Shayla Mitchell, 16, was diagnosed with the terminal stage of cancer. As a father, Mitchell always stayed home to care for her. He said the ______ 1eft them financially worse off. Then a group called Growing Hope ______ in with $1,800 to help with his living costs.
____, he wanted to pay them back. In his ______, he had once been a ______. So at age 40, Mitchell took up the ______ again, participating in two fights in Fairfax. Mitchell was ______ out in the first and second rounds, but he still ______ to raise $ 20,000 that he gave to Growing Hope. During this time, he ______ his daughter. “I fell into a dark bottom,” Mitchell said, and for six months, he did little but ______.
One day, Mitchell ______ upon a Mark Twain quote- The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you ______ why. “After I read that quote, I was going to spend the rest of my life helping kids with ______ and their families,” he said.
Mitchell thought of creating a foundation, though boxing did not seem ______any more for fund-raising, due to his age. Then he found that ______ could be a source to raise money. In the Corps Marathon, he cut a striking figure on the course. ______ by this success, he set his sights higher. He ______ each of the miles of the race to a different child with cancer, and he carried their ______ with him. Years after his daughter's death, Mitchell now ______ up in the morning knowing his ______.
1.A. situation B. phenomenon C. atmosphere D. poverty
2.A. brought B. stepped C. took D. broke
3.A. Sorrowful B. Hopeful C. Grateful D. Helpful
4.A. life B. reality C. memory D. youth
5.A. runner B. singer C. boxer D. fighter
6.A. gloves B. helmets C. boxes D. sneakers
7.A. laughed B. knocked C. performed D. put
8.A. failed B. persuaded C. managed D. tried
9.A. cured B. lost C. comforted D. accompanied
10.A. fight B. disappoint C. burst D. mourn
11.A. looked B. agreed C. came D. depended
12.A. consider B. make C. relate D. discover
13.A. talent B. cancer C. disease D. caution
14.A. beneficial B. worthwhile C. significant D. practicable
15.A. running B. singing C. fund D. project
16.A. Depressed B. Satisfied C. Inspired D. Shocked
17.A. donated B. ran C. competed D. conveyed
18.A. pictures B. parents C. doctors D. clothes
19.A. stands B. arises C. climbs D. wakes
20.A. time B. why C. course D. what
高三英语完形填空中等难度题
Shayla Mitchell, 16, was diagnosed with the terminal stage of cancer. As a father, Mitchell always stayed home to care for her. He said the ______ 1eft them financially worse off. Then a group called Growing Hope ______ in with $1,800 to help with his living costs.
____, he wanted to pay them back. In his ______, he had once been a ______. So at age 40, Mitchell took up the ______ again, participating in two fights in Fairfax. Mitchell was ______ out in the first and second rounds, but he still ______ to raise $ 20,000 that he gave to Growing Hope. During this time, he ______ his daughter. “I fell into a dark bottom,” Mitchell said, and for six months, he did little but ______.
One day, Mitchell ______ upon a Mark Twain quote- The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you ______ why. “After I read that quote, I was going to spend the rest of my life helping kids with ______ and their families,” he said.
Mitchell thought of creating a foundation, though boxing did not seem ______any more for fund-raising, due to his age. Then he found that ______ could be a source to raise money. In the Corps Marathon, he cut a striking figure on the course. ______ by this success, he set his sights higher. He ______ each of the miles of the race to a different child with cancer, and he carried their ______ with him. Years after his daughter's death, Mitchell now ______ up in the morning knowing his ______.
1.A. situation B. phenomenon C. atmosphere D. poverty
2.A. brought B. stepped C. took D. broke
3.A. Sorrowful B. Hopeful C. Grateful D. Helpful
4.A. life B. reality C. memory D. youth
5.A. runner B. singer C. boxer D. fighter
6.A. gloves B. helmets C. boxes D. sneakers
7.A. laughed B. knocked C. performed D. put
8.A. failed B. persuaded C. managed D. tried
9.A. cured B. lost C. comforted D. accompanied
10.A. fight B. disappoint C. burst D. mourn
11.A. looked B. agreed C. came D. depended
12.A. consider B. make C. relate D. discover
13.A. talent B. cancer C. disease D. caution
14.A. beneficial B. worthwhile C. significant D. practicable
15.A. running B. singing C. fund D. project
16.A. Depressed B. Satisfied C. Inspired D. Shocked
17.A. donated B. ran C. competed D. conveyed
18.A. pictures B. parents C. doctors D. clothes
19.A. stands B. arises C. climbs D. wakes
20.A. time B. why C. course D. what
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Eleven years ago, the world I was familiar with ended. My _______ was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Over the course of seven months, Bill went from_______ me at tennis to needing my help to go to the bathroom.
It was the_______ time of my life. Maybe not_______. But it was certainly the time when I felt most alive. I _______ that a flat tire or the small complaints of a child with the sniffles (抽鼻子)_______ in comparison with the beauty of sudden laughter, the night sky, the _______ of a bakery. I found I could _______ myself to see more beauty.
In the days after Bill’s diagnosis and brain surgery, being his caregiver _______ me to find clinical trials and talk to different oncologists, which gave me a sense of________. In the later days, it meant being fully present for almost every moment. During his last weekend, a relative________ him. I noticed that she’d changed her appearance, and not in a good way. It was the kind of thought I’d ________ keep to myself. Just then, Bill ________ exactly what I’d been thinking, in that ruthlessly (鲁莽地) truthful way he had, and I found myself________ out loud.
“I could live with this man forever, even________ as much care as he does,” I thought. However, he would be dead in four________!
Eleven years later, I still try to be the ________ I became during those seven months. I try to be a little more ________ and generous, a little more grateful for the small __________ in life. It was my husband’s last, best __________ to me.
1.A.child B.husband C.father D.brother
2.A.teaching B.encouraging C.beating D.hugging
3.A.best B.worst C.hardest D.longest
4.A.correctly B.exactly C.fortunately D.fluently
5.A.discovered B.figured C.confirmed D.hoped
6.A.changed B.expanded C.appeared D.faded
7.A.tastes B.sales C.smells D.noises
8.A.persuade B.force C.command D.train
9.A.allowed B.required C.requested D.forbade
10.A.security B.dignity C.purpose D.humor
11.A.comforted B.visited C.inspected D.invited
12.A.regularly B.currently C.usually D.occasionally
13.A.announced B.repeated C.yelled D.voiced
14.A.laughing B.smiling C.crying D.breaking
15.A.declining B.accepting C.claiming D.needing
16.A.days B.weeks C.months D.years
17.A.caregiver B.person C.advisor D.nurse
18.A.demanding B.promising C.forgiving D.living
19.A.complaints B.points C.talks D.moments
20.A.gift B.lesson C.memory D.information
高三英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
Eleven years ago, the world as I knew it ended. My husband of 19 years was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Over the course of seven months，Bill went from beating me silly at tennis to needing my help to go to the bathroom. It was the best seven months of my life.
Maybe I don’t actually mean that. But it was certainly the time when I felt most alive. I discovered that the minor complaint of an annoying coworker, or a flat tire pales in comparison with the beauty of sincere laughter, or the smells of a bakery. There were moments of joy, laughter, and tenderness. After Bill’s diagnosis and brain surgery, I found clinical trials and talked to doctors in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. It gave me a sense of purpose.
In the latter days, being Bill’s caregiver also meant being fully present for as many moments of every day as possible. During his last weekend, we had dinner together. Later, a relative visited. I noticed that she’d changed her appearance, and not in a good way. It was the kind of thought I’d usually keep to myself. Just then, Bill voiced exactly what I’d been thinking, in that truthful way he had, and I found myself laughing out loud.
I thought I could look after this man forever. However, he would be dead in four days.
Eleven years later, I haven’t started a foundation to cure cancer. I haven’t left the news business to get a medical degree. But every day, I try to again be the person I became during those seven months. I try to be a little less judgmental, a little more forgiving and generous. I am a better person for having been Bill’s caregiver. It was his last, best gift to me.
1.What is true about her husband?
A. He was a bad tennis player.
B. He felt weak because of his brain surgery.
C. He had to talk to doctors in different cities.
D. He had to be accompanied mostly during his illness.
2.What does the underlined word “pales” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Turns whiter than usual. B. Seems less important.
C. Becomes more significant. D. Proves unreasonable.
3.The story of their relative in Paragraph 4 is used to show .
A. being a caregiver requires much time and effort
B. one needs to speak out his own thoughts truthfully
C. change in appearance is a necessary part of one’s life
D. life needs a sense of humor even faced with hardships
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. The Best Time of My Life B. The Greatest Gift to Me
C. My Loving Husband D. A Caregiver’s Hard Work
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends. However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.
As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him. He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.
During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice (安养院) came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.
Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. You often can't learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.
1.What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?
A. He was operated on immediately.
B. He retired from his job.
C. He researched cancer treatments.
D. He felt sad, doing nothing.
2.What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?
A. His family and friends.
B. His belief in humanity.
C. His doctors’ encouragement.
D. The care from others.
3.What did the author learn from his friend’s story?
A. Giving more respect to friends.
B. Extending life as possible.
C. Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury.
D. Getting comfort from God.
4.What does the author mainly want to tell?
A. All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spiritually.
B. Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situation.
C. Families provide the best support system during such a crisis.
D. People should help those who have got serious illness.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer（晚期癌症）, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends．However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life．I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life．
As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him．He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity（人性）．His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him．
During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice （安养院） came to the home to regulate（调节） his medication （药）and provide any other needed support．He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him．
Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others．You often can't learn these important attributes（属性）in the lap of luxury（处在优裕舒适的环境中）, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind．
1.Which word can best describe the man's initial（最初的） reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?
A．Satisfied． B．Sad C．Surprised D．Concerned．
2.What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?
A．He was operated on immediately．
B．He researched cancer treatments．
C．He retired from his job
D．He felt sad, doing nothing．
3.What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?
A．His family and friends． B．The care from others
C．His doctors’ encouragement． D．His belief in humanity．
4.What did the author learn from his friend’s story?
A．Getting comfort from God．
B．Extending life as possible．
C．Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury．
D．Giving more respect to friends
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I used to have a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends．However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life．I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life．
With months going on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him．He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity．His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him．
In the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice （安养院） came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support．He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him．Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others．You often can't learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind．
1.Which word can best describe the man's initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?
A．Astonished． B．Annoyed
C．Terrified． D．Confused．
2.What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?
A．He was operated on immediately．
B．He researched cancer treatments．
C．He retired from his job．
D．He felt sad, doing nothing．
3.What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?
A．His family and friends．
B．The care from others．
C．His doctors’ encouragement．
D．His belief in humanity．
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends．However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially（开始） determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life．I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life．
As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him．He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity（人性）．His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him．
During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice （安养院） came to the home to regulate（调节） his medication （药）and provide any other needed support．He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him．
Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others．You often can't learn these important attributes（属性）in the lap of luxury（处在优裕舒适的环境中）, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind．
1.Which word can best describe the man's initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?
| A．Satisfied． | B．Sad | C．Surprised | D．Concerned． |
2.What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?
| A．He was operated on immediately． |
| B．He researched cancer treatments． |
| C．He retired from his job |
| D．He felt sad, doing nothing． |
3.What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?
| A．His family and friends． | B．The care from others |
| C．His doctors’ encouragement． | D．His belief in humanity． |
4.What did the author learn from his friend’s story?
| A．Getting comfort from God． |
| B．Extending life as possible． |
| C．Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury． |
| D．Giving more respect to friends |
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students.
What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star.He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House.We truly admired him—as someone put it, “He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone.” It is very hard to find someone who is extremely intelligent should be so nice a human being.
I decided that we needed him to know our_attitude and also how we are all praying for his recovery.I bought him a simple card which read, “Healing thoughts and wishes coming your way.” I met all the students he worked closely with and got them to sign on it.Each student in his laboratory signed and also added a message.“We love you so much”， “We miss you！We need you back here—get well soon”， “Please come back”， “Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher”， “I hope you recover soon”．..These were some of the messages that were written.Most of the students were really glad we were doing this and said it was a very good idea to give it to him.
He is still undergoing(经历) intense treatment，and along with his family is trying his best to stay optimistic and hopeful.I didn’t see a trace of selfpity or sadness when I met him last week.Instead，he paid attention to every word of my presentation and asked me several questions related to my work.I was amazed at how much he gave his 100% on that day in spite of being in pain because of chemotherapy(化疗)．He did not know if he even had another month to live.“I am trying to focus on staying positive，hoping to be back this summer，”he said.
Needless to say，I saw an expression of joy and hope on his face as he opened the card.He said he was truly touched to see the messages from the students he worked closely with.
There is one thing I learnt from last week：It is so important to tell people how much they mean to us and what an inspiration they are before it becomes too late.My professor，in spite of being too sick to teach classes，has managed to continue being a great teacher，introducing his last valuable message to us.
1.The professor was admired because ________.
A．he was very intelligent
B．he had won many honors
C．he had noble personalities
D．he was very determined
2. What do the underlined words “our attitude” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Our worry about his health.
B．Our pray for his health.
C．Our admiration for him.
D．Our pity for him.
3.When the writer visited the professor at hospital，what surprised him was that the professor ________.
A．was suffering from great pain
B．was still very confident
C．didn’t know he would die soon
D．still cared for others
4.Of the following statements，the writer may agree that ________.
A．the professor loves his job very much
B．few students supported the writer’s decision at first
C．the professor will go back to teach this summer
D．the professor often feels sorry for himself
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Last year , my daughter was diagnosed with leukemia(白血病).
It is still hard to write that word. 16 is even harder to say it out loud, because it feels like that will make it more real. Although I wish I could either change the diagnosis 17
deny it altogether, this is what we’re facing. Every time we think about what her tiny body is doing to her, it 18 (break) our heart a little bit more. This is my worst nightmare.
But my husband and I are saying many thanks to God that her disease is the 19 (much)
common form of all the childhood blood cancers, which comes with an 85~90% cure rate. We believe that she is in that 90%, but we know there’s still a long road ahead 20 us.
21 (thank), she’s not in any pain, other than a little soreness from a recent procedure. And since she’s 4, she doesn’t quite understand 22 is happening at all. She is in good spirits, 23 helps us cope more than we realized it would. It also helps that she is in such 24 great hospital, specifically for children. They have done a great job, saving my daughter’s life and 25 (make) us go through the hard time as well.
高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
When Rebecca Saxon was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 27, she thought her life was over. But in her darkest hour, inspiration struck and she found a way of turning her disaster into advantage.
Following her cancer treatment, Rebecca launched a successful business 'Something Blue Bridal Shoes，which is about wedding shoes for brides.
Rebecca, from London, England, says: 'I started doing sketches of wedding shoes with blue soles when I was halfway through my cancer treatment. I had a hit a real low and was going through that whole "Will I live or die?" situation. But I decided that I was going to pick myself up and fight this cancer. The sketches were my release and the way I got through the many hours spent in a hospital room.
“ I had no idea what was going to happen to me. But I knew I had to be positive if I was going to overcome this treatment. I told myself this was not going to be the end for me. I decided to channel my negative feelings and start drawing.
“I had always loved fashion and when I was younger. Several of my friends were getting married at the time so weddings were very much in the air. So initially, I would be drawing designs for bridal gowns and other garments.
“But then I started sketching wedding footwear - designing shoes with distinctive, blue soles which were super comfy too. I thought it would be a lovely way of integrating the 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue' tradition.
“Drawing really helped me deal with my treatment. Rebecca was given the all-clear in August 2011.
With the encouragement of her entrepreneur boyfriend, Mike Bandar, she then turned her dreams into her reality and set up 'Something Blue Bridal Shoes'. Each brand shoe from the collection has a blue sole, predicting the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck.
1.When did Rebecca feel when she knew her illness first?
A．Indifferent B．Disappointed C．Hopeful D．Curious
2.Rebecca specially designed shoes for .
A．patients in hospital B．married couple
C．brides in the wedding D．homeless people
3.What can we know from the passage?
A．Rebecca designed shoes during her cancer treatment.
B．Rebecca’s boyfriend parted with her because of her cancer.
C．Rebecca wanted to be a bride wearing the shoes she designed herself.
D．Rebecca’s friends wear Blue Bridal Shoes during the wedding.
4.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase“ was given the all-clear”？
A．gave up the treatment
B．was announced incurable
C．broke away from dangerous period
D．was operated on again
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析