Winter is often bitterly cold, which often ma...

Winter is often bitterly cold, which often makes us stay indoors more instead of heading out to exercise. Worse still, there are many viruses doing their best to make you sick. And sneezing, coughing and nose blowing make the rooms a habitat for viruses. 1.. Touching a doorknob or shaking a hand may make you get sick. Although it may sound terrible, there are still some things you can do to avoid viruses. Here are several simple tips to stay healthy in winters.

Wash your hands

You pick up viruses everywhere and they live on your hands, so wash your hands and do it often. 2. But if that’s not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (消毒杀菌剂).

3.. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands. That’s one way viruses can get into your body.

Get the flu shot (疫苗)

4., but getting the flu shot lowers your chances of getting the flu. For example, getting the flu shot last year resulted in a 34% lower risk of coming down with the flu.

Avoid sick people

5.. Viruses spread very easily through the air, so keep at least six feet between you and the sneezing, sniffling and coughing person.

A.It’s no guarantee

B.Take care of your face

C.Keep your hands away from your face

D.The best way is to use regular soap and water

E.It is easy for viruses to spread from person to person

F.If someone around you is sick, then keep your distance

G.Because there are always some unexpected things in life

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

It had been a long winter． Bitter cold， snowy days had hit us again and again． On the warmer days there had been little sunshine， but only cold， icy rain． The sun had become such a rare sight that I had to look at a picture of it on my wall calendar from time to time to remember what it looked like． The grass had remained brown and dormant（潜伏的）in the grassland． My own backyard had turned into a muddy mess that tried to steal the shoes right off my feet as I walked on it． My heart ached and longed for spring， and my own good cheer had trouble rising up against the continuous， cold， gray days．

The rain poured down on me as I walked my dogs， holding their leashes in my icy fingers． I looked up at the sky hoping to see the sun smiling down with its warm， golden face． But it was no use． It was then， however， that I saw it． It wasn't the smiling face of the sun in the sky but a little， yellow face peeking（微露出） through the mud． It was a tiny flower， and it filled my heart with hope and joy． I smiled and thanked God for this little sign that winter would soon be over and that spring would arrive． I felt my good cheer rising up at last and I promised God that I would share it with everyone I could．

One day that tiny flower's seeds will fill the grassland with little， yellow faces smiling up from the ground． Its work will make this world a better and more beautiful place． May we all do the same． May we all shine our light and share our love even on the coldest and grayest days． May we all help to share a bit of spring in winter． May we all work to make this world better and brighter even when it is at its darkest．

1.Why did the author look at a picture of sun on a wall calendar from time to time？

A. Because she hadn't seen sunshine for a long time．

B. Because she wanted to check how long the cold winter would last．

C. Because she couldn't go out．

D. Because she looked forward to spring．

2.The author felt　　　 　 before she found the tiny flower．

A. worried

B. angry

C. hopeful

D. frustrated

3.What can be inferred from the passage？

A. The tiny flower was found in the author's backyard．

B. The tiny flower inspired the author very much．

C. The author would share the tiny flower with others．

D. The author would never mind the cold weather．

4.What can be the best title of the passage？

A. A Cold Winter

B. A Tiny flower

C. Sharing Makes the World

D. Hopes Make Our Life

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Snow, the 20th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov.22 and ends on Dec.6.

Here are five things you should know about Minor Snow.

Light snow

An ancient Chinese book about plants explains that “in Minor Snow, the weather is cold and it is going to snow, but the snow is light and the earth is not frozen enough.”

Drinking soup

During Minor Snow, indoor heating begins to work, making most people might find their noses and mouths feel a bit dry. The solution is to drink more hot soup, such as cabbage and bean curd soup, mutton and radish (小萝卜) soup and so on.

Eating glutinous (粘的) rice cakes

People have glutinous rice cakes around Minor Snow, which in ancient times, were a traditional festival offering to the bull god.

Making preserved pork

After Minor Snow, the temperature declines sharply and the air becomes dry. It is the best time to start making preserved pork to eat in the bitter winter, especially in the Spring Festival. In the past, when storage conditions were poor, people developed many ways to store food and preserved pork is one such example. Some even say preserved pork tastes more delicious than fresh meat.

Avoiding spicy food

On cold days, people may be greedy for some hot and spicy food to keep warm.Experts say it’s wise not to eat overly spicy food since that will increase your inner heat.

1.Which of the following is true about Minor Snow?

A.It will certainly snow in this term.

B.It has the coldest days of the year.

C.It is a term used in China’s northern areas.

D.It is a term concerned with weather in China.

2.Which food is recommended to eat in Minor Snow?

A.Cabbage and bean curd soup. B.Preserved pork.

C.Cakes. D.Spicy food.

3.Why did people make preserved pork in the past?

A.Because people found it hard to store meat in cold winter.

B.Because it was more delicious to eat than fresh meat.

C.Because people couldn’t afford to buy fresh pork.

D.Because nowhere could people buy fresh pork in winter.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

A UK college has started teaching students the Danish concept of hygge — said to make homes nicer and people happier. But what exactly is it?

Sitting by the fire on a cold night, while petting a dog — probably surrounded by candles. That’ s certainly “hygge”. Eating home-made cakes. Watching TV under a warm quilt. Tea served in a china set. Family get-togethers at Christmas. They’re all hygge too.

The Danish word, pronounced “hoo-ga”, is usually translated into English as “cosiness(舒适)”. But it’s much more than that — it is an entire attitude to life that makes Denmark one of the world’s happiest countries.

Morley College, in central London, is teaching students how to achieve hygge as part of its Danish language course. “We have long, cold winters in Denmark,” says lecturer Susanne Nilsson. “That influences things. Hygge doesn’t have to be a winter-only thing, but it isn’t that fine for much of the year.”

With up to 17 hours of darkness per day in winter, and average temperatures staying around 0℃, people spend more time indoors as a result, says Nilsson, meaning there’s greater focus on home entertaining.

The idea is to feel as at-home as possible, forgetting life’s worries. “Hygge works best when there’s not too large an empty space around the person or people,” Nilsson adds.

The recent growth in Scandinavian-themed restaurants, cafes and bars in the UK is helping to export hygge, Nilsson says. Most customers won’t have heard of the term, but they might get a sense of it.

Similarly, in the US, the wallpaper and fabric firm Hygge & West aims to channel the concept through its cheery designs, as does a Los Angeles bakery, called Hygge, which sells traditional Danish cakes and treats.

Hygge is a deep-rooted tradition in Danes’ life. Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World ’ s Happiest Country, says, “Hygge is so important for those who live Danishly that the other day, I saw a camper car parked by the roadside with lit candles in the windows.”

1.Which can be used to explain the concept of hygge?

A.It means success. B.It is a way to relax.

C.It requires a large room. D.It is a candle-involved moment.

2.What makes the Danish have more home life according to the text?

A.The country’s climate. B.The country’s culture.

C.The country’s economy. D.The country’s education.

3.What do we learn about hygge in the UK and the US?

A.It is ignored by the two countries’ people. B.It is quite different from that in Denmark.

C.It is a new trend in the two countries. D.It is related to several traditions.

4.What is the main purpose of the text?

A.To explain the history of hygge. B.To discuss a UK college course.

C.To encourage people to live Danishly. D.To introduce a traditional Danish lifestyle.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

How to Avoid the Worst Cold-Weather Packing Mistakes

Yes, you can definitely blame winter clothes for your overstuffed(塞得过满的)suitcase. After all, warm clothing takes up a lot more room than summer T-shirts and shorts. To make matters worse, you’ve got to pack for overheated restaurants and freezing outdoor conditions. 1. . Here are some winter-packing mistakes we learned the hard way, and tips you need.

2.

Your shoes face a big challenge in the winter. They need to be: insulated, waterproof, and warm; provide great traction in case of ice; be able to withstand salt; and be comfortable to walk in. So, your sneakers aren't going to cut it. Just remember to wear your heavier snow boots on the plane; otherwise, they'll take up half your suitcase space.

Packing the wrong materials

3., It absorbs moisture and sweat, which will make you cold and keep you freezing. You can replace cotton with wool, as wool is naturally odor-resistant and breathable.

Leaving behind sunglasses

Since you're not headed to the beach, you might forget to pack your sunglasses. The sun can shine brightly on freezing days too tough, so be able to pack yours. 4..

Not bringing medicine

Cold and flu cases rise during the winter, and while you definitely don't plan on getting sick while traveling, you should be prepared in case it does happen. Make sure you've packed medication for upset stomach, fever relief, body aches, and congestion, 5.. Just get travel-sized versions of you go-to drugs.

A.But we're here to help

B.Choosing the right shoes

C.Wearing the wrong shoes

D.Cotton is a terrible choice for the winter

E.Better be a pair which is easy to pack and hard to break

F.You don't have to travel with the whole medicine chest though

G.Also throw some sunscreen in there as you can get sunburned in winter

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is easy for many people to catch a cold in the springtime or fall. It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can’t they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There are actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn’t a cure for each one.

When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and cause a block in it. You feel terrible because you can’t breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature goes up and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a runny nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. You may feel very uncomfortable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold.

Different people do different things to deal with colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to make themselves feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicine to stop various symptoms (症状) of colds.

There is one interesting thing to note —some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesn’t have a way to fight it and kill it. Bodies can do an amazing job on their own. There is a joke, however, on taking medicine when you have a cold. It goes like this:

It takes about one week to get over a cold if you don’t take medicine, but it takes only seven days to get over a cold if you take medicine.

高二英语任务型阅读中等难度题查看答案及解析

Cloning has always been with us and is here to stay. It is a way of making 1. exact copy of another animal or plant. Cloning plants is straightforward while cloning animals is very complicated. The process of cloning is a difficult task 2.(undertake) Many attempts to clone mammals failed. But finally the determination and patience of the scientists paid 3. in 1996 with a breakthrough-the cloning of Dolly the sheep.

At first the fact 4. she seemed to develop normally was very encouraging. Then came the 5.(disturb) news that Dolly had become seriously ill, which made cloning scientists cast down. Meanwhile, Dolly’s appearance raised a storm of 6.(object) and had a great impact on the media and public imagination. 7.(apparent) it became controversial. Although at present human egg cells and embryos 8.(need)for cloning research are hard to obtain, newspapers wrote of evil leaders 9.(hope) to clone themselves to attain their ambitions. Religious leaders also raised moral questions. Some countries reformed their legal systems and 10.(forbid) research into human cloning, but others like China and the UK, continued to accumulate evidence of the abundant medical aid that cloning could provide.

高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

. Jack is always occupied __________ his work, which makes him have no time to stay with his family.

A. by                                     B. for                           C. with                        D. to

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Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (住所) as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.

Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you’re cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.

If left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pet’s water. Sometimes owners don’t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything to drink. Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.

1.What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1?

A.They are often forgotten by their owners. B.They are used to living outdoors.

C.They build their own shelters. D.They like to stay in warm places.

2.Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?

A.To know when to bring them inside. B.To keep them from eating bad food.

C.To help them find shelters. D.To keep them company.

3.If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may　　　　 .

A.be short of clean water B.dig deep holes for fun

C.dirty the snow nearby D.get lost in the wild

4.What is the purpose of this text?

A.To solve a problem. B.To give practical advice.

C.To tell an interesting story. D.To present a research result.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Is it _________ Tom often plays computer games ________ makes you angry？

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析