We often find that weekends and holidays feel...

We often find that weekends and holidays feel so short while classes and work feel so long. In reality, though, we know that this is not true. But we still wonder where that strange feeling comes from.

In fact, this is one of the ways that we're tricked by time, according to the website All That Is Interesting. The website lists several wrong impressions we often have about time. Let's have a look.

First of all, emotions affect our time-keeping abilities: Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time. However, when we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and are likely to lose track of(失去对…的意识) time.

Here is another example. In 2007, a group of scientists carried out a test. In the test, people fell 50 meters into a safety net and were then asked about their experience. Although the experience took shorter than 3 seconds, the people thought it was much longer than it actually was.

This is because of the way our bodies reply to danger, according to the scientists. Our bodies produce a chemical called adrenaline(肾上腺素) when we are faced with danger. It allows us to concentrate better so that we can stay alive. As a result, we are able to remember far more details over a short period of time, which makes it seem like time is going more slowly.

Another occasion when we make mistakes about time is when we take afternoon naps(午觉). Have you ever had trouble telling what time it is after a long nap? That's because the best amount of time for a nap is 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you enter a new stage of sleep called slow-wave sleep. If you wake up mid-way in this stage, it will take a while before you can correctly perceive(感知) time again.

Yes, time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute.

1. How many examples of being tricked by time are mentioned in the article?

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

2.When people feel that an experience is longer than it really is, _________.

A. a chemical called adrenaline is playing a role

B. they are concentrating on what they are doing

C. they are responding faster to the changes around them

D. they could be facing danger or feeling bored

3. According to the passage, in which situation do we make mistakes about time?

A. We have a math test when we fall down from a high place.

B. We have trouble telling what time it is after a 20 minutes’ nap.

C. We have many problems left in the test paper, but the time is up.

D. We go to school on the school bus as usual on weekdays.

4.What is the article mainly about?

A. How emotions affect time keeping abilities.

B. Tests which scientists carried out about time.

C. The best amount of time for an afternoon nap.

D. Mistakes that people make in their understandings of time.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We have only a short holiday, so let’s ________the most of it and try to enjoy ourselves.

A. make         B. take             C. get              D. have

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

We spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, and searching for that special love. Unfortunately, that’s not usually how life works. Loving yourself is mainly having self-respect, which is the only dependable way to create love in your own life, so you can share it with others. To be able to be loved, you must love and respect yourself as much as you do others. By doing so, you are enabling positive energy and allowing for great situation to occur in your life.

Bringing joy to other people’s lives will help you find joy in your own. In addition, those who you treat well will likely repay you with the same kindness. Gradually, you will start to feel your worth through the smiles of gratitude. However, don’t just be very kind to people so you can receive royal treatment.

Don’t punish yourself for something you have done in the past. Instead, look at the mistake as a learning experience. Say to yourself now, “I forgive myself for..." Go to look in a mirror, and say it out loud to yourself. Look at yourself right in the eyes, and speak forgiveness like you mean it. If you do, laugh out loud, realizing that was then and this is now. Every day is a new beginning.

We all want a nice house, nice things, and someone to share our life with. Find your true wants objectively. Are you eager for power, a religion, or simply a motive? Sometimes, it’s easier to hide the truth from yourself, but figuring out what you really want will help you know yourself better. This will hopefully aid you in answering important questions you often ask yourself.

Write about your experiences, good and bad. When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion(自我同情). Compassion is not self-pity, but rather a willingness to accept one’s own pain and regret. Compassion allows us to be present with our pain, so we can acknowledge it and let it go.

1.What can we conclude from the passage?

A. We must show great respect for others.

B. We should love ourselves in order to get love.

C. We should overcome any difficulty.

D. We must have mercy on everyone.

2.According to the passage, most people ________________

A. have a dependable way to create love in their lives

B. keep their self-respect hidden in their hearts

C. are longing to get love from family or friends

D. are waiting for chances to give love to others

3.When you realize you have made a mistake, _______________.

A. you should blame yourself for what you have done

B. you should find a way to bring joy to others.

C. you should face a mirror for a long time.

D. you should learn a lesson from your mistake.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To show how smartly he can love himself.

B. To give advice on how to love ourselves.

C. To warn us not to be lost in self-pity.

D. To express a special love for the readers.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, and searching for that special love. Unfortunately, that’s not usually how life works. Loving yourself is mainly having self-respect, which is the only dependable way to create love in your own life, so you can share it with others. To be able to be loved, you must love and respect yourself as much as you do others. By doing so, you are enabling(能够有) positive energy and allowing for(考虑到) great situation to occur in your life.

Bringing joy to other people’s lives will help you find joy in your own. In addition, those who you treat well will likely repay you with the same kindness. Gradually, you will start to feel your worth through the smiles of gratitude.

Don’t punish yourself for something you have done in the past. Instead, look at the mistake as a learning experience. Say to yourself now, “I forgive myself for..." Go to look in a mirror, and say it out loud to yourself. Look at yourself right in the eyes, and speak forgiveness like you mean it. If you do, laugh out loud, realizing that was then and this is now. Every day is a new beginning.

We all want a nice house, nice things, and someone to share our life with. Find your true wants objectively(客观di). Are you eager for power, a religion, or simply a motive? Sometimes, it’s easier to hide the truth from yourself, but figuring out what you really want will help you know yourself better. This will hopefully aid you in answering important questions you often ask yourself.

Write about your experiences, good and bad. When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion(自我同情). Compassion is not self-pity, but rather a willingness to accept one’s own pain and regret. Compassion allows us to be present with our pain, so we can acknowledge(承认) it and let it go.

1.What can we conclude from the passage?

A. We must show great respect for others

B. We should love ourselves in order to get love

C. We should overcome any difficulty

D. We must have mercy on everyone

2.According to the passage, most people　　　 .

A. have a dependable way to create love in their lives

B. keep their self-respect hidden in their hearts

C. are longing to get love from family or friends

D. are waiting for chances to give love to others

3.When you realize you have made a mistake,　　　 .

A. you should blame yourself for what you have done

B. you should find a way to bring joy to others

C. you should face a mirror for a long time

D. you should learn a lesson from your mistake

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To show how smartly he can love himself

B. To give advice on how to love ourselves

C. To warn us not to be lost in self-pity

D. To express a special love for the readers

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while．Yet, I36 myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway．I had never seen so many people there on a weekday．It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many   37 as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package 38 ．The queue moved very slowly．My patience ran out and I got 39 ．The longer it took,  the angrier I became．When I got to the counter finally, I finished my40 quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door．

"Excuse me," I said, trying not to be too pushy．Several people had to move41 to make room for me to get to the 42 ．

I stepped out, complaining about the43  conditions．Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot．

A woman was coming across the lot in my44 ．She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy．I 45 that she looked as if she could breathe fire．It stopped me in my tracks．I    46 _ myself and it wasn't pretty．Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a _47   day．My anger melted away．I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a 48 ．So I did what I could in a minute49 she hurried past me－I smiled．In a second everything changed．She was astonished, then somewhat50 ．Then her face softened and her shoulders51 ．I saw her take a deep breath．Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other．

I continued to smile all the way to my _52 ．Wow, it's amazing what a simple smile can do．

From then on, I became aware of people's 53 and my own, the way we show our feelings．Now I use that _54 every day to let it55 me that when facing the world, I can try a smile．

1.A．found       B．helped         C．troubled      D．enjoyed

2.A．things       B．packages     C．chances       D．dollars

3.A．lifted        B．cashed         C．weighed      D．carried

4.A．pleased    B．disappointed       C．delighted    D．annoyed

5.A．business  B．choice         C．situation      D．attitude

6.A．away         B．about  C．along  D．aside

7.A．counter   B．cashier        C．exit     D．entrance

8.A．weather   B．service        C．work   D．shopping

9.A．satisfaction       B．decision      C．direction     D．imagination

10.A．announced    B．discovered C．proved        D．noticed

11.A．trusted  B．recognized C．hid      D．persuaded

12.A．rough     B．bright C．big       D．nice

13.A．gentleman      B．stranger      C．customer    D．passenger

14.A．until       B．though         C．before         D．since

15.A．attracted        B．frightened  C．cheered      D．confused

16.A．trembled        B．raised C．relaxed        D．tightened

17.A．car          B．office  C．home  D．doctor

18.A．appearances  B．reactions     C．behaviors    D．expressions

19.A．treatment       B．awareness  C．conclusion  D．achievement

20.A．remind  B．show   C．give     D．tell

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Drinking can make teens feel good, but that lasts only a short time. Alcohol clouds your brain and limits your ability to make decisions. Excessive drinking gradually makes your brain shrink and can cause serious damage. Over-drinking can cause learning disabilities and damage your memory. It distorts your vision and leads to blackouts. Teenagers often think that drinking will give you more energy, but alcohol isn’t an energy drink; it’s a depressant.
　　 Drinking and driving is one of the top causes of death for teen boys. An alcohol-related motor vehicle crash kills one person every 33 minutes and injures someone every two minutes. The rate of teenagers driving drunk is so high that the government is trying to pass new laws restricting(限制) teen driving.
　　 When we get to high school, friends start pressuring us to drink. High school students see alcohol a way to become popular. I created a survey at my school. Twenty-four of the 63 respondents predicted they would drink in high school. Eleven said maybe, and 28 said they don’t plan on drinking. Regardless of what they say now, things can change. Teens starting high school want to fit in.

Some people will do anything to be accepted, including potentially hurting themselves. They think that one drink won’t do anything. A little bit of alcohol probably won’t kill you, but it can lead to poor decisions. High school is the time to experiment with what you want to do in life, but if you’re experimenting with alcohol you could hurt someone, including yourself.

1.The government is passing laws to restrict teen driving because _________.

A. Teens’ drunk driving cause deaths easily

B. Many teens like driving

C. Alcohol weakens the driving skills of teens

D. Most teens are poor in driving skills

2.Some students in high school start drinking mainly because _________.

A. They think drinking is quite interesting

B. They want to fit in with the surroundings

C. They want to imitate adults around them

D. They don’t think high school an important period

3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Most teens in high schools like drinking

B. Teens who drink are mostly forced to do so

C. One little sip of alcohol ruins one’s memory

D. The start of drinking potentially damages one’s life

4.We may infer from the passage that __________.

A. Drinking can make teens feel good for a long time.

B. Drinking is becoming very common in high schools.

C. Surrounding people and environment affects teens in drinking.

D. Drinking is bad to one’s brain but good to one’s body.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I______ myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway. I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many ______ as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package ______. The queue moved very slowly. My patience ran out and I got______. The longer it took, the angrier I became. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my______quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door.

“Excuse me,” I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move ______ to make room for me to get to the ______.

I stepped out, complaining about the ______ conditions. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot.

A woman was coming across the lot in my ______. She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy. I ______ that she looked as if she could breathe fire. It stopped me in my tracks. I ______ myself and it wasn't pretty. Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a ______ day. My anger melted away. I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a______. So I did what I could in a minute______ she hurried past me－I smiled. In a second everything changed. She was astonished, then somewhat ______.Then her face softened and her shoulders______. I saw her take a deep breath. Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other. I continued to smile all the way to my ______. Wow, it's amazing what a simple smile can do.

From then on, I became aware of people's ______ and my own, the way we show our feelings. Now I use that ______ every day to let it ______ me that when facing the world, I can try a smile.

1.A.found B.helped C.troubled D.enjoyed

2.A.possessions B.packages C.chances D.dollars

3.A.lifted B.cashed C.weighed D.carried

4.A.pleased B.disappointed C.delighted D.annoyed

5.A.business B.choice C.situation D.attitude

6.A.away B.about C.along D.aside

7.A.counter B.cashier C.exit D.entrance

8.A.weather B.service C.work D.purchase

9.A.satisfaction B.decision C.direction D.imagination

10.A.announced B.discovered C.proved D.noticed

11.A.trusted B.recognized C.hid D.persuaded

12.A.rough B.bright C.big D.nice

13.A.gentleman B.stranger C.customer D.passenger

14.A.until B.though C.before D.since

15.A.attracted B.frightened C.excited D.confused

16.A.trembled B.raised C.relaxed D.tightened

17.A.car B.office C.home D.doctor

18.A.appearances B.reactions C.conversations D.expressions

19.A.treatment B.awareness C.conclusion D.achievement

20.A.remind B.show C.give D.tell

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I ____ myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway. I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many ____ as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package ____. The queue moved very slowly. My patience ran out and I got ____. The longer it took, the angrier I became. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my ____ quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door.

“Excuse me,” I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move ____ to make room for me to get to the ____.

I stepped out, complaining about the ____ conditions. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot.

A woman was coming across the lot in my ____. She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy. I ____ that she looked as if she could breathe fire. It stopped me in my tracks. I ____ myself and it wasn’t pretty. Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a ____ day. My anger melted away. I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a ____. So I did what I could in a minute ____ she hurried past me—I smiled. In a second everything changed. She was astonished, then somewhat ____. Then her face softened and her shoulders ____. I saw her take a deep breath. Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other.

I continued to smile all the way to my ____. Wow, it’s amazing what a simple smile can do.

From then on, I became aware of people’s ____ and my own, the way we show our feelings. Now I use that ___ _ every day to let it ____ me that when facing the world, I can try a smile.

1.A. found　　 B. helped　　 C. troubled　　 D. enjoyed

2.A. things　　 B. packages　　 C. chances　　 D. dollars

3.A. lifted　　 B. cashed　　 C. weighed　　 D. carried

4.A. pleased　　 B. disappointed　　 C. delighted　　 D. annoyed

5.A. business　　 B. choice　　 C. situation　　 D. attitude

6.A. away　　 B. about　　 C. along　　 D. aside

7.A. counter　　 B. cashier　　 C. exit　　 D. entrance

8.A. weather　　 B. service　　 C. work　　 D. shopping

9.A. satisfaction　　 B. decision　　 C. direction　　 D. imagination

10.A. announced　　 B. discovered　　 C. proved　　 D. noticed

11.A. trusted　　 B. recognized　　 C. hid　　 D. persuaded

12.A. rough　　 B. bright　　 C. big　　 D. nice

13.A. gentleman　　 B. stranger　　 C. customer　　 D. passenger

14.A. until　　 B. though　　 C. before　　 D. since

15.A. attracted　　 B. frightened　　 C. cheered　　 D. confused

16.A. trembled　　 B. raised　　 C. relaxed　　 D. lightened

17.A. car　　 B. office　　 C. home　　 D. doctor

18.A. appearances　　 B. reactions　　 C. behaviors　　 D. expressions

19.A. treatment　　 B. awareness　　 C. conclusion　　 D. achievement

20.A. remind　　 B. show　　 C. give　　 D. tell

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I______ myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway. I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many ______ as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package ______. The queue moved very slowly. My patience ran out and I got______. The longer it took, the angrier I became. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my______quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door.

“Excuse me,” I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move ______ to make room for me to get to the ______.

I stepped out, complaining about the ______ conditions. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot.

A woman was coming across the lot in my ______. She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy. I ______ that she looked as if she could breathe fire. It stopped me in my tracks. I ______ myself and it wasn't pretty. Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a ______ day. My anger melted away. I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a______. So I did what I could in a minute______ she hurried past me－I smiled. In a second everything changed. She was astonished, then somewhat ______.Then her face softened and her shoulders______. I saw her take a deep breath. Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other. I continued to smile all the way to my ______. Wow, it's amazing what a simple smile can do.

From then on, I became aware of people's ______ and my own, the way we show our feelings. Now I use that ______ every day to let it ______ me that when facing the world, I can try a smile.

1.A. found B. helped C. troubled D. enjoyed

2.A. possessions B. packages C. chances D. dollars

3.A. lifted B. cashed C. weighed D. carried

4.A. pleased B. disappointed C. delighted D. annoyed

5.A. business B. choice C. situation D. attitude

6.A. away B. about C. along D. aside

7.A. counter B. cashier C. exit D. entrance

8.A. weather B. service C. work D. purchase

9.A. satisfaction B. decision C. direction D. imagination

10.A. announced B. discovered C. proved D. noticed

11.A. trusted B. recognized C. hid D. persuaded

12.A. rough B. bright C. big D. nice

13.A. gentleman B. stranger C. customer D. passenger

14.A. until B. though C. before D. since

15.A. attracted B. frightened C. excited D. confused

16.A. trembled B. raised C. relaxed D. tightened

17.A. car B. office C. home D. doctor

18.A. appearances B. reactions C. conversations D. expressions

19.A. treatment B. awareness C. conclusion D. achievement

20.A. remind B. show C. give D. tell

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Life is short. It may feel as if it takes forever sometimes, but the reality is that you live, and a short time later, you die. It happens so quickly that many people don't even realize they had a life until it's already over.

1.

If you don't believe in yourself, nobody will. Success starts in your mind, and if all you're doing is putting yourself down and predicting failure, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy(预言).2.，instead of not believing yourself. Not only will you be happier and more successful, you'll also spread it to everyone around you.

2. Stop Being Lazy

Lazy people are annoying—it's like pulling teeth and getting them to do anything. If I can't do something as simple as going to the movies with you without wasting an hour convincing you to get your lazy butt (臀部) out of bed, I'd rather go alone. People have enough trouble motivating themselves.3..

3. Stop Wasting Time

I’ve said it before. And I'll say it again. 4., Don't waste your time on unproductive things. If you want to explore the World's dark corners, that's great. I still associate with people who have not-so-kosher(没有固定工作的) careers, but I don’t hang out with those people at the expense of my own short- and long-term goals.

4. Stop Being Wasteful

You don’t finish your meals, and throw away food instead. You leave the faucet running when you brush your teeth,

5.. You drive to places you could easily walk to, burning gasoline (a non-renewable resource). You are wasteful, and it needs to stop.

A. Think positively

B. wasting is a shame

C. Stop Being Selfish

D. Stop Doubting Yourself

E. pouring precious clean water down

F. Time is the most valuable resource we have

G. don't make your friends and family waste their energy motivating you as well

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析