The professor’s house, big and untidy, stood ...

The professor’s house, big and untidy, stood alone at one end of a huge garden. The place was totally uncared for, quite __36__ and overgrown with all sorts of useless things. I __37__ my way through bushes and tall weeds to the front door and rang the bell.

I was glad that I found him. In twenty minutes he put me right on all the __38__ that had puzzled me. I was on the __39__ of leaving when I looked out of his study window and said, “You’re very fond of gardening, I see”

“No, I’m not,” he said. “__40__, I love this garden, though. It’s __41__ I always wanted it to be. I never touch it __42__ all.”

“It could be made lovely. It seems a pity to let all this ground go to __43__. But perhaps you don’t _ 44__ that way?” said I.

“I don’t. I lived here when I was a child, and I had 45 of gardening then. It was my father’s hobby, you see. Unfortunately, he wasn’t 46  _ enough to do it himself. My brother and I did all of it between us year after year. There was one right way and many wrong ways. Each blade (叶片) of grass was an enemy to be _ _47__ out by hand, not just cut off. I’ve spent a good part of life at work here.”

“I see. You took a dislike to it, and now you’re getting even！”

“I dislike it. Then, of course, I didn’t understand the effect it had. It used to __48__ me. It appeared in my __49__ ——— a mistake here, something not quite straight here, the enemy showing its head in a place I was __50__ to have cleaned. The work was too much. It seemed endless. The size of the place was itself a fight to a boy.”

“And now it’s yours, you’re just letting it go to ...”

“__51__?” he said. “No, I don’t agree with that. This garden and I are now the best friends. I like _52__ it grow in its own way. I make no __53__ on it. I never disturb it, and it never disturbs me. It has _ 54__ at last, and so have I.”

“But the path is over grown. It’s __55__ for you, isn’t it?”

“That’s part of my pleasure，” he laughed. “You can go out the back way. The weeds are shorter there because they don’t get the sun.”

1.                A．wild           B．crazy           C．large D．nice

2.                A．lost            B．felt            C．made D．took

3.                A．gardening       B．problems       C．plants    D．solution

4.                A．time           B．request         C．permission    D．point

5.                A．Even so         B．So             C．As though D．Even if

6.                A．where         B．as             C．why D．whether

7.                A．after           B．of             C．at   D．in

8.                A．desert         B．trouble         C．garden   D．waste

9.                A．recognize       B．observe        C．know D．see

10.               A．much          B．enough         C．something D．nothing

11.               A．interested      B．excited         C．fit    D．demanding

12.               A．fought         B．ruled          C．rooted    D．cut

13.               A．worry          B．shock          C．astonish   D．disappoint

14.               A．life            B．dreams         C．house D．hands

15.               A．thought        B．expected       C．ordered   D．supposed

16.               A．Ruin           B．Develop        C．Grow D．Sell

17.               A．watching       B．attending       C．watering   D．noticing

18.               A．comments      B．difference      C．sense D．demands

19.               A．time           B．freedom        C．sunlight   D．space

20.               A．important       B．useless         C．inconvenient   D．previous

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The professor’s house，big and untidy，stood alone at one end of a huge garden.The place was totally uncared for, quite 　 　　 and overgrown with all sorts of useless things. I　 　　 my way through bushes and tall weeds to the front door and rang the bell.

I was glad that I had found him. In twenty minutes he 　 　　 me right on all the 　 　　 that had puzzled me. I was on the 　 　　 　 of leaving when I looked out of his study window and said, “You’re very fond of gardening, I see.”

“No, I’m not,”　 he said. “ 　　 , I love this garden, though. It’s 　 　　 　 I always wanted it to be. I never touch it at all.”

“It could be made lovely. It 　 　　 a pity to let all this ground go to waste. But perhaps you don’t 　 　　 　 that way?” said I.

“I don’t. I lived here when I was a child, and I had 　 　　 of gardening then. It was my father’s hobby，you see. Unfortunately, he wasn’t 　 　　 　 enough to do it himself. My brother and I did all of it between us year after year. There was one right way and many wrong ways. Each blade (叶片) of grass was an enemy to be 　 　　 by hand, not just cut off. I’ve spent a good part of life at work here.”

“I see. You took a dislike to it, and now you’re getting even!”

“I dislike it. Then, of course, I didn’t understand the 　 　　 　 it had. It used to 　 　　 me. It appeared in my dreams—a mistake here, something not quite straight here, the enemy showing its head in a place I was 　 　　 　 to have cleaned. The work was too much. It seemed endless. The size of the place was itself a fight to a boy.”

“And now it’s yours，you’re just letting it go to...”

“ 　　 　 ?” he said. “No，I don’t agree with that. This garden and I are now the best friends. I like　 　　 　 it grow 　　 　 its own way. I make no demands on it. I never disturb it, and it never disturbs me. It has　 　　 　 at last, and so have I.”

“But the path is over grown. It’s inconvenient for you，isn’t it?”

“That’s part of my　 　　 　 ,” he laughed. “You can go out the back way. The weeds are shorter there because they don’t get the sun.”

1.A. wild　　 　　　 B. crazy　　　 C. large　　　 　　 D. nice

2.A. lost　　　 B. felt　 　 　 C. took　　 　　　 D. made

3.A. let　　　　 B. put　　　 　 C. taught　　 　　 D. explained

4.A. gardening　 B. plants　　 C. problems　　 D. solution

5.A. time　　　　 B. point　　　 C. permission　　 D. request

6.A. Even if 　 　 B. So　　 　　 C. As though　　 D. Even so

7.A. as　　　　 　 B. where　 　 C. why　　 　　　 D. whether

8.A. seems　 　　 　 B. is　　　 　　 C. proves　　 　　 D. sounds

9.A. recognize 　 B. sense　　　 C. see　　　 　　　 D. know

10.A. fond　　 　　 B. short　　　 C. free　　 　　 　 D. enough

11.A. interested　 B. fit 　 　 　 C. content　　 　 D. demanding

12.A. fought against　 B. cleared up 　 C. rooted out　　 D. cut down

13.A. effect　　 　 B. reason　　 C. cause　　　 　　 D. result

14.A. astonish　 B. shock　　 C. worry　　 　　 D. disappoint

15.A. thought　　 B. supposed C. ordered 　　 D. expected

16.A. Sell 　　　 　 B. Develop 　 C. Ruin　　 　　　 D.Grow

17.A. noticing　　 B. attending C. watering　　 D. watching

18.A. on　　　　　 　 B. in　　　 　　 C. with　　 　　 　 D. of

19.A. freedom　 　 B. time　　　 C. sunlight　　 D. space

20.A. life　　 　　 B. pleasure　 C. job　　 　　　 D. research

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Thanks to the Web, We’re Alone Together and Loving it

There's a professor, Barry Wellman, at the University of Toronto in Canada who has come up with a term to describe the way a lot of us North Americans interact these days. And now a big research study confirms it.

Barry Wellman's term is "networked individualism." It's not the easiest concept to grasp. In fact, the words seem to contradict each other. How can we be individualistic and networked at the same time? You need other people for networks.

Here's what he means. Until the Internet and e-mail came along, our social networks involved flesh-and-blood relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues at work. Some of the interaction was by phone, but it was still voice to voice, person to person, in real time.

But the latest study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project confirms that for a lot of people, electronic interaction through the computer has replaced a great deal of social interchange. A lot of folks Pew talked with say that's a good thing, because of concerns that the Internet was turning us into hermits who shut out other people in favor of a make-believe world on flickering computer screens.

To the contrary, the Pew study discovered the Internet has put us in touch with more real people than we'd have ever imagined. Helpful people, too. We're turning to an ever-growing list of cyber friends for advice on careers, medical crises, child-rearing, and choosing a school or college. About 60 million Americans told the Pew that the Internet plays an important or crucial role in helping them deal with major life decisions.

So we networked individuals are pretty tricky: We're keeping more to ourselves, while at the same time reaching out to more people, all with just the click of a computer mouse!

1.The Pew study was conducted in _____.

2.Which of the following has happened since the invention of the Internet and email?

3.Which of the following was NOT one of the discoveries of the Pew study?

4.What does the bolded words “reach out” in the last paragraph mean?

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Professor Williams lived alone and he was very 　 　　 　 ．He used to arrive at the university to give a lecture and find that he had forgotten to bring his notes．Or he would lose his spectacles and be unable to see the 　 　　 　 ．He could never find any chalk to 　 　　 　　 with，and he often forgot the time and would ramble(漫谈)on for hours because he had 　 　　 　　 his watch at home．But the most 　 　　 　 thing of a11 about him was his 　 　　 　 ．His overcoat was rarely 　　 　　 　 ，as most of the buttons were 　 　　 　 ．His shoes were usually untied because he had lost the laces．He must have lost his comb as well because his hair was always standing on．His trousers were 　　 　　 by an old tie instead of a belt．He was a chain smoker．He would smoke 　 　　 　 in class．Cigarette ash was liberally scattered over his waistcoat．

1.A．hard-working　　     B．warm-hearted         C．good-tempered D．absent-minded

2.A．blackboard　　     B．floor　　             C．ceiling         D．window

3.A．sign　　         B．deliver　　         C．write　　　　　     D．address

4.A．put　　             B．placed　　         C．1eft　　　　　　 D．forgotten

5.A．exciting　　         B．amazing　　         C．attractive　　　　 D．delightful　　

6.A．appearance　　     B．act　　             C．behavior　　　　 D．conduct

7.A．tied　　             B．fastened　　         C．ironed　　　　　　 D．packed

8.A．1osing　　         B．falling　　         C．missing　　　　　 D．hanging

9.A．rounded up　　     B．stuck together　　     C．put together　　　 D．held up

10.A．even　　         B．frequently　　         C．constantly　　　　 D．continuously

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At the edge of a forest, stood a big tree. Its branches spread out majestically (庄严地) and so did its roots. It 　　　　　 people from the sun under its shady leaves, and provided　 　　　　　 to countless birds and other small creatures in its branches. It was very excited with activity all the time.

At the foot of the tree grew a little plant. The plant was tall, thin, graceful and easily 　　　　　 , and tended to fall over at the　　　　　 of the slightest wind.

One day, the two neighbours were having a little chat.

“ Well, little one, ” said the tree to the plant, “ Why do you not plant your feet deeply in the ground, and raise your head 　　　　　 in the air as I do?”

“ I see no need to do so,”　　　　　 the plant with a smile. “　　　　　 , I think I may be safer this way.”

“ Safer!” sneered (讥讽) the tree. “ Are you　　　　　 that you’re safer than I am? Do you know how deep my roots are　　　　　 ,　 how thick and strong my trunk is?　　　　　 two men hold hands they would not be able to surround my trunk. Who could possibly pull me out by the roots or 　　　　　 my head to the ground?”

And the tree turned away from the plant in 　　　　　 .

But the tree was to 　　　　　 its words very soon. One evening a great hurricane　　　　　 in the region. It threw the trees off their roots and almost completely destroyed the forest. It uprooted the tree and 　　　　　 it away with great force.

When the storm had passed, the villagers living nearby　　　　　 the damage. Strong trees that had once almost touched the sky, were now reduced to stumps (残根）or　　　　　 . The dead animals were found everywhere in the　　　　　 .

But there was one　　　　　 . The little plant. The plant had been moved from side to side under the hurricane, and bent completely. But when the hurricane ended, it sighed and stood upright again.

No trace remained of its powerful neighbour　 　　　　　 .

1.A. hide　　　 B. protect　　 C. prevent　 D. defend

2.A. shade　　 B. food　　 C. shelter　　 D. space

3.A. broken　　 B. destroyed　　 C. grown　　 D. planted

4.A. reach　　 B. blow　　 C. touch　　 D. knock

5.A. bravely　　 B. straightly　　 C. gratefully　 D. delightedly

6.A. explained　　 B. shouted　　 C. said　　 D. whispered

7.A. Gradually　　 B. Actually　　 C. Generally　 D. Finally

8.A. concluding　　 B. finding　　 C. guessing　 D. suggesting

9.A. placed　　 B. hidden　　　　 C. buried　　 D. planted

10.A. Even if　　 B. Although　　 C. Because　 D. When

11.A. put　　　 B. bow　　 C. lead　　 D. get

12.A. anger　　 B. surprise　　 C. belief　　 D. relief

13.A. keep　　 B. regret　　 C. break　　 D. follow

14.A. blew　　 B. arrived　　　　 C. arose　　 D. appeared

15.A. turned　　 B. pushed　　 C. threw　　 D. blew

16.A. counted　　 B. saw　　 C. observed　 D. surveyed

17.A. worse　　 B. more　　 C. less　　 D. better

18.A. tree　　　 B. forest　　 C. plant　　 D. plain

19.A. plant　　 B. example　　 C. exception　 D. tree

20.A. then　　 B. finally　　　　 C. gradually　 D. Though

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

The house was quiet at 5 am and Tim’s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He’d dreamt of the cave last night. The purring（轻微颤动声）of the freezer had been the sea.

Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He’d eat after he’d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.

He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches—but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches. She’d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table:

Gone to Michael’s. Back tonight, Tim.

The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn’t up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.

The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterday’s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.

The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched (延伸) across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.

Over the first rocks, along to the point, Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.

He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn’t go in all the way...

1.What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?

A．He left the house quietly.                 B．He had breakfast at home.

C．He left a note on the freezer.              D．He put a sweater in his schoolbag.

2.“He settled for some biscuits” means that Tim_______.

A．had to leave the biscuits on the table

B．liked biscuits better than sandwiches

C．had to take biscuits instead of sandwiches

D．could only find some biscuits in the kitchen

3.What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?

A．The height of the first rocks.               B．The ups and downs of the waves.

C．The change in the position of the sun.        D．The vast stretch of the sunlit beach.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?

A．The sea looked like a piece of gold.

B．Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.

C．Tim was the only person on the beach.

D．The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.

5.In the story, Tim’s mood changed from_______.

A．loneliness to craziness                   B．anxiousness to excitement

C．helplessness to happiness                 D．eagerness to nervousness

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The house was quiet at 5 am and Tim' s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He’d dreamt of the cave last night. The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea.

Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He'd eat after he’d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.

He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches---but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches, she' d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table:

Gone to Michael’s. Back tonight, Tim.

The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn't up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.

The sandhills still breathed heat from yesterday’s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.

The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched (延伸) across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.

Over the first rocks, along to the point. Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.

He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious (神秘的) now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn't go in all the way. . .

1.What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?

A. He left the house quietly.       B. He had breakfast at home.

C. He left a note on the freezer.   D. He put a sweater in his schoolbag.

2."He settled for some biscuits” ( in Paragraph 3 ) means that Tim_______.

A. had to leave the biscuits on the table           B. liked biscuits better than sandwiches

C. had to take biscuits instead of sandwiches

D. could only find some biscuits in the kitchen

3.What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?

A. The height of the first rocks.           B. The ups and downs of the waves.

C. The change in the position of the sun.   D. The vast stretch of the sunlit beach.

4.In the story, Tim's mood (心情) changed from_________.

A. loneliness to craziness              B. anxiousness to excitement

C. helplessness to happiness            D. eagerness to nervousness

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The house was quiet at 5 am and Tim’s mother was asleep . Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet . He’d dreamt of the cave last night . The purring（轻微颤动声）of the freezer had been the sea .

Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag . It was too early for breakfast . He’d eat after he’d been through the cave , sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea .

He wished he had a proper pack . His schoolbag would have to do . What else ? Sandwiches—but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches , she’d want to know why he had to leave so early . He settled for some biscuits , and left a note stuck to the table :

Gone to Michael’s. Back tonight. Tim.

The sky was high and soft and light outside , though the sun still wasn’t up . Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street . The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet .

The sandhills still breathed heat from yesterday’s sun , though the top of the sand was cool . He ran down to the beach impatiently , but there was no one , just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves .

The light changed suddenly . The first rays of sunlight stretched（延伸）across the sea . The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world .

Over the first rocks , along to the point . Tim glanced back . The beach was still empty . The sun sailed higher in the sky .

He could see the cave now , even darker in the morning light . The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it . He had to force himself to go closer . Why was it so much more mysterious（神秘的）now ? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble . He needn’t go in all the way …

1.What did Tim do at the beginning of the story ?

A. He left the house quietly .              B. He had breakfast at home .

C. He left a note on the freezer .              D. He put a sweater in his schoolbag .

2.“ He settled for some biscuits ”（in Paragraph 3）means that Tim ________ .

A. had to leave the biscuits on the table       B. liked biscuits better than sandwiches

C. had to take biscuits instead of sandwiches   D. could only find some biscuits in the kitchen

3.What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave ?

A. The height of the first rocks .              B. The ups and downs of the waves .

C. The change in the position of the sun .      D. The vast stretch of the sunlit beach .

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story ?

A. The sea looked like a piece of gold .        B. Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived .

C. Tim was the only person on the beach .       D. The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave .

5.In the story , Tim’s mood（心情）changed from ________ .

A. loneliness to craziness                  B. anxiousness to excitement

C. helplessness to happiness                    D. eagerness to nervousness

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The house was quiet at 5 a.m. and Tim’s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He’d dreamt of the cave last night. The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea.

Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He’d eat after he’d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.

He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches ---but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches, she’d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table.

Gone to Michael’s Back tonight .Tim.

The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn’t up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.

The sandhills still breathed heat from yesterday’s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.

The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world．

Over the first rocks, along to the point, Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.

He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn’t go in all the way …

1.What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?

A.He left the house quietly     B. He had breakfast at home.

C. He left a note on the freezer.  D. He put a sweater in his schoolbag.

2."He settled for some biscuits” ( in Paragraph 3 ) means that Tim_______.

A. left home looking for some biscuits

B.felt like eating  biscuits rather than sandwiches

C. had to take biscuits instead of sandwiches

D. could only find some biscuits in the kitchen

3.What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?

A. The height of the first rocks

B. The ups and downs of the waves

C. The change in the position of the sun

D. The vast stretch of the sunlit beach

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?

A. The sea looked like a piece of gold.

B. Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.

C. Tim was the only person on the beach.

D. The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.

5.In the story, Tim’s mood changed from ________.

A. loneliness to craziness  B. anxiousness to excitement

C. helplessness to happiness    D. eagerness to nervousness

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His house burnt down in a big fire.________Was the base on which it had stood.

A．What remained                   B．All that remaining

C．What was remained        D．All what remained

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