I arrived at my mother’s home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt(被子)after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noticed something at the bottom of one box. I pulled it out. “What is this?” I asked.
“Oh?” Mom said, “That’s Mama’s quilt.”
I spread the quilt. It looked as if a group of school children had pieced it together; irregular designs, childish pictures, a crooked line on the right.
“Grandmother made this?” I said, surprised. My grandmother was a master at making quilts. This certainly didn’t look like any of the quilts she had made.
“Yes, right before she died. I brought it home with me last year and made some changes,” she said. “I’m still working on it. See, this is what I’ve done so far.”
I looked at it more closely. She had made straight a crooked line. At the center of the quilt, she had stitched(缝) a piece of cloth with these words: “My mother made many quilts. She didn’t get all lines straight. But I think this is beautiful. I want to see it finished. Her last quilt.”
“Ooh, this is so nice, Mom,” I said.
It occurred to me that by completing my grandmother’s quilt, my mother was honoring her own mother. I realized, too, that I held in my hands a family treasure. It started with the loving hands of one woman, and continued with the loving hands of another.
72. Why did the author go to mother’s home?
A. To see her mother’s quilts. B. To help prepare for a show.
C. To get together for the family dinner. D. To discuss her grandmother’s life.
73. The author was surprised because __________________.
A. the quilt looked very strange. B. her grandmother liked the quilt.
C. the quilt was the best she had seen. D. her mother had made some changes
74. The underlined word “crooked” in the passage most probably means __________ .
A. unfinished B. broken C. bent D. unusual
75. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Quilt Show B. Mother’s Home C. A Monday Dinner D. Grandmother’s Quilt
高二英语阅读理解简单题
I arrived at my mother’s home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt(被子)after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noticed something at the bottom of one box. I pulled it out. “What is this?” I asked.
“Oh?” Mom said, “That’s Mama’s quilt.”
I spread the quilt. It looked as if a group of school children had pieced it together; irregular designs, childish pictures, a crooked line on the right.
“Grandmother made this?” I said, surprised. My grandmother was a master at making quilts. This certainly didn’t look like any of the quilts she had made.
“Yes, right before she died. I brought it home with me last year and made some changes,” she said. “I’m still working on it. See, this is what I’ve done so far.”
I looked at it more closely. She had made straight a crooked line. At the center of the quilt, she had stitched(缝) a piece of cloth with these words: “My mother made many quilts. She didn’t get all lines straight. But I think this is beautiful. I want to see it finished. Her last quilt.”
“Ooh, this is so nice, Mom,” I said.
It occurred to me that by completing my grandmother’s quilt, my mother was honoring her own mother. I realized, too, that I held in my hands a family treasure. It started with the loving hands of one woman, and continued with the loving hands of another.
72. Why did the author go to mother’s home?
A. To see her mother’s quilts. B. To help prepare for a show.
C. To get together for the family dinner. D. To discuss her grandmother’s life.
73. The author was surprised because __________________.
A. the quilt looked very strange. B. her grandmother liked the quilt.
C. the quilt was the best she had seen. D. her mother had made some changes
74. The underlined word “crooked” in the passage most probably means __________ .
A. unfinished B. broken C. bent D. unusual
75. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Quilt Show B. Mother’s Home C. A Monday Dinner D. Grandmother’s Quilt
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
I arrived at my mother’s home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt(被子)after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noticed something at the bottom of one box. I pulled it out. “What is this?” I asked.
“Oh?” Mom said, “That’s Mama’s quilt.”
I spread the quilt. It looked as if a group of school children had pieced it together; irregular designs, childish pictures, a crooked line on the right.
“Grandmother made this?” I said, surprised. My grandmother was a master at making quilts. This certainly didn’t look like any of the quilts she had made.
“Yes, right before she died. I brought it home with me last year and made some changes,” she said. “I’m still working on it. See, this is what I’ve done so far.”
I looked at it more closely. She had made a crooked line straight. At the center of the quilt, she had stitched(缝) a piece of cloth with these words: “My mother made many quilts. She didn’t get all lines straight. But I think this is beautiful. I want to see it finished. Her last quilt.”
“Ooh, this is so nice, Mom,” I said.
It occurred to me that by completing my grandmother’s quilt, my mother was honoring her own mother. I realized, too, that I held in my hands a family treasure. It started with the loving hands of one woman, and continued with the loving hands of another.
1.
Why did the author go to mother’s home?
A. To see her mother’s quilts. B. To help prepare for a show.
C. To get together for the family dinner. D. To discuss her grandmother’s life.
2.
The author was surprised because __________________.
A. the quilt looked very strange. B. her grandmother liked the quilt.
C. the quilt was the best she had seen. D. her mother had made some changes
3.
The underlined word “crooked” in the passage most probably means __________ .
A. unfinished B. broken C. bent D. unusual
4.
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Quilt Show B. Mother’s Home C. A Monday Dinner D. Grandmother’s Quilt
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
I arrived at my mother’s home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt(被子)after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noticed something at the bottom of one box. I pulled it out. “What is this?” I asked.
“Oh?” Mom said, “That’s Mama’s quilt.”
I spread the quilt. It looked as if a group of school children had pieced it together; irregular designs, childish pictures, a crooked line on the right.
“Grandmother made this?” I said, surprised. My grandmother was a master at making quilts. This certainly didn’t look like any of the quilts she had made.
“Yes, right before she died. I brought it home with me last year and made some changes,” she said. “I’m still working on it. See, this is what I’ve done so far.”
I looked at it more closely. She had made straight a crooked line. At the center of the quilt, she had stitched(缝) a piece of cloth with these words:“My mother made many quilts. She didn’t get all lines straight. But I think this is beautiful. I want to see it finished. Her last quilt.”
“Oh, this is so nice, Mom,” I said. It occurred to me that by completing my grandmother’s quilt, my mother was honoring her own mother. I realized, too, that I held in my hands a family treasure. It started with the loving hands of one woman, and continued with the loving hands of another.
1.Why did the author go to mother’s home?
A. To see her mother’s quilts.
B. To help prepare for a show.
C. To get together for the family dinner.
D. To discuss her grandmother’s life.
2. The author was surprised because ________.
A. the quilt looked very strange
B. her grandmother liked the quilt
C. the quilt was the best she had seen
D. her mother had made some changes
3. The underlined word “crooked” in the passage most probably means ________.
A. Unfinished B. broken
C. Bent D. unusual
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Quilt Show B. Mother’s Home
C. A Monday Dinner D. Grandmother’s Quilt
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Today we had an American family, the Robinsons, for Sunday dinner. Mr.Robinson is my mother's coworker.
Mr and Mrs.Robinson and their two young______ came at about 6:00 p.m. Mrs.Robinson gave Mum a bunch of fresh flowers,______ color, freshness and their good will. Mum did the _______and it was left to ourselves to get to know each other. The two girls Judy and Annie and Xiao Hong had ______ fun with our little cat.
Mrs.Robinson is much ______ than her husband. There was a moment of embarrassment when Granny asked about her ______. Mum was about to apologize______ Mrs.Robinson laughed and said it was quite all right and that she had been here ______ enough to know it's the Chinese custom. She ______ told us that she was 32, though her husband was 52.
And of course they entirely ______ the dinner. Like a perfect Chinese hostess, Mum and especially Granny, ______ stuffing(填)them with food and urging them to eat and to drink, apologizing all the time that it's a homely meal.______, Mrs. Robinson said to Mum, “In the West any hostess would be proud of such a feast instead of apologizing for it, and we don't urge the guests to eat or drink. ______ so many good things before me, I certainly don't need any urging. The ______ is how to prevent myself overeating.” We all ______ laughter at that.
When they ______ to leave, they thanked us not only for the excellent dinner, but for giving them such a nice ______. Besides, they insisted on giving every one of us a hug and a kiss, ______ did embarrass me. But I think Granny was really ______ when they kissed her.
It's surprising how a little good will on both sides can ______ language and cultural barriers.
1.A. sons B. babies C. daughters D. friends
2.A. bringing B. taking C. fetching D. adding
3.A. decoration B. direction C. introduction D. reception
4.A. powerful B. hopeful C. speechless D. endless
5.A. older B. younger C. thinner D. taller
6.A. marriage B. age C. belief D. salary
7.A. while B. when C. but D. and
8.A. luckily B. happily C. long D. short
9.A. honestly B. gradually C. excitedly D. loudly
10.A. prepared B. tasted C. enjoyed D. swallowed
11.A. continued B. stopped C. suggested D. kept
12.A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Instead
13.A. For B. With C. Over D. As
14.A. danger B. pain C. question D. problem
15.A. broke out B. gave off C. burst into D. set out
16.A. came B. hurried C. got D. rose
17.A. day B. time C. meal D. gift
18.A. they B. it C. which D. that
19.A. touched B. frightened C. disappointed D. encouraged
20.A. change B. improve C. damage D. break
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I arrived home at midnight, _______ my parents had been waiting for nearly three hours.
A. at that time B. by that time C. at which time D. by which time
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When we were young, every evening my brother and I ___ stay at home waiting for my mother?
A. might B. would C. should D. could
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Just as we take care of our friends and families, our homes and Mother Earth take care of us. Our homes give us a place of shelter that ________ between us and the rest of the world. The earth is a(n) ________ giver of life and the keeper of our physical and spiritual needs. Her rich ________ bring us up, give us air, and offer us cooling shade. Her waters ________ our thirst. Yet it is easy to take both of these wonderful ________ of our gifts for granted. ________ the thanks you feel toward your home and Mother Earth for the gifts each ________ you. It can help you stay ________ of where many of the gifts in your life come from. Each time you give thanks, you’ll be ________ of the importance of caring for your home and for Mother Earth. There is a simple and beautiful ________ you can find to show your thanks. Begin by finding a ________ place where you can be alone. Sit comfortably and breathe deeply ________ you feel relaxed and then read the following out loud:
“Thank you, home, for allowing me to live ________ your walls. Thank you for allowing me to stay strong and ________ me. Thank you, Mother Earth, for the land I ________ on and farm. Thank you, plants, minerals, and animals on the land for allowing me to ________ your beauty and your amazement of life, and for the ________ of living with all of you on this earth. Thank you for the wisdom and ________ you bring to us.”
You can do so as often as you like and anytime you feel particularly thankful for the many gifts that you have ________. Each time you do, you’ll strengthen your connection with all that ________ and supports you.
1.A. bend B. stand C. react D. disappear
2.A. cheerful B. skilful C. unselfish D. amazing
3.A. animals B. plants C. minerals D. waters
4.A. promote B. show C. influence D. satisfy
5.A. sources B. memories C. power D. devotion
6.A. Accept B. Express C. Earn D. Deserve
7.A. employs B. attracts C. appreciates D. provides
8.A. fond B. full C. aware D. kind
9.A. accused B. promised C. warned D. reminded
10.A. road B. word C. way D. place
11.A. safe B. quiet C. distant D. public
12.A. though B. because C. unless D. until
13.A. within B. beyond C. beside D. in
14.A. admitting B. supporting C. challenging D. educating
15.A. live B. call C. focus D. feed
16.A. examine B. explain C. experience D. describe
17.A. adventure B. wisdom C. loss D. honor
18.A. anger B. worry C. joy D. desire
19.A. received B. purchased C. exchanged D. brought
20.A. shocks B. protects C. monitors D. masters
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Even before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”
Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.
That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw her “we’ll see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars.
“Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow. Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung I reached. I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.
One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”
For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint and cracking. I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.
1.Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mom’s attitude when she made the child to peel potatoes?
A. Cruel. B. Serious. C. Strict. D. Cold.
2.From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ______.
A. the skill to throw and catch things B. the speed of one’s hand movement
C. the strength and skill to hang and sway D. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar
3.What does the sentence “I saw her ‘we’ll see about that’ look” imply?
A. Mom believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it.
B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up.
C. Mom was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher.
D. What the child had said brought Mom great attraction and curiosity.
4.When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because ______.
A. they felt sorry for what they had done before
B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt
C. they wanted to see what the author would do on the bars
D. they were astonished to find the author’s progress
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Even before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.” Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging(荡秋千) from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.
That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw her “we’ll see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars.
“Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hold the bar with my other elbow(肘). Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung(横档) I reached. I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.
One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”
For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint. I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She just never let me see her tears.
1.Which can be used to describe Mom’s attitude when she made the child peel potatoes?
A. Cruel. B. Favorable.
C. Strict. D. Sympathetic.
2.From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ______.
A. the strength and skill to hang and sway
B. the speed of one’s hand movement
C. the skill to throw and catch things
D. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar
3.What does the underlined sentence “I saw her ‘we’ll see about that’ look” imply?
A. Mom believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it.
B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up.
C. Mom was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher.
D. What the child had said brought Mom great attraction and curiosity.
4.When the author looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because _______.
A. they felt sorry for what they had done before
B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt
C. they felt amused to see what the author would do on the bars
D. they were astonished to find the author’s progress
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Even before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mum,I can’t peel (去皮)potatoes. I have only one hand. ”
Mum never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn,I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.
That night I told Mum about it. She hugged me, and I saw her determined look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mum looked care¬fully at the bars.
“Now,pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift my¬self with my right hand until I could get the bar with my other elbow (月寸).Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung (梯级)I reached.
I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs; I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.
One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed crying. I could hear Mum came into my room. “Mum,” I said, weeping, “None of the boys would dance with me. ”
For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat. ” Her voice was slight and cracking. I looked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks.
Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.
1.What was the author’s mother like?
A. Optimistic but mean.
B. Energetic and polite.
C. Determined and strict.
D. Outgoing but bad-tempered.
2.How did the mother do when the author met difficulties?
A. The mother encouraged her to deal with them.
B. The mother forced her to do more housework.
C. The mother solved them instead of her.
D. The mother turned to the teacher for help.
3.How did the kids behave when they saw the author cross rungs?
A. They laughed at her. B. They felt astonished.
C. They made friends with her. D. They asked her for advice.
4.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Such a Great Mother B. My Poor Childhood
C. The Days with Mother D. My Mother’s Life Road
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析