If you've not heard that the decade-old princ...

If you've not heard that the decade-old princess-culture is causing problems—especially if you're a parent—you must be actively working to avoid it.

The latest study adding fuel to the fire comes out of Brigham Young University and finds that the Disney princess obsession can be harmful to girls.

“I think parents think that the Disney princess culture is safe. That’s the word I hear time and time again—it’s safe.” Lead study author Sarah M. Coyne of the Mormon institution in Utah noted in a press release. “But if we’re fully jumping in here and really embracing (accepting) it, parents should really consider the long-term impact of the princess culture."

So, what’s the problem this time around? Same as always, confirmed the study, published in the journal Child Development, which involved the assessment of 198 preschoolers: Lots of engagement with princess culture (whether through moves or toys) can lead to gender-stereotypical(性别定性) behavior as well as self-critical body image.

The strict gender stereotypes can hold girls back. “They feel like they can’t do some things,” Coyne said, “They’re not as confident that they can do well in math and science. They don’t like getting dirty, so they’re less likely to try and experiment with things.”

On the other hand, “Disney princesses represent some of the first examples of exposure to the thin ideal,” Coyne said. “As women, we get it our whole lives, and it really does start at the Disney princess level, at age 3 and 4.”

So, what should a parent do? Try his or her best to avoid all princesses for the entire of a girl's childhood? I'd say, have moderation in all things, have your kids involved in all sorts of activities, and just have princesses be one of many, many things that they like to do and engage with." Coyne suggested. “This study has changed the way I talk to my daughter, the things I focus on, and it's been really good for me as a parent to learn from this study,” Coyne said. “I usually can't say that my research findings have such a personal impact on my life."

1.What do we know about the study?

A. It proved that the Disney princess obsession is harmful.

B. Sarah M. Coyne is the first one to do the research.

C. It started a heated discussion among people.

D. It suggested watching TV programmes of I lie Disney is safe.

2.How many problems can the Disney princess culture cause according to the study?

A. One.　　 B. Two.　　 C. Three.　　 D. Four.

3.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 6 refer to?

A. The Disney princess culture.

B. The idea that girls can't do some things.

C. The idea that girls should be thin.

D. The problem the Disney culture causes.

4.What advice does Coyne give to parents?

A. Actively work on the old princess culture.

B. Change their way they talk to their daughter.

C. Avoid girls to watch any princesses.

D. Have girls involved in all kinds of activities.

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If you’ve ever visited London, it’s likely that you’ve heard the loud chimes（鸣响）of Big Ben, the 157-year-old clock bell of the UK’s Houses of Parliament（议会）.

But on Aug 21, the world’s most famous bell fell silent. This is because the Palace of Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, needs to be repaired. The workers who’ll carry out the repairs don’t want their ears to be damaged by the sounds of the huge bell, reported BBC News. Big Ben won’t ring again regularly until 2021.

There’s been quite an emotional response to the move. Several members of parliament gathered in front of the Houses of Parliament to hear the bell’s last regular chime for four years. A few even shed tears, as if they were attending a friend’s funeral.

But a number of politicians are angry about the lengthy silencing of Big Ben, calling it a symbol of Britain, according to ABC News. And some members of public agree with it. “It’s our heritage,” David Dummigan, from Cumbria in the north of England, told The New York Times. “People come from all over the world to look at it and listen to it. It’s part of British history.” This kind of emotional reaction could be linked to “fears about Britain losing its voice and place in the world, which is part of the threat that comes from Brexit”, according to CNN. “The reality of losing a place at the top table is being made obvious,” it wrote.

Worries aside, fans of Big Ben will still be able to hear its unique chimes during special occasions such as New Year’s Eve. But if we do miss hearing Big Ben on a regular basis, we could always set its sound as our message tone.

1.Why did Big Ben fall silent?

A. To get Big Ben repaired.

B. To create a quiet environment for residents.

C. To protect the workers’ ears.

D. To remove some politicians’ anger about it.

2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. Big Ben needs to be repaired.

B. Big Ben is a symbol of Britain.

C. The UK is losing its voice in the world.

D. Big Ben should ring on special occasions.

3.Why did Britons react emotionally?

A. Fears about Big Ben falling silent forever.

B. Threat coming from the rise of other countries.

C. Worries about not being able to visit Big Ben anymore.

D. Worries about the UK losing its influence on the world.

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

A. Britons React Emotionally to Big Ben’s Silence.

B. Britons are Worried about the Fall of the UK.

C. Britain is Losing its Place at the Top Table.

D. Big Ben Falls Silent for Four Years.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

If you’ve ever visited London, it’s likely that you’ve heard the loud chimes（鸣响）of Big Ben, the 157-year-old clock bell of the UK’s Houses of Parliament（议会）.

But on Aug 21, the world’s most famous bell fell silent. This is because the Palace of Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, needs to be repaired. The workers who’ll carry out the repairs don’t want their ears to be damaged by the sounds of the huge bell, reported BBC News. Big Ben won’t ring again regularly until 2021.

There’s been quite an emotional response to the move. Several members of parliament gathered in front of the Houses of Parliament to hear the bell’s last regular chime for four years. A few even shed tears, as if they were attending a friend’s funeral.

But a number of politicians are angry about the lengthy silencing of Big Ben, calling it a symbol of Britain, according to ABC News. And some members of public agree with it. “It’s our heritage,” David Dummigan, from Cumbria in the north of England, told The New York Times. “People come from all over the world to look at it and listen to it. It’s part of British history.” This kind of emotional reaction could be linked to “fears about Britain losing its voice and place in the world, which is part of the threat that comes from Brexit”, according to CNN. “The reality of losing a place at the top table is being made obvious,” it wrote.

Worries aside, fans of Big Ben will still be able to hear its unique chimes during special occasions such as New Year’s Eve. But if we do miss hearing Big Ben on a regular basis, we could always set its sound as our message tone.

1.Why did Big Ben fall silent?

A.To get Big Ben repaired.

B.To create a quiet environment for residents.

C.To protect the workers’ ears.

D.To remove some politicians’ anger about it.

2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Big Ben needs to be repaired.

B.Big Ben is a symbol of Britain.

C.The UK is losing its voice in the world.

D.Big Ben should ring on special occasions.

3.Why did Britons react emotionally?

A.Fears about Big Ben falling silent forever.

B.Threat coming from the rise of other countries.

C.Worries about not being able to visit Big Ben anymore.

D.Worries about the UK losing its influence on the world.

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

A.Britons React Emotionally to Big Ben’s Silence.

B.Britons are Worried about the Fall of the UK.

C.Britain is Losing its Place at the Top Table.

D.Big Ben Falls Silent for Four Years.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

You’ve heard the saying: “Love is patient and kind.” If love is ______, it may be because love is truly understanding .

Much of our　 ______ is simply misunderstanding. As a new bride, Marge Piercy moved into the small home on her husband’s farm in the mountains .She ______ a shoe box on a shelf in her closet and asked her ______ never to touch it.

For 50 years he left the box ______ , until his life partner was ______ and dying. One day when he was putting their affairs ______ , he found the box again and ______ it might hold something important.

____ it, he discovered two doilies and $82,500 in cash. He ______ the box to her and asked about the ______.

“My mother gave me that ______ the day we married,” she explained. “She told me to make a doily to help me feel better every time I got ______ at you.”

Her husband was ______ that in 50 years she’d only been upset enough to make two doilies.

“What’s the $82,500 for ?”he asked.

She ______ , “Oh, well that’s the money I’ve made selling the doilies.”

A famous poet said, “Everyone will get three ______ in life. Life is the first gift, love is the second and ______ is the third,” But it is love that gives us life and understanding that brings about love.

____ doilies might take your mind off the problem, ______ it won’t change anything .The path from conflict to love is not by way of arts and crafts, but ______ the valley of understanding.

1.A. real　　 B. patient　　 C. remote　　 D. romantic

2.A. conflict　　 B. worry　　 C. selfishness　　 D. love

3.A. measured　　 B. threw　　 C. damaged　　 D. put

4.A. child　　 B. husband　　 C. parent　　 D. friend

5.A. on　　 B. out　　 C. alone　　 D. abroad

6.A. loyal　　 B. mild　　 C. old　　 D. young

7.A. in order　　 B. on fire　　 C. into practice　　 D. on purpose

8.A. sold　　 B. declared　　 C. rejected　　 D. thought

9.A. Destroying　　 B. Opening　　 C. Closing　　 D. Finishing

10.A. took　　 B. invented　　 C. bought　　 D. dug

11.A. structures　　 B. colors　　 C. contents　　 D. materials

12.A. box　　 B. shoe　　 C. money　　 D. doily

13.A. fearful　　 B. mad　　 C. strict　　 D. shameful

14.A. amused　　 B. disappointed　　 C. moved　　 D. confused

15.A. complained　　 B. begged　　 C. admitted　　 D. explained

16.A. ideas　　 B. messages　　 C. gifts　　 D. chances

17.A. kindness　　 B. concern　　 C. understanding　　 D. consideration

18.A. Washing　　 B. Making　　 C. Discovering　　 D. Collecting

19.A. but　　 B. if　　 C. and　　 D. unless

20.A. in　　 B. under　　 C. behind　　 D. through

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you haven’t heard or seen anything about Road Rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You have most likely encountered aggressive driving or Road Rage recently if you drive at all.

While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, 41,907 people died on the highway last year. Of those deaths, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior.

Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now, and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified（增强） in urban areas. Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell Road Rage.

You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, sounded the horn long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!

Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are easily influenced by Road Rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.

1.The first sentence in Para. 1 implies that ______. A. one may be angered by media reports and wants to avoid them

B. the media invented the term “Road Rage” only a few months ago C. Road Rage has received much media coverage in the last few months D. people not interested in the media know little about recent happenings

2.The underlined word “spell” in Para. 3 means ________.

A. relieve                B. cause             C. spread             D. prevent

3.Which of the following characterizes aggressive driving?

A. Talking while driving.               B. Driving at high speed.

C. Sounding the horn when passing.      D. Shouting at another driver.

4.The last paragraph is intended to _________.

A. tell people how to deal with Road Rage

B. inform people how aggressive drivers could be

C. show people how to control themselves when angry

D. warn people against eye contact with another driver

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to warn people—especially children—not to ask too many questions. 1. In fact, research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in determining how well students do in school.

Curiosity can also lead us to make unexpected discoveries, bring excitement into our lives, and open up new possibilities. 2. For example, one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil(线圈) and a magnet(磁铁) when he suddenly saw how he could produce an electrical current. At first, it wasn’t clear what use this would have, but it actually made electricity available for use in technology, and so changed the world.

3.On one level, this is because technology has become so advanced that many of us are unable to think too deeply about how exactly things work anymore. While it may be possible for a curious teenager to take a toaster apart and get some sense of how it works, how much do you understand about what happens when you type a website address into a browser? Where does your grasp of technology end and the magic begin for you?

In addition to this, there’s the fact that we all now connect so deeply with technology, particularly with our phones. The more we stare at our screens, the less we talk to other people directly. 4.Then we feel we know enough about a person not to need to engage further with them.

The final—and perhaps most worrying—way in which technology stops us from asking more has to do with algorithms, the processes followed by computers. As we increasingly get our news via social media, algorithms find out what we like and push more of the same back to us. 5.Perhaps the real key to developing curiosity in the 21st century, then, is to rely less on the tech tools of our age.

A.It is still not known why learning gives us such pleasure.

B.We are always encouraged to challenge our pre-existing beliefs.

C.Yet it’s widely agreed that curiosity actually makes learning more effective.

D.All too often we accept the images of people that social media provides us with.

E.However, curiosity is currently under the biggest threat, coming from technology.

F.In science, basic curiosity-driven research can have unexpected important benefits.

G.That means we end up inside our own little bubbles, no longer coming across new ideas.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

It’s OK to say you’ve never heard of grime—unless you’re from the UK. That’s because this music was invented in the UK in the early 2000s.

To someone who’s not familiar with underground music culture, it’s easy to get confused between hip-hop and grime since they are both noisy. And many people didn’t bother to tell them apart, until earlier this month when grime stars like Stormzy and J Hus led this year’s Mobo— “music of black origin”—award nominations (提名) in the UK.

Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop, from which grime drew influence, it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people. But different from hip-hop, grime singers sing in dialects with strong accents, giving a special flavor to their songs.

Lady Leshurr, known as the "Grime Queen said that she once tried to hide her accent, as she didn’t want people to judge her. But one day, she realized that she didn’t need to change herself just to please others. And there’s no doubt that this is the most basic and important quality of grime music: be yourself.

Also different from the hip-hop culture, which usually focuses on being rich, grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena (现象) like the European refugee (难民) problem and the gap between the rich and poor.

Although still quite young, grime seems to be getting favored by more and more people. In 2016, the English grime artist Skepta won the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa, beating big names like David Bowie and Radiohead. However, no matter whether grime is one day accepted by the mainstream music world or not, one thing is for sure: in grime, singers always stay true to themselves.

1.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. Electronic music.　　 B. Hip-hop.

C. Grime music.　　 D. Black music.

2.What can be learned about grime singers?

A. They care too much about themselves.

B. They refuse to be judged by others.

C. They tend to take social responsibility.

D. They show strong independence qualities.

3.What does Skepta’s success suggest?

A. Grime is gradually getting recognized.

B. Singers should try to be themselves.

C. Grime has become mainstream music.

D. It is easy to win the Mercury Prize.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

If a person tells you that something is “the real McCoy”，he is telling you it is the real thing，not a copy or replacement．There is nothing false about “the real McCoy”．It is the best that can be found．

There are different ideas on how the expression came into common use．Perhaps the most popular story is about a famous boxer，Charles Kid McCoy，a one-time world famous welter-weigh champion．One day，McCoy was having a drink in a bar with a lady friend．A man came up and began to talk to her．He was not a nice man．

McCoy wanted no trouble．He asked the man to leave．He said．“I'm Kid McCoy．”McCoy thought his name was so well-known that he didn’t need to say more．But the man did not believe him．“Oh，yeah?” he said．“Well，if you are Kid McCoy，then I am George Washington!” And he continued to speak to the prize-fighter’s friend in all unpleasant way．

McCoy hit the man with a fist－not hard－actually it was really a light touch．But the man fell to the ground，unconscious．Ten minutes later，when he came to sense，he called out. “That was the real McCoy!” And so，as told by kid McCoy，that was how the expression “the real McCoy” got started．

There are other versions，however．One is that the expression goes back to the days of prohibition（禁止）when it was illegal in the United States to sell whiskey．Although whiskey was against the law，many sold it．And many sold bad whiskey．They were not afraid to do so，because there was so little that anybody could do about it．Buying whiskey，good or had，was as illegal as selling it．

But there was one whiskey dealer who was honest．His name was McCoy．He refused to sell bad whiskey．He sold  only the best imported whiskey．His product became recognized as the best．It was called “the real McCoy”．

The expression survived prohibition days and soon became a general term．One way or another，no matter how the expression began，“the real McCoy” is an expression that everyone understands．It means the one and only—the best one．They are indeed words of special praise．

1.What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A．It is about the exact meaning of the version．

B．It tells how a person gets his name．

C．It shows how to tell the real from the false．

D．It explains how to find the best．

2.In the third paragraph，“the prize-fighter” refers to______．

A．a champion                   B．George Washington

C．a fellow                     D．McCoy

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the days prohibition?

A．A national law forbade the sale of alcoholic drinks．

B．Bad whiskey was not allowed to sell．

C．People at that time preferred nothing but whiskey．

D．The days of prohibition resulted in MeCoy’s selling wine．

4.What is the main idea of the whole passage?

A．The story of a famous boxer．

B．The general use of the version．

C．The expression and its story．

D．The friendship between an athlete and a seller．

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is believed that, ________, the situation will get worse.

A.if it not dealt carefully with B.if only dealt carefully with

C.if not carefully dealt with D.it is not carefully dealt with

高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

You’ve probably heard of the expression “A leopard can’t change its spots.” This, of course, is true of leopards. But isn’t it true of people? Can people change themselves? Are we humans just creatures of habits? Do we not have any control over our actions and habits?

One guy said, “Bad habits are like a comfortable bed. They’re easy to get into, but hard to get out of.” Someone else said, “The chains of habits are too small to feel until they’re too strong to break.” So breaking the mould of our bad habits takes effort.

Habits are like the roads we take through our life every day. The problem is that not every road takes us where we need to go. Actually, our routes through life often become our ruts (惯例) in life. We end up stuck in them and find it hard to dig ourselves out. That’s why we must change our bad habits as soon as possible before they become our second nature. You see, our habits become our character and our character becomes our life. As one wise person said, “First we make our habits, and then our habits make us.”

But we humans don’t like to change. So we come up with excuses, like “I can’t be different; that’s just the way I am.” And the good excuse is “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But that’s just it: we’re not dogs or animals. In fact, we’re the only creatures who have the freedom and power to change and choose the kind of person we want to become.

1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that 　　　　 .

A. getting rid of bad habits is very hard

B. people can’t find their bad habits themselves

C. entering bad habits is hard

D. people don’t have the courage to change their bad habits

2.What’s mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?

A. What bad habits are.

B. How bad habits are formed.

C. How to change our bad habits.

D. Why we should change our bad habits.

3.The author’s attitude towards changing one’s bad habits is 　　　　 .

A. doubtful 　　 B. optimistic

C. negative　　 D. indifferent

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析