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(2013·南通模拟) “It is never too late and you are never too old to start something new！”says Englishtown _____ Ellen Rema.Ellen began to learn English at the age of 50，and in just a few years，she has made ____ progress!

Ellen chose to study at Englishtown because no evening classes were ____ in the German countryside where she lives.At Englishtown，she joins ____ classes online and speaks with live native Englishspeaking teachers.

“Englishtown is a wonderful place to ____，”she says.“My son always says，mom，you are a bit ___.He cannot understand why I spend so many hours studying，____ love it，I do it for myself.”

In 2001，Ellen began with the first level of Englishtown and quickly ____.“I spent hours and hours studying.”she said.“Maybe I wanted too much in a short time.I finished all my ___ after 2 years，but noticed I still had ____ difficulties.”

Instead of ____，she chose to press on.After four years at Englishtown，she's still studying in the online classroom，but now to perfect her already ____ English，she has set new ____ for herself and ___ understanding grammar points.

“Studying online is never ____，but you need selfdiscipline，selfmotivation and staying power，”she says.“If you really want to learn，never quit even when you notice difficulties or when you think there is no____.Practice，practice，practice！”

Ellen says studying English isn't all about hard work.It should also be ____！“I really like the online conversation classrooms，”she says.“I have learned so much about other cultures and traditions.I'm open for all____.”

Ellen has been able to ____ her English to use by visiting England five times！“I'm very thankful to Englishtown because most of the English I know now was learned here，”Ellen says.“My life has ____ with Englishtown.”

1.A.professor　　 B．friend　　 C．student　　 D．reporter

2.A.amazing　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．challenging

C．discouraging　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．disturbing

3.A.satisfied　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．offered

C．attended　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．represented

4.A.conversation　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．composition

C．listening　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．reading

5.A.live　　 B．eat　　 C．entertain　　 D．study

6.A.crazy　　 B．tired　 C．worried　　 D．attractive

7.A.though　　 B．but　　 C．while　　 D．when

8.A.dropped　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．brushed

C．awarded　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．progressed

9.A.channels　　 B．schedules　 C．courses　　 D．papers

10.A.comprehending　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．reading

C．grammar　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．vocabulary

11.A.fighting back　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．giving up

C．turning away　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．looking around

12.A.significant　　 B．shabby　 C．broken　　 D．excellent

13.A.goals　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．decisions

C．means　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．conclusions

14.A.turns off　　 　　　　　　　　　 B．gets off

C．focuses on　　 　　　　　　　　　 D．puts up

15.A.interesting　　 B．boring　 C．shocking　　 D．unwilling

16.A.vision　　 B．success　　 C．struggle　　 D．tendency

17.A.fun　　 B．waste　　 C．weakness　　 D．wonder

18.A.measures　　 B．topics　　 C．timetables　　 D．fashions

19.A.take　　 B．set　　 C．make　　 D．put

20.A.ruined　　 B．started　　 C．changed　　 D．turned

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

“It is never too late and you are never too old to start something new!” says Englishtown ________Ellen Rema. Ellen began to learn English at the age of 50, and in just a few years, she has made ________ progress!

Ellen chose to study at Englishtown because no evening classes were ________ in the German countryside where she lives. At Englishtown, she joins ________ classes online and speaks with live native English-speaking teacher.

In 2010, Ellen began with the first level of Englishtown and quickly. “I spent hours and hours studying,” she said “Maybe I wanted too much in a short time. I finished all my ________ after 2 years and studying English isn’t all about hard work. It should also be ________! I really like the online conversation classrooms, in which I can learn so much about other cultures and traditions. I am open for all ________.”

Ellen has been able to ________ her English to use by visiting England five times! “I am very thankful to Englishtown because most of the English I know now was learned here,” Ellen says. “My life has ________ with Englishtown.”

1.A. professor   B. friend   C.student  D.reporter

2.A. amazing     B. challenging   C. discouraging         D. disturbing

3.A. satisfied     B. offered C. attended       D. represented

4.A. conversation      B. composition  C. listening         D. reading

5.A. dropped    B. brushed         C. awarded        D. progressed

6.A. channels    B. schedules      C. courses          D. papers

7.A. fun     B. waster  C. weakness      D. wonder

8.A. measures   B. topics    C. timetables     D. fashions

9.A. take   B. set         C. make     D. put

10.A. ruined      B. started  C. changed        D. Turned

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

You are never too old to try to make your dreams come true

This could be Mary Moe's motto----the1.(express)that best represents her spirit. Mary Moe 2.　 (do) a lot during the past 91 years. For much of that time, she wanted to fly,3.never had the chance---until now.

Mary Moe may look like4.average grandmother. But she is not. She just learned how to fly an airplane, a dream she has had5.she was a little girl.

Growing up, she6.(encourage）by two American pilots: Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. They became her inspiration. Lindbergh made the solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Five years later, Earhart became the first woman7.(make）the flight.

But Mary Moe could not find time to make her dream come true. At age 34,8.was just too busy-busy fighting cancer.She was also busy9.her job in advertising and busy raising her family.Everything seemed to be working against Mary.

Then, at age 91, her wish10.(final）came true.The new pilot says it is never too late to spread your wings and try something new.

高三英语语法填空简单题查看答案及解析

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

You are never too old to go after your dreams. Many people don’t let age stop them. If they want to do something, they just do it. For example, Gladys Burrill ran her first marathon at 86. She became famous when she 1. (finish) the Honolulu Marathon (檀香山马拉松). She was 92 then. Life is about change, so don’t be afraid to take your 2. (one) step. It is easy after you do that. So, stop 3. (think) about your dreams, and start doing something about them.

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Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元）in our brains.

Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.

Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).

Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.

Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with even more information concerning how humans behave and interact (互动). Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well, perhaps you'll understand why.

1.Mirror neurons can explain _________.

A．why we cry when we are hurt

B．why we cough when we suffer from a cold

C．why we smile when we see someone else smile

D．why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late

2.The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “_________”.

A．set off            B．cut off            C．built up           D．broken up

3.We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _________.

A．relate to human behavior and interaction

B．control human physical actions and feelings

C．result in bad behavior and social disorders

D．determine our knowledge and language abilities

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A．Ways to find mirror neurons.              B．Problems of mirror neurons.

C．Existence of mirror neurons.               D．Functions of mirror neurons.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元）in our brains.

Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it，whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further： mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions _y they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.

Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: “The hand took hold of the ball”), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).

Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.

Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact(互动）.Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物）for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does---well, perhaps you'll understand why.

1.Mirror neurons can explain________.

2.The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “________’’

3.We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons  ________.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

When you leave retirement planning too late, it may be difficult to start putting aside adequate funds in the years when you have other financial commitments.

The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board conducted a Facebook contest (apps.facebook.com/areyoureadysg) last year, collecting stories and anecdotes others have to share on their difficulties in managing their finances, relating to cash flow, housing, healthcare and retirement.

Thankfully, there is now an easy way to start with the latest CPF Board initiative, Are You Ready(AYR). Launched in 2011, AYR is designed to encourage Singaporeans to kick-start their financial and retirement planning.

Through tools, talks and games, AYR provides an informative and interactive way for Singaporeans to understand the importance of retirement planning; and take an active role in working towards it.

AYR revolves around 4 checklists built upon 4 key messages:

Managing your cash flow

A basic step in financial planning, this puts you in a better position to consider other aspects of retirement planning and adequacy.

Buying a house within your means.

This theme focuses on helping Singaporeans understand the principles of prudence and affordability in making their most expensive financial commitment.

Taking charge of healthcare costs

Singaporeans need to plan ahead to be financially and physically prepared for health uncertainties.

Securing your retirement

Increasing life expectancy means putting a financial plan in place as early as possible; to be financially independent in old age.

1.The purpose of Are You Ready initiative is to ___________.

A.stimulate the interaction among Singaporeans.

B.provide an incentive to contribute more in work

C.inspire Singaporeans to jump off in retirement planning.

D.familiarize Singaporeans with the financial system

2.Which of the following might the author most agree with?

A.The effort to buy a house made people hold off on buying other items.

B.With people living longer, people have to save more money for retirement.

C.Health issue turns out to be the biggest consideration in retirement.

D.Retirement requires people withdraw excessive income to maintain flexibility.

3.What might be the best title for the passage?

A.Are You Ready-Hand-on Approaches

B.Real-life Stories -Pressing Financial Burdens

C.A Light for Singaporeans-Early Retirement

D.Let It Go-Retirement Planning

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Everybody is going to climb the mountain . Can I go too , mom ?

— ______ Wait till you are old enough ,dear.

A. Will you    B. Why not ?    C. I hope so .    D. I’m afraid not.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Everybody is going to climb the mountain. Can I go too, mum?

—______. Wait till you are old enough, dear.

A．Will you?           B．Why not?

C．I hope so.           D．I’m afraid not.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

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—Everybody is going to climb the mountain . Can I go too , mom ?

— ______ Wait till you are old enough ,dear.

A. Will you                B. Why not ?                      C. I hope so.                       D. I’m afraid not.

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