One evening at a busy crossroads, I noticed a sister struggling to keep her little kid under control while she talked on the pay phone. She wanted him to stay still next to her, but he wanted to run and play by the road, close to rushing buses and taxis. One could sense the woman’s frustration, that she was pulled in too many directions: She was angry at the person on the telephone and shouting at the younger that she would “snap(折断)his leg” if he moved again. As I waited for the traffic light to change, the child began to complain and struggle to free himself from the woman’s grasp. She dropped the phone, seized(抓住)the neck of his tiny. T-shirt and gave him a back-hand blow across the face that I know made his little head spin.
The light changed, and passers-by continued on their way. But I stood there, fixed to the pavement. I knew this extremely upset woman would carry through on her threat of violence to the child. Before, I had wanted to get close to her and offer to watch the youngster while she dealt with the troubling situation on the phone. Now I wanted to comfort the little boy. I also wanted to speak to the sister to calm her and to caution(告诫)her, as I wish someone had cautioned me when I was passing my pain on to my daughter and causing her emotional suffering. But I was chicken. I thought, she may think I’m out of line, or I may be her next target.
Often I’ve thought about that child and the many others abused(虐待)by adults. I wonder how they will internalize(使……藏在心底)their pain, and if it will crush their spirits. Will this little boy grow up to be an abusive man? Will he be gloomy(阴郁的,沮丧的)and withdrawn(孤僻,内向的)? Will he find it hard to communicate with women, with other men? Or will he survive and be sensitive, caring and determined not to continue the cycle?
There is too much cruelty(残忍)in the world, too much cruelty between people. I tremble at the increasing verbal(言语的)bitterness and violence among Black girls, and among young mothers trying to discipline their children. This behavior isn’t class-or age-related: I hear sharp words from Black women from all walks of life who are overworked and stressed out and have grown impatient. At times I, too, become impolite to others, or, like the sister on the phone, strike out at(抨击)those closest to me.
Often we’re tired because we've made the wrong choices. Young girls who still need mothering are loaded with children. We sisters easily get hurt and annoyed when we don’t compromise with our own sense of self. Our personal fulfillment requires knowing what is best for us, setting our boundaries(界限)and keeping them undamaged. We will always be asked to do more than we are comfortable doing. When we know our boundaries, we can decline comfortably. People—and we ourselves—will act in ways we don’t like. But they, like us, are still worthy of love.
Whatever irritates(激怒)us about a person should be examined. Is the person reflecting behavior in us that needs to be changed? Often, when I find people irritating, I find they mirror something about me that I need to correct.
What’s needed in our personal relationships is a return to gentleness and tolerance(容忍). We must allow one another our learning experiences. Just as violence results to violence, verbal violence—the hard words and sharp tones we use to release inner stress—adds to the distance between us.
What we people of African root must do to become, and continue to be strong begins with love, sensitivity and our ability to work together. We Black women have these spiritual resources in abundance(丰富). Now we must encourage them to create a peaceful place—for ourselves, our children, our men.
1.We can learn from the passage the mother of the little kid must be ________.
A. frustrated and hot-tempered B. cruel and talkative
C. confused and quick-minded D. considerate and sensitive
2.By saying “She may think I am out of line”, the author meant the woman might say ________.
A. “You’re not standing in the queue.”
B. “You can watch and comfort my kid.”
C. “Walk away. It’s none of your business.”
D. “You are walking in the wrong direction.”
3.The wrong choices the author mentions in Paragraph 5 include ________.
a. We sisters refuse to marry young
b. We aren’t satisfied with ourselves
c. We have our boundaries damaged
d. We decline others’ requests for help
A. a, b B. c, d
C. a, d D. b, c
4.According to the author, when we find a person irritating, we should ________.
A. return to gentleness and tolerance
B. reflect on our behavior that needs correcting
C. avoid the hard words and sharp tones
D. examine if anything is wrong with him
高二英语阅读理解困难题
One evening at a busy crossroads, I noticed a sister struggling to keep her little kid under control while she talked on the pay phone. She wanted him to stay still next to her, but he wanted to run and play by the road, close to rushing buses and taxis. One could sense the woman’s frustration, that she was pulled in too many directions: She was angry at the person on the telephone and shouting at the younger that she would “snap(折断)his leg” if he moved again. As I waited for the traffic light to change, the child began to complain and struggle to free himself from the woman’s grasp. She dropped the phone, seized(抓住)the neck of his tiny. T-shirt and gave him a back-hand blow across the face that I know made his little head spin.
The light changed, and passers-by continued on their way. But I stood there, fixed to the pavement. I knew this extremely upset woman would carry through on her threat of violence to the child. Before, I had wanted to get close to her and offer to watch the youngster while she dealt with the troubling situation on the phone. Now I wanted to comfort the little boy. I also wanted to speak to the sister to calm her and to caution(告诫)her, as I wish someone had cautioned me when I was passing my pain on to my daughter and causing her emotional suffering. But I was chicken. I thought, she may think I’m out of line, or I may be her next target.
Often I’ve thought about that child and the many others abused(虐待)by adults. I wonder how they will internalize(使……藏在心底)their pain, and if it will crush their spirits. Will this little boy grow up to be an abusive man? Will he be gloomy(阴郁的,沮丧的)and withdrawn(孤僻,内向的)? Will he find it hard to communicate with women, with other men? Or will he survive and be sensitive, caring and determined not to continue the cycle?
There is too much cruelty(残忍)in the world, too much cruelty between people. I tremble at the increasing verbal(言语的)bitterness and violence among Black girls, and among young mothers trying to discipline their children. This behavior isn’t class-or age-related: I hear sharp words from Black women from all walks of life who are overworked and stressed out and have grown impatient. At times I, too, become impolite to others, or, like the sister on the phone, strike out at(抨击)those closest to me.
Often we’re tired because we've made the wrong choices. Young girls who still need mothering are loaded with children. We sisters easily get hurt and annoyed when we don’t compromise with our own sense of self. Our personal fulfillment requires knowing what is best for us, setting our boundaries(界限)and keeping them undamaged. We will always be asked to do more than we are comfortable doing. When we know our boundaries, we can decline comfortably. People—and we ourselves—will act in ways we don’t like. But they, like us, are still worthy of love.
Whatever irritates(激怒)us about a person should be examined. Is the person reflecting behavior in us that needs to be changed? Often, when I find people irritating, I find they mirror something about me that I need to correct.
What’s needed in our personal relationships is a return to gentleness and tolerance(容忍). We must allow one another our learning experiences. Just as violence results to violence, verbal violence—the hard words and sharp tones we use to release inner stress—adds to the distance between us.
What we people of African root must do to become, and continue to be strong begins with love, sensitivity and our ability to work together. We Black women have these spiritual resources in abundance(丰富). Now we must encourage them to create a peaceful place—for ourselves, our children, our men.
1.We can learn from the passage the mother of the little kid must be ________.
A. frustrated and hot-tempered B. cruel and talkative
C. confused and quick-minded D. considerate and sensitive
2.By saying “She may think I am out of line”, the author meant the woman might say ________.
A. “You’re not standing in the queue.”
B. “You can watch and comfort my kid.”
C. “Walk away. It’s none of your business.”
D. “You are walking in the wrong direction.”
3.The wrong choices the author mentions in Paragraph 5 include ________.
a. We sisters refuse to marry young
b. We aren’t satisfied with ourselves
c. We have our boundaries damaged
d. We decline others’ requests for help
A. a, b B. c, d
C. a, d D. b, c
4.According to the author, when we find a person irritating, we should ________.
A. return to gentleness and tolerance
B. reflect on our behavior that needs correcting
C. avoid the hard words and sharp tones
D. examine if anything is wrong with him
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone
Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking.
Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.
Apple company must earn a fortune from London commuters. Since the iPhone was put on market in 2007, over 40,000 --- yes, that’s 40,000 “apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.
Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “steam” on your phone screen.
For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music --- iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.
And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.
1.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_______.
A. going to work
B. talking to others
C. thinking private things
D. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.
2.Those who like war games can download _______ to their iPhones.
A. iShoot B. Tube Exits C. ISteam D. iPod
3.The underlined word “commuters” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______.
A. students B. passengers
C. designers D. businessmen
4.The article tells us that ____________.
A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers
B. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones
C. technology has totally changed the way London commuters spend their traveling time
D. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train
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短文改错
njoys playing with me, that brings much happiness to me.
One evening, I noticed that my cat stopped playing. I looked up, and here, about three meters ahead of my cat, was a big mouse. It seems to be eating something, their little eyes turning to look around from time to time.
I held my breath and felt a bit exciting. I couldn’t help wondering whether my cat was able to catch so big mouse. Suddenly, he jumped at the mouse with his mouth widely open. The mouse tried to escape, and it was too late. The poor mouse was killed before it realized that what had happened. Then my cat held the mouse between his tooth and brought it over to me as if to say he had done a good job.
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At Cannes Film Festival, we noticed Fan Bingbing _________ a beautiful evening dress of imperial robe as she entered the hall.
A.dressed | B.dressing | C.wearing | D.worn |
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
I wish I at my sister's wedding last Tuesday, but I was on a business trip in New York then.
A. would have been B. would be
C. were D. had been
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I wish I __________ at my sister’s wedding, but I was on a business trip in New York last weekend.
A. will be B. would be
C. were D. had been
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
I was driving to a business appointment when I came to a very busy crossroad. The traffic light had just turned red. Suddenly, an unforgettable ______ caught my eye. A young couple, both blind, were ______ arm-in-arm across this busy crossroad with cars racing by in every direction. Each of them had a walking stick extended, searching for clues to ______ them.
At first I was moved. They were trying to ______ what I felt was one of the most scary disability---blindness. It ______ be terrible to be blind. My thought was quickly interrupted by ______ when I saw that the couple were directly walking toward the middle of the crossroad. Without ______ the danger they were in, they were walking right into the path of oncoming cars. I was concerned because I didn’t know ______ the other drivers understood what was happening.
To my astonishment, I saw a(n) ______ scene unfold before my eyes. Every car in every direction came to a(n) ______. No sharp sounds of brakes or noisy horn were heard, ______ did anyone yell, “Get out of the way!” Everything ______. At that moment, time seemed to stand still for this couple.
Amazed, I ______ the cars around me. I noticed that everyone’s attention was fixed on the couple. ______ the driver to my right yelled, “To your right! To your right!” Other people ______ in union, shouting, “To your right!”
The couple ______ their own course and they made it to the other side of the road. ______ they arrived at the roadside, one thing impressed me--they were ______ arm-in-arm. I was taken aback by the ______ expressions on their faces and judged that they had no idea what was really ______ around them.
As I drove away, I did so with more awareness of life and care for others than ever before.
1.A. scene B. car C. accident D. driver
2.A. wandering B. walking C. rushing D. marching
3.A. inspect B. guide C. preserve D. approach
4.A. overcome B. achieve C. suffer D. recover
5.A. can B. must C. may D. need
6.A. sorrow B. regret C. terror D. frustration
7.A. realizing B. recognizing C. removing D. preventing
8.A. if B. until C. when D. unless
9.A. painful B. sorrowful C. wonderful D. joyful
10.A. agreement B. conclusion C. end D. stop
11.A. nor B. none C. either D. or
12.A. developed B. calmed C. froze D. changed
13.A. looked for B. looked around C. looked up D. looked at
14.A. Strangely B. Obviously C. Suddenly D. Hopefully
15.A. responded B. followed C. replied D. reacted
16.A. adopted B. adapted C. accepted D. adjusted
17.A. Though B. Because C. Before D. As
18.A. still B. even C. yet D. already
19.A. astonished B. relieved C. emotionless D. hopeless
20.A. going by B. going on C. breaking down D. breaking out
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
_______ with her sister, Mary is even more hardworking and better at her lessons.
A. Compare B. To compare C. Comparing D. Compared
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Mr. Hawking leads__________ busy life every day, even though he’s one of ____________most famous scientists in the world.
A. a; the B. a;/ C. the; the D. the; /
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
One afternoon,as I was driving back home, I stopped at a busy intersection as the traffic light turned red. I waited ____ for the light to turn green,so that I could ____ my journey.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, an old woman ____ and started asking for ___. That day, I had unknowingly ____ off the air conditioner in the car and my window was down. The old woman was standing very close to my car. As she begged for alms(施舍物), I closely ____ her weather-beaten face, which had lots of wrinkles on it. Her eyes ____ lots of sadness and her whole body was ____. I sensed that this elderly lady had ____ some incredibly hard times in her life and at this time there was no one to look after her, ____ forced her to beg on the streets.
Seeing her condition, I immediately felt from ____ my being a huge surge (汹涌)of ____ for her. It was coming deep from within my heart. I normally gave loose ____ to beggars, however, that day my inner self strongly ____ me that I give her something substantial(大量的)so that she ____ have a decent meal.
Without any ____ I took out a substantial amount from my wallet and ____ it in her hand. Her weather-beaten face lit up with a toothless smile and she ____ me and went on her way. In the ____ the traffic light had turned green, and it was time to move on.
As I drove back home I felt within myself a sense of joy and ____ surging through me because I was able to do something for at least one person on this planet.
1.A. carefully B. worriedly C. patiently D. narrowly
2.A. continue B. stop C. take D. start
3.A. escaped B. disappeared C. appeared D. fled
4.A. food B. note C. direction D. money
5.A. carried B. switched C. put D. broke
6.A. observed B. noticed C. stared D. found
7.A. presented B. suggested C. showed D. possessed
8.A. moving B. turning C. falling D. shaking
9.A. heard B. gone through C. met D. look through
10.A. that B. who C. what D. which[
11.A. in B. beyond C. within D. across
12.A. passion B. pity C. emotion D. sympathy
13.A. pound B. change C. dollar D. allowance
14.A. urged B. suggested C. ordered D. requested
15.A. will B. might C. could D. must
16.A. permission B. hesitation C. discussion D. decision
17.A. placed B. lied C. existed D. pushed
18.A. blessed B. called C. forced D. required
19.A. daytime B. meantime C. trap D. world
20.A. sadness B. sorrow C. happiness D. mixture
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析