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Most of the visitors were happy just sitting around in the shade, _________ it had been a long, dusty journey on the train.

A. for　　　　　　　 B. so　　　　　　　　 C. but　　　　　　　　 D. Or

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Why do some people feel obliged to do the craziest things, while most of us are happy to sit on the sofa and watch their exploits on TV? Robin Styles ponders(考虑)this question.

Generally, we love to watch someone's bravery and drama--a single person against the wilds of nature, testing their endurance beyond belief. And our pleasure is greater because we live a comfortable and increasingly risk-free life, where the greatest test of endurance is getting to work through the rush hour. 1.However, there are countless ways to test the limits of your endurance, if you should wish to do so, by attempting something unpleasant, uncomfortable or just plain dangerous.

American Lynne Cox swims in sub-zero temperatures through the planet's most dangerous oceans wearing only a swimsuit--for fun! According to Lynne, there is always something driving her on. At age 9, when she was swimming in an outdoor pool one day, a violent storm blew up, but she refused to get out of the pool. Something make her carry on. Then she realized that, as the water got colder and rougher, she was actually getting faster and warmer, and she was really enjoying it. At age 14, she broke her first endurance record. Years later, experts discovered that Lynne has a totally even layer of body fat, like a seal. 2..

The famous British explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, has led many major expeditions (远征) in the extreme cold, including walking right round the Arctic Circle. He has also led expeditions in the extreme heat, and discovered the Lost City of Ubar in the Omani desert. 3.Sir Fiennes has said, "If I am getting sick, I find a very powerful way of conquering it is to know that my father would have definitely done it."

4.There is probably no such thing as a "normal" adventurer. Unsurprisingly, risk-takers tend to be single-minded and unusually determined people who hate the stability and routine that most people prefer. They tend to take risks for the "fun" of it. The excitement becomes addictive, and they want more and more of it. Ordinary life seems boring in comparison.

A. She is perfectly made for doing what she does, it seems.

B. Adventurers are clearly different from the rest of us.

C What she did was really beyond our imagination.

D. It seems that many adventurers spend their lives trying to live up to the image of a parent.

E. And most of us would prefer it to remain that way.

F. Many adventurers have amazed the world with their extraordinary skills.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park each year. In order to protect it, please do as follows:

◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings, displays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.

◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.

◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person.

Adult：＄60 per ticket.

Children over 6 and under 18: half price.

People over 60 and children under 6: free.

◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don’t take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.

◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile, please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.

◆Opening time：

From Monday to Friday: 8:00 a. m.～18:00 p.m.

From Saturday to Sunday: 6:00 a. m. ～24:00 p. m.

◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of. None of them shall be killed.

If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park, please call 477-866-7044．

Our staff will do our best to help you.

1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

A.＄30.　 B. Free.　　　　　　　　 C.＄60.　　　　　　　　 D.＄120.

2.On weekends，the opening time is　　　　 hours longer than weekdays.

A. 4　　 B. 6　　　　　　　　　 C. 10　　　　　　　　　 D. 8

3.Which of the following can you do in the natural park?

A. taking some tinder　　　　　　 B. hiking

C. damaging some facilities　 D. littering

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A. Tourists can have a swim in the water.

B. Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.

C. Small animals are under protection in the park.

D. Children can play with small animals and take some away.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it，please do as follows：

◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，dis-plays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.

◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.

◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. A-dult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children un-der 6 are free.

◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.

◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.

◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p. m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m.

◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed.

If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park，please call 477一866一7044．Our staff will do our best to help you.

1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

A．Free.             B．＄30.             C．＄60.             D．＄120.

2.On weekends，the opening time is＿hours longer than weekdays.

A．4                B．6                C．8                D．10

3.From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿．

A．clean             B．polluted           C．dangerous         D．colorful

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A．Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.

B．Small animals are under protection in the park.

C．Children can play with small animals.

D．Tourists can have a swim in the water.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

短文改错

My parents and I went to the park on last Sunday.There were lots of visitors stood in front of the

ticket window.We waited a long time and buy three tickets.In the Tiger Mountain of the park，I

was too eager to see the fierce frightened animals that I quickened my steps through the crowd.

Unfortunate，I got separated from my parents.I had hard time looking for him，but I had no

luck.Wandering in the park，I felt alone without any companions.Worse still，I had no money，so

I had to walk home，covered as much as 5 kilometers.

高三英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析

With over 2.4 millon visitors every year，Cinque Terre is one of the most-visited regions in Italy. Cinque Terre is truly special. The five candy-colored fishing villages of Riomaggiore，Manarola，Comiglia，Vemazza，and Monterosso al Mare are built into cliffs over the clean and brightly-shining Ligurian Sea. Whether you're visiting the region for a few days or a few weeks，these are the experiences you should add to your trip pleasure.

★Take a scenic hike.

It's easy to visit each of the attractive villages on foot. The most popular hike is the coastal path Sentiero Azzuro. It links all five villages and offers extremely beautiful scenery of the sea，architecture and vineyards(葡萄园). It takes about six hours to go across，with short breaks，but most people are going to stop in the villages for food and swimming.

★Eat seafood in a cone(锥形).

Dessert lovers might think that Italian ice-cream is the best thing to be served in a cone but make room for seafood cones as well. Thanks to its coastal location, Cinque Terre is full of seafood restaurants.

★Get on a boat.

If the weather cooperates, take the time to get out on the water. The villages look very beautiful from a boat. The cheapest and easiest way is to jump on the public ferry from one of the villages to the next, but these boats are often crowded. It's far more relaxing to take a private cruise, which departs from the docks in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vemazza, and Monterosso al Mare.

★Take the train.

Cinque Terre's train system is one of the most scenic in Europe. The high -speed train runs through each of the five villages every 20 minutes or so. And the whole line is directly on the coast, offering lovely views of the Ligurian Sea and rocky cliffs.

1.What is special about the five candy -colored fishing villages?

A. Their special location. B. Their long history.

C. Their delicious foods. D. Their friendly villagers.

2.What is the favorite food for the hikers in the five villages?

A. Italian noodles B. Italian ice-cream.

C. Italian wines. D. Seafood cones.

3.What is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food?

A. Taking a private ferry to the villages.

B. Walking with short breaks on the coast.

C. Taking a scenic hike along the coastal path.

D. Taking the train running through the villages.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Just as John Lubbock said, we may sit in a library and yet be in all quarters of the earth. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.

Stuttgart City Library

Despite a classic white-on-white color, Stuttgart City Library is one of the most visually appealing modern libraries. The amazing modem and simple look is the product of the Korean architect Yi Eun-young. The German library opened in 2011, and cost nearly 80 million euros to construct.

Kanazawa Umimirai Library

Architects from the Coelacanth K&H Architects studio designed the Kanazawa Umimirai Library lo create the best reading environment. Healed floors, an outpouring of natural light, and other features were specifically included lo achieve this goal. The wall, which consists of thousands of tiny openings, allows natural lighting into the building, improving the overall feel of the space. This Japanese library was opened in 2011, and reflects the appearance of many modem and simple spaces.

Library of Congress

In 1800, Congress set up the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.. Fifteen years later, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library to replace books that were lost when the British set the building on fire in 1814. His books, which took nearly 50 years to collect, varied from texts on science, literature and philosophy, to books in a variety of foreign languages. These days, the Library of Congress offers more than 155 million items and the largest rare book collection in North America.

State Library of Victoria

The Slate Library of Victoria, located in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the largest exhibiting libraries in the world. Though it opened in 1856, major repairs took place between 1990 and 2004. The La Trobe Reading Room is one of the library’s main attractions due to its visually amazing architecture. The lawn at the library’s front attracts hundreds of city folk each day, who gather for lunch or to enjoy the statues there. The library currently contains over two million books, as well as armor (盔甲) of Ned Kelly, a folk hero against the ruling class.

1.Which library has the longest history?

A. Stuttgart City Library. B. Kanazawa Umimirai Library.

C. Library of Congress. D. State Library of Victoria.

2.What’s special about Stale Library of Victoria?

A. It has great architecture.

B. It has a folk hero’s statue in it.

C. It is the world’s largest exhibiting library.

D. It serves as a meeting place for the citizens.

3.What does the first two libraries have in common?

A. They are constructed in the modem style.

B. They cost a large amount of money.

C. They are designed by Korean architects.

D. They feature providing readers with natural light.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We were sitting in her classroom, giggling each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs Virginia De View, whose physical appearance made her an easy target for snickers (窃笑) and cruel jokes among students, cleared her throat and asked us to be silent.

“Now, Mrs.” Virginia De View said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to be greatly surprised. We were only 13 and 14 years old!

“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions.”she said.

“You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”

Finally, I picked print journalism, and interviewed a true-blue newspaper reporter in the flesh. After a few days, I gave my oral report totally from memory in class. I got an A on the entire project.

Years later, I forgot all about Virginia De View and the careers we selected. I was in college looking around for a new career. but with no success. Then I remembered Virginia De View and my desire at 13 to be a journalist. And I called my parents. They didn't stop me. They just reminded me how competitive the field was. This was true. But journalism did something to me; it was in my blood. For the past 12 years, I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career .

I get asked all the time: “How did you pick journalism?”

“Well, you see, there was this teacher...” I always start out. Virginia Deview will probably never know without her help, I would not have become a journalist and a writer. I wonder now how many other students benefited from that career project.

I believe that when people reflect back over their school days, there will be their very own Virginia De View. Perhaps you can thank her before it's too late.

1.What did the students think of Mrs Virginia's project in her class?

A.Harmful B.Crazy

C.Beneficial D.Flexible

2.What is Virginia Deview’s project?

A.Career planning B.Oral ability

C.Paper research D.Interviewing skills

3.What can be inferred about the author?

A.He keeps in touch with Mrs. Virginia.

B.He practiced as a journalist in college.

C.His parents were against his decision.

D.He enjoys working as a journalist

4.What is the author’s intention of this passage?

A.To express gratitude to Mrs. Virginia.

B.To give an oral report on selecting a career.

C.To show challenges he me as a reporter.

D.To look for his previous classmates.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world． We go fishing，sit in the garden，have a picnic，live in the suburbs or go to the seaside．The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk．When joggers jog，they don’t run the streets．Every one of them tend to go to the park or the river．

But despite this，our children are growing up nature deprived（剥夺）．I spent my boyhood climbing trees．These days，children are robbed of these ancient freedoms，due to problems like crime，traffic，the loss of the open spaces and strange new ideas about what is best for children，that is to say，things that can be bought，rather than things that can be found．

The truth is to be found elsewhere．A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder（多动症）．Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%．

ADHD is one of the great problems of modern childhood． One study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children．However，we spend money on drugs rather than on green places．

The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature．The increasing concern for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years．And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality．Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world．

We need the wild world． It is essential to our well-being，our health and our happiness．

1.According to the author，people enjoy _______ to seek nature．

A． jogging on the street

B． sitting in the garden

C． shopping in the supermarket

D． running in the gym

2.From the second paragraph，we can see that _______．

A． adults deprive the children of their rights to approach nature

B． climbing trees will certainly do good to the children

C． children probably spend less time in nature nowadays

D． children tend to be happier as a result of their material satisfaction

3.In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature？

A． Children with ADHD can be cured．

B． A garden nearby improves the quality of old people’s life．

C． Problems with crime and violent behavior will easily be solved．

D． Children’s performance at school is greatly improved．

4.What is the main idea of this passage？

A． Access to nature improves our life．

B． Nature treats children with ADHD．

C． Getting close to nature reduces crime．

D． Man can’t live without natural areas．

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. We go fishing, sit in the garden, have a picnic, live in the suburbs or go to the seaside. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. When joggers jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them tend to go to the park or the river.

But despite this, our children are growing up nature deprived(剥夺). I spent my boyhood climbing trees. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and strange new ideas about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.

The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.

ADHD is one of the great problems of modern childhood. One study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.

The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing concern for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.

We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health and our happiness.

1.According to the author, people enjoy _______ to seek nature.

A. jogging on the street

B. sitting in the garden

C. shopping in the supermarket

D. running in the gym

2. From the second paragraph, we can see that _______.

A. adults deprive the children of their rights to approach nature

B. climbing trees will certainly do good to the children

C. children probably spend less time in nature nowadays

D. children tend to be happier as a result of their material satisfaction

3. In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature?

A. Children with ADHD can be cured.

B. A garden nearby improves the quality of old people’s life.

C. Problems with crime and violent behavior will easily be solved.

D. Children’s performance at school is greatly improved.

4.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Access to nature improves our life.

B. Nature treats children with ADHD.

C. Getting close to nature reduces crime.

D. Man can’t live without natural areas.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析