daughter. The story follows Rose, who finds herself in a magical dream world, guided by the voice of her mother. Writing the book offered the American Idol winner a new challenge. She said, “It’s so helpful with learning.”

Jim Carrey Is on a Roll with This Book

Jim Carrey’s 2013 book, How Roland Rolls, however, is very much for the little ones. The winner of the 2013 Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award, How Roland Rolls is about a wave who worries about what will happen when he finally hits the beach. His fear disappears when he realizes he’s more than just a wave, but he’s the entire ocean! Coming up, this horror film star isn’t trying to scare(使害怕) any kids with her book.

Jamie Lee Curtis Has Been Writing Since the 1990s

You might know her best from the Halloween series movie. This Is Me is a story about immigration(外来移民). Curtis says she has no political intentions with her book, saying, “Every person has an immigrant story about their ancestors, and we’re losing that. I thought it was important to connect that thread back to who we are.”

Steve Martin’s Books Prove He’s a Comedian for All Ages

You may have ever read one of his books, like Shopgirl. If you’re a fan of his and you have kids, you’ll be happy to know that now your kids can read his books, too. Since getting into children’ literature, Martin has written and published several books, including Late for School and The Alphabet From A to Y with Bonus Letter Z. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a poem by Marin.

1.Which book describes a character that is not a human being?

A.This Is Me. B.Late for School.

C.How Roland Rolls. D.River Rose and the Magical Lullaby.

2.What can This Is Me remind readers of when they read it?

A.Their roots. B.Their dreams. C.Their children. D.Their school life.

3.Who wrote a book about the English alphabet?

A.Jim Carrey. B.Steve Martin. C.Kelly Clarkson. D.Jamie Lee Curtis.

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