Dear Textual Healing,
I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, f am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and have lost my spark for life.
I have always taken care of everyone and managed a career, but, after the death of my father this summer, my difficulties as a child in a terribly abnormal family have come back to me regularly. / have become unfocused and often alone while my husband is away frequently on business and my daughter busy with school and friends.
I am seeking the help of a therapist and taking care of myself but I would love to read something to help me “get my groove (理想状况）back” and reengage with life.
PC
Dear PC,
From the letter you’ve given us about your life, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a little lost. But before prescribing titles to help you get your groove back, I’d recommend taking a journey into Rebecca Solnit’s non-fiction book, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, which is packed with the wisdom of everyone from Pat Barker to Thoreau and Keats.
The word lost is rooted in the Old Norse “los”，meaning the disbanding of an army. “This origin suggests soldiers falling out of formation to go home, ceasing fighting with the wide world. I worry now that many people never disband their armies, never go beyond what they know,” Solnit writes. So instead of fearing that lost feeling, try seeing its potential for discovery. Explorers, remember, are always lost simply because they’re forever someplace new.
“Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark,” Solnit advises. “That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go.”
For something that asks a little less of the reader while still giving plenty in return, try a dose (―剂）of Anne Tyler, the beloved creator of numerous heroes whose serious conditions will move anyone who finds themselves in a midlife difficult situation. One such character is 53-year-old Rebecca Davitch, the heroine of Back When We Were Grownups. Like you, she’s combined marriage and motherhood with a career but suddenly finds herself feeling lonely in her own home. Could it be, she wonders, that she’s “turned into the wrong person"? Don't be fooled by the way this novel ambles along — as Rebecca revisits youthful ambitions and the college boyfriend she abandoned, it asks some heart-rending questions before arriving at a place of graceful, joyous acceptance.
Along similar lines, I'm also going to recommend The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Its hero is 65 when he learns that a former colleague sick. On his way to post her a note，he decides instead to visit her— on foot, from his home in deepest Devon to England's northernmost town, more than 600 miles away. You don’t manage that without focus! It’s a journey to a holy place that will take him 87 days to complete, during which he considers his childhood, marriage and relationship with his son, and becomes an accidental media sensation (轰动). By the time he reaches his destination, you’ll feel anything but tired.
Finally, Ruth Ozeki’s novel A Tale for the Time Being will charm the missing spark back into your life. Combining the diary of a sad Tokyo teenager with the story of the middle-aged novelist who finds it, washed ashore on a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, it’s a beautiful illustration of how our lives touch — and are touched by — others in ways we mightn't even be aware of. This Man Booker Prize finalist has plenty to teach about Zen Buddhism, and unless you happen to live in one of its settings, it provides a bracing change of scene, too.
One other suggestion: books, as we all know, make great companions but that doesn't mean they can’t be enjoyed in the company of others. If you find yourself home alone, why not slip one into your back pack and head out to a favourite café.
1.What has mainly led to PC’s negative attitude to life?
A. The lack of helpful books.
B. The blow of her father’s death.
C. The contrast between her devotion to others and her being ignored.
D. The contrast between her easy life and her family members busy life.
2.By mentioning the origin of the word lost, Textual Healing implies that__________.
A. PC should extend her knowledge by reading more
B. PC should stop struggling with anyone around her
C. PC had better try to avoid going someplace new
D. PC oughtn’t to be trapped in her present situation
3.Who clarifies the idea in his/her work that people are socially related?
A. Rebecca Solnit.
B. Anne Tyler.
C. Rachel Joyce.
D. Ruth 0zeki.
4.The character Rebecca Davitch is mentioned by Textual Healing because her experience is__________.
A. typical B. persuasive
C. enjoyable D. extraordinary
5.Which of the following can be the proper title?
A. Which books will cure loneliness?
B. How can you get rid of loneliness?
C. Here are good examples for you
D. Books will keep you busy and healthy
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Dear Textual Healing,
I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, f am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and have lost my spark for life.
I have always taken care of everyone and managed a career, but, after the death of my father this summer, my difficulties as a child in a terribly abnormal family have come back to me regularly. / have become unfocused and often alone while my husband is away frequently on business and my daughter busy with school and friends.
I am seeking the help of a therapist and taking care of myself but I would love to read something to help me “get my groove (理想状况）back” and reengage with life.
PC
Dear PC,
From the letter you’ve given us about your life, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a little lost. But before prescribing titles to help you get your groove back, I’d recommend taking a journey into Rebecca Solnit’s non-fiction book, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, which is packed with the wisdom of everyone from Pat Barker to Thoreau and Keats.
The word lost is rooted in the Old Norse “los”，meaning the disbanding of an army. “This origin suggests soldiers falling out of formation to go home, ceasing fighting with the wide world. I worry now that many people never disband their armies, never go beyond what they know,” Solnit writes. So instead of fearing that lost feeling, try seeing its potential for discovery. Explorers, remember, are always lost simply because they’re forever someplace new.
“Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark,” Solnit advises. “That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go.”
For something that asks a little less of the reader while still giving plenty in return, try a dose (―剂）of Anne Tyler, the beloved creator of numerous heroes whose serious conditions will move anyone who finds themselves in a midlife difficult situation. One such character is 53-year-old Rebecca Davitch, the heroine of Back When We Were Grownups. Like you, she’s combined marriage and motherhood with a career but suddenly finds herself feeling lonely in her own home. Could it be, she wonders, that she’s “turned into the wrong person"? Don't be fooled by the way this novel ambles along — as Rebecca revisits youthful ambitions and the college boyfriend she abandoned, it asks some heart-rending questions before arriving at a place of graceful, joyous acceptance.
Along similar lines, I'm also going to recommend The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Its hero is 65 when he learns that a former colleague sick. On his way to post her a note，he decides instead to visit her— on foot, from his home in deepest Devon to England's northernmost town, more than 600 miles away. You don’t manage that without focus! It’s a journey to a holy place that will take him 87 days to complete, during which he considers his childhood, marriage and relationship with his son, and becomes an accidental media sensation (轰动). By the time he reaches his destination, you’ll feel anything but tired.
Finally, Ruth Ozeki’s novel A Tale for the Time Being will charm the missing spark back into your life. Combining the diary of a sad Tokyo teenager with the story of the middle-aged novelist who finds it, washed ashore on a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, it’s a beautiful illustration of how our lives touch — and are touched by — others in ways we mightn't even be aware of. This Man Booker Prize finalist has plenty to teach about Zen Buddhism, and unless you happen to live in one of its settings, it provides a bracing change of scene, too.
One other suggestion: books, as we all know, make great companions but that doesn't mean they can’t be enjoyed in the company of others. If you find yourself home alone, why not slip one into your back pack and head out to a favourite café.
1.What has mainly led to PC’s negative attitude to life?
A. The lack of helpful books.
B. The blow of her father’s death.
C. The contrast between her devotion to others and her being ignored.
D. The contrast between her easy life and her family members busy life.
2.By mentioning the origin of the word lost, Textual Healing implies that__________.
A. PC should extend her knowledge by reading more
B. PC should stop struggling with anyone around her
C. PC had better try to avoid going someplace new
D. PC oughtn’t to be trapped in her present situation
3.Who clarifies the idea in his/her work that people are socially related?
A. Rebecca Solnit.
B. Anne Tyler.
C. Rachel Joyce.
D. Ruth 0zeki.
4.The character Rebecca Davitch is mentioned by Textual Healing because her experience is__________.
A. typical B. persuasive
C. enjoyable D. extraordinary
5.Which of the following can be the proper title?
A. Which books will cure loneliness?
B. How can you get rid of loneliness?
C. Here are good examples for you
D. Books will keep you busy and healthy
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Don't you understand the fact, my dear daughter,＿＿＿he is interested in is nothing but your model？
A. that B.which
C. that what D. what that
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Dear Students,
I am delighted to be your guest.
I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.
In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.
Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.
Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.
In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.
1.The speaker is giving a speech to students in ________.
A．India B．Canada C．Turkey D．China
2.The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means ________.
A．extreme lack of food B．joy C．luck D．pleasure
3.What can we learn about Rosa?
A．She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.
B．She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children.
C．She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children.
D．She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children.
4.For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy?
A．Their bravery. B．Their luck. C．Their age. D．Their strong mind.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Dear Students,
I am delighted to be your guest.
I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.
In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.
Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.
Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.
In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.
1.The speaker is giving a speech to students in __________.
A． India B．Canada C．Turkey D．China
2.The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means __________.
A．extreme lack of food B．joy C．luck D．pleasure
3.What can we learn about Rosa?
A．She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.
B．She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children.
C．She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children.
D．She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children.
4.For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy?
A．Their bravery. B．Their luck. C．Their age. D．Their strong mind.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Dear Brad,
I’m very glad to hear from you. In your last letter you ask about the post-80s in China. Actually I am the boy who belongs to this group. Comparing with our parents, life for us is getting much hard. The job market is tough and the house is expensively to afford. Now many girls prefer to marry with a man who owns a house and a car. Therefore, I don’t think love built on house and cars is true love, and I doubt how long it will last.
As a matter of fact, though situations are tough today, a lot of we post-80s are making great efforts live a good life. I believe we will have a nice future.
Li Hua
高三英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析
She treasured the notebook very much, in which _____ her mother’s telephone number.
A．recorded B．recording C．was recorded D．were recorded
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Anyone who would like to check their vision from the comfort of their own home may be interested in a new automated eye test called the EyeQue VisionsCheck. The new technology is a device that is used with a smartphone to help check your vision whenever you like.
The device tests your eyes and gives you a number that tells you how good or bad your eyesight is. You can then take this result to an optician (验光师)to order a pair of glasses. It is more than just an eye check — you'll be able to measure and store results of your pupillary distance, get details at eyeque.com or in-app, upload prescriptions to compare vision history and use it to order your glasses online.
The new device is from a startup company called EyeQue. It has been used to test the eyes of 50,000 people. The company says the patented technology has shown all-time accuracy and received praises from many of the users over the past two years. The simple device costs just $30. An updated version will come out later this year and will cost between $50 to $70.
An EyeQue spokesman said the device was better than going to visit an optician. He said, "The reason for that is when you go to the eye doctor it's one moment in time. You may be having a bad day. You may be nervous. The doctor may be in a hurry. What we do is different measures over time. We are able to average it out, and we get a better result." However, the spokesman said the device wasn't a replacement for the optician. An optician will check for things the device cannot check for, like some eye diseases.
Renu Thapar, an optician said, "The EyeQue, used correctly and regularly, could actually speed up identification of problems which an optician could then help with. But VisionCheck. cannot completely substitute a regular eye test. After all, the condition of the eyes can be very complicated; you'd better see a medical professional."
1.What is the basic requirement for using this new technology?
A.Using a smartphone.
B.Consulting an optician.
C.Measuring pupillary distance.
D.Ordering glasses from their official website.
2.According to the EyeQue spokesman, why is their result more accurate?
A.It can identify eye diseases. B.It is a single professional test.
C.It is the average of multiple tests. D.It has the most advanced technology.
3.What can we learn from Renu Thapar's words?
A.The test results of VisionCheck are not reliable.
B.Frequent use of EyeQue may speed up eyes' problems.
C.VisionCheck should be used with the help of an optician.
D.VisionCheck can't completely replace a regular eye test.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.A New Way to Restore Eyesight
B.EyeQue VisionCheck DIY Eye Test
C.A New Device to Check for Eye Diseases
D.EyeQue VisionCheck, Substitue of Regular Eye Test
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
—What about going to see The Red Sorghum tonight?
—________ To be honest, I'm very interested in Mo Yan's works.
A．So what? B．Forget it!
C．Not really. D．That's great!
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Your House Will Take Care of You In Old Age
Have you ever thought what your life would be like in old age? Everyone talks about the “aging” society with large numbers of elderly people needing home care. Now German researchers have set up a “smart” house, programmed to help the elderly live at home with dignity. Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute say the house combines existing technology with future-oriented technology.
For example, the “smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror that can remind people to take their medicine, wash their hands or brush their teeth. The hardware behind Fraunhofer’s electronic bathroom is not new, and the software runs on a regular personal computer.
When the medicine cabinet is opened, a display in the middle of the mirror tells the person how many pills to take. The mirror is linked to a care provider, who can remotely check whether a patient at home is actually taking medicine and brushing his or her teeth. As many elderly people have arthritic(关节炎的) conditions that make it difficult to operate water taps, the mirror also has displays that turn the water tap on or off or control the water temperature.
The bathroom is only the start. Kitchens, bedrooms and all other parts of the “intelligent” home will become “user-friendly” to meet all kinds of individual needs. Sensors in doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpets detect every activity and record them electronically. Doctors or care staff can see from the computer records what personal hygiene tasks have been completed, how often the elderly person visits the bathroom or uses the toilet. In case of an emergency, the computer automatically alerts the chosen contact person or calls the care center.
1. The ‘smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror ________.
| A．that can help the elderly brush their teeth | B．which is linked to a nursing house |
| C．behind which is a medicine cabinet | D．that can remind people to do many things |
2. The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
| A．every activity | B．doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpets | C．individual needs | D．sensors |
3.The house mentioned in the passage can be described as _________.
| A．smart but expensive | B．intelligent and convenient |
| C．smart and environmentally-friendly | D．fashionable and energy-saving |
4. How is the passage mainly developed?
| A．By inferring | B．By listing examples. | C．By comparing. | D．By introducing a practical method. |
5.The author of the text mainly _________.
| A．calls on people to care for the old | B．encourages the old to live with dignity |
| C．introduces a new house | D．promotes a new house |
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
She wants her paintings________in the gallery, but we don t think they would be very popular.
| A．display | B．to display | C．displaying | D．displayed |
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析