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My mother raised me as best as she could, taking on odd jobs in the neighborhood for money. Still without a father to tell me how to act and what was expected of me, I felt lost. I wandered for years and got involved with tough guys on the East Side of New York. They would fight madly over a dropped coin. They would steal to get what they wanted. I wanted to be like them.
It was lucky for me that I left the city and entered a world of discipline (纪律), after following my mothers advice. During three years of military service, I had time to rethink my life, and my thoughts often ran to my mother. I realized suddenly just how much of a heartache I must have been to her, how little I had noticed her suffering. When my father left this world, my mother was completely alone. To support us, my mother cleaned apartments and took in washing and ironing from the neighbors. And as she worked hard at this labor, she kept her head high. Each week she would bring a pile of books home from the library and read to us. My mother had wanted nothing more, than for me to turn into an honest responsible man. But I had acted against her. Finally, almost too late I had the sense to feel shame.
Ten years passed and I returned to the apartment on the East Side. I knew I wouldn’t fall back in with the wrong people, although I still wasn’t sure where I was heading. My mother, I could tell, was worried about me. In my neighborhood, to become a police officer or a firefighter was a mark of significant social success and achievement. For me it was an opportunity for a real start in life. I wondered if I was up to it, but I knew that it was time to try. When I found myself in the big hall raising my hands to take the firefighters oath (誓言) of office, my mother was sitting a few rows behind with a smile of relief. She knew that at last I was off on life’s road and moving steadily. Her smile said, “My job is finally done.”
1.The author used to behave ________.
A. strangely B. well
C. outstandingly D. badly
2.According to the context，“odd jobs” in the first paragraph refer to jobs ________.
A. with house work
B. which are dangerous
C. done by people to make extra money with
D. of cleaning, washing and ironing
3.Why did the author say he was lucky in the second paragraph?
A. He spent three years of military service.
B. He escaped from a world of discipline.
C. He moved to another city with his mother.
D. He enjoyed the books his mother read to him.
4.What does the mother’s word “My job is finally done” mean in the last paragraph?
A. She needn’t be worried about her son again.
B. She can lower her head.
C. Her son has grown up to be an honest and responsible man.
D. She will no longer do all available jobs to support the family.
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My mother let go of me when I could not let go of her .In one last brave moment she was strong for me ,thus making me strong ,too.
I was in the kitchen when ________called and told me to make a quick decision .They could only hold a place for my ________until the next morning.
The thought of being ________from my Alzheimer’s stricken (早老性痴呆)mother when she needed me most ________me .Dad died when I was a teenager ,Mom and I had ________many hard times together .Mom taught me to laugh my way through bad experiences and sing through ________days .But in recent years , except for extremely ________moments of consciousness , she’d become lost in her own private world .I knew that Mom needed________ nursing and medical care ,yet the possibility of a complete stranger coming to her at night ,when she would ________around like a sleepwalking child ,filled me with a feeling of ________.
Two bitter days passed ________we left for the nursing home .I hugged and kissed her with ________tears ,I’d always planned the best golden years for Mom in her old age ,but now I was saying ________.
Suddenly there was something shining in her , a look of recognition .“Stop crying now”,she said firmly ,“Say goodbye and get going .Don’t ________about me .”
I stood with ________and stared into her face .“Mom!”I cried and reached out for her .But as quickly as my “real ”Mom had appeared ,she ________again into her world of a little child . ________ ,at that very moment I realized the mother ,that familiar Mom who knew and understood ,who ________ and sang with me in hard times ,would always be there , giving me ________when I needed it most .
1.A．the hospital B．the nursing home C．the kindergarten D．the school
2.A．Dad B．Mom C．brother D．husband
3.A．freed B．protected C．forbidden D．separated
4.A．relaxed B．comforted C．pained D．struck
5.A．braved B．feared C．escaped D．followed
6.A．unforgettable B．comfortable C．smooth D．tough
7.A．regular B．rare C．usual D．common
8.A．casual B．limited C．professional D．general
9.A．wander B．dream C．sleep D．look
10.A．love B．sacrifice C．warmth D．shame
11.A．before B．after C．until D．since
12.A．happy B．helpless C．thankful D．salty
13.A．hello B．goodnight C．goodbye D．thanks
14.A．hands B．mind C．voice D．eyes
15.A．worry B．wonder C．puzzle D．hesitate
16.A．satisfaction B．disappointment C．amazement D．recognition
17.A．disappearedB．broke C．returned D．left
18.A．Meanwhile B．Therefore C．Besides D．However
19.A．laughed B．cried C．talked D．cooked
20.A．confidence B．strength C．safety D．relief
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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My mother asked me to repeat ________ phone number ________ second time so that she could write it down.
A．the; a
B．a; a
C．a; the
D．the; the
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“You’re leaving again?” asked my daughter as she saw me packing my carry-on.
More than her words, it was her face that pierced (刺穿) my heart ---I could see how crestfallen she was.
“It’s only for two nights, “I explained.
But that didn’t matter to her. It was just one more trip after barely being home for five days. I decided in that moment to travel less whenever possible and I managed to avoid flying altogether for most of the summer. As a result, it was a summer full of discoveries. I realized that my kids really were proud of me. In their time away from me they had learned lessons I couldn’t have imagined.
Recently I began traveling a lot again. But this time it was different, mainly due to the fact that I had seen firsthand that my children value strong female role models. They realize that hard work pays off. Being away from them even for a day at a time in many ways had done them a lot of good.
In particular, being a working mom is teaching my daughter how important it is to be independent and that you can follow your dreams. In many ways, her idea of a professional woman is much more realistic than what I imagined when I was her age. I think that even at nine years old she already knows that for all the success you might achieve, there is a price to pay, whether it’s long hours, spending time away from those you love, or simply not having the energy to have fun at times. I know the wishes I would devote all of my time to her, but honestly, even if I didn’t work I would rather she learned not to depend on me for everything, She needs to realize that she can fly on her own --- and that isn’t possible if I am hovering over her every single second of the day .
I have also realized that having a career sets a good example for my son. He is not afraid of a strong woman, and has a great respect for them. When he’s older, this will help him build healthier relationship.
Therefore, for all the working moms out there who work long hours, remember to value the positive lessons you might be teaching your kids.
1.The underlined word “crestfallen” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “_________” .
A. upset B. excited C. lucky D. guilty
2.How did the author feel about traveling a lot after the summer ?
A .She felt even worse than ever.
B. She felt quite proud of herself.
C. She felt very sorry for her kids.
D. She felt much better than before.
3.The author hopes that her daughter will _______________________.
A. become more and more independent
B. be realistic about all her problems
C. become a very successful lady
D. become an honest person
4.What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text ?
A. To tell stories about her two kids
B. To show how to teach kids about careers
C. To encourage women to work as hard as possible
D. To prove kids can benefit a lot from working moms
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Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.
When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts (选拔赛) and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake.
Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort. One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups (投篮) we missed in a game. Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t. After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters.
In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential. Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how he did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.
1.Different from other coaches, Coach Brian ________.
A. trained the team to the edge of death
B. expected the team to do well in their studies
C. asked th
e team to do more reading than trainingD. concentrated on skill training
2.The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ________.
A. made less effort B. paid no attention
C. showed no interest D. had less passion
3.In the author’s eye, Coach Brian is ________.
A. professional and serious B. skilled and cruel
C. hardworking and honest D. strict and helpful
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In 2014 my best friend's mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold.” I agree one hundred percent.
About six years ago my mum decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn't realize was that not all things pay off in this world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.
It's strange how fast a life can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症). I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my mum's dream of becoming a teacher.
Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision was made, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom I plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.
1.Which of the following can best describe Alice?
A.Honest. B.Helpful.
C.Greedy. D.Unconcerned.
2.According to the text, the author's mother ________.
A.recovered from illness
B.no longer had faith
C.didn't realize her dream as a teacher
D.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Mother Gave Me Life Experience B.Fighting Against Kinds of Diseases
C.Belief in Good Luck Around Me D.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man
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A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on ________ management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class _______ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question.________, that was not the case. With a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?”
Answers called out _______ from eight to twenty ounces (盎司).
She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t ________. But it counts how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my ________. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the ________ of the glass of water doesn’t change, but the ________ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”
Lost in ______, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.
“Our stresses and ________ in life are like that glass of water. If we ________ our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even unable to ________.”
________ you have to do is put all your burdens down, as _______ in the evening as possible. Don’t carry them through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get ________ next morning and are ________ to move forward.
More often than not, life gets terrible when we ________ too much. And the moment you ________ your burdens, you’ll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.
So rather than being upset and feeling ________ for yourself, start doing something about it. After all, life is too short to ________ yourself to anything that is not making you happy.
1.A. class B. stress C. time D. emotion
2.A. wondered B. argued C. agreed D. expected
3.A. Anyhow B. Meanwhile C. However D. Therefore
4.A. replied B. ranged C. read D. exchanged
5.A. matter B. change C. exist D. increase
6.A. head B. leg C. arm D. stomach
7.A. weight B. position C. shape D. size
8.A. better B. deeper C. further D. longer
9.A. fantasy B. dreams C. thought D. discussion
10.A. doubts B. worries C. surprises D. joys
11.A. cover B. show C. hide D. carry
12.A. carry on B. work out C. pick up D. break off
13.A. Something B. Nothing C. All D. Anything
14.A. eagerly B. early C. quickly D. naturally
15.A. depressed B. entertained C. refreshed D. amazed
16.A. ambitious B. anxious C. passive D. able
17.A. think B. fear C. rest D. get
18.A. catch up with B. 1et go of C. look down on D. put up with
19.A. sorry B. happy C. disappointed D. greedy
20.A. help B. treat C. abandon D. drive
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A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on ________ management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class _______ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question.________, that was not the case. With a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?”
Answers called out _______ from eight to twenty ounces (盎司).
She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t ________. But it counts how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my ________. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the ________ of the glass of water doesn’t change, but the ________ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”
Lost in ______, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.
“Our stresses and ________ in life are like that glass of water. If we ________ our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even unable to ________.”
________ you have to do is put all your burdens down, as _______ in the evening as possible. Don’t carry them through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get ________ next morning and are ________ to move forward. More often than not, life gets terrible when we ________ too much. And the moment you ________ your burdens, you’ll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.
So rather than being upset and feeling ________ for yourself, start doing something about it. After all, life is too short to ________ yourself to anything that is not making you happy.
1.A. class B. emotion C. time D. stress
2.A. wondered B. expected C. agreed D. argued
3.A. However B. Meanwhile C. Anyhow D. Therefore
4.A. replied B. ranged C. read D. exchanged
5.A. exist B. change C. matter D. increase
6.A. head B. leg C. arm D. stomach
7.A. weight B. position C. shape D. size
8.A. better B. longer C. further D. deeper
9.A. fantasy B. dreams C. thought D. discussion
10.A. doubts B. joys C. surprises D. worries
11.A. carry B. show C. hide D. cover
12.A. break off B. work out C. pick up D. carry on
13.A. Something B. Nothing C. All D. Anything
14.A. eagerly B. early C. quickly D. naturally
15.A. depressed B. entertained C. refreshed D. amazed
16.A. ambitious B. able C. passive D. anxious
17.A. think B. fear C. rest D. get
18.A. catch up with B. look down on C. 1et go of D. put up with
19.A. sorry B. happy C. disappointed D. greedy
20.A. help B. treat C. drive D. abandon
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A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on _________ management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class _________ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question._________, that was not the case. With a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?”
Answers called out _________ from eight to twenty ounces (盎司).
She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t _________. But it counts how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my _________. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the _________ of the glass of water doesn’t change, but the _________ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”
Lost in _________, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.
“Our stresses and ____________ in life are like that glass of water. If we ____________ our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even unable to ____________.”
____________ you have to do is put all your burdens down, as ____________ in the evening as possible. Don’t carry them through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get ____________ next morning and are ____________ to move forward.
More often than not, life gets terrible when we ____________ too much. And the moment you ____________ your burdens, you’ll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.
So rather than being upset and feeling ____________ for yourself, start doing something about it. After all, life is too short to ____________ yourself to anything that is not making you happy.
1.A.class B.emotion C.time D.stress
2.A.wondered B.expected C.agreed D.argued
3.A.However B.Meanwhile C.Anyhow D.Therefore
4.A.ranged B.replied C.read D.exchanged
5.A.exist B.change C.mater D.increase
6.A.head B.arm C.leg D.stomach
7.A.shape B.position C.weight D.size
8.A.better B.deeper C.longer D.further
9.A.fantasy B.thought C.dreams D.discussion
10.A.doubts B.joys C.surprises D.worries
11.A.cover B.carry C.hide D.show
12.A.pick up B.work out C.carry on D.catch on
13.A.Something B.All C.Nothing D.Anything
14.A.eagerly B.naturally C.quickly D.early
15.A.refreshed B.entertained C.depressed D.amazed
16.A.able B.anxious C.passive D.ambitious
17.A.fear B.think C.rest D.get
18.A.catch up with B.look down on C.1et go of D.put up with
19.A.happy B.sorry C.disappointed D.greedy
20.A.help B.treat C.drive D.abandon
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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.She is _______ mother, no woman could take better care of her children.
A.model B.modal C.medal D.modest
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
e team to do more reading than training