What would work be like if you had no boss?Im...

What would work be like if you had no boss?Imagine you could make all your own decisions and no one told you what to do.

A Swedish software company,Crisp,decided to get rid of their CEO.First,they needed to find out what a CEO actually did.Then they shared those duties among staff and board members,which is exactly what they did.And the employees believes it's been a good change.An employee named Heinrik Kniberg says the company can now act faster,"If you want to get something done,you stand up and start driving that.Workers are also more active and satisfied."And any big decisions are made during the all-member meetings several times a year.

So,if it's working well for Crisp,could this model become more widespread? Online retailer（零售商）Zappos tried out a similar plan but had unpleasant results.Almost a fifth of its staff decided to leave,and CEO Tony Hsieh admitted that "self-management is not for everyone".Mr Houston,founder of file-sharing service Drew Dropbox,says that total freedom doesn't always feel good,because you no longer know what you're supposed to do,what is important and you're bumping up against other people."

Would you like to work somewhere with no boss?

1.Why can the software company Crisp act faster now?

A. Because workers feel more satisfied.

B. Because workers can get things done directly.

C. Because things are decided by all members.

D. Because workers share CEO's duties.

2.The passage mainly talks about　　　　 .

A. whether a company can go without a boss

B. whether workers can work independently

C. whether people can accept a no-boss company

D. whether people can enjoy total freedom

3.What's the author's attitude towards the no-boss model?

A. Positive.　　 B. Negative.

C. Objective　　 D. Subjective.

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Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less. Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with your eyes closed. Imagine having to read this page, not with your eyes but with your finger-tips.

With existing medical knowledge and skills, two-thirds of the world's 42 million, blind should not have to suffer. Unfortunately, rich countries possess most of this knowledge, while developing countries do not.

ORBIS is an international non-profit organization which operates the world's only flying teaching eye hospital. ORBIS intends to help fight blindness worldwide. Inside a DC-8 aircraft, there is a fully-equipped teaching hospital with television studio and classroom. Doctors are taught the latest techniques of bringing sight back to people there. Project ORBIS also aims at promoting peaceful cooperation among countries.

ORBIS tries to help developing countries by providing training during three-week medical programs. ORBIS has taught sight-saving techniques to over 3,000 doctors and nurses, who continue to cure tens of thousands of blind people every year. ORBIS has conducted 17 plan programs in China so far. For the seven to ten million blind in China ORBIS is planning to do more for them. At the moment an ORBIS is working on a long-term plan to develop a training center and to provide eye care service to Shanxi Province. ORBIS needs your help to continue their work and free people from blindness.

For just US$38, you can help one person see; for $380 you can bring sight to 10 people; $1,300 helps teach a doctor new skills; and for $13,000 you can provide a training program for a group of doctors who can make thousands of blind people see again. Your money can open their eyes to the world. Please help ORBIS improve the quality of life for so many people less fortunate than ourselves.

1.The first paragraph is intended to ________.

A.direct the public's attention to the blind

B.advise the public to lead a simple life

C.introduce a new way of reading

D.encourage the public to use imagination

2.What do we learn about existing medical knowledge and skills in the world?

A.They are adequate.

B.They have not been updated.

C.They are not equally distributed.

D.They have benefited most of the blind.

3.ORBIS aims to help the blind by _______.

A.teaching medical students

B.training doctors and nurses

C.running flying hospitals globally

D.setting up non-profit organization

4.What can be the best title for the passage?

A.ORBIS Flying Hospital B.Fighting Blindness

C.ORBIS in China D.Sight-seeing Techniques

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Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less. Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with you eyes closed. Imagine having to read this page, not with your eyes but with your finger-tips.

With existing medical knowledge and skills, two-thirds of the world’s 42 million blind should not have to suffer. Unfortunately, rich countries posses most of this knowledge, while developing countries do not.

ORBIS is an international non-profit organization which operates the world’s only flying teaching eye hospital. ORBIS intends to help fight blindness worldwide. Inside a DC-8 aircraft, there is a fully-equipped teaching hospital with television studio and classroom. Doctors are taught the latest techniques of bringing sight back to people there. Project ORBIS also aims at promoting peaceful cooperation(合作) among countries.

ORBIS tries to help developing countries by providing training during three-week medical programs. ORBIS has taught sight-saving techniques to over 35,000 doctors and nurses, who continue to cure tens of thousands of blind people every year. ORBIS has conducted 17 plane programs in China so far. For the seven to ten million blind in China, ORBIS is planning to do more for them. At the moment an ORBIS is working on a long-term plan to develop a training center and to provide eye care service to Shanxi Province. ORBIS needs your help to continue their work and free people from blindness.

For just US$38,you can help one person see; for $380 you can bring sight to 10 people; $1,300 helps teach a doctor new skills; and for $13,000 you can provide a training program for a group of doctors who can make thousands of blind people see again. Your money can open their eyes to the world. Please help ORBIS improve the quality of life for so many people less fortunate than ourselves.

1.The first paragraph is intended to ______.

A.introduce a new way of reading

B. advise the public to lead a simple life

C. direct the public’s attention to the blind

D. encourage the public to use imagination

2.What do we learn about existing medical knowledge and skills in the world?

A.They are adequate

B. They are not equally distributed

C. They have not been updated.

D. They have benefited most of the blind

3.ORRIS aims to help the blind by ______.

A.teaching medical students

B. training doctors and nurses

C. running flying hospitals globally

D. setting up non-profit organization

4.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. ORRIS in China　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Fighting Blindness

C. Sight-seeing Techniques　　　　　　　　　　 D. ORRIS Flying Hospital

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What would it be like to walk on Mars? If you could build the highest building in the world，what would it look like? Do you dream of being the next J. K. Rowling? This summer, you can experience all of these things, and more. All you need is an Internet connection and your imagination.

A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend an average of 1 hour and 29 minutes online each day. Many kids like to use that time to chat with friends, play games or check e­mails. But the next time you get on the Web, try exploring the world instead. “With the Internet，you can go back 11,000 years in time，or go 11,000 kilometers across the planet.” said Russell, Web search expert of Google. “The whole scope of history and the world is open to you.”

There is a wealth of information to be found online. For example, if your family is going on vacation somewhere, do a quick online search on the area before you even get in the car. “What's the background of the place; what's the history？” says Russell. “I like to tell my kids, ‘Whenever you have a question, whenever you have a doubt, search it out.’”

Ready to launch a virtual journey of your own? Here are a few starting points to get you thinking and to help you on your way. You can invite your parents along for the ride, too. Always ask for permission before downloading programs and software onto your computer. And check with a parent or an adult before visiting any new Web site.

Navigate the world in 3­D with Google Earth. Begin in outer space and zoom (快速移动) into the streets of any city, from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Or visit ancient monuments, watch the changing rainforests over time, and dive underwater to explore tropical reef.

With the Moon in Google Earth tool, you can walk in Neil Armstrong's famous footsteps. Take a guided tour of the moon's surface with Armstrong's fellow shuttle mate astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

When you're exploring that part of the solar system, hop on over to the Red Planet with Google Mars. There, you can move very quickly around the surface and see images from the Mars Rovers.

1.The author uses questions in the first paragraph to ________.

A．introduce the topic of the paragraph

B．attract the readers' attention

C．let the readers answer it

D．question the possibility of realizing the dream

2.How do you travel around the world in a day according to the passage?

A．By making use of the Internet.

B．By taking the time shuttle.

C．By finding a tourism company in Google.

D．By watching 3­D films.

3.Russell thought ________.

A．the students shouldn't chat and play games online

B．the students spent too much time on the Internet

C．the students should learn knowledge instead of chatting online

D．the students could solve their problems through the line

4.What's the purpose of the passage?

A．Encourage the kids to learn to use the computer.

B．Encourage the kids to explore the world online.

C．Encourage the kids to do some research on science.

D．Encourage the kids to spend more time online.

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Imagine possessing something that you loved so much. Imagine what it would feel like if you lost it. While that item may be something as simple as a doll, you would still feel very upset, but you could replace it with a new one. Now imagine losing something that you depend on for survival and cannot be replaced. That is what it would be like if we lost the natural environment around us.

Firstly, I believe the environment should be preserved because it supports human life. One of the largest examples is that we get all of our food and drinks from the environment. If the environment were to be destroyed beyond revival, then the human race would be over in months. Scientists have yet to find another planet with similar conditions to the Earth, and if it’s found, we don’t have the technology to get to that planet on time.

Secondly, I believe that the environment serves as an amazing educational tool for students. When I was in second grade, I had an absolute interest in animals. When we had a field trip to the Daggerwing Nature Center, I was very excited. When we got there, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There was a bridge to get to the main building, and under the bridge was a small swamp (沼泽) with turtles, fish, and my personal favorite, alligators. I was so surprised that I almost ran into the tour guide. We walked into the building and saw various animals in their habitats. I was so inspired by this visit. Six years later, I have taken an animal behavior class for three weeks. Meeting by chance with the environment can inspire people, and if preserved it will continue to inspire people.

In conclusion, the environment is so valuable because it can’t be replaced, keeps us alive, and serves as a great educational tool.

1.The first paragraph leads to the theme of the text by ________.

A. describing a process　　 B. presenting differences

C. analyzing causes　　 D. showing similarities

2.The underlined word “revival” in the paragraph 2 is the nearest in meaning to ________.

A. health　　 B. recovery

C. activity　　 D. revision

3.Why did the author take a class on animal behavior?

A. Because his teacher encouraged him to do so.

B. Because he wanted to be an animal expert.

C. Because he was inspired by animals he once saw.

D. Because he thought it a promising subject.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Why the Environment Is So Important

B. Which Planet Can Replace the Earth

C. How People Should Protect the Environment

D. What People Can Do to Stop Pollution

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Imagine what today’s life would be like if Alexander Bell _____ the telephone more than 130 years ago!

A. didn’t invent                  B. wouldn’t invent

C. hadn’t invented                D. wouldn’t have invented

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If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.

Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.

They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?

Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Your life style.　　 B. Your life value.

C. Your trouble in life.　　 D. Your life experience.

2.Why does the author say they are inspired every day?

A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.

B. They have got the power to change the world.

C. Some people around them are making the world better.

D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.

3.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?

A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause.

B. Rising above self and acting to help others.

C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.

D. Trying your best to help the poor.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.

B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.

C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.

D. People’s efforts have been materially rewarded.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.

Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.

They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?

Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Your life style. B.Your life value.

C.Your trouble in life. D.Your life experience.

2.Why does the author say they are inspired every day?

A.They possess different kinds of superpowers.

B.They have got the power to change the world.

C.Some people around them are making the world better.

D.There are many powerful people in their life and work.

3.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?

A.Learning more and contributing more to a cause.

B.Rising above self and acting to help others.

C.Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.

D.Trying your best to help the poor.

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If you could have one superpower, What would it be ?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds , see through walls , or have superhuman strength may sound silly , but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life 1

Every day in our work , we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.

They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess : the power to make a difference in the lives of others .

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor . Your lives are busy enough doing homework , playing sports , making friends , seeking after your dreams . But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself . Find an issue you are interested in and learn more . Volunteer or , if you can , contribute a little money to a cause . Whatever you do , don’t be a bystander . Get involved . You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older . But why not start now ?

Our own experience working together on health , development , and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives . It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead .

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to ?

A. Your life style .　　 B. Your life value .

C. Your trouble in life .　　 D. Your life experience .

2.Why does the author say they are inspired every day ?

A. They possess different kinds of superpowers .

B. They have got the power to change the world .

C. Some people around them are making the world better .

D. There are many powerful people in their life and work .

3.What does the author stress in paragraph 5 ?

A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause .

B. Rising above self and acting to help others .

C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity .

D. Trying your best to help the poor .

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph ?

A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better .

B. Much more progress will be made in the near future .

C. The work on health is the most valuable experience .

D. People’s efforts have been materially rewarded .

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.

Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world. They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?

Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Your life style.　　 B. Your life value.

C. Your trouble in life.　　 D. Your life experience.

2.Why does the author say they are inspired every day?

A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.

B. They have got the power to change the world.

C. Some people around them are making the world better.

D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.

3.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?

A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause.

B. Rising above self and acting to help others.

C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.

D. Trying your best to help the poor.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.

B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.

C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.

D. People’s efforts have been materially rewarded.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析