When you turn on the radio, you hear an advertisement. When you watch television, you hear and see an advertisement. If you turn the pages of a newspaper or magazine, again you find an advertisement. If you walk down the street, you see one advertising board after another. All day, every day, people who want to sell you something compete to catch your attention. As a result, advertisements are almost everywhere.
In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? From advertisements. Without advertisements, there would not be these private businesses.
Have you ever asked yourself what advertising is? Through the years, people have given different answers to the question. For some time it was felt that advertising was a means of “keeping your name before the public”. And some people thought that advertising was “truth well told”. Now more and more people describe it in this way: Advertising is the paid , nonpersonal, and usually persuasive description of goods, services and ideas by identified sponsors(出资者) through various media.
First, advertising is usually paid for. Various sponsors pay for the advertisements we see, read, and hear over the various media. Second, advertising is nonpersonal. It is not face to face communication. Although you may feel that a message in a certain advertisement is aimed directly at you. In reality, it is directed at large groups of people. Third, advertising is usually persuasive. Directly or indirectly it tells people to do something. All advertisements try to make people believe that the product, idea, or service advertised can do good to them. Fourth, the sponsor of the advertisement must be identified. From the advertisement, we can see if the sponsor is a company, or an organization, or an individual. Fifth, advertising reaches us through traditional and nontraditional mass media. Included in the traditional media are newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and films. Nontraditional media includes the mail, matchbox covers and billboards.
1.According to the passage, who are most probably paying for the advertisements?
A. Companies. B. Organizations. C. Individuals. D. All of the above.
2.The existence of the privately owned mass media depends financially on______.
A. the government B. their owners’ families C. advertisements
D. the audience
3.Which of the following is considered nontraditional mass media?
A. Newspapers B. The mail C. Magazines D. Films
4.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the features of advertisements is NOT true?
A. Advertising must be honest and amusing.
B. Advertising is meant for large groups of people.
C. Advertising tells people to do something directly or indirectly.
D. The sponsors are always mentioned in the advertisements.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
When you turn on the radio, you hear an advertisement. When you watch television, you hear and see an advertisement. If you turn the pages of a newspaper or magazine, again you find an advertisement. If you walk down the street, you see one advertising board after another. All day, every day, people who want to sell you something compete to catch your attention. As a result, advertisements are almost everywhere.
In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? From advertisements. Without advertisements, there would not be these private businesses.
Have you ever asked yourself what advertising is? Through the years, people have given different answers to the question. For some time it was felt that advertising was a means of “keeping your name before the public”. And some people thought that advertising was “truth well told”. Now more and more people describe it in this way: Advertising is the paid , nonpersonal, and usually persuasive description of goods, services and ideas by identified sponsors(出资者) through various media.
First, advertising is usually paid for. Various sponsors pay for the advertisements we see, read, and hear over the various media. Second, advertising is nonpersonal. It is not face to face communication. Although you may feel that a message in a certain advertisement is aimed directly at you. In reality, it is directed at large groups of people. Third, advertising is usually persuasive. Directly or indirectly it tells people to do something. All advertisements try to make people believe that the product, idea, or service advertised can do good to them. Fourth, the sponsor of the advertisement must be identified. From the advertisement, we can see if the sponsor is a company, or an organization, or an individual. Fifth, advertising reaches us through traditional and nontraditional mass media. Included in the traditional media are newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and films. Nontraditional media includes the mail, matchbox covers and billboards.
1.According to the passage, who are most probably paying for the advertisements?
A. Companies. B. Organizations. C. Individuals. D. All of the above.
2.The existence of the privately owned mass media depends financially on______.
A. the government B. their owners’ families C. advertisements
D. the audience
3.Which of the following is considered nontraditional mass media?
A. Newspapers B. The mail C. Magazines D. Films
4.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the features of advertisements is NOT true?
A. Advertising must be honest and amusing.
B. Advertising is meant for large groups of people.
C. Advertising tells people to do something directly or indirectly.
D. The sponsors are always mentioned in the advertisements.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
— Did you hear the news this morning?
— Oh, yes, _______ was announced on the radio has caused great excitement among the students．
| A．that | B．what | C．as | D．it |
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
One night Robert was on his way home from the railway station. When he turned round a ______ he heard footsteps behind him and he thought ______ was coming near. He began to walk ______. The footsteps became faster, too. He slowed down. The footsteps also _____` down. Now he was ______ that he was being followed. He tried to hide. ______ the steps followed him. He didn’t know ______ to save himself, so he jumped over a fence and found `_____ in a cemetery (墓地), throwing himself down on one of the tombs.
The man ______ followed. Robert could hear the man jump over ______. Thoughts of thieves or murderers filled his ______. Robert stood up and ______ the man who was _____` him. “What do you want?” he asked. “______ are you following me?”
“I say,” asked the stranger. “Do you ______ go home like this, ______ are you taking some special exercise ______? I want to go to the Mr. Brown’s and don’t know ______.” The station master told me to follow you as you ______ next door. ______ me for asking, but is there much to go before we get there?”
1.A. street B. park C. corner D. away
2.A. no one B. everyone C. anyone D. someone
3.A. faster B. more slowly C. fast D. slowly
4.A. put B. became C. slowed D. turned
5.A. sorry B. glad C. afraid D. sure
6.A. Sometimes B. Still C. Often D. Seldom
7.A. when B. Where C. how D. why
8.A. him B. the thief C. the man D. himself
9.A. ahead B. behind C. nearby D. beside
10.A. a bridge B. a wall C. the yard D. the fence
11.A. head B. mind C. heart D. brain
12.A. hit B. beat C. faced D. told
13.A. stealing B. following C. robbing D. meeting
14.A. What B. Why C. How D. When
15.A. never B. always C. hardly D. seldom
16.A. and B. so C. or D. but
17.A. tonight B. at night C. at the night D. every night
18.A. him B. the way C. the house D. the partner
19.A. work B. play C. study D. live
20.A. Answer B. Show C. Tell D. Excuse
高二英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
Just turn on the news and you can hear about hurricanes, earthquakes, and more happenings in our world every day, and these tragedies can reach us on a minute-by-minute basis. Furthermore, when we hear about the disasters, it is hard for us not to react emotionally, even when we are not directly affected by them. Therefore, learning how to cope in a world full of tragedy is something everyone needs.
What we put into our mind has a powerful effect on our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. If you are exposing yourself to negative media sources for hours each day, then you are likely to begin feeling negative. It is good to be informed about world events and what is happening around the globe. However, it is another level to dwell on(细想) these events. If you find yourself constantly thinking about all the terrible things happening in the world, then you may have to limit your intake of negative things.
Disasters are inevitable(不可避免的) in this world. When you are feeling that what is going on in the world is affecting your emotional well-being, it is time to make sure you are still keeping up with your life. Don’t stop your normal activities as a result of a disaster striking on the other side of the country. Donate and then move on with your life. It is even better if you can volunteer. What’s more, let the affected know you are concerned for them and hope that all is OK with them and their home. You will find that your expression of care toward others is cathartic(起渲息作用的) for your own emotional well-being.
If you are having feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression because of what is happening in the world, then you should talk to someone. Share your thoughts and feelings with someone who cares about you, as they will be more willing to take the time to listen. If you find you are still feeling heavy, then you should contact a professional. They can help you work through your emotions.
There is no such thing as a perfect world or perfect people, therefore natural and human disasters will continue. However, there is goodness in this world. There are good people and good things happening if you look for them. You’ll find yourself with a happier and more joyful spirit when you focus on the positive. When earthquakes happen, people often die. This is a sad reality. However, you can also read about stories of heroism and people helping others. These stories are what need to be celebrated. Find the glimmer of hope, heroism, or human decency(正派) in any situation and you will find yourself better dealing with the reality of the bad things that happen in today’s world.
| How to deal with negativity when disasters happen | |
| Introduction | It is necessary to be able to deal with negativity since we can hear about all the 1. things going on around the world immediately they happen and we can be emotionally affected by them. |
| Limit your exposure to negative media | We are likely to become a(n) 2. of what we expose ourselves to over time. It’s fine to learn about what is happening in the world, but don’t spend too much time 3. the negative news. |
| Keep up with 4. activities. | Reach out to the 5. people as soon as you can, and make contact with them to show your 6., which can also benefit you. |
| Talk it out | Disasters may make you feel sad and having a friend to listen to you will be a(n) 7.. If necessary, 8.a professional. |
| Look for the positive around you | 9. that there are always disasters. When disasters happen, try to focus on stories that can 10.your heart. |
高二英语任务型阅读中等难度题查看答案及解析
We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites, such as micro-blog, blog and the Facebook, have actually become extensions of the school hallways（走廊）, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day to day lives as they always had because they had no need to be good at new technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation (动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is invaded when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be truly independent.”
Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the blow if you do choose not to add them to your friends list.
1.The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that _______________.
A. students begin to communicate on some websites
B. students may log in micro-blog on school hallways
C. students can find pictures of hallways on micro-blog
D. schools begin to build their hallways on the Internet
2.According to paragraph 2, parents nowadays __________________.
A. are not content with their life any more
B. are all very good at new technology
C. go to school to learn new technology
D. begin to know their children through network
3.What can we infer from paragraph 3, 4 and 5？
A. People like network because they can choose friends as they like.
B. People cannot keep all their privacy on social networking sites.
C. Children refuse their parents’ “friend” request to hide something
D. Refusing parents “friend” request on the internet will hurt their feelings.
4.According to the passage, if Jack, a 17-year-old high school student refuses a “friend” request from his mother on micro-blog, ____________.
A. it means he will feel being watched and unsafe then
B. it is because Jack wants to own his independence
C. his mother will know that Jack wants to keep privacy
D. a quarrel will break out between Jack and his mother
5.What is the passage mainly taking about?
A. Children are more likely to turn to parents when they need help.
B. Children should be “friends” with their parents in order not to hurt parents.
C. It is a question to children whether to be “friends” with their parents.
D. There are some ways preventing children from hurting parents’ feelings.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the ______ you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites, such as micro-blog, blog and the Facebook, have actually become ______ of the school hallways(走廊), so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to ______ your online ______ and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were ______ with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no ______ to be good at new technology. ______, more and more parents are beginning to ______ just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the ____ to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are ______ to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over ______ that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is ______ when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our ______ lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to ______. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a(n) ______ of being watched and no longer feel ______ to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t ______ mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be truly _______.” Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the ______ if you do choose not to ______ them to your friends list.
1.A. quarrels B. conversations C. debates D. bargains
2.A. explosions B. focuses C. extensions D. definitions
3.A. spread B. decide C. repeat D. view
4.A. habits B. activities C. images D. shows
5.A. in association B. in conflict C. side by side D. up to date
6.A. need B. choice C. money D. time
7.A. However B. Indeed C. Thus D. Otherwise
8.A. advocate B. realize C. deny D. doubt
9.A. excuse B. ability C. motivation D. chance
10.A. exposed B. attracted C. adapted D. committed
11.A. privacy B. privilege C. personality D. process
12.A. interpreted B. interacted C. insulted D. invaded
13.A. school B. online C. family D. social
14.A. avoid B. dislike C. hide D. refuse
15.A. guilt B. memory C. sense D. obligation
16.A. worried B. satisfied C. real D. free
17.A. nevertheless B. necessarily C. possibly D. entirely
18.A. independent B. available C. popular D. responsible
19.A. voice B. hatred C. result D. blow
20.A. show B. apply C. add D. force
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the _______ you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites, such as micro-blog, blog and the Facebook, have actually become _______ of the school hallways(走廊), so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to _______ your online _______ and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were _______ with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no _______ to be good at new technology. _______, more and more parents are beginning to _______ just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the _______ to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are ________ to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over ________ that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is ________ when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our ________ lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to ________. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a(n) ________ of being watched and no longer feel ________ to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t ________ mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be truly ________.” Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the ________ if you do choose not to ________ them to your friends list.
1.A.quarrels B.conversations C.debates D.bargains
2.A.explosions B.focuses C.extensions D.definitions
3.A.spread B.decide C.repeat D.view
4.A.habits B.activities C.images D.shows
5.A.in association B.in conflict C.side by side D.up to date
6.A.need B.choice C.money D.time
7.A.However B.Indeed C.Thus D.Otherwise
8.A.advocate B.realize C.deny D.doubt
9.A.excuse B.ability C.motivation D.chance
10.A.exposed B.attracted C.adapted D.committed
11.A.privacy B.privilege C.personality D.process
12.A.interpreted B.interacted C.insulted D.invaded
13.A.school B.online C.family D.social
14.A.avoid B.dislike C.hide D.refuse
15.A.guilt B.memory C.sense D.obligation
16.A.worried B.satisfied C.real D.free
17.A.nevertheless B.necessarily C.possibly D.entirely
18.A.independent B.available C.popular D.responsible
19.A.voice B.hatred C.result D.blow
20.A.show B.apply C.add D.force
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I hear you’ve employed Jack, but he didn’t mention _____when we talked on the phone.
A.to employ B.having been employed C. having employed D. to be employed
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Whenever we turn on the TV or radio, read the newspapers, or surf the Internet, we’ll be surrounded by the word “diet” everywhere. We have so easily been attracted by the promise of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that harm us psychologically and physically.
It’s obvious that diet products weaken us psychologically. They allow us to jump over the thinking stage that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in controlling the consumption of fat. All we have to do is to swallow or recognize the word “diet” in food labels.
What’s more, diet products have greater psychological effects. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves that we don’t have to work to get results. Diet products make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance and struggle.
As a matter of fact, the danger that diet products bring not only lies in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm they cause. Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calories only because the diet industry has created chemicals to produce these wonder products. And they can indirectly harm our bodies because taking them instead of healthy foods means we are stopping our bodies having basic nutrients. Diet products may not be nutritional, and the chemicals that go into diet products are potentially dangerous.
Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Think twice before buying diet products. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to resist diet products, therefore, prevent the psychological and physical harm that comes from using them.
1.What does “gain comes without pain” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Losing weight is effortless. B. It costs a lot to lose weight
C. Diet products are free of fat. D. Diet products cause no pain.
2.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. Diet products are cheap and healthy.
B. People enjoy paying for diet products.
C. Diet products are misleading people.
D. People are surrounded by “diet”.
3.Which is true about “psychological effect of diet products”？
A. People would hesitate before they enjoy diet foods.
B. People would pay more attention to their daily diet.
C. People would care about results instead of efforts.
D. People would try out varieties of diet products.
4.Why would diet products indirectly harm people physically?
A. Because they are over-consumed.
B. Because they lack chemicals.
C. Because they provide too much fat.
D. Because they lack basic nutrients.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Don’t forget to turn on your radio at 7 p.m. this evening. We’ll be back _______ then.
A. in the air B. by air C. on the air D. off the air
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析