Several years ago, I had a long delay at the Pittsburg airport, ________ I headed for the shoe shine stand where two young ________ worked. One was a pleasant young man, the other was ________. I wanted the ________ one to shine my shoes. However, when my ________ came I got the quiet one.
I said, “Good morning! How are you?” The man said ________ and I thought to myself, “That’s no ________ to build a business!” As I sat down he ________ rolled up my pant leg and as he used the soap to ________ my shoes he was careful to get none on my ________. He wiped the shoes with extreme care and as he ________ the polish (shoe cream) he made certain that every inch of leather was totally ________. He brushed the shoes ________, then took his shine cloth and really put some energy into the ________. As he was shining my shoes, I looked carefully at the man ________. He obviously suffered from some degree of mental dullness. When he ________ the job successfully, I don’t need to tell you that the man got a ________ tip from me.
Two major observations: his parents must be great people to have ________ this young man the ________ of hard work; the second: regardless of your ability, if you ________ it and use it to the fullest, you can become really good at what you do. Major point: Be careful how you judge people on the first impression. Give them a chance.
1.A. or B. so C. for D. but
2.A. guys B. ladies C. waiters D. assistants
3.A. old B. poor C. silent D. strange
4.A. generous B. cautions C. handsome D. friendly
5.A. bill B. turn C. shoe D. chance
6.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
7.A. way B. excuse C. doubt D. reason
8.A. gladly B. casually C. carefully D. purposely
9.A. repair B. brush C. shine D. clean
10.A. pants B. socks C. hands D. stockings
11.A. saw B. pressed C. applied D. opened
12.A. collected B. changed C. checked D. covered
13.A. magically B. personally C. beautifully D. anxiously
14.A. job B. show C. game D. life
15.A. at any time B. for the first time C. at random D. at ease
16.A. completed B. competed C. found D. quitted
17.A. pretty B. handsome C. smart D. beautiful
18.A. taught B. given C. promised D. prepared
19.A. result B. evidence C. significance D. challenge
20.A. judge B. admire C. make D. develop
高二英语完形填空中等难度题
Several years ago, I had a long delay at the Pittsburg airport, ________ I headed for the shoe shine stand where two young ________ worked. One was a pleasant young man, the other was ________. I wanted the ________ one to shine my shoes. However, when my ________ came I got the quiet one.
I said, “Good morning! How are you?” The man said ________ and I thought to myself, “That’s no ________ to build a business!” As I sat down he ________ rolled up my pant leg and as he used the soap to ________ my shoes he was careful to get none on my ________. He wiped the shoes with extreme care and as he ________ the polish (shoe cream) he made certain that every inch of leather was totally ________. He brushed the shoes ________, then took his shine cloth and really put some energy into the ________. As he was shining my shoes, I looked carefully at the man ________. He obviously suffered from some degree of mental dullness. When he ________ the job successfully, I don’t need to tell you that the man got a ________ tip from me.
Two major observations: his parents must be great people to have ________ this young man the ________ of hard work; the second: regardless of your ability, if you ________ it and use it to the fullest, you can become really good at what you do. Major point: Be careful how you judge people on the first impression. Give them a chance.
1.A. or B. so C. for D. but
2.A. guys B. ladies C. waiters D. assistants
3.A. old B. poor C. silent D. strange
4.A. generous B. cautions C. handsome D. friendly
5.A. bill B. turn C. shoe D. chance
6.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
7.A. way B. excuse C. doubt D. reason
8.A. gladly B. casually C. carefully D. purposely
9.A. repair B. brush C. shine D. clean
10.A. pants B. socks C. hands D. stockings
11.A. saw B. pressed C. applied D. opened
12.A. collected B. changed C. checked D. covered
13.A. magically B. personally C. beautifully D. anxiously
14.A. job B. show C. game D. life
15.A. at any time B. for the first time C. at random D. at ease
16.A. completed B. competed C. found D. quitted
17.A. pretty B. handsome C. smart D. beautiful
18.A. taught B. given C. promised D. prepared
19.A. result B. evidence C. significance D. challenge
20.A. judge B. admire C. make D. develop
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Several years ago, I had to replace a receptionist for my unit. Before I advertised for the position, I was approached by another manager, and asked if I would consider a transfer from his staff instead of opening a new competition. My natural question was to ask who he wanted me to consider and why.
It appeared from his description of this employee, Maria, that she was having a lot of problems performing her duties and had difficulties with her boss and did not appear to respond to any attempts he, the manager, had made to settle the issues. Now, after listening to his explanation, I really had severe doubts. What crossed my mind, after this discussion, was that he wanted me to take a problem off his hands.
I told him I would think about it and would let him know the next day. As promised, after thinking more about this potential performance issue, I decided that I would agree to speak with Maria privately before I made any decision.
And, what I found out during this interview, left me deep in thought. As it turned out, the performance issue appeared to result from working for a boss who never extended a good morning greeting, never gave a word of encouragement, and was constantly changing the work load and routines. The end result was a totally ruined employee who was unconfident and hated to see a new work day start.
I decided to accept her transfer to my unit. What started out as a shy, withdrawn and frightened employee turned out to be one of the most productive and loyal employee that I had ever worked with. Maria couldn’t do enough and was constantly asking for more responsibility. I was more than happy to give her what she needed – praise for work well done, respect as a person, and encouragement for doing well in anything she dealt with.
Sometimes we are guilty of holding others back from accomplishing or doing, or developing as they should or could. It may be a wise idea that we all look in the mirror, from time to time, to see what we are really like.
1.What can we learn about the writer from the first paragraph? _____
A. He is a manager in the company.
B. He doesn't like his receptionist.
C. He likes to compete with others.
D. He wants to find another position.
2.After hearing his colleague's description of Maria, the writer thought that Maria ____.
A. attempted to settle the issues
B. was a problem to her boss
C. shouldn't stay in the company
D. could get on well with others
3.Why did Maria fail to perform well in her previous job? _____
A. Her previous job was not suitable for her.
B. She had difficulty responding to her manager.
C. Her boss didn't inspire her working enthusiasm.
D. Her boss showed no trust in her ability.
4.The writer probably believes that a good boss should _____.
A. praise and award his employees a lot
B. respect, praise and encourage his employees
C. greet his employees and give them much work
D. always give his employees guidance in working
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Several years ago, my parents, my wife, my son and I ate at one of those restaurants where the menu is written on a blackboard. After a wonderful dinner, the waiter set the check in the middle of the table. That’s when it happened：my father did not reach for the check.
Conversation continued. Finally I realized that I should pick up the check! After hundreds of restaurant meals with my parents, after a lifetime of thinking of my father as the one with dollars, it had all changed. I reached for the check, and my view of myself suddenly changed. I was an adult. I was no longer a kid (child).
Some people mark off (区分) their lives in years, I measure mine in small events. I didn’t become a young man at a particular age, like 16, but rather when a kid who wandered in the streets called me “mister”. These events in my life are called “milestones”(里程碑).
There have been other milestones. The cops (policemen) of my youth always seemed big, even huge, and of course they were older than I was. Then one day they were suddenly neither. The day came when I suddenly realized that all the football players in the game I was watching were younger than I was. They were just big kids. With that milestone gone was the dream that someday, maybe I, too, could be a football player. Without ever having reached the hill, I was over it.
I never thought that I would fall asleep in front of the TV set as my father did. Now it’s what I do best. I never thought that I would go to the beach and not swim, yet I spent all of August at the shore and never once went into the ocean. I never thought that I would appreciate opera, but now the combination of voice and orchestra attracts me. I never thought that I would prefer to stay home in the evenings, but now I find myself passing up parties. I used to think that people who watched birds were strange, but this summer I found myself watching them, and maybe I’ll get a book on the subject. I feel a strong desire for a religious belief that I never thought I’d want, feel close to my ancestors long gone, and echo my father in arguments with my son. I’ll still lose….
One day I bought a house. One day－What a day!－I became a father, and not too long after that I picked up the check for my own father. I thought then it was a milestone for me. One day, when I was a little older, I realized it was one for him too, another milestone．
1.The tone established in the passage is one of ________.
A. sad regret B. amusement
C. happiness D. deep feeling
2.The author mentions the event in the restaurant because ________.
A. that was one of his milestones
B. he paid the bill but he didn’t want to
C. he became a father with dollars
D. that was the last restaurant meal with his parents
3.“Then they were suddenly neither” suggests that ________.
A. suddenly they became older than I was
B. suddenly I knew that they were neither bigger nor older than I was
C. suddenly I realized that I made a mistake
D. suddenly I found myself no longer a kid
4.Which of the following best expresses the author’s thinking?
A. One day is worth two tomorrows.
B. To save time is to lengthen life.
C. Time and tide wait for no man.
D. When an opportunity is lost, it never comes back to you.
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
For several years, we lived at the end of a long Texas country road. Every evening when I was away from home on business, my little boy would ask permission of his mother to take his black and his daddy’s walking stick, to make the half-mile from the house to the fence which the beginning of the dirty driveway.
One day, I was busy with my business and was for about an hour, completely forgetting about the little boy down the road who might be for his daddy.
On my way home, the rain was so thick that I could not ten feet in front of me. All I could was finishing my journey and getting out of the rain. , the downpour began to abate(减弱). It was only a drizzle(细雨) by the time my car turned the last and approached the final street between me and a warm home and nice meal.
, I caught sight of my little boy, who was an umbrella in one hand, a walking stick in the other, and was wearing the biggest and most beautiful smile ever to lighten the of a little boy.
As I stopped the car and the door, he ran into my arms and held me long and hard. He was wet and with cold, but he never the rain, nor the hour-long wait. He simply said, “Daddy, I missed you. I am so glad you are home.”
Last year, we to a wonderful new home provided for a special season in our lives. We no longer have a long country road. , I have never forgotten the rainy day and the little boy and his black dog. Often, perhaps a thousand times, that has occurred in my mind. all events in our lives, it happens once, and must be treasured.
1.A. bag B. dog C. umbrella D. toy
2.A. journey B. flight C. effort D. ride
3.A. discovered B. explained C. marked D. described
4.A. controlled B. trained C. delayed D. bothered
5.A. hopeful B. grateful C. careful D. faithful
6.A. waiting B. sending C. searching D. calling
7.A. drive B. see C. feel D. hear
8.A. stick to B. think of C. pick up D. hold on
9.A. In fact B. In surprise C. At once D. At last
10.A. moment B. corner C. street D. way
11.A. All of a suddenB. Believe it or not C. To my pleasure D. For seconds
12.A. holding B. taking C. folding D. carrying
13.A. body B. head C. face D. hand
14.A. closed B. locked C. knocked D. opened
15.A. worrying B. nervous C. trembling D. anxious
16.A. noticed B. doubted C. judged D. mentioned
17.A. moved B. turned C. returned D. traveled
18.A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However
19.A. time B. scene C. act D. sight
20.A. With B. For C. Like D. Among
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Long long ago, there was a small village. This village had a 36 tradition. At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of 18 was given land and money to build a home. The boy had to 37his home before winter. If his home failed to endure the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not 38 him in any way.
One 39, Paul and Marc reached their 18. They 40their land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes. In each village, they found the nicest 41 and talked to the owners. Each owner gladly offered 42.
After Marc saw several homes, he 43the best ideas and went back to his own land. Paul, 44, continued collecting more ideas. Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to 45 some of them. But he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village.
Marc began building his home. He had several false starts, 46 his home gradually rose from his land. By fall, Marc had finished his home. It wasn't perfect, but it was strong and he could47it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and 48with home owners. The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time, 49 back to his land. He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was 50. The first winter storm destroyed his home and he froze to 51. The villagers mourned for him.
Marc 52the winter. Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better. He became a leader in the village, 53 a family, and lived a happy, content life.
We all build and improve our own mental homes. It’s 54 and fun for us to search for ideas from other mental home owners, but we only improve our own mental home if we actually 55 the best ideas.
1. A．hopeful B．strange C．literary D．cultural
2. A．find B．make C．buy D．complete
3. A．encourage B．help C．scold D．persuade
4. A．winter B．summer C．spring ` D．autumn
5. A．received B．exchanged C．recognized D．advised
6. A．girls B．jobs C．presents D．houses
7. A．rooms B．drinks C．advice D．attention
8. A．gathered B．expected C．created D．understood
9. A．similarly B．finally C．furthermore D．however
10. A．believe B．forget C．replace D．doubt
11. A．because B．although C．so D．but
12. A．repair B．rebuild C．improve D．sell
13. A．achievements B．conversations C．struggles D．arguments
14. A．rushed B．drove C．flew D．moved
15. A．funny B．weak C．small D．amazing
16. A．death B．blindness C．sadness D．illness
17. A．experienced B．loved C．spent D．survived
18. A．brought B．earned C．raised D．contacted
19. A．easy B．slow C．dangerous D．special
20. A．realize B．bring C．apply D．collect
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
第一节完形填空。
Long long ago, there was a small village. This village had a _______ tradition. At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of majority (成年) was given land and money to build a home. The boy had to _______ his home before winter. If his home failed to endure the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not _______ him in any way.
One _______, Paul and Marc reached their majority. They ____ their land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes. In each village, they found the nicest _______ and talked to the owners. Each owner gladly offered _______.
After Marc saw several homes, he _______ the best ideas and went back to his own land. Paul, _______, continued collecting more ideas. Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to _______ some of them. But he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village.
Marc began building his home. He had several _______ starts, but his home gradually rose from his land. By fall, Marc had finished his home. It wasn't perfect, but it was strong and he could _______ it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and _______ with home owners. The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time, _______ back to his land. He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was _______. The first winter storm destroyed his home and he was frozen to _______. The villagers mourned for him.
Marc _______ the winter. Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better. He became a leader in the village, _______ a family, and lived a happy, content life.
We all build and improve our own mental homes. It's _______ and fun for us to search for ideas from other mental home owners, but we only improve our own mental home if we actually _______ the best ideas.
1.A．strange B．hopeful C．literary D．cultural
2.A．find B．make C．complete D．buy
3.A．help B．encourage C．scold D．persuade
4.A．winter B．summer C．autumn D．spring
5.A．exchanged B．received C．recognized D．advised
6.A．girls B．jobs C．houses D．presents
7.A．rooms B．drinks C．attention D．advice
8.A．expected B．gathered C．created D．understood
9.A．similarly B．finally C．however D．furthermore
10.A．forget B．believe C．replace D．doubt
11.A．fine B．amazing C．false D．rapid
12.A．repair B．rebuild C．sell D．improve
13.A．conversations B．achievement C．struggles D．arguments
14.A．drove B．rushed C．flew D．moved
15.A．weak B．funny C．small D．excellent
16.A．blindness B．death C．sadness D．illness
17.A．experienced B．loved C．survived D．spent
18.A．brought B．earned C．contacted D．raised
19.A．slow B．easy C．dangerous D．special
20.A．realize B．bring C．collect D．apply
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
China dropped is decades-long, one-child policy several years ago to allow each family to have two children.This change has put 270 million married women of childbearing age in the position of choosing between family and work.The employers also face big challenges as more female workers will have two maternity leaves（产假）for a total of seven to eight months.
In a survey published by classified advertising website Ganji.com，career women who might be considering having a second child were asked what kinds of pressure they might expect.More than 76 percent of the women who were questioned mentioned concerns about the financial burden of raising two children, while more than 71 percent said it would be difficult to balance career and family. In addition, nearly 56 percent said that having a second child would definitely have a negative effect on their career.
Another survey conducted by Chongging-based human resources website job. cg. qq. com found that over 70 percent of job seekers believe that having a second child would make females less popular in the job market, although two-thirds of the employers said the policy will make no difference in their employment of staff.
Feng Lijuan,a senior expert on human resources at 51 job. com, a leading Chinese job finding platform, said she would not say “there is prejudice against career women.” Feng said Chinese women shoulder more family responsibility. “It is not only about maternity leave; a female employee might only fully get back to work after three to five years after having her first child.”
Wang Yixin,a senior employment adviser, said the positive side is that more companies are trying to attract more talents by providing support to career women. “Different from before, it is not only employers choosing employees. Many talents, including professional career women, also chose employers.” said Wang. “According to our survey, many large companies are very open to their employees' choice of having a second child.”
1.According to the second survey, having a second child would .
A.have no effect on career women
B.have a negative effect on career women
C.have a positive effect on career women
D.have both positive and negative effects on career women
2.According the first survey，what are women concerned about when having two children?
①Financial burden of raising two children
②Fewer opportunities to get a pay rise
③Negative effects on their career
④Difficulty in balancing career and family
A.①②③ B.②③④ C.①③④ D.①②④
3.Women employees take longer time to concentrate on work after childbirth because ..
A.there is more prejudice against career women
B.they shoulder more family responsibility
C.they have longer maternity leaves to enjoy
D.having a second child makes them less popular
4.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Effects of Two-child Policy on Women
B.Disadvantages of Raising Two Children
C.Responsibilities of Career Women
D.Different attitudes of Employers to Women
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Thirty years ago, the sales staff at department stores tended to look up to people who had a university degree.___________ in another 30 years, getting a university degree could just be one of many ____(形式) of education. According to a r_____ released by the Ministry of Education at the end of 2006, there will be 30 million s______ in China in 2010.That is 5 million more than in 2008. Job pressures will still exist, or become ____ worse as the number of students ______(增加)。University will not be the only way for people to develop. A degree will not always p____ students for the real world, but mastering certain _____(技能) can put food on their plate. So universities might a _____ students to postpone their studies for one or two years to enter __(社会) and attain experience.
高二英语单词拼写困难题查看答案及解析
One year ago, I had a special English lesson hold at the railway station. It was quite different from the regular English classes we were familiar to, for we had no textbooks, no blackboard or no fixed seats.
Gathering at the entrance of the station, we told to collect as many English words and sentences as possible here. Curious and excited, we walked around the station and looked everywhere, search for any information in English. Whenever an English word comes into sight, the class would burst into the cheers as if we had discovered a new world. With the Chinese translation and vividly pictures, we could figure out its meaning with ease.
Now, this unforgettable lesson still encourages me to be an active learner where I go.
高二英语短文改错困难题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
A few years ago, I had to stay at the hospital for three days for a medical test. I 1.(ask) to stay awake for more than 30 hours because of the test. It could be 2.(extreme) difficult for anyone. And I didn't believe I could make it. My mother said she would accompany me. But I knew even 3. my mother accompanying me， it wouldn't be easy.
To my surprise， that afternoon 4. my mom came to my room， she had my friend Susan with her. That afternoon Susan called my mother. As soon as she 5. (hear) I needed to stay awake for so long, she decided to help me. So she offered 6.(come) to the hospital to stay with me and help keep me awake. Things became much 7. (easy) than I had imagined with Susan's help. She told me stories and jokes , and time passed very quickly.
Without Susan's help，8. whole stay in the hospital would have been much more difficult. And our 9.(friend) became deeper from then on. I think nothing can keep us apart. I'm so 10. (thank) that I have such a friend.
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析