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My partner and I were staying in Beruwela on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka when the tsunami(海啸) hit. We 1 from the first floor of our hotel. At that time, a wall of water swept in and tore the ground floor apart underneath us. 2 to be moved out to Colombo was very frightening because everyone was afraid that another and possibly bigger 3 would come. At one stage we heard that another wave was coming and there was 4. Surprisingly, a fleet of small vehicles driven by local people arrived outside the hotel and we just 5 a minibus.
We were taken up a hill to a place of 6 where we were welcomed by a family who told us that we could stay as 7 as we needed to. Among all this death and 8, these people were trying to help us! We were shown to the local Mosque where hundreds of locals were cooking, collecting and distributing food and supplies for those less 9. In the three days we were waiting to leave, we saw many examples of ordinary Sri Lankans, many of whom had lost friends, 10 and livelihoods（生计，谋生方式）, trying to help others who were worse off. It was a very moving experience.
We have since been 11 the family who took us in and they are saying that what their country needs most urgently is practical help, doctors, nurses and medicines, helping to 12 roads and rebuilding electricity and water supplies. These people would have done anything to help us, it is time for the British Government to do more to help them.
1. A．heard B．watched C．learnt D．moved
2. A．Telling B．Forcing C．Waiting D．Ordering
3. A．wave B．flood C．hurricane D．water
4. A．panic B．peace C．silence D．violence
5. A．looked into B．turned to C．jumped into D．broke into
6. A．safety B．warmth C．goodness D．dreams
7. A．well B．far C．soon D．long
8. A．kindness B．happiness C．love D．destruction
9. A．careful B．fortunate C．dependent D．energetic
10. A．children B．experts C．family D．relatives
11. A．in honor of B．by way of C．in contact with D．on behalf of
12. A．make B．clear C．clean D．build
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I go out of my way to say“thank you”to my partner frequently,and he’s the same way.We were both raised by parents who valued politeness,and more than that,I want to do all those little things that psychologists say help couples stay together.Expressing gratitude（感谢）is one of those things,so a quick“thanks”seems like an easy one.
But according to a recent study,we’re not at all typical.The study looked at over l,000 recordings of casual conversations among families and close friends.In only about one out of 20 times were expressions of thanks observed.Phrases that meant“thanks”but weren’t a direct translation of the word were counted,including physical gestures of thanks.
The researchers looked at a wide variety of people from different places,representing eight languages:Polish,Russian,Italy,English,Murrinh-patha (an Aboriginal language),Cha’palaa,Lao and Siwu.
The Brits thanked people close to them the most,about 14.5 percent of the time,and close behind them were the Italians at 13.5 percent.The Murrinh-patha came next at 4.5 percent and following them were the Russians,the Polish,the Laotians and the Siwu speakers.The lowest?Well,the Cha'palaa speakers of Ecuador don’t have a word for“thank you”at all.
As the linguists explained,“Expressing thanks,in some cultures,is more of a linguistic tradition than a true expression of feelings.In cultures where thanks are less often said,it’s because social cooperation is taken for granted,and‘thank you’ isn’t really needed or necessary.”
The idea that you don’t need to thank others because it’s assumed that you’re appreciative is beautiful.But it is a bit hard for me to accept.So I’ll keep saying“thanks”as frequently as I do.But as a frequent traveler,I’ll keep in mind to watch the local custom and follow suit.
1.What might be psychologists’ opinion about expressing thank?
A. It can show a person’s values.
B. It is passed down from parents.
C. It is a little and unnecessary thing.
D. It can contribute to close relationship.
2.What is typical among family members according to the study?
A. They say thanks at any time.
B. They seldom express thanks.
C. They often show thanks using gestures.
D. They often use indirect translation of thanks.
3.Who never say“thank you”?
A. The Cha’palaa. B. The Polish.
C. The Italians. D. The Russians.
4.What is mainly talked about in the text?
A. People thank close friends and family less.
B. Family members don’t need to thank each other.
C. Close friends have different ways to express thanks.
D. Different cultures have different ways to express thanks.
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短文改错
My parents and I went to the park on last Sunday.There were lots of visitors stood in front of the
ticket window.We waited a long time and buy three tickets.In the Tiger Mountain of the park，I
was too eager to see the fierce frightened animals that I quickened my steps through the crowd.
Unfortunate，I got separated from my parents.I had hard time looking for him，but I had no
luck.Wandering in the park，I felt alone without any companions.Worse still，I had no money，so
I had to walk home，covered as much as 5 kilometers.
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If you were a pilot flying a plane, and suddenly the engine failed, would you eject(跳出), or stay in? For a pilot, the choice is very difficult. If he ejects, he is safe, but the plane crashes. If he stays in the plane, he risks his life.
Recently, Chinese Air Force pilot Li Feng, 38, faced this choice during a training exercise. It was March 7 and he was flying a Jian-10 (Fighter-10) at 4,500 meters. A warning appeared on the plane’s computer screen. He realized the plane might fail at any moment.
Li Feng did a quick check of the engine and asked the base if he could return. When the fighter was 7 km away from the airport, however, the engine stopped working. The plane began to fall at a speed of 25 meters a second at an altitude of 1,160 meters.
Under Air Force rules, fighter pilots may eject if their aircraft loses engine power below 2,000 meters and can't be restarted. Before Li lost contact with the control tower, the commander in the air base asked him to eject. But Li Feng insisted on having another try.
“I knew where the deadline (to give up the aircraft) was and was prepared for the ejection, but I decided not to give up unless the fighter was totally out of control,” Li recalled during a recent television interview.
After 104 seconds, Li was able to bring the fighter to a safe landing. The plane only suffered slight damage.
“You are a hero! Congratulations!” Li's teacher, Xu Yongling wrote in a text message to him after the landing. He said Li was a cool-headed pilot and very professional.
Li's brave and calm act not only saved the 200 million yuan aircraft but also gave him invaluable first-hand experience of dealing with an engine emergency.
For his outstanding performance, the Air Force recently awarded him a gold medal.
1.When the engine stopped working, Li Feng .
A. was flying a Jian-10 at 4,500 meters
B. saw a warning appear on the plane's computer screen
C. decided not to give up the plane
D. was asked to stay in, but he ejected
2.When the fighter plane loses engine power below 2,000 meters .
A. pilots must restart it as soon as possible
B. pilots should repair it as soon as possible
C. pilots may eject for safety
D. pilots should bring it to a safe landing
3.According to the passage, what kind of person is Li Feng?
A. He is cool-headed.
B. He is confident.
C. He is fearless and cool under pressure.
D. All of the above.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Flying the Fighter Correctly
B. When to Give up the Aircraft
C. How to Deal with an Engine Emergency
D. Bring the Fighter to a Safe Landing
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas．We were running on gas somewhere in New Mexico and we would see a gas station soon enough to fill up．
But that didn’t happen and we we were not going to make it to the next town．So my daughter made up a that read“Low on gas．Can u help?”and held it outside her in the hope that a passing driver would it and stop．
It was about 3：30 pm on a weekday and there weren’t too many vehicles us at that time．Then we found someone 48 along ahead of us. We caught up with it is the that the driver would notice the sign．
After a brief expression of on his face，he seemed to have noticed the sign and down to pull over．We pulled over right behind him．
When he knows that we don’t have enough gas，he o buy us gas at the next town Roswell．When we 53 our difficulty of not having enough gas to get there，he said they had a gas on his farm about 10 minutes away，so if we could give him 20 minutes，he would back there，get a can of gasoline and up our tank．
We could not believe our good !We were filled with gratitude(感激)for the of strangers such as this person as we waited for him to return．Sure enough，he was back with the can．He to take payment for the gas，saying“What good is a man who cannot help another ．”
1.A．full B．1ow C．empty D．free
2.A．figured B．decided C．insisted D．admitted
3.A．required B．wished C．proved D．realized
4.A．map B．sign C．guidance D．1ist
5.A．bag B．window C．pocket D．room
6.A．notice B．accept C．study D．check
7.A．reaching B．helping C．passing D．noticing
8.A．walking B．driving C．wandering D．running
9.A．hope B．way C．strength D．case
10.A．excitement B．confusion C．surprise D．worry
11.A．slowed B．walked C．settled D．1ay
12.A．attempted B．started C．offered D．managed
13.A．reported B．declared C．changed D．explained
14.A．station B．producer C．pump D．seller
15.A．wait B．stay C．work D．head
16.A．fill B．take C．pick D．put
17.A．fortune B．dream C．1esson D．opinion
18.A．happiness B．kindness C．patience D．modest
19.A．promised B．refused C．forgot D．expected
20.A．in turn B．in hand C．in time D．in need
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My family and I were on our way to Pennsylvania and it was the middle of a snowstorm. We were almost there when we got stuck in a _______ traffic jam. Cars stretched (延伸) ahead of us and behind us as _______ as we could see. We sat in the same _______ without moving for seven hours. We _______ periodically to see if the _______ ahead of us were moving, which they had never been. _______ there was a large 18-wheeler truck in front of us, my mom had to _______ the door to see around the 18-wheeler to get a _______ of the traffic jam in front of us. All we could do was sit and _______. At no time did any of us fall asleep or stop ________ attention, because we were always checking up on the traffic. We sat for hours and heard ________ about the cause of the traffic jam from the ________, and the only person we talked to was a truck driver ________ us, who didn’t know anything about it either. ________, after seven hours, the truck in front of us began moving slowly and we were happy to get moving, but when we ________ in front of the truck, there were absolutely NO cars to be seen, and NONE behind us, ________ one 18-wheeler. The only other vehicle besides those was the one of the trucker that had been next to us the ________ time. There were no signs of a traffic jam the entire ________ of our trip. It was as though the cars had all ________. To this day we have no ________ as to how this could have happened.
1.A. permanent B. huge C. messy D. illegal
2.A. usually B. much C. far D. quickly
3.A. car B. sofa C. seat D. spot
4.A. checked B. examined C. stared D. tried
5.A. passengers B. trucks C. men D. cars
6.A. Because B. Although C. Even if D. As if
7.A. shut B. answer C. open D. lock
8.A. view B. sense C. list D. rush
9.A. play B. wait C. sleep D. imagine
10.A. attracting B. demanding C. paying D. receiving
11.A. something B. news C. whispers D. nothing
12.A. TV B. text C. road D. radio
13.A. in front of B. next to C. behind D. over
14.A. Again B. Finally C. Thus D. Unfortunately
15.A. run B. walked C. looked D. talked
16.A. for B. as C. near D. except
17.A. whole B. long C. hard D. free
18.A. journey B. rest C. day D. process
19.A. disappeared B. passed C. stopped D. moved
20.A. expression B. motivation C. explanation D. intention
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Last night my husband and I were on the way to a show. We were both hungry and wanted to grab a quick bite on our way there, so we swung through a Jack-In-the-Box-Drive-thru Restaurant and placed our order.
When we got up to the window the lady smiled at me, which is sometimes rare and asked how I was doing while she was collecting our money for the food. I replied, "Fine, and how are you'?" She went to get our order ready and I asked my husband to pass my "Drive-thru Smile bag" to me. He handed it to me and watched in amazement as I gathered together a "You make a difference" paper, including a smile card, a smile stamp and a smile button.
She came back to the window almost before I finished putting it all together. Without looking too closely she passed the bag and said, "Thank you. Have a good day." I said, "Wait! This is for you." As I placed the little smile gifts in her hand a smile spread across her face. As she looked at the items it got a little bigger but when I thanked her for her smile there was no holding back. She gave the biggest smile and she was laughing. It was very heartwarming.
My husband was very impressed by it. It made him smile too. It just takes a little effort to connect in a human way to everyone we have dealings with, even with something as small as a Drive-thru transaction.
Remember, we all make a difference!
1.All the followings are included in my "You make a difference" paper EXCEPT ________.
A. a smile card B. a smile stamp
C. a smile button D. a smile bag
2.The lady became happy because she received ________.
A. some food B. some kindness C. some money D. some help
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Jack-In-the-Box-Drive-thru Restaurant
B. Biggest Drive-thru Smile Ever
C. You Make a Difference through Effort
D. Don't hold back Your Smile
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My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “_______my job. Family to Feed.”
At this store, a _______ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a _________ on how bad it must be to have to stand _________ in the cold wind.
In the store, I asked each of my kids to _______ something they thought our “friend” there would _________. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _________. I thought about it. We were _______ on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes _______ from our need instead of our abundance is ________ what we need to do! All the kids __________ something they could do away with for the week.
When we handed him the bag of ________, he lit up and thanked us with ________ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for __________his family might need, he burst into tears.
This has been a wonderful ________ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can ________! Things would have played out so __________ if I had simply said, “No, we really don’t have __________ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in ________, it also gave my kids the __________ taste of helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.
1.A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished
2.A. condition B. place C. sight D. show
3.A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call
4.A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily
5.A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick
6.A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover
7.A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card
8.A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose
9.A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging
10.A. yet B. even C. still D. just
11.A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected
12.A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes
13.A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp
14.A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever
15.A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure
16.A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help
17.A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly
18.A. time B. power C. patience D. money
19.A. fear B. love C. need D. memory
20.A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple
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My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ _____ my job. Family to Feed.”
At this store, a _____ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and make a ______ on how bad it must be to have to stand _______ in the cold wind.
In the store, I asked each of my kids to _____ something they thought our “friend” there would ______. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _______. I thought about it. We were _____ on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes _____ from our need instead of our abundance is _____ what we need to do! All the kids ______ something they could do away with for the week.
When we handed him the bag of ____, he lit up and thanked us with _____ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for ______his family might need, he burst into tears.
This has been a wonderful _____ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _____! Things would have played out so ______ if I had simply said, “No, we really don’t have _____ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in _____, it also gave my kids the ______ taste of helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.
1.A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished
2.A. condition B. place C. sight D. show
3.A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call
4.A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily
5.A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick
6.A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover
7.A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card
8.A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose
9.A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging
10.A. yet B. even C. still D. just
11.A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected
12.A . toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes
13.A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp
14.A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever
15.A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure
16.A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help
17.A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly
18.A. time B. power C. patience D. money
19.A. fear B. love C. need D. memory
20.A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. Simple
高三英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
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My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ _____ my job. Family to Feed.”
At this store, a ____ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and make a ______ on how bad it must be to have to stand _______ in the cold wind.
In the store, I asked each of my kids to _____ something they thought our “friend” there would ______. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _______. I thought about it. We were _____ on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes _____ from our need instead of our abundance is _____ what we need to do! All the kids ______ something they could do away with for the week.
When we handed him the bag of ____, he lit up and thanked us with _____ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for ______his family might need, he burst into tears.
This has been a wonderful ___ _ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _____! Things would have played out so ______ if I had simply said, “No, we really don’t have ______ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in _____, it also gave my kids the ______ taste of helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.
1.A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished
2.A. condition B. place C. sight D. show
3.A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call
4.A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily
5.A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick
6.A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover
7.A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card
8.A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose
9.A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging
10.A. yet B. even C. still D. just
11.A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected
12.A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes
13.A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp
14.A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever
15.A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure
16.A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help
17.A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly
18.A. time B. power C. patience D. money
19.A. fear B. love C. need D. memory
20.A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple
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