Holidays are really important. Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to experience new environments and learn in different ways.
But holidays are expensive and, for those on low wages or living on benefits, they are often unobtainable. Even the cheapest holidays require travel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.
For working parents, the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare. When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks, there is a need to spread this across the year. Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday. For some, this makes even an affordable family holiday difficult.
The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment. The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support. Schools also have an important role in sofeguaiding children's welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils. During the long summer holidays, much of this is missed.
While teachers are holidaying in the UK, many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live. The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.
In setting out its plans for a five-term year, Nottingham City Council (委员会)is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down lo four and a half weeks, with a more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks, each followed by a two-week break. We believe this will give real “down time" for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.
We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff, particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities. However, this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.
1.The passage is probably written by .
A. an experienced teacher B. a city council member
C. an inspired student D. a working parent
2.The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to " ’.
A. environments B. wages C. holidays D. benefits
3.It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced to________.
A. 2 weeks B. 6 weeks C. 5 weeks D. 4.5 weeks
4.The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help students_____ .
A. obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costs
B. get a chance to spend six weeks a term with teachers in school
C. have more school days to receive free school meals
D. benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environment
5.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. some school staff will say “ No" to the plans for a shorter summer holiday
B. the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried out
C. the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real "down time"
D. working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their children
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Holidays are really important. Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to experience new environments and learn in different ways.
But holidays are expensive and, for those on low wages or living on benefits, they are often unobtainable. Even the cheapest holidays require travel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.
For working parents, the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare. When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks, there is a need to spread this across the year. Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday. For some, this makes even an affordable family holiday difficult.
The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment. The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support. Schools also have an important role in sofeguaiding children's welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils. During the long summer holidays, much of this is missed.
While teachers are holidaying in the UK, many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live. The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.
In setting out its plans for a five-term year, Nottingham City Council (委员会)is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down lo four and a half weeks, with a more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks, each followed by a two-week break. We believe this will give real “down time" for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.
We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff, particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities. However, this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.
1.The passage is probably written by .
A. an experienced teacher B. a city council member
C. an inspired student D. a working parent
2.The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to " ’.
A. environments B. wages C. holidays D. benefits
3.It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced to________.
A. 2 weeks B. 6 weeks C. 5 weeks D. 4.5 weeks
4.The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help students_____ .
A. obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costs
B. get a chance to spend six weeks a term with teachers in school
C. have more school days to receive free school meals
D. benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environment
5.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. some school staff will say “ No" to the plans for a shorter summer holiday
B. the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried out
C. the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real "down time"
D. working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their children
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Holidays are really important. Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to experience new environments and learn in different ways.
But holidays are expensive and, for those on low wages or living on benefits, they are often unobtainable. Even the cheapest holidays require travel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.
For working parents, the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare. When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks, there is a need to spread this across the year. Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday. For some this makes even an affordable family holiday difficult.
The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment. The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support. Schools also have an important role in safeguarding children's welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils. During the long summer holidays, much of this is missed.
While teachers are holidaying in the UK, many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live. The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.
In setting out its plans for a five-term year, Nottingham City Council (委员会)is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down to four and a half weeks, with a more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks, each followed by a two-week break. We believe this will give real “down time" for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.
We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff, particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities. However, this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.
1.The passage is probably written by .
A. an experienced teacher B. a working parent
C. an inspired student D. a city council member
2.The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to " ’.
A. environments B. holidays C. wages D. benefits
3.It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced to________.
A. 2 weeks B. 4.5 weeks C. 5 weeks D. 6 weeks
4.The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help students_____ .
A. obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costs
B. get a chance to spend six weeks a term with teachers in school
C. benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environment
D. have more school days to receive free school meals
5.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their children
B. the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried out
C. the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real "down time"
D. some school staff will say “No” to the plans for a shorter summer holiday
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Communication is an important part of any relationship. Many of us are ______ to share our experiences or emotions with our friends. But when it’s our turn to lend a(n) ______, we soon become bored or are short of idea on how to _____ and offer advice.
That’s because of what researchers call “listener burnout(倦怠)”. A friend might talk to us _____, often complaining about the same ______ problems. When we offer quick advice to ______ the situation, we may be unconsciously trying to ______ ourselves from burnout. However, good listeners ______ their natural tendency to solve the other’s problems hurriedly and to keep the conversation brief.
To be a good ____, you need to use “active listening”. It starts with the real ______ to help others and think through their feelings. Don’t ______ things. You can start by putting your phone ____ and sitting close to your friend. Let your facial expressions ______ what he or she is saying. ____ you are able to fully understand, acknowledge the other person’s _____ by reflecting them back: “That must be really hard for you.” Use _____ words or even sounds such as “yes”, “right”, and “hmm” to _____ the other person to continue.
Of course, a ______ can be extremely hard if the other person is too critical. But don’t get defensive. Effective listeners don’t ______ negative criticism. Instead, they listen and understand what the person is trying to convey _____ responding.
1.A. afraid B. hesitant C. shy D. eager
2.A. shoulder B. hand C. ear D. eye
3.A. respond B. explain C. argue D. quit
4.A. aimlessly B. endlessly C. deliberately D. cautiously
5.A. difficult B. old C. acute D. sensitive
6.A. fix B. discuss C. create D. describe
7.A. forgive B. protect C. discourage D. prevent
8.A. follow B. reveal C. form D. overcome
9.A. reader B. partner C. listener D. speaker
10.A. demand B. habit C. desire D. ability
11.A. skip B. rush C. overlook D. postpone
12.A. away B. off C. out D. up
13.A. record B. restrict C. reflect D. replace
14.A. Whether B. Since C. While D. If
15.A. suggestions B. purposes C. responses D. feelings
16.A. big B. tough C. strong D. short
17.A. force B. remind C. encourage D. convince
18.A. conversation B. project C. problem D. lecture
19.A. give up B. make up C. leave out D. block out
20.A. after B. before C. while D. once
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
完形填空。
Communication is an important part of any relationship.Many of us are ____ to share our experiences or emotions with our friends. But when it's our turn to lend a(n) ____,we soon become bored or are short of ideas on how to ____ and offer advice.
That's because of what researchers call “listener burnout (精疲力竭)”. A friend might talk to us ____, often complaining about the same ____ problems. When we offer quick advice to ____ the situation, we may be unconsciously trying to ____ ourselves from burnout.However, good listeners ____ their natural tendency to solve the other's problems hurriedly and to keep the conversation brief.
To be a good ____, you need to use “active listening”. It starts with the real ____ to help others and think through their feelings. Don't ____ things. You can start by putting your phone ____ and sitting close to your friend. Let your facial expressions ____ what he or she is saying.____ you are able to fully understand, acknowledge the other person's ____ by reflecting them back:“That must be really hard for you.” Use ____ words or even sounds such as “yes” “right”, and “hmm” to ____ the other person to continue.
Of course, a ____ can be extremely hard if the other person is too critical.But don't get defensive.Effective listeners don't ____ negative criticism. Instead, they listen and understand what the person is trying to convey ____responding.
1.A.afraid B.hesitant C.shy D.eager
2.A.shoulder B.hand C.ear D.eye
3.A.respond B.explain C.argue D.quit
4.A.aimlessly B.endlessly C.deliberately D.cautiously
5.A.difficult B.old C.acute D.sensitive
6.A.fix B.discuss C.create D.describe
7.A.forgive B.protect C.discourage D.prevent
8.A.follow B.display C.form D.overcome
9.A.reader B.partner C.listener D.speaker
10.A.demand B.habit C.desire D.ability
11.A.skip B.rush C.overlook D.postpone
12.A.away B.off C.out D.up
13.A.record B.restrict C.reflect D.replace
14.A.Whether B.Since C.While D.If
15.A.suggestions B.purposes C.responses D.feelings
16.A.big B.tough C.strong D.short
17.A.force B.remind C.encourage D.convince
18.A.conversation B.suggestion C.problem D.lecture
19.A.give up B.make up C.leave out D.block out
20.A.after B.before C.while D.once
高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many of us are quick to blame others for how we feel: “He makes me so mad!" or “She really hurt my feelings. "But did someone really" make me angry "or are we felling the anger in us getting kicked up in response to the way someone behaved towards us?
The difference between the two is in who the responsible party is for the way we feel. If we blame others for our feelings we will eventually feel reasonable at whatever our retaliation(报复)may be,and we will explain that it was their fault,not ours. "They were driving me mad”.
When we blame others for the way we feel we have in fact given power to others for the state of our emotional wellbeing(健康). The truth is,no one controls our feelings but us. If we are finding that people in our lives really know how to" push our buttons" then we are not doing a good enough job at protecting our " buttons. "We are the ones leaving our buttons out in the open so that other people can" push them. "Ultimately,the switch for our buttons is inside us-not on the outside.
While there are some things in life that are clearly out of our control,like the weather or a flight that's two hours late,how we act and respond to other people's behavior is not among them. Our responses to others are well within our control.
If someone is "making us" so mad,for example,that we get angry,we are not doing enough to learn about what drives our anger and how to properly cope with it. My suggestion is taking time before you get angry. and putting some work into taking an inventory(清单)of the past. An inventory can show you how much of your past experiences influence your feeling reactions in the current moment.
When we finally realize that so much of our present feelings and reactions are driven from within ourselves and our own past experiences,we will be ready to make the changes in our lives that will better secure our buttons so that they are no longer left out in public for everyone to push at will.
1.What result will appear if we blame others for our emotions?
A.We consider others to be correct.
B.We consider ourselves to be correct.
C.We consider we were driving ourselves mad.
D.We consider they were driving themselves mad.
2.What's the author's attitude towards feelings?
A.We should blame others for the way we feel.
B.We should enable others to control our feelings.
C.We should let others know our daily life clearly.
D.We should control personal feelings ourselves.
3.According to the author, which can always be under our control?
A.The weather conditions.
B.The delay of a flight
C.Other people's feelings.
D.Our own behavior.
4.Which proverb best suits the author's advice in Paragraph 5?
A.A burden of one's choice is not felt.
B.A friend is easier lost than found.
C.Think twice before acting.
D.A good beginning is half done.
5.What does the underlined phrase "push our buttons" probably mean in Paragraph3?
A.Force us to do a god job.
B.Make us angry.
C.Take off our buttons.
D.Let us down.
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Many of us are hardwired NOT to ask for help. We think it makes us appear weak. We think people will say no. we think we have to do everything ourselves.1.. We have to get over that, and there’s how:
Get over yourself
No one—and I mean NO ONE----got anywhere alone. You cannot and should not do everything yourself. You are not, in fact, always the best person for the job, or the “only” person who can do it. asking for help is sign of strength, not weakness. Asking for help clears space for you and frees your time and energy. 2..
Rebuild your thinking
Rebuild what it means to ask for help from “I am a weak, incompetent loser” to “I am strategically allocating my time to focus on what matters most.” Don’t focus on the fact that you can’t do something or don’t have the time. 3.. It’s a chance to connect, a chance to value a colleague, a chance to get something done faster or better, a chance to optimize your own time and talents.
4.
Asking for help is about tapping valuable resources to get the best outcome the most quickly with the fewest resources expended. That’s a fancy way of saying “get the right people for the job.” 5.. And the best way to do that is to know your colleagues, and proactively build relationships.
A.Know your colleagues.
B.Think about your colleagues.
C.Your energy can’t be wasted.
D.It’s a smart strategy.
E.It’s all about building the right team.
F.Instead, think about what you will gain from the ask.
G.Whatever the reason, we don’t ask for the help we need.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many of us are hardwired NOT to ask for help. We think it makes us appear weak. We think people will say no. we think we have to do everything ourselves.1.. We have to get over that, and there’s how:
Get over yourself
No one—and I mean NO ONE----got anywhere alone. You cannot and should not do everything yourself. You are not, in fact, always the best person for the job, or the “only” person who can do it. asking for help is sign of strength, not weakness. Asking for help clears space for you and frees your time and energy. 2..
Rebuild your thinking
Rebuild what it means to ask for help from “I am a weak, incompetent loser” to “I am strategically allocating my time to focus on what matters most.” Don’t focus on the fact that you can’t do something or don’t have the time. 3.. It’s a chance to connect, a chance to value a colleague, a chance to get something done faster or better, a chance to optimize your own time and talents.
4.
Asking for help is about tapping valuable resources to get the best outcome the most quickly with the fewest resources expended. That’s a fancy way of saying “get the right people for the job.” 5.. And the best way to do that is to know your colleagues, and proactively build relationships.
A. Know your colleagues.
B. Think about your colleagues.
C. Your energy can’t be wasted.
D. It’s a smart strategy.
E. It’s all about building the right team.
F. Instead, think about what you will gain from the ask.
G. Whatever the reason, we don’t ask for the help we need.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
No one will be sad because humans will have learnt to fix many of the problems that affect us now, like war, pollution and hunger, ________ ?
A.will they B.will he C.won’t he D.won’t they
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Having a dream is of great importance. Your dreams are ordinary and realistic. I hope I will admitted into a top university and become a good doctor after I will graduate from university. I hoped one day I can find a cure for cancer. I hope those whom love me and those whom I love will be healthy and live happy every day. To realize my dreams, I will take more exercises to build up my body. I will try my best to focus time and energy to my study. I must work hard at my lessons or be fully preparing for the entrance exam.
高三英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many of us have had recurring (反复出现的) and disturbing nightmares that are difficult to understand. Now, research has discovered these dreams are a reflection of our daily struggles. In particular, feelings of lacking independence in competence or being misunderstood can touch off nightmares, scientists say. These feelings suggest that a person’s basic psychological needs are not being met, and nightmares occur when we haven't processed these emotions properly. A number of recurring themes, which may include being trapped, chased or attacked, or failing in an important task, seem to appear during disturbing dreams.
In their latest study on nightmares, Cardiff University found a recurring dream about falling from a height could mean someone feels frustrated in their daily lives. “We found that people whose recurring dreams were felt to have more negative emotions in them also felt more incompetent, isolated, or pressured by others in their daily life,” Dr Netta Weinstein told "MailOnline". Dr Weinstein said that finding help for challenges could help to alleviate(减轻) recurring dreams.
Dr Weinstein said that recurring dreams in which people experience failure were also common among those who frequently felt frustrated. Research has previously shown that those who feel under pressure in real life are more likely to experience a dream in which they are unprepared for something important like an exam or a meeting. “My typical stress dream was about the whole classroom getting out of control. I would be feeling powerless or helpless to manage a situation,” Margaret Bowater, president of the Dream Network Aotearoa New Zealand told "Stuff”.
Those who feel trapped in their dreams likely feel trapped in real life, Ms Bowater told “Stuff”. “A dream is trying to show, or repeat something back to you,” she said. “It's usually using concrete imagery for something that is not necessarily a concrete thing to say.” Dr Weinstein said frequently being attacked in your dreams may show you are frustrated in your day to day activities.
According to UK dream expert Ian Wallace, being chased or attacked is the most common dream from all around the world. Being chased by an animal indicates there is an instinctive impulse (本能冲动) that you are finding hard to control in waking life.
In Dr Weinstein’s new study, she found that people who are frustrated with their lives have dreams with more negative themes that made them frightened, angry or sad. When asked to describe their own dreams, they tended to do so using more negative words, while participants whose psychological needs were met were more likely to describe their dreams positively
1.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “touch off”?
A. End. B. Cause. C. Escape from. D. Turn into.
2.How can a person avoid dreaming about falling from a height according to Dr. Weinstein?
A. By not climbing high buildings any more.
B. By always doing things independently.
C. By escaping his daily challenges.
D. By turning to others when in trouble.
3.If people feel frustrated in their real life, they may dream about the following EXCEPT that ________.
A. someone is attacking them
B. they fall from a high place
C. they are not ready to go for an interview
D. they are not successful in achieving something
4.What can we know from Netta Weinsteir's words?
A. People who always have same dreams are negative.
B. People who have nightmares always lose control of their life.
C. People who frequently have dreams with negative emotions may suffer greatly in their real life.
D. People are more likely to have nightmares when they can’t control their feelings in their real life.
5.What can be concluded from the last two paragraphs?
A. It is hard for people to avoid having nightmares.
B. People are unwilling to share their nightmares with others.
C. Most people’s dreams are about them being chased or attacked by animals.
D. People whose psychological needs aren't met tend to explain their dreams negatively.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析