One of India’s top engineering schools has restricted Internet access in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students’ performance, making them lonely and even suicidal.
Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morning classes or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who lives two doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” said Prakash Gopalan, dean of Student Affairs. “The old dormitory culture of companionship and socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy in our opinion.”
IITMumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of the seven IITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineering schools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants. But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle have taken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional lifestyles are known to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicide in the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their boarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf, chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.
“Starting Monday, Internet access will be banned between 11 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. at IITMumbai’s 13 boarding buildings to encourage students to sleep early and to try and force them out of their shells.” Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with students who say they hate their lives being regulated. “Now they will say we need to listen to a lullaby (摇篮曲) to go to sleep.” said Rajiv, an electronics student.
1.According to the text, the students addicted to the Internet in IIT-Mumbai are likely to ______.
A. perform well in studies
B. participate in social activities
C. know their classmates better
D. feel lonely and even suicidal
2.The underlined word “dysfunctional” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “______”.
A. unpopular B. meaningful C. abnormal D. exciting
3.What measures have been taken in IITMumbai?
A. Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.
B. Students are forbidden to surf the Internet on campus.
C. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.
D. Internet access is unavailable in deep night in boarding buildings.
4.We may infer from the last paragraph that ______.
A. all electronics students hate the banning order
B. some students complain about the banning order
C. there is no Internet access on the IIT campus ever since
D. more students prefer listening to music to surfing the Internet
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
One of India’s top engineering schools has restricted Internet access in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students’ performance, making them lonely and even suicidal.
Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morning classes or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who lives two doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” said Prakash Gopalan, dean of Student Affairs. “The old dormitory culture of companionship and socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy in our opinion.”
IITMumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of the seven IITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineering schools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants. But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle have taken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional lifestyles are known to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicide in the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their boarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf, chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.
“Starting Monday, Internet access will be banned between 11 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. at IITMumbai’s 13 boarding buildings to encourage students to sleep early and to try and force them out of their shells.” Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with students who say they hate their lives being regulated. “Now they will say we need to listen to a lullaby (摇篮曲) to go to sleep.” said Rajiv, an electronics student.
1.According to the text, the students addicted to the Internet in IIT-Mumbai are likely to ______.
A. perform well in studies
B. participate in social activities
C. know their classmates better
D. feel lonely and even suicidal
2.The underlined word “dysfunctional” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “______”.
A. unpopular B. meaningful C. abnormal D. exciting
3.What measures have been taken in IITMumbai?
A. Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.
B. Students are forbidden to surf the Internet on campus.
C. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.
D. Internet access is unavailable in deep night in boarding buildings.
4.We may infer from the last paragraph that ______.
A. all electronics students hate the banning order
B. some students complain about the banning order
C. there is no Internet access on the IIT campus ever since
D. more students prefer listening to music to surfing the Internet
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Dubai has become one of the top destinations for tourists. It's considered as the tourism centre in the region. You will find everything you can expect in Dubai ranging from deserts to beautifully built malls. People from around the world visit Dubai for enjoying its wonders.
If you are in Dubai, avoid driving yourself. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, Dubai has strict laws and if you haven't a driving license you might be up the creek. Secondly, Dubai is considered as one of the most dangerous driving places because it has the highest death rates on roads per capital in the world. Thirdly, you might be unaware of destinations. So, avoid driving yourself as much as possible and try to use public transports like taxis, buses and metro trains.
Gulf is hot and the temperature there often reaches above 60 celsius degree especially from April to October. So, if you are planning to visit Dubai, you had better avoid months of extreme hotness and plan your trip in winter so you can fully enjoy the wonders of Dubai without getting worried about weather conditions.
There are different types of hotels ranging from cheap to more expensive ones. So, select one according to your trip budget. However, make sure your hotel is not even close to a construction site. This is because construction in Dubai is being carried out 24 hours non-stop and if you choose a hotel near such a site you might be in trouble because of construction noise. Therefore, always book a room away from such trouble-making places.
In short, for making your trips to Dubai pleasant, you should always prepare beforehand—select the winter weather and book a hotel that's not close to noisy places. You should also try to avoid the things that might create trouble if you like driving by your own without a driving license and without knowing the destination.
1.The underlined words "up the creek" in the second paragraph can be replaced by ________.
A. in use B. in trouble
C. in training D. in tune
2.What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 2?
A. People had better not drive themselves in Dubai.
B. The traffic in Dubai is very busy.
C. It's necessary to have a driving license.
D. The public transports in Dubai are good enough.
3.What season is the best time to visit Dubai?
A. Spring. B. Summer.
C. Autumn. D. Winter.
4.Why is it terrible if your hotel is close to a construction site?
A. Because it won't be safe.
B. Because you won't have a good rest.
C. Because it will cost you lots of money.
D. Because it will be too far from the center of the city.
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I studied engineering after enjoying top marks, as high school came relatively easy. Then university life came!
I thought that I must have some learning disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the material and making progress while to me it was an insurmountable(不能克服的) struggle. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lectures, study the lessons and then do the assignment.
During my darkest hour I called home to speak to my father: “Dad, I don’t think I can handle this.” My father then said something, which cut through me like a knife: “There is no returning home. If you quit, then you are on your own.”
I hung up thinking what a terrible heartless thing to say. Then, I determined to somehow gut it out(坚持到底). There seemed to be no other choices available! Soon afterwards, I noticed a sigh posted in a campus common area stating: “Studying Skills” with a place & time to meet. It said that “there is help available”. I attended that meeting! I soon discovered there were several others in a similar situation and that everyone wanted to help each other get through this challenging first term. I soon found a study partner, who helped me a lot, and I was grateful to him for his kind help.
Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it. In fact my father has been helping me since then, but he has done it in another way. I know now in my heart that he did the very best help he could to help me fly. Thanks Dad for the push!
1.The story happened when the author _____.
A.just came to the new high school
B.was in his first term in university
C.was in the last year of high school
D.had been in the university for one year
2.What was the author’s problem?
A.His father refused his request of returning home.
B.His father said some terrible words to him.
C.He found the course difficult to understand.
D.He could not understand his teachers.
3.How did the author get through his challenge successfully?
A.He got help from his father in another way.
B.He changed the place and time for study.
C.He joined those who helped each other.
D.He paid more attention to study.
4.Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text?
A.Differences between high school and university
B.My time in university
C.The importance of being strict with children
D.Push from my father
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Steven Williams, an American father of 14-year-old Peter who has autism(自闭症), searched on the Internet to find a specific kind of little blue cup for his son.
When Peter was two, Steven gave him a little blue cup that was made in China and ever since the cup has become one of the most important things in Peter's life. Steven never thought that the little cup would cause such a big problem. Peter became dependent on this cup because ever since he received the gift he would only drink water from the exact type of little blue cup. Over 12 years, Peter refused to drink water without the cup. Steven was worried about this because their current cup could break soon and he needed to find a replacement for his son to drink with. The problem was that the cup was no longer being produced.
Steven tried to take Peter to a doctor to solve the cup problem, but it was of no use. So Steven decided to seek help from the public on Twitter. He got a lot of responses and the enthusiasm people from all over the world, which gave him confidence and hope. Many strangers found their identical cup and offered to send them to Peter. Though Steven received a lot of help, he still was concerned. All the cups he received would eventually break. As time passed, it would be even harder to find the same cups.
The situation took a surprising turn when the baby products company Tommee Tippee UK got in touch with Steven. They sent a team to China, and they found the same exact model for the cup in the factory that first made it. The company and the Chinese factory decided to make as many as 500 cups for Peter, and Steven was thrilled about all this.
1.What would happen to Peter without the cup?
A. He would feel sad. B. He would break other cups.
C. He would quit drinking water. D. He would suffer from autism.
2.Where did Steven decide to seek help?
A. From a social network. B. From an American company.
C. From a team of researchers. D. From a Chinese factory.
3.What does the underlined word "identical" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Exactly alike. B. Nearly broken.
C. Of good quality. D. Of different size.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Enthusiastic people Gave Cups to Peter
B. American Boy Preferred Chinese Cup
C. Concerned Father Sought Medical Treatment for Peter
D. Chinese Factory Helped American Boy Get Favorite Cup
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Poetry is an interesting form of writing. It is very free, has few restrictions and can be a great way to express feelings. Writing a poem is all about observing the world within you or around you.
To write a poem, first you should begin with an idea or inspiration. Inspiration may come at any time unexpectedly. It may be a specific person, place or thing that causes some sort of strong emotion. It may be more of an abstract idea or release of emotion.
After getting the idea, you can write down everything that comes to mind. Don’t think much and let all feelings pour out. Remember everything can be thrown out later.
Then, you can think about its form and begin to organize thoughts. Poetry comes in many forms, from epic poetry that has a story to dramatic poetry intended to be performed. Try them all out. One will come naturally. Maybe different poems fit different forms. When you write a poem, think about both meter (韵律) and rhythm carefully, which are equally important in poetry. Meter is the fixed pattern of the poem, while rhythm refers to the sound when it is spoken. It is also important to use a lot of descriptive words. Create imagery (意象) with words, trying to make them attractive to all the senses. For auditory (听觉的) interest, try repeating of similar sounds in a sentence or phrase. All of this adds life and interest to a poem.
After you finish your work, don’t be afraid to share your work with others. When others point out your weakness, accept and grow from it.
1.What does the underlined word “restriction” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?_______
A.Change. | B.Order. | C.Limitation. | D.Organization. |
2.When you begin to write a poem, you should first .
A.begin with some specific persons | B.come up with an idea |
C.describe a famous place | D.organize your thoughts |
3.We can infer from the text that .
A.writing poems needs imagination and the ability to use language well |
B.people can get more ideas if they often share their poems with others |
C.people should first learn to write epic poetry, then dramatic poetry |
D.people need to write down every feeling they want to release at a time |
4.What’s the purpose of the text?_________
A.To tell readers how to write a poem. |
B.To encourage more people to write poems. |
C.To show what quality a good poem should have. |
D.To teach people how to appreciate poems. |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Are you a top student in your school, or at least a top one in your class? If not, you may learn something from my story.
Growing up in a poor family with uneducated parents, I was not good at my study. But a teacher changed my life. Without her, I couldn’t have36so much in my later career. I can still remember the very important day that has37my whole life.
I did so38 in math that you may not imagine that I even couldn’t count from “ONE” to “TEN”, when I was in Grade Three.
Then the39_ day came. My father was asked to come to school to 40_ with my teacher, Ms King. You can’t imagine how angry and41_ my father was when he heard about my “excellent achievement”. He42at me:“since you can’t even count from ‘ONE ’to ‘TEN’, what are you able to be when you43_ up? Now, tell me!”I was scared and44_ and didn’t know what to say and tears came immediately into my eyes.
Then the most unforgettable time in my life came. “Maybe he can be a boxing refereeone day. That45only needs him to count from ‘ONE’ to ‘NINE’, which may
46him well.” Ms King looked into my eyes and firmly said.
Now, I am in my forties, and can you believe it that thanks to Ms King, I am really a well-known boxing47of WBO(World Boxing Organization),and that I do need to count only from “ONE” to “NINE”? So are still worried about your poor grades at school? Remember there will always be a place waiting for you!
1. A.lost B.remembered C.achieved D.abandoned
2. A.transformed B.conveyed C.celebrated D.transported
3. A.well B.badly C.hopefully D.doubtfully
4. A.wonderful B.amazing C.boring D.terrible
5. A.meet B.come C.deal D.cope
6. A.cheerful B.ashamed C.delighted D.jealous
7. A.laughed B.smiled C.whispered D.shouted
8. A.take B.use C.grow D.wash
9. A.embarrassed B.angry C.curious D.unsatisfied
10. A.suggestion B.profession C.introduction D.instruction
11. A.teach B.train C.educate D.suit
12. A.teacher B.coach C.referee D.apprentice
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The engineer has spent one year working in the US and discovered how things_______ overseas.
A. appreciate B. promote
C. operate D. allocate
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
India has a very vast history and heritage(遗产). The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval(中世纪的), modern India and contemporary(当代的)India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts(堡垒)and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy(遗产). The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, whic(景区) in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
1.The main purpose of this passage is .
A. to report some important events in the history of India
B. to introduce some tours that can explore the history of India
C. to help study the culture and history of India
D. to tell us how to explore the history of India
2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because .
A. modern India has little to study
B. Indian people have an interesting lifestyle
C. its culture is greatly influenced by its history
D. India’s history is longer than that of any other country
3.Most forts were built in order to .
A. honor the kings B. act as a palace for queens
C. keep enemies away D. attract tourists
4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage .
A. is a famous fort in India
B. is one of the heritages in India
C. has a history of no more than 200 years
D. lies in South India
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval(中世纪的), modern India and contemporary India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy(遗产). The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
1.The main purpose of this passage is
A.to report some important events in the history of India
B.to introduce some tours that they can explore the history of India
C.to help study the culture and history of India
D.to tell us how to explore the history of India
2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because
A.modern India has little to study
B.Indian people have an interesting lifestyle
C.its culture is greatly influenced by its history
D.India’s history is longer than that of any other country
3.Most forts were built in order to
A.honor the kings B.act as a palace for queens
C.keep enemies away D.attract tourists
4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage .
A.is a famous fort in India B.is one of the heritages in India
C.has a history of no more than 200 years D.lies in South India
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
India is a developing country. It has thousands of years of tradition and culture. Different types of people live in India. In the old days the educational institutions (教育机构) were called "ashramam" and teachers were "gurus". A guru was a respected person in society.
Now we are living in the technological world. Big changes are occurring in people’s living. The influence of television, telephone, radio, computer, Internet and mobile phones is very strong in everyday life. But even today, teachers are role models for students. Teaching is still a respectable job. But there are great changes in the education system.
One of the most obvious changes is that the influence of Western culture has increased. We are paying too much attention to doing business, just like the Western world. Teachers are likely to be influenced by this too, but it is not good. Teachers are nation builders. The development of any country depends upon its education system. All types of development are possible through education.
Another change has happened in the curriculum. The curriculum connects the teacher and the student. While education is about learning, curriculum means the situations in which one learns. When we say that education deals with "what", then curriculum deals with "how" and "when". But at the moment, it is hard to say whether the curriculum is playing such a role.
1.In India, an ashramam was _________.
A.a teacher who was respected by people B.a person who worked for the government C.a place where students were taught D.a place where tradition and culture developed
2.Which of the following is NOT a reason to change people’s lives in India?
A.TV. B.Computer. C.Mobile phones. D.Tradition.
3.In modern society, teaching is considered as a job that __________.
A.is respected B.brings good luck C.is hopeless D.connects with the fashion
4.What is the author’s attitude towards educational change in India?
A.He likes it. B.He is annoyed at it. C.He is indifferent (冷漠的)to it. D.He is worried about it.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析